So interesting to see the changes you made! Especially because I'm quite familiar with that inspiration house you showed; it's down the road from me here in Ortega FL. You should come see it in person! Thanks so much for all your videos!
As an architect, I think the redesign you offered on how to fenestrate the side wall of the garage is spot on. That two-story bay window thing in the design as it came to you is an example of the McMansionization of domestic architecture that is inclined to add more and more meaningless lux architectural features as if more is always better and more impressive. That said, you could make those three small windows slightly more interesting, i.e. not three identical windows. Overall, a relevant hierarchy of windows is the point.
@@BrentHull, I admire what you do. I see many old-ish houses being bought and utterly destroyed by the new owners, both fine homes and modest homes. Often, the new owners remove every element of the existing home that gave it a bit of character. Maybe a few of these sorts of homebuyers will see one of your videos and give more thought to what they do.
Brent, I always love your videos! Would love to see a video on different kinds of commercial architecture. Potentially going to be building a new medical clinic in the next couple of years and would love to get some classical design ideas for that.
There's a Charles Dilbeck house in Tulsa that's on the market right now (2140 E 25th St). I like his little turret protrusion he put on the face of that house for the attic vent, it adds a bit of whimsy, and I think it might be a fun little feature for others to use with leaded glass or even some stained glass panels.
Brent, I'm on board with everything except the garage. I think the big windows are fine and they add to making it a beautiful exterior. I am really reflecting on Thistle Hill (I think), where you noted that there was a stained glass window in a closet and it didn't always have to be about the interior, but the enjoyment of the exterior was important too. Let me know your thoughts. Love this series. 👍
Interesting point. The question would then be does it look better with a big window. I would argue that it is more dramatic but confusing. Realize that the big window is closest to the street and people will see cars and open attic. A little odd. Would you put up window treatments in the garage and attic? I think at McFarland where the closet stained window was found, was part of composition on the exterior that balanced the window lay out. The other stained windows on that wall went to very important spaces like the stair hall. This was very dramatic from the inside. I like your question and thinking, in this case I'm sticking with my change. Thx
Unrelated: I was in a house today with a Venetian plaster box containing a vent hood surrounding a stove. What a lovely material. It felt so nice. I want to see that house you did with all the plaster now. I think about your curved baseboard detail like every day haha.
I really like the changes to make the house more charming. It would be fantastic to have an episode where you show how to source the materials to emphasize the details. In particular, it would be interesting to see the source for the windows.
At first I was disappointed that the beautiful window on the right was being replaced with 3 smaller windows until you said it was the garage. And then I was confused because I thought it was the main room. So I agree with your choices and love wood lintels over windows/doors (also because I think early cottage homes are charming and, usually, well-built. Mine is a dutch-built cottage/farmhouse. I grew up living the cottage and farm life and the houses just naturally say to a person, "You are welcome here."😊
As always much better Brent! Not sure why people try to emphasize garage facades, they should fade into the background. I guess they are trying to make the house look bigger? Cheers Kirk
I like most all of this. I do think that I like the interior functionality of the original double dormer setup on the second floor of the garage. And I like the idea of duplicating that dormer size to the front-facing dormer. The original three are too segmented for their width. Otherwise, I have no issue with the large windows at the hallway. I’m sure it would allow for beautiful light. Sidenote: Bobby’s last name is pronounced “Mick Al Pin”. Thanks for all you do.
Great suggestions, it clarifies the design of the house so much more. The first design was really confusing and too much going on. My eyes glazed over the too many details. Second design is simple and a house that somebody will be impressed by in 100 years
Beautiful, it’s always a fight people wanting big garages. I’ve been looking at this type of design and would probably prefer a small one car garage and then another separate garage/storage area slightly behind the house if needed to emphasize the home even more.
I prefer most of the changes you made, however I think the original arches are simpler and preferable. I would also look at widening the shed dormer so that the left wall aligns with the center of the window below, and returning to the 2 over 2 panes.
This one is an interesting challenge. As you said, "the house is fine the way it is" and I like it just as it is. Maybe some stucco, stone, brick and other minor details could really elevate it appeal. However, that being said, taking it back to a distinct older traditional look locks in the time less design and beauty. Very tough call. I would like to get up close and personal with a house and invest a lot of time and thought about every detail. I hope we get to see what happens. Very nice drawings and another great video. Always looking forward to these Wednesday design considerations. Thanks for sharing! 😁👍👍👍👍
LOVE the improvement, but TBH I wouldn't even use ANY dormers on that garage to further emphasize its simplicity. And the use of wooden beamed lintels and the use of the Tudor arches is a brilliant move...fixing those windows - especially the use of the transoms - was a prudent and absolutely necessary decision. Great job.
