Man Space fit for a Dad

With this weekend being Father's Day, we got to thinking about what today's dads want. From our experience, their own space in the home is ideal. Whether that is the perfect man cave, a garage with room for their toys or workbench, a home theater with surround sound that can shake the walls or a trophy room to showcase their prize-winning catches and adventures, they deserve a place to call their own in the home. Here are a few examples of great man spaces in a few of <a href="http://www.visbeen.biz/">Visbeen Associates</a>' designs.<div><br /></div><div>So if you are looking for ideas for dad on his day, maybe he would like a space to call his own. Happy Father's Day!</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLXBHs1545O1F_OU_4foW2uJK_1vS1JlAQokcDBjky-cwk2X9SjXiSQteFTNzxDlBcCkSxOmmHYZs_JNAwokfL2mX7X7sBe9wX68Sr1D-rIs5yKDbPo6q5bXYrg-Gw1JiG_qGHa27bw1pe/s1600/1-DSCF0006.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617861156994176386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLXBHs1545O1F_OU_4foW2uJK_1vS1JlAQokcDBjky-cwk2X9SjXiSQteFTNzxDlBcCkSxOmmHYZs_JNAwokfL2mX7X7sBe9wX68Sr1D-rIs5yKDbPo6q5bXYrg-Gw1JiG_qGHa27bw1pe/s320/1-DSCF0006.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" /></a><i><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Here is a room for this man-of-the-home's hunting equipment storage</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><br /></i></span></div></i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKHVo73JxAscxmmvZfVSmaGG7127JpOXD4u5D-t47BQUzdd7iS3aGeKXGxdHQJZ37GX-yLTTA35hEnIZJ2K3CPLnD3iM6_9-BH6gLvJT52nmCmwtLJTyfLyyGza88bgSmfpEeRutGc7ve9/s1600/2-DSCF0025.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617861146084326898" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKHVo73JxAscxmmvZfVSmaGG7127JpOXD4u5D-t47BQUzdd7iS3aGeKXGxdHQJZ37GX-yLTTA35hEnIZJ2K3CPLnD3iM6_9-BH6gLvJT52nmCmwtLJTyfLyyGza88bgSmfpEeRutGc7ve9/s320/2-DSCF0025.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">What about a room like this one to organize all of his gear? That seems like a gift to the man AND woman of the house!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIbb1q1-e-s4arlL02rDgxW5onRzNqBTaEpHKh6PuP5zBLrNVeVHBLWuNfOC-VDDrTfksA9I8KGoBgwI6d6NlVN3ULcCEpl9UK76H8A8pxKs3EVyy_GRAybVdG3DKF8KBwle8hiDHgAC6y/s1600/3-wild+game+room+-+194.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617861132973270610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIbb1q1-e-s4arlL02rDgxW5onRzNqBTaEpHKh6PuP5zBLrNVeVHBLWuNfOC-VDDrTfksA9I8KGoBgwI6d6NlVN3ULcCEpl9UK76H8A8pxKs3EVyy_GRAybVdG3DKF8KBwle8hiDHgAC6y/s320/3-wild+game+room+-+194.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" /></a><i><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Here is a great example of a trophy room displaying this homeowner's hunting adventures</span></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; "><i><br /></i></span></div></i><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFAyaJ8awa3_sC5cube8hIqcu5H6Q9nrgpNg3ZCd61qdcJz6WuFiLAKVzcRgreZOe3OWxT-FA6beNDeh18oKbGURIUOFIkv40tnZQKCNObPV7-On9pBjW_VmWPwDhvyO0mDDqvpo9kZBf/s1600/4-DH2008-9135.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617860622111336354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFAyaJ8awa3_sC5cube8hIqcu5H6Q9nrgpNg3ZCd61qdcJz6WuFiLAKVzcRgreZOe3OWxT-FA6beNDeh18oKbGURIUOFIkv40tnZQKCNObPV7-On9pBjW_VmWPwDhvyO0mDDqvpo9kZBf/s320/4-DH2008-9135.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Theater room complete with theater seating and surround sound</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYP3TD2QEbt7-gPF3wcNYAowpIOQdasQmjWtEpwW_E6Z5oyqs9D96Aq1ax4OEyrxkZJ_-ykeaMytQ1zwNADLGXXB4rC7AzOT0hX5BgadGubJ7Kmp5Mi65tGKSAhAMyNWRwJ0llhS87k5T2/s1600/6-LL+Bar+-+0934.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617860603189022402" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYP3TD2QEbt7-gPF3wcNYAowpIOQdasQmjWtEpwW_E6Z5oyqs9D96Aq1ax4OEyrxkZJ_-ykeaMytQ1zwNADLGXXB4rC7AzOT0hX5BgadGubJ7Kmp5Mi65tGKSAhAMyNWRwJ0llhS87k5T2/s320/6-LL+Bar+-+0934.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 202px;" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A perfect hangout for dad and his buddies during football season, or any sport season for that matter</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-vhOau0WNRxd8dIIzoYZxz-V5WFOm8AvcCw2FEHAFXHECHmm7rdDU-PsoXTMGHedr58W8ndkEdF99MsXWMmjnIyICTzdwiS5-RwXyaMvzRlyClLWXo2GiyL2gjZ4ivq9-QW2AbpOXQRl/s1600/7-Billiards+IMG_0100.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617860596993635986" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-vhOau0WNRxd8dIIzoYZxz-V5WFOm8AvcCw2FEHAFXHECHmm7rdDU-PsoXTMGHedr58W8ndkEdF99MsXWMmjnIyICTzdwiS5-RwXyaMvzRlyClLWXo2GiyL2gjZ4ivq9-QW2AbpOXQRl/s320/7-Billiards+IMG_0100.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Your typical billiards game room, right?</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ma96IBEC__avlUbCuXad1cD7zYO0IlfpBhPRVQ4Qym82EDg7VXQBhavxeWWCNJ-GpXFTui7tL3waUpVjS-4wYVghvcHA11bcotxsu1CPimzIX2FQwPyQOqLedl6vmTv0xtdjATKIleUn/s1600/8-Billiards+IMG_0105.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5617860588421286706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ma96IBEC__avlUbCuXad1cD7zYO0IlfpBhPRVQ4Qym82EDg7VXQBhavxeWWCNJ-GpXFTui7tL3waUpVjS-4wYVghvcHA11bcotxsu1CPimzIX2FQwPyQOqLedl6vmTv0xtdjATKIleUn/s320/8-Billiards+IMG_0105.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Not so much - behind those doors was an indoor golf range perfect for dad!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div>

