This is an exciting and dramatic make-over for the Anderson-Miller family. I felt this home had a great deal of potential to fit in with their like of a more modern design scheme. Architecturally, El Urban Sprawl had a few issues, some major, some just inconvenient. Most noticeable was the drab facade, broken up only by two measly windows and a skimpy porch--all oppressed by a way-too-simple roof. Then the home is rather small, on a large, underutilized lot...
Some fences fix the porch, and nothing fixes drab better than some Bright and Busy®. More substantial columns in a vibrant hue pop against the new dark, neutral clad walls. The back wall of the porch (slightly expanded into one of the parking spots for better balance) has been treated with a mural of squares fading from dark to light (the Busy) .
While a small home easily be cozy and intimate, the large yard has be drastically transformed with THE POWER OF FENCES!!! Fences define the outdoor areas on the ground and above, used to make elaborate trellis "roofs" that mimic the newly pitched roof of the home, (Light poles simulate columns (custom set to off), as well a matching columns from the front (on those $2000 pedestal thingies to suggest a foundation.) A workout space for Dirk is under the pyramidal trellis. A pool, outdoor dining, and lush landscaping round out the exterior.
As any typical designer would propose, the modifications come in just shy of the max. ( $86,213 of $87,869 (house cost of $17,869 plus the Anderson-Miller's $70,000)
The awkward location of the front door left the layout mostly the same. A cozy library/reading area for John was squeezed in past the kitchen, without losing any openness.. The living room, kitchen, and den are sleek and efficient, modern twinged with retro. Accent colors carry from the outside in.
The bedrooms break with the scheme of the rest of the house for colors and styles individualized for their occupants.
Dirk, John, and Kelly (or at least my versions thereof) graciously tested El Urban SprawlFantastic Fencery! They were included in the photos to better display how the spaces were catered to their needs.
Two Store items, a window and a wall-hanging, were used. The vehicle in the photos was not included in the price.
21st Jun 2014 at 4:28 AM
Fantastic Fencery