Another hit out of the park. So much more character while still maintaining the overall shape which, as you said, was nice to begin with. Would love to see the back of the house. Does it have similar problems/solutions?
Great re-do Brent! I love everything you've done but would disagree with one idea and that is the choice of the tudor arch as compared to the original Roman arches concept. The reason I say this is the Roman arches perfectly mirror the curved / sloping roof line. Looking at the drawing, I don't really see any connection of the Tudor arches with anything else. Small detail and personal preference, I realize. But I love everything else you've done with this home. Thank you!
I think it would help a lot if you showed some pictures of historic homes that got it right so we can see what you're referring to with each of these changes
I am somewhat reluctant to agree with keeping the living room window so large relative to the facade ... the proportion seems to overwhelm a little. Would a '20s home really have a large window like that? Maybe scale down to "7/8ths" to what you have there? As always, thanks for sharing. Yes, improved overall and for the reasons stated!
Brent, I may not be the first to mention it, but you seem to be in the position that Julia Child was in when she published her first cookbook. At the time, American culinary standards were pretty bad, but she lifted those standards. The average American house is "dreck." Plus, it is crazy expensive. The constant pressure to keep a house "on trend" exasperates me.
I saw a Queen Anne house with a turret on one corner in a small town in IL. Someone had foolishly added Frank Lloyd Wright or Prairie style features to it. Hideous!
I don't really have a reason but I've never been a fan of clipped gables. Seems to just be adding complexity for its own sake. Why not center that hallway window? I'm not sure why it's bumped over to the left. Looks great.
I do like your changes. About the only thing I wonder about is that huge wall facing the viewer of the garage. Seems like a lot of blank space. I think it's right to de-emphasise the garage. I wonder if it simply needs a climbing plant appropriate to whatever climate that is on that wall? I think maybe then it wouldn't be a huge wall, and add charm at the same time. I know you don't generally add landscape details, however. Or maybe a heavy-beamed pergola the echoes the tops of the windows, or something. Maybe it's just me that thinks it's too much blank space. But definitely not giant windows there.
I would be wary of having a gable like the one on the right with no central void on the ground floor. I know it's been done historically, but I always find it odd to have windows spaced apart like eyes. Having one in the centre always improves things. The divinity in odd numbers, and all that. In this case I like the original design. Yes, it's a Pinterest special, but maybe in years to come that will be a legitimate historic style.
I feel like the windows in the garage are too small. They don’t have a hierarchy to the upstairs window that is small. Maybe a trellis on the front would add some more interest without going over the top for a garage you’re right the original window was too much but I feel like you over corrected on this one to a very big bland plain wall as the introduction to the house.
Could you instead just mirror the design by reversing the swoop and giving the larger front facade the bigger windows that could be living and main suite stacked and the garage the smaller profile? I love the simplicity of your design, but my eye keeps going up the swoop and into the big white void that looks empty.
I don't generally change floor plans on these design projects. I suspect you could. but now you have a lot of driveway to get behind the house for your garage.
The original design is trying way too hard , throwing in ridiculous windows and roof lines everywhere ! Your design is beautiful and has all the great qualities of a home that will be loved and appreciated over time .
Looks awesome!!! Would love to see moving away from attaching garages to the home and building "carriage" houses instead.
Agreed.
I agree. However, budget and space will always dictate this decision.
So interesting to see the changes you made! Especially because I'm quite familiar with that inspiration house you showed; it's down the road from me here in Ortega FL. You should come see it in person! Thanks so much for all your videos!
Nice, thanks for sharing.
As an architect, I think the redesign you offered on how to fenestrate the side wall of the garage is spot on. That two-story bay window thing in the design as it came to you is an example of the McMansionization of domestic architecture that is inclined to add more and more meaningless lux architectural features as if more is always better and more impressive. That said, you could make those three small windows slightly more interesting, i.e. not three identical windows. Overall, a relevant hierarchy of windows is the point.
Nice. I appreciate you sharing. Cheers.
@@BrentHull, I admire what you do. I see many old-ish houses being bought and utterly destroyed by the new owners, both fine homes and modest homes. Often, the new owners remove every element of the existing home that gave it a bit of character. Maybe a few of these sorts of homebuyers will see one of your videos and give more thought to what they do.
Brent, the changes you suggest will be a huge improvement.
Thanks so much!
Brent, I always love your videos! Would love to see a video on different kinds of commercial architecture. Potentially going to be building a new medical clinic in the next couple of years and would love to get some classical design ideas for that.
Interesting. Ok. let me think. Thx.
The original window on the garage was stunning but you are absolutely correct that it belongs on a living room, not a storage space.
THx.