Man Space fit for a Dad

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Old Woods Manor

<p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">A large circular driveway and serene rock garden welcome visitors to this elegant estate. Classic columns, Shingle and stone distinguish the front exterior, which leads inside through a light-filled entryway. Rear exterior highlights include a natural-style pool, another rock garden and a beautiful, tree-filled lot.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;">Interior spaces are equally beautiful. The large formal living room boasts coved ceiling, abundant windows overlooking the woods beyond, leaded-glass doors and dramatic Old World crown moldings. Not far away, the casual and comfortable family room entices with coffered ceilings and an unusual wood fireplace. Looking for privacy and a place to curl up with a good book? The dramatic library has intricate paneling, handsome beams and a peaked barrel-vaulted ceiling. Other highlights include a spacious master suite, including a large French-style master bath with his-and-hers vanities. Hallways and spaces throughout feature the level of quality generally found in homes of the past, including arched windows, intricately carved moldings and painted walls reminiscent of Old World manors.</span></span></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha1QPEVzWpuoEDlC-xry0oYxYlnH7RqzRioNmOjYdLBjp_Ap16n-5Xz54xCJjVp5CT6Lw_v33VfblRNwiotHZgeLrxBey6Xxi9BiVqTrNFT7O072ulSmjYX7JOnOkb_Dzl2wgO6kk1KgLh/s1600/1_BetzExt_2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615569737253502450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha1QPEVzWpuoEDlC-xry0oYxYlnH7RqzRioNmOjYdLBjp_Ap16n-5Xz54xCJjVp5CT6Lw_v33VfblRNwiotHZgeLrxBey6Xxi9BiVqTrNFT7O072ulSmjYX7JOnOkb_Dzl2wgO6kk1KgLh/s320/1_BetzExt_2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 218px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6R79bMkQeVm1twva7-2I1Sa4FqmLfZaZSDH_upPYY4UmO8RxEaaD4HJAANrPtxjQmQxgrAsRUvGmeJ15fBEuCu3wqhgLAnDP7H-qh_92J2_nFsAJ6ov0RE5-dqq1EuX9jYof_5iEyL8D1/s1600/2_BetzExt_3b.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615569730858093794" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6R79bMkQeVm1twva7-2I1Sa4FqmLfZaZSDH_upPYY4UmO8RxEaaD4HJAANrPtxjQmQxgrAsRUvGmeJ15fBEuCu3wqhgLAnDP7H-qh_92J2_nFsAJ6ov0RE5-dqq1EuX9jYof_5iEyL8D1/s320/2_BetzExt_3b.jpg" style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 302px;" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:georgia;"><i>This home was built by <a href="http://www.douglassumnerbuilderinc.com/">Douglas Sumner Builder, Inc.</a> with landscaping by <a href="http://www.windscapeslandscaping.com/">Windscapes Landscaping</a>.</i></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->

