Style Guide: Mediterranean

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">As the name suggests, the Mediterranean style originated in European countries north of the Mediterranean Sea - Greece, Spain, and Italy.  </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Graphite MM';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Most of the preeminent architects of the age were primarily known for painting and sculpture, skills which </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">they often put to good use in the decoration of the palaces they were designing for their wealthy patrons.  </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Bramante was to distinguish himself in ecclesiastical architecture enjoying papal patronage for his long career.  </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">Sangallo, Michelangelo, Rafael, Michelozzi and others executed many domestic designs for palaces in both </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: small;">urban and rural environments to complete a resume that includes both public and private architecture.  </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Private courtyards were a defining feature of the urban </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">palaces of the time in an effort to reproduce in miniature the grand gardens of the country estates.  </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The style is characterized by visual elements like arched windows and doorways, low-pitched roof lines covered in tiles, and stucco walls. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> Intricate stone details can also be found throughout interior and exterior elements.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Take a look at a few famous modern day mediterranean style homes you may recognize....</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwwoX8kWewbVbbBQy193glIMQjOn9s5YpcAKZ4oH9zPqPhhflVbhhgSRcbZxOophyhFXobzmq81qAx43V4VN1gctQVLuIlMpPcZERNIWdRFPn9gEyHATbIt2BSraGbuB_L7sNZQOVBXYq/s1600/01_item0.rendition.slideshowHorizontal.hosl01_cher.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwwwoX8kWewbVbbBQy193glIMQjOn9s5YpcAKZ4oH9zPqPhhflVbhhgSRcbZxOophyhFXobzmq81qAx43V4VN1gctQVLuIlMpPcZERNIWdRFPn9gEyHATbIt2BSraGbuB_L7sNZQOVBXYq/s320/01_item0.rendition.slideshowHorizontal.hosl01_cher.jpg" width="320" /></span></i></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/decor/2010-10/malibu_homes_slideshow_slideshow_item2_3"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">via</span></a></i></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Okay, so maybe this isn't exactly "attainable," but Cher's massive Italian Renaissance Malibu estate is a good example of modern day Mediterranean architecture.  It was up for sale a few years back for a whopping $45 Million.</span></i></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_6tCq0EEAAQJbrNYRfxZDME1YhxmT5q0XCdN7rwHE1WDJYo_8F2b7-BoT1i-GD_FDh9H9_xKqRz1WCTplOeIJ969Qo60F1pUKVz8xGMCNJnKEdOVqq4J3bZh2HnVsE_S3B67OCRxSiP_M/s1600/02_0113171-15.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_6tCq0EEAAQJbrNYRfxZDME1YhxmT5q0XCdN7rwHE1WDJYo_8F2b7-BoT1i-GD_FDh9H9_xKqRz1WCTplOeIJ969Qo60F1pUKVz8xGMCNJnKEdOVqq4J3bZh2HnVsE_S3B67OCRxSiP_M/s320/02_0113171-15.jpg" width="320" /></span></i></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><a href="http://www.luxist.com/2010/02/01/diandra-douglas-in-montecito-estate-of-the-day/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">via</span></a></i></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Michael Douglas' ex-wife Diandra Douglas resides in the Mediterranean style home built in the 1920's that the couple had purchased in 1979 for $275,000 in Montecito. </span></i></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7e145WTSKzReKSKedJ0IF_3EGPmiISwj4Puftkmg7JInNE5a6enNMSIhb29MftpeVEOWyFLOg1R12O02wchsqUf1pKAg4stM6ByJw2dEv0HcsRLppunE3WUNtGmZQ2xjVAe_wFmEsuubm/s1600/03_111332869180837.peg.txt.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7e145WTSKzReKSKedJ0IF_3EGPmiISwj4Puftkmg7JInNE5a6enNMSIhb29MftpeVEOWyFLOg1R12O02wchsqUf1pKAg4stM6ByJw2dEv0HcsRLppunE3WUNtGmZQ2xjVAe_wFmEsuubm/s320/03_111332869180837.peg.txt.jpeg" width="320" /></span></i></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> </span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><a href="http://www.deasypenner.com/property/photos/2923/1369-east-altadena-drive"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">via</span></i></a></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">A villa-style home designed by Reginald Johnson in 1915, the renowned architect of the Biltmore Hotel.</span></i></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></div><div style="font-family: Times; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And here are a few <a href="http://www.visbeen.biz/">Visbeen Architects</a>' designed Mediterranean abodes...