There's a Charles Dilbeck house in Tulsa that's on the market right now (2140 E 25th St). I like his little turret protrusion he put on the face of that house for the attic vent, it adds a bit of whimsy, and I think it might be a fun little feature for others to use with leaded glass or even some stained glass panels.
Dilbeck was amazing. Thx.
Love all the window changes.
Nice. Thx.
Brent, I'm on board with everything except the garage. I think the big windows are fine and they add to making it a beautiful exterior. I am really reflecting on Thistle Hill (I think), where you noted that there was a stained glass window in a closet and it didn't always have to be about the interior, but the enjoyment of the exterior was important too. Let me know your thoughts. Love this series. 👍
Interesting point. The question would then be does it look better with a big window. I would argue that it is more dramatic but confusing. Realize that the big window is closest to the street and people will see cars and open attic. A little odd. Would you put up window treatments in the garage and attic? I think at McFarland where the closet stained window was found, was part of composition on the exterior that balanced the window lay out. The other stained windows on that wall went to very important spaces like the stair hall. This was very dramatic from the inside. I like your question and thinking, in this case I'm sticking with my change. Thx
Unrelated: I was in a house today with a Venetian plaster box containing a vent hood surrounding a stove. What a lovely material. It felt so nice. I want to see that house you did with all the plaster now. I think about your curved baseboard detail like every day haha.
Once its there you cant unsee it. Haha
I really like the changes to make the house more charming. It would be fantastic to have an episode where you show how to source the materials to emphasize the details. In particular, it would be interesting to see the source for the windows.
Ok, good to know. Thx.
The window changes are amazing improvement
Nice. THx.
At first I was disappointed that the beautiful window on the right was being replaced with 3 smaller windows until you said it was the garage. And then I was confused because I thought it was the main room. So I agree with your choices and love wood lintels over windows/doors (also because I think early cottage homes are charming and, usually, well-built. Mine is a dutch-built cottage/farmhouse. I grew up living the cottage and farm life and the houses just naturally say to a person, "You are welcome here."😊
I'm glad you understood the reasoning. Sometimes the choices made don't always make sense on first glance.
I didn’t notice what was wrong with it at first but once you simplified it all, it was just perfect. Another amazing fix. 👏👏👏
Nice. Thx.
Very nice 👍🏻 definitely an improvement cleaned it up and gave it character. 😊
Glad you like it!
I'm not trying to flatter, but you may be a genius. The details you spot are amazing.
Wow, thank you!
As always much better Brent! Not sure why people try to emphasize garage facades, they should fade into the background. I guess they are trying to make the house look bigger? Cheers Kirk
Thanks for sharing!
I agree that your result is much more timeless. Another great job!
Glad you like it!
Love the changes!!! Cottage is my favorite, nothing better than living in a fairytale 🧚♂️
I agree. Thx.
I like most all of this. I do think that I like the interior functionality of the original double dormer setup on the second floor of the garage. And I like the idea of duplicating that dormer size to the front-facing dormer. The original three are too segmented for their width.
Otherwise, I have no issue with the large windows at the hallway. I’m sure it would allow for beautiful light.
Sidenote: Bobby’s last name is pronounced “Mick Al Pin”.
Thanks for all you do.
Noted. Thx.
Great suggestions, it clarifies the design of the house so much more. The first design was really confusing and too much going on. My eyes glazed over the too many details. Second design is simple and a house that somebody will be impressed by in 100 years
Thank you, that was the goal.
Beautiful, it’s always a fight people wanting big garages. I’ve been looking at this type of design and would probably prefer a small one car garage and then another separate garage/storage area slightly behind the house if needed to emphasize the home even more.
Good thoughts.
Well done. Thanks for the lesson.
Appreciate it!
Do you consult on homes from the early 1950s? What about on the design inside such a house of a work/study room? On bookcases?
YEs, and good idea. Thx.
I prefer most of the changes you made, however I think the original arches are simpler and preferable. I would also look at widening the shed dormer so that the left wall aligns with the center of the window below, and returning to the 2 over 2 panes.
Ok. Thanks
Bobby McAlpine is my neighbor over here in Atlanta!
He's very talented and influential. Tell him hello.
@fedgery007 yes ! McAlpine designs a lot of homes here at Lake Martin.
If youre going for a revival look, I think you should add the chimneys back in for sure.
Noted. Thx.
I like your changes, though I would try find a place to utilize diamond pane glass if possible.
I did in the hall. Thx.
This one is an interesting challenge. As you said, "the house is fine the way it is" and I like it just as it is. Maybe some stucco, stone, brick and other minor details could really elevate it appeal. However, that being said, taking it back to a distinct older traditional look locks in the time less design and beauty. Very tough call. I would like to get up close and personal with a house and invest a lot of time and thought about every detail. I hope we get to see what happens. Very nice drawings and another great video. Always looking forward to these Wednesday design considerations. Thanks for sharing! 😁👍👍👍👍
So glad! Thx.