Old Woods Manor

A large circular driveway and serene rock garden welcome visitors to this elegant estate. Classic columns, Shingle and stone distinguish the...

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Man's Best Friend or King of the Castle?

Do you have a special pet that rules your roost? Check out these fun home features that <a href="http://www.visbeen.biz">Visbeen Associates</a> designed especially for the man's best friend that has a very special place in their owner's castle (not to mention their heart).<div><br /></div><div>The team of Visbeen Associates and <a href="http://www.dehaanhomes.com">DeHaan Homes</a> created these first three doggie elements of the Duneside (currently in the <a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2011/05/duneside-in-spring-parade-of-homes.html?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Doggie%2BFeature%2Blink%2Bto%2BParade%2BPost">Spring Parade of Homes</a> - don't forget to check it out!)...<br /><div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYY-g4zAptjA_UDmtjQPynztmw3LPBm6E1H5OvzPokF9PJMQ0Alm_vdqHhi91EPZMaecW9nv-W04Qr5sTsiKVORfgAPCfBGhvTwu9C_XcqOfqLzsNLkTj1UwjCCigNM3BHR1IddYmuEaQ/s1600/1-IMG_1902-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615208882856183810" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRYY-g4zAptjA_UDmtjQPynztmw3LPBm6E1H5OvzPokF9PJMQ0Alm_vdqHhi91EPZMaecW9nv-W04Qr5sTsiKVORfgAPCfBGhvTwu9C_XcqOfqLzsNLkTj1UwjCCigNM3BHR1IddYmuEaQ/s320/1-IMG_1902-1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Built-in kennels under the coat closet of the rear entry for the two canines of this home</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQvxERDRubwprCuush2evIulAc7tRglbuFeaYCG7e8S6b_hejnywtJ0RmFiGGPV0VH6rhblETUdZYvg_N8S2cyA58jB9IyxqILiCT7AM7hCRkcpDNm7zuFezgj_kyzbRuhY7cEfnrE39Co/s1600/2-IMG_1992-1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615208872399683170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQvxERDRubwprCuush2evIulAc7tRglbuFeaYCG7e8S6b_hejnywtJ0RmFiGGPV0VH6rhblETUdZYvg_N8S2cyA58jB9IyxqILiCT7AM7hCRkcpDNm7zuFezgj_kyzbRuhY7cEfnrE39Co/s320/2-IMG_1992-1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 210px; height: 320px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A pocket dog gate keeps the pooch from certain areas of the home without having to resort to those unsightly baby gates!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3aTBxjxpdJD_zWr7P-lv3hbEPKRvbMQ7UVni9qsaK4y52uzxHPL8dEVY2ryLXGBlRRFs3COAyZJgIXwW9E0EGw9Vh2MFXtNJaU-CpKBh4CW8_f1SXtwvBPHJR3-76BLaYVTaPBfZ5rCDa/s1600/3-243264_226768737348930_100000474152602_929179_4914296_o.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615208868802845298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3aTBxjxpdJD_zWr7P-lv3hbEPKRvbMQ7UVni9qsaK4y52uzxHPL8dEVY2ryLXGBlRRFs3COAyZJgIXwW9E0EGw9Vh2MFXtNJaU-CpKBh4CW8_f1SXtwvBPHJR3-76BLaYVTaPBfZ5rCDa/s320/3-243264_226768737348930_100000474152602_929179_4914296_o.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 220px; height: 320px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Pocket door into the kitchen with an open window upper portion keeps doggies in without blocking the view</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiuFamwSkNHQxRhbDMoab-KZZo5NukIxP391MXksPwAzqMYoKxtTgDHIclxkJNmkTiTs7wF-MP9U0jkpWgymEOgx4DwJg3omC5M8eCnXArFOL425HvP1TFanHt1wyung79BIrTdNQCNC_B/s1600/4-Saur_1.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615208855985664610" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiuFamwSkNHQxRhbDMoab-KZZo5NukIxP391MXksPwAzqMYoKxtTgDHIclxkJNmkTiTs7wF-MP9U0jkpWgymEOgx4DwJg3omC5M8eCnXArFOL425HvP1TFanHt1wyung79BIrTdNQCNC_B/s320/4-Saur_1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 203px; height: 320px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">A built-in bed and dutch door turns this laundry room into a doggy sanctuary while the owners are out</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge7J8Dmg86vZJAjnLnLVNzShcrBtlWTnCKnMxGwdk98cy3h-sfvMyx9FBbbGHLtXhVbRgiP4mUve2jToYMIL4IYAuTdDH6DUTbfa3z_i-tIF_YCXf7N2XC7KqlnpB_F5ryI3fMNyeIsaag/s1600/5-Betz+Carriage+House+interior+5.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615208844966309154" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge7J8Dmg86vZJAjnLnLVNzShcrBtlWTnCKnMxGwdk98cy3h-sfvMyx9FBbbGHLtXhVbRgiP4mUve2jToYMIL4IYAuTdDH6DUTbfa3z_i-tIF_YCXf7N2XC7KqlnpB_F5ryI3fMNyeIsaag/s320/5-Betz+Carriage+House+interior+5.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This carriage house is complete with a dog shower fit for the king or queen pup of the home</span></i></div><div><br /></div></div></div>