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFcX9ddCWs2ujYEy0iEqmBMT3EQvcMAdqv2ePkoaNUPmQzzDsW2RwIe0zQKSf_wipmOZmi9klUL16IisF6AYmgX6Qe7F1ZzflW36dVmY3BQFI63q-SPKs9RPuK2leoMSdOFB7RCP3hiLxV/s1600/04_Domenico+LR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><img border="0" height="159" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFcX9ddCWs2ujYEy0iEqmBMT3EQvcMAdqv2ePkoaNUPmQzzDsW2RwIe0zQKSf_wipmOZmi9klUL16IisF6AYmgX6Qe7F1ZzflW36dVmY3BQFI63q-SPKs9RPuK2leoMSdOFB7RCP3hiLxV/s320/04_Domenico+LR.jpg" width="320" /></span></i></a></div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> The <a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2012/10/grand-rapids-magazine-building-your.html">Domenico</a></span></i><br /><i><br /></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtl3hKI6HpIGPSjSpZ99WaaodMoqoqx7OdtyY7n3bxOAaTIozOXePpfWZg5JMQLjlAkNxLVG1RdoB2FYoFM6x-k2w5cypNyiLayGSGHpAuZ0I_D6ToeahmaLxTMOJXyKADynoV3AU9RDtT/s1600/05_Legacy+Woods.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><img border="0" height="297" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtl3hKI6HpIGPSjSpZ99WaaodMoqoqx7OdtyY7n3bxOAaTIozOXePpfWZg5JMQLjlAkNxLVG1RdoB2FYoFM6x-k2w5cypNyiLayGSGHpAuZ0I_D6ToeahmaLxTMOJXyKADynoV3AU9RDtT/s320/05_Legacy+Woods.jpg" width="320" /></span></i></a></div><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"> Legacy Woods</span></i><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2nf9Y9XAkPss9nNB8T8jaif270SYr56WcHnfWp1_vuP2BlGQT50cAJ3DDonA2Wo4wYFM4IvdFk29F0Hv_Ejn_2kopWXBvNAxpK4xJ9toWwpO4DUyX8zvXrjR8ygHewvXkw87OMY7cuArd/s1600/06_Star+Coast+Villas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2nf9Y9XAkPss9nNB8T8jaif270SYr56WcHnfWp1_vuP2BlGQT50cAJ3DDonA2Wo4wYFM4IvdFk29F0Hv_Ejn_2kopWXBvNAxpK4xJ9toWwpO4DUyX8zvXrjR8ygHewvXkw87OMY7cuArd/s320/06_Star+Coast+Villas.jpg" width="237" /></span></i></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;">Star Coast Villas, a development in China</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #0b5394;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal;"><br /></span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">If you are looking to achieve the Mediterranean style, here are a few great products to consider:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><b>Roofing</b></i>: <a href="http://www.gaf.com/">GAF Roofing</a> has a designer shingle line called <a href="http://www.gaf.com/Roofing/Residential/Products/Shingles/Designer/Monaco">Monaco</a>.  It gives you the look of a genuine European tile roof at a fraction of the cost with the added bonus of a lifetime ltd transferable warranty with Smart Choice Protection for the first ten years.</span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQMK3OdDel4XTAE5geht2_OG5Szfowxo8s7mXEBQq878BpBkxAp6rUNFKBOSGHD1pixTX6iXBZtsQ8CRazhd1VQnM9xYiWFNUvnplfHPifWppfkmrLSq9R19mbk0lPqXLdMd5G3SsLU2z_/s1600/07_Monaco.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="120" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQMK3OdDel4XTAE5geht2_OG5Szfowxo8s7mXEBQq878BpBkxAp6rUNFKBOSGHD1pixTX6iXBZtsQ8CRazhd1VQnM9xYiWFNUvnplfHPifWppfkmrLSq9R19mbk0lPqXLdMd5G3SsLU2z_/s200/07_Monaco.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></span></div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>Fireplace / kitchen hood details</i></b>: <a href="http://tartarugadesign.com/">Tartaruga Design Inc.</a> offers historical European-inspired mantelpieces and kitchen hoods, impeccably crafted and hand-sculpted.  They offer nearly unlimited combinations of design variations, material choices and hand finishes, making each piece as unique as the properties they are made for.</span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj41NTPNWmlTiq01NOITLF4ZgEboHX-mwfJa5cT5oreFnuxmW-5pjR9VxeHMmZdfdkzeG9Fjtjud_5LuE0ao--NquHn83SEky7MeNBIFNnpzHiigid5501vihwFoGxR3w1shWZmK2DjPTo-/s1600/Tartaruga.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="121" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj41NTPNWmlTiq01NOITLF4ZgEboHX-mwfJa5cT5oreFnuxmW-5pjR9VxeHMmZdfdkzeG9Fjtjud_5LuE0ao--NquHn83SEky7MeNBIFNnpzHiigid5501vihwFoGxR3w1shWZmK2DjPTo-/s200/Tartaruga.jpg" width="200" /></a></span></span></div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>Stone details</i></b>:  <a href="http://www.haddonstone.com/Default.aspx">Haddonstone</a> is the leading manufacturor of cast stone building materials, making elements like quoins, keystones, balustrades, coping and capping, etc.</span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9MHhqKWivF7pnKlUxMJKLV9-wez9VS6gdnWhdyAxbYi8t1-d_429AYLqA0e9d1vwDKiob5_xxL1aiwIpkw_lOiJhTbu4CTLA39oVK-vqiPc0mpS6sk2yufHIwprV6vwa5aYiIlo5j4dB/s1600/AI055ACS.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk9MHhqKWivF7pnKlUxMJKLV9-wez9VS6gdnWhdyAxbYi8t1-d_429AYLqA0e9d1vwDKiob5_xxL1aiwIpkw_lOiJhTbu4CTLA39oVK-vqiPc0mpS6sk2yufHIwprV6vwa5aYiIlo5j4dB/s200/AI055ACS.jpg" width="163" /></a></span></span></div><ul><li><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b><i>Windows</i></b>: <a href="http://www.loewen.com/">Loewen</a> windows offers a variety of window lines and even custom designs to perfectly fit every architectural style, including Mediterranean.</span></li></ul><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEIT82G7neeTltuZ4n3OPlICbMwsjyFc4QXUNBRbQ8pVO3PmUOK-mQqrvhfUSIa5hu3ajI4CJ9BHX4ysLm_UgEK-nR77AZ5GbD4wLrg6QZQ41fgznnkNLU-3QIb0UPGlG4tsf1JGwuzeZF/s1600/black-2005.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Style Guide: Mediterranean