LOVE the improvement, but TBH I wouldn't even use ANY dormers on that garage to further emphasize its simplicity. And the use of wooden beamed lintels and the use of the Tudor arches is a brilliant move...fixing those windows - especially the use of the transoms - was a prudent and absolutely necessary decision. Great job.
I was coming to say that. No dormers! It looks goofy from the front.
Ok, noted. Thx.
I really relate to your work and wonder whether you use Hope's Windows.
We have before. When appropriate. Thx.
Another hit out of the park. So much more character while still maintaining the overall shape which, as you said, was nice to begin with. Would love to see the back of the house. Does it have similar problems/solutions?
Yes, coming soon.
Great re-do Brent! I love everything you've done but would disagree with one idea and that is the choice of the tudor arch as compared to the original Roman arches concept. The reason I say this is the Roman arches perfectly mirror the curved / sloping roof line. Looking at the drawing, I don't really see any connection of the Tudor arches with anything else. Small detail and personal preference, I realize. But I love everything else you've done with this home. Thank you!
Thanks for sharing. Cheers.
I think it would help a lot if you showed some pictures of historic homes that got it right so we can see what you're referring to with each of these changes
Good idea. THx.
I am somewhat reluctant to agree with keeping the living room window so large relative to the facade ... the proportion seems to overwhelm a little. Would a '20s home really have a large window like that? Maybe scale down to "7/8ths" to what you have there?
As always, thanks for sharing. Yes, improved overall and for the reasons stated!
THanks for sharing.
It may sound cliche' but less is more!
Agreed in a lot of cases. Thx.
Brent, I may not be the first to mention it, but you seem to be in the position that Julia Child was in when she published her first cookbook. At the time, American culinary standards were pretty bad, but she lifted those standards. The average American house is "dreck." Plus, it is crazy expensive. The constant pressure to keep a house "on trend" exasperates me.
I saw a Queen Anne house with a turret on one corner in a small town in IL. Someone had foolishly added Frank Lloyd Wright or Prairie style features to it. Hideous!
Nice. Thanks.
He's very talented and influential. Tell him hello.
I don't really have a reason but I've never been a fan of clipped gables. Seems to just be adding complexity for its own sake.
Why not center that hallway window? I'm not sure why it's bumped over to the left.
Looks great.
Thanks!!
Really good as always... though of course... in 2124 that original house will look timeless 😂
Ha, yes for about 10 years. :)
I do like your changes. About the only thing I wonder about is that huge wall facing the viewer of the garage. Seems like a lot of blank space. I think it's right to de-emphasise the garage. I wonder if it simply needs a climbing plant appropriate to whatever climate that is on that wall? I think maybe then it wouldn't be a huge wall, and add charm at the same time. I know you don't generally add landscape details, however. Or maybe a heavy-beamed pergola the echoes the tops of the windows, or something. Maybe it's just me that thinks it's too much blank space. But definitely not giant windows there.
Yes, per many people's comments, I would probably add a garden element or climbing vine here. THx.
I would be wary of having a gable like the one on the right with no central void on the ground floor. I know it's been done historically, but I always find it odd to have windows spaced apart like eyes. Having one in the centre always improves things. The divinity in odd numbers, and all that. In this case I like the original design. Yes, it's a Pinterest special, but maybe in years to come that will be a legitimate historic style.
Noted. THx.
I feel like the windows in the garage are too small. They don’t have a hierarchy to the upstairs window that is small. Maybe a trellis on the front would add some more interest without going over the top for a garage you’re right the original window was too much but I feel like you over corrected on this one to a very big bland plain wall as the introduction to the house.
Good input. I like the trellis idea. Thx.
Before > After
noted
Brent I am getting ready to downsize and why are we not getting these charming cottages for us boomers
Good question.
Could you instead just mirror the design by reversing the swoop and giving the larger front facade the bigger windows that could be living and main suite stacked and the garage the smaller profile? I love the simplicity of your design, but my eye keeps going up the swoop and into the big white void that looks empty.
I don't generally change floor plans on these design projects. I suspect you could. but now you have a lot of driveway to get behind the house for your garage.
Don't architecture schools teach "subordination" any more? They had too many divas in that opera. And I love catslide roofs.
Thanks for the feedback.
The original design is trying way too hard , throwing in ridiculous windows and roof lines everywhere ! Your design is beautiful and has all the great qualities of a home that will be loved and appreciated over time .
I agree, the dormers didn’t look right
THanks so much.