Man's Best Friend or King of the Castle?

Do you have a special pet that rules your roost? Check out these fun home features that Visbeen Associates designed especially for the man...

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A Summer Retreat: The Traverse

As summer begins, we think of all of our lakeshore clients, hoping they are enjoying the relaxation of their retreats. We imagine that as the warm, summer sun sets into the clear, blue waters of the lake, our clients are sitting on their expansive porch, intimate patio or in the comfort of their favorite living room chair, savoring a cup of their beverage of choice and taking in the views and tranquility of each summer night.<div><br /></div><div>Here are a few photos of just one of those lakefront get-aways - the Traverse.</div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMZLF8qTyizpPWR-KwV_h5lCHSx0CYZSsHDyZGBvtLUwPi0bvg_zhJF0fvPDblVllwIYgOPdewsUkbgJNvBx7ZWbN87QW-wBJhprpYhv5ZClMxCNYiWx9XcHTpd0OMJK_NMoGOpGd95_yz/s1600/1_JDQ_5647.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613301102512137890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMZLF8qTyizpPWR-KwV_h5lCHSx0CYZSsHDyZGBvtLUwPi0bvg_zhJF0fvPDblVllwIYgOPdewsUkbgJNvBx7ZWbN87QW-wBJhprpYhv5ZClMxCNYiWx9XcHTpd0OMJK_NMoGOpGd95_yz/s320/1_JDQ_5647.JPG" style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2VKxcuX5S_3nac5trwFgV2M55U6cC61RVjiloBQbrnqofnUswx5aRvAIa_XNNqAkr-mWa8YmQeHXeoWlB6hF287uEkm7xhhCv6HBIWOUMXADnNadudzVP3WMmH3IobGVUkLjtuOnDmTe-/s1600/12_JDQ_5945.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613299724468629506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2VKxcuX5S_3nac5trwFgV2M55U6cC61RVjiloBQbrnqofnUswx5aRvAIa_XNNqAkr-mWa8YmQeHXeoWlB6hF287uEkm7xhhCv6HBIWOUMXADnNadudzVP3WMmH3IobGVUkLjtuOnDmTe-/s320/12_JDQ_5945.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2P1VE1b2vRRi1wsSIfN_ZgaUnId7_xK1LbasIfnTuX5VPApzK9qaWE8cNkU8vhNMkD9zVyRunrpQllNnDI2wwVL_Pdd2gutobYEYrpvdZtE5_bZekrGKuZbzZ5S2iqP-6BHJvRsZWQCI9/s1600/13_JDQ_5575.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5613299717769351490" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2P1VE1b2vRRi1wsSIfN_ZgaUnId7_xK1LbasIfnTuX5VPApzK9qaWE8cNkU8vhNMkD9zVyRunrpQllNnDI2wwVL_Pdd2gutobYEYrpvdZtE5_bZekrGKuZbzZ5S2iqP-6BHJvRsZWQCI9/s320/13_JDQ_5575.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" /></a><div>Contact our office today if you are interested in starting the design of your very own residential sanctuary and next year, this could be <i>you</i> enjoying the tranquility of each summer night from the comfort of <i>your</i> porch, patio or living room.</div><div><br /></div><div><i>To view more photos of this home, visit the gallery of our website (<a href="http://www.visbeen.biz/?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=Buda%2BPhotos%2BBlog%2BPost">www.visbeen.biz</a> > gallery > residential projects > cottages > traverse). And i</i><i>n case you missed this home featured in <a href="http://www.mibluemag.com/">Michigan Blue Magazine</a>'s Great Lake Story last year, click the links below to read our clients, Jim & Susan Buda's journey through the design and build of their summer escape:</i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2009/10/great-lake-story.html?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=GLS%2B2010%2BChapter%2B1">Great Lake Story: Chapter 1</a></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2009/11/great-lake-story_25.html?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=GLS%2B2010%2BChapter%2B2">Great Lake Story: Chapter 2</a></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2010/02/great-lake-story-chapter-three.html?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=GLS%2B2010%2BChapter%2B3">Great Lake Story: Chapter 3</a></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2010/06/great-lake-story-chapter-four.html?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=GLS%2B2010%2BChapter%2B4">Great Lake Story: Chapter 4</a></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> <a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2010/08/great-lake-story-chapter-five.html?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=GLS%2B2010%2BChapter%2B5">Great Lake Story: Chapter 5</a></span></i></div><div><i><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span><a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2010/11/great-lake-story-final-chapter.html?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=GLS%2B2010%2BFinal%2BChapter">Great Lake Story: The Final Chapter</a></i></div><div><i><br /></i></div><div>Be sure to follow this year's Great Lake Story at Harbor Shores in St. Joseph, MI - <a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2011/05/great-lake-story-chapter-one.html?utm_source=Blog&utm_medium=Blog&utm_campaign=GLS%2B2011%2BChapter%2B1">the first chapter</a> is out in the current issue of Blue. </div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">This home was built by <a href="http://www.boshomes.com/home">David C. Bos Homes</a> with interior architecture by Visbeen Associates, Inc. and interior design by Melisssa de Alvare.</span></div><div><i><br /></i></div>