As the name suggests, the Mediterranean style originated in European countries north of the Mediterranean Sea - Greece, Spain, and Italy.   ...

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Grand Rapids Magazine: Building Your Dreams

<blockquote class="tr_bq"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: blue;"><b>"They give you the 'wow' factor that you're looking for...[Wayne] drew the front of this house, freehand, in like five minutes while we talked, and the minute he drew it, I knew it would be fantastic."</b></span></blockquote>This is just a little glimpse into the design process with <a href="http://www.visbeen.biz/">Visbeen Architects</a> according to Stacey Rendon of <a href="http://www.infinitihomes.net/">Infiniti Custom Homes</a>.  In the latest issue of <a href="http://www.grmag.com/">Grand Rapids Magazine</a>, the journey through our design of Infiniti's Spring Parade Home, the Domenico, is detailed from the plans to the preliminaries to the practical luxuries of this fabulous speculation home.  Read about the process, the finished product and the new homeowner's love for this Tuscan-inspired design with a twist.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivRFrpggVuZA1FngOdOO5WIzhbALxP7SNCG1DnN7O3D48RfttrkHatPozLb-Q2m1uX0-Yx-jnoqENunbitCM1Iu6dsoEY-S7W4t03C7N0D5W2Cc5FD30oMTfVgM9BsnePaSVri9yOGoXUG/s1600/GRMag_Oct_2012_cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Grand Rapids Magazine: Building Your Dreams

"They give you the 'wow' factor that you're looking for...[Wayne] drew the front of this house, freehand, in like five minu...

