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Stonework and brick...basically a mini castle!

Novus Designs
8 years ago

The most amount of stonework and brick I have used on a project. It is coming along nicely. I can't wait to see the finished project, as well as the landscaping!

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  • User
    8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    Perhaps a bridge with moat incorporated into the landscape;)

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    Comments (32)

    • PRO
      Fratantoni Interior Designers
      8 years ago

      Its looking great!!

    • PRO
      Pacific Coast Custom Design
      8 years ago
      Spectacular.
    • PRO
      OTM Designs & Remodeling Inc.
      8 years ago

      It looks gorgeous!

      Novus Designs thanked OTM Designs & Remodeling Inc.
    • PRO
      Shake It Up! Business Solutions
      8 years ago

      Very nice!

      Novus Designs thanked Shake It Up! Business Solutions
    • Architectural Notice
      8 years ago

      Wow! How many square feet is that home? It looks huge (indeed a mini castle).

      Novus Designs thanked Architectural Notice
    • PRO
      Novus Designs
      Original Author
      8 years ago
      Thanks so much! It is a 5600sq foot home
    • PRO
      Novus Designs
      Original Author
      8 years ago

      They would probably be open to that Margo!

    • PRO
      Novus Designs
      Original Author
      8 years ago
      Yes, it is all quarried stone and real brick. He wouldn't even go for manufactured stonework let alone anything veneered. It was quite a costly exterior that's for sure, but the finished product looks amazing. Once the projects fully finished I'll be posting more professional photos, which will have some more detailed shots of the stone and brick.
    • hayleydaniels
      8 years ago

      I LOVE it!!!

      Do you mind telling us how much this home will end up costing?

    • PRO
      Novus Designs
      Original Author
      8 years ago

      Did a site visit yesterday and got some close ups :)

    • Architectural Notice
      8 years ago

      There is an old adage that goes something like this: "If you have to ask how much something costs, you probably can't afford it".

      In this instance, the adage is true in my case.

    • User
      8 years ago

      I know it is way above my affordability, but one can dream;)

    • User
      8 years ago

      This time of year, substitute Moét for the moat.

    • User
      8 years ago

      Architectural, if rich folk don't ask the costs they may not stay rich for long. Many rich folk are very cost conscious.

    • PRO
      Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects
      8 years ago

      Fantastic!!

      Novus Designs thanked Fratantoni Design / Residential Architects
    • PRO
      Morrone Interiors
      8 years ago

      Looks fantastic and a lot of work! It will pay off :)

      Novus Designs thanked Morrone Interiors
    • PRO
      ERT Architects, Inc
      8 years ago

      wonderful update!

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    • PRO
      Colorado Window Source & More
      8 years ago

      Wow, you are doing a fantastic job! I really like the bridge, Great JOB!!

    • PRO
      FOREGROUNDstudio
      8 years ago

      This looks great! That stone lends a rich look to the homes style.

      Novus Designs thanked FOREGROUNDstudio
    • pdk920
      8 years ago
      last modified: 8 years ago

      The stone and brick are beautiful. Rather surprising to see such a dark roof used in what appears to be a dry, perhaps hot, landscape. A lighter color would have been more environmentally friendly especially considering the large area it covers.

      Novus Designs thanked pdk920
    • loomtasticdesigns
      8 years ago

      Wow! It looks AMAZING! It looks like a castle. It is stunningly beautiful and it looks like there has been a lot of work in to it!

      Novus Designs thanked loomtasticdesigns
    • PRO
      Novus Designs
      Original Author
      8 years ago

      pdk920 the house is in AB Canada :) So it defiantly isn't hot or dry, it is actually quite the opposite.

    • pdk920
      8 years ago

      I'm glad to hear that absorbing heat might be an asset; thank you for that information, Novus Designs.

    • januarisun
      8 years ago

      There's snow on the ground in early December. It looks like a very cold place to me.

    • pdk920
      8 years ago

      There's already been snow on the ground in Eastern Oregon too, but believe me, in summer we need something that reflects heat, not absorbs it. But this home is considerably further north.

    • Architectural Notice
      8 years ago

      chookchook2, I agree.


    • Angel 18432
      8 years ago

      As much as I like it, I almost think it is too much brick. But if that what the customer wants, then so be it.

    • PRO
      Mierop Design, FAPLD
      8 years ago

      love what you did there! So happy to see real stone instead of alternatives!

      Novus Designs thanked Mierop Design, FAPLD
    • Carrie Phulley
      8 years ago

      Perfect!

      Novus Designs thanked Carrie Phulley
    • PRO
      Kemora Landscapes
      8 years ago

      Gorgeous stonework. Very impressive! Would love to see the finished product and of course the landscaping!

      Novus Designs thanked Kemora Landscapes
    • PRO
      Novus Designs
      Original Author
      7 years ago

      Pictures to come this summer now that landscaping is finally finished!

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