A Summer Retreat: The Traverse

As summer begins, we think of all of our lakeshore clients, hoping they are enjoying the relaxation of their retreats. We imagine that as th...

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Happy Memorial Day

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQdQ31tpfxx6iGt_OD_vEACRoL-EepW8cPjOsuOO9Lr83l0P3cJX0y25ZiMc9RF5ddEzr34dEzS5Qm7cXgbYC2RIRWId34xIe6zTFMC1AfYtFrMfWZQ0NQEnBgwgpIqm2Ya4W6ApuXun9T/s1600/memorial-day-flag.bmp" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611042551617812130" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQdQ31tpfxx6iGt_OD_vEACRoL-EepW8cPjOsuOO9Lr83l0P3cJX0y25ZiMc9RF5ddEzr34dEzS5Qm7cXgbYC2RIRWId34xIe6zTFMC1AfYtFrMfWZQ0NQEnBgwgpIqm2Ya4W6ApuXun9T/s320/memorial-day-flag.bmp" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 242px; height: 320px;" /></a><br />On this Memorial Day, we remember our servicemen - those currently serving, those who have served in days and wars past and most of all, those who have given their life in our nation's service. You are not forgotten and we thank you for defending the freedoms that we enjoy every day.<div><br /></div><div>Have a blessed Memorial Day.</div>

Happy Memorial Day

On this Memorial Day, we remember our servicemen - those currently serving, those who have served in days and wars past and most of all, tho...

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The Duneside in the Spring Parade of Homes