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Domenico

<br /><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 14.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This stunning <a href="http://www.infinitihomes.net/">Infiniti Custom Homes</a> residence, designed by <a href="http://www.visbeen.biz/">Visbeen Architects</a>, melds old and new with ease. Terra cotta rooftops and stone archways shade a spacious veranda, hinting at the flavors of Tuscany. This is no simple stone cottage, however. Extreme attention to detail has produced an old world design with state-of-the-art functionality.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 14.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The main floor of the home fans out from key gathering spaces – the living and dining rooms. The attached kitchen accommodates both chef and guests alike. Adjacent sitting areas are found both inside and on an outdoor covered patio.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 14.0pt; mso-layout-grid-align: none; mso-pagination: none; text-autospace: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The upper level features a master wing, complete with dual walk-in closets, master bath, and living space. There are three additional bedrooms on this floor. The lower level offers even more living space. Hearth and card table add character to the family room, along with a bar and kitchenette. 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Domenico

This stunning Infiniti Custom Homes residence, designed by Visbeen Architects , melds old and new with ease. Terra cotta rooftops and stone...

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GR Spring Parade of Homes: Domenico

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzYa7FrTdQ0xhveHqqvdmYLiF2bnsb-vOvACA9yGWxWp8mGgOxA9GbkobVz4S-jludwn-sqQVM6l1Bjkgt7Bwaa1SowcCQ3nqT-Z8vH5EnaUkF1JnNJ6OnjsMCi6u-GoZTzPBWCJcQOESn/s1600/HBA_Domenico.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="158" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzYa7FrTdQ0xhveHqqvdmYLiF2bnsb-vOvACA9yGWxWp8mGgOxA9GbkobVz4S-jludwn-sqQVM6l1Bjkgt7Bwaa1SowcCQ3nqT-Z8vH5EnaUkF1JnNJ6OnjsMCi6u-GoZTzPBWCJcQOESn/s320/HBA_Domenico.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It's spring and you know what that means - it's time for the <a href="http://www.paradeofhomesmi.com/">Parade of Homes</a>!  We have three lovely abodes featured in this year's Greater Grand Rapids Spring Parade sponsored by the <a href="http://www.hbaggr.com/">HBA</a>, the first of which is the Domenico.  </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This stunning <a href="http://www.infinitihomes.net/">Infiniti</a> home, designed by <a href="http://www.visbeen.biz/">Visbeen Associates</a>, melds old and new with ease. Terra cotta rooftops and stone archways shade a spacious veranda, hinting at the flavors of Tuscany. This is no simple stone cottage, however. Extreme attention to detail has produced an old world design with state-of-the-art functionality. </span><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The main floor of the home fans out from key gathering spaces – the living and dining rooms. The attached kitchen accommodates both chef and guests alike. Adjacent sitting areas are found both inside and on an outdoor covered patio.  </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The upper level features a master wing, complete with dual walk-in closets, master bath, and living space. There are three additional bedrooms on this floor. The lower level offers even more living space. Hearth and card table add character to the family room, along with a bar and kitchenette. A guest room and shared bath complete this family villa.</span> <br /><br />The Domenico will be one of the sites for the Chefs on Parade events on May 31 & June 7, so don't miss out on your opportunity to experience great food and great design at the same time!<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsMF-7FyP-6blRkqlbmedv4aDS7aY5n3i160ZwrUczUwXNiF9Oyb9BoER9YOg8I__9OnsZ9XAaGtFTZ9CliHxAYm5Wl9v-1JH0F87ZrHSUnTq8QnyY3KH8dBknyeu_8uizGxAepAm2LAIx/s1600/full+page+chefs+on+parade+pg+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsMF-7FyP-6blRkqlbmedv4aDS7aY5n3i160ZwrUczUwXNiF9Oyb9BoER9YOg8I__9OnsZ9XAaGtFTZ9CliHxAYm5Wl9v-1JH0F87ZrHSUnTq8QnyY3KH8dBknyeu_8uizGxAepAm2LAIx/s320/full+page+chefs+on+parade+pg+1.jpg" width="252" /></a></div><br /></div>

GR Spring Parade of Homes: Domenico

It's spring and you know what that means - it's time for the Parade of Homes !  We have three lovely abodes featured in this year...

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