<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxiFelqdunjm2RkEWQLXTmcAhjvqmauMCnDW6F_5LsCPmMblAx9SyrgeJnjh6BemALAjbrN4s8d9H7o9iUrMG22xSfHssOIXhu44wxff3Z8KZU24iwicYYDxM4xlirLZHoLdRpg70yble/s1600/Vryhof+Front.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5611036494208427650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglxiFelqdunjm2RkEWQLXTmcAhjvqmauMCnDW6F_5LsCPmMblAx9SyrgeJnjh6BemALAjbrN4s8d9H7o9iUrMG22xSfHssOIXhu44wxff3Z8KZU24iwicYYDxM4xlirLZHoLdRpg70yble/s320/Vryhof+Front.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 170px;" /></a><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Take a trip to Michigan’s coast and see our masterpiece showcased in the </span></span><a href="http://www.hbaggr.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">HBA of Greater Grand Rapids</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">' Spring Parade of Homes, which opens </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">tomorrow</span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">! </span></span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: normal; border-collapse: collapse; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"></span></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Classic 19</span></span>^{<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">th</span></span>}<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">-century Shingle-style cottages provided the inspiration for this surprisingly spacious design. Outside, wood siding, transom windows and a hipped roof add cottage charm. Inside, more than 2,500 square feet on the main floor, including an unusually shaped living room and a large, open-plan kitchen that looks out over an outdoor deck, provide plenty of room to relax. Nearby, a large master bedroom, office and study provide privacy when desired. The second floor includes two bedrooms, one an unusual octagonal shape, and a large craft room. Billiards, an exercise space and a large family room complete the lower level. </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">As you tour this lakeshore retreat, you will notice outstanding craftsmanship, built by </span></span><a href="http://www.dehaanhomes.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">DeHaan Homes</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">. DeHaan Homes has been building finely crafted homes for four generations and with that experience comes mastery of the trade. They have a passion for delivering the very best home to discriminating clientele. </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" line-height: 18px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Cabinetry throughout was done by </span></span><a href="http://www.spacesunlimited.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Spaces Unlimited</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">. Spaces has been in the business of custom cabinetry, interior design, window treatments, as well as unique gifts and accessories for 11 years. Their selection, expertise and services are exceptional and turn the ordinary to extraordinary. </span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">Don't miss touring this get-away, retreat, and priceless gift from one generation to the next! Hours for the Spring Parade of Homes are as follows:</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">May 27 - June 11</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">: Fridays, Saturdays & Wednesdays, 1:00p-9:00p</span></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;">We hope to see you there!</span></span></span></p> <!--EndFragment-->

The Duneside in the Spring Parade of Homes

Take a trip to Michigan’s coast and see our masterpiece showcased in the HBA of Greater Grand Rapids ' Spring Parade of Homes, which ope...

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Great Lake Story: Chapter One

<a href="http://www.mibluemag.com/">Michigan Blue Magazine</a>'s Great Lake Story is back! This year's story takes place in the neighborhood called The Fairways at <a href="http://harborshoreslife.com/">Harbor Shores</a> in St. Joseph, MI. Read Chapter One for an introduction to this delightful tale of home design and the good life - stay tuned as this story unfolds to see Visbeen Associates' designs for Habor Shores!<div><br /></div><div>For ease of reading, <a href="http://www.echobox.com/visbeen/publication_assets/2011/michigan_blue/michigan_blue_summer_2011_great_lakes_story_chapter_1.pdf">visit www.visbeen.biz</a> to view the full story.<br /></div><div><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghk9AJLIMcukkr3LtcTY1U1U0fd9Llnx2I8_8NI5v-h0_eltpaw325Qiqy4QTvXAFSYAjTPaBeP9z0pi_KomOxRgHuTFvaKQpwXX5R2j2_scOsS4bYt0_6aWX2xh1_N32yUGGJG8SjFHqq/s1600/Cover.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609975547788868770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghk9AJLIMcukkr3LtcTY1U1U0fd9Llnx2I8_8NI5v-h0_eltpaw325Qiqy4QTvXAFSYAjTPaBeP9z0pi_KomOxRgHuTFvaKQpwXX5R2j2_scOsS4bYt0_6aWX2xh1_N32yUGGJG8SjFHqq/s320/Cover.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 320px;" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7plK79xnt92yzgTTVjaspPSP2sUYpn0s14XHUXnK_8xjDN_Uzf8pf-S-NWIV1mZATcWkoacFH4AVXCkw1uNyt2OLwA7b-pHO0pvgoBDk-jLSvF2i3sbxV1zZ0un_YngK4dnJ5Bdgg8_Nm/s1600/p1-2.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5609975535552418546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7plK79xnt92yzgTTVjaspPSP2sUYpn0s14XHUXnK_8xjDN_Uzf8pf-S-NWIV1mZATcWkoacFH4AVXCkw1uNyt2OLwA7b-pHO0pvgoBDk-jLSvF2i3sbxV1zZ0un_YngK4dnJ5Bdgg8_Nm/s320/p1-2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 203px;" /></a>

Great Lake Story: Chapter One

Michigan Blue Magazine 's Great Lake Story is back! This year's story takes place in the neighborhood called The Fairways at Harbor ...

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