Exterior

From the Godden/Sudik website description of styles, I think we align most closely with the Mountain Farmhouse style. We like a gabled, medium-pitched roof, mix of siding materials, larger windows, and simpler details. I think we will pick a light-medium color scheme with some contrast so it will not disappear into the hilltop where we are building. Although we don’t want a true Craftsman exterior, I think I may want to use some simplified Craftsman-inspired trim and molding in the interior. Maybe that will factor into the exterior?

(From the GoddenSudik website):

KEY FEATURES :

• Generous Front Porches
• Local Materials, including Stained Wood Siding, Stone Accents
• Steep Gable-end Roof Pitches
• Standing Seam Metal Accent Roofs
• Gable End Timber Trusses and Wooden Outlookers
• Simple, Additive Forms
• Thick Fascias, Deep Overhangs
• Vertical Window Compositions

Inspiration Images:

The theme I’m hoping to draw out of these photos is lighter stone/brick, medium contrast, medium roof pitch. I’d like a welcoming front porch.

Very nice combination of materials.
This may be a GoddenSudik design? I’ve loved this from long before I knew that fact.
Nice color scheme.
I don’t care for the light-colored roof.
Not fond of the half stone.
Probably a bit too farmhousy. Not big enough windows. Not sure about board and batten but like the colors and contrast.
Nice colors. Eaves are too shallow. Stucco? Stone?
Included for material choices. I think I’d pick a limestone which is less busy. The roof is far too steep.

I like the colors and materials. I don’t like the shallow overhang and the narrow front entry.

Here are some of my thoughts: (Many are not appearance related)

FRONT ENTRY

  • Wide front door or double doors (safety?)
  • Wide enough porch for a seating area.
  • Sidelights with impact resistant glass.
  • Hard-wired and blocked in eaves and alongside doors for multiple camera angles and doorbell camera.
  • Wide side lights (impact-resistant glass)
  • Hose bib nearby to serve porch (sprinkler drip system would be awesome)

DRIVEWAYS, SIDEWALKS & OTHER CONCRETE

  • Space to to exit vehicles on concrete without stepping onto grass or rocks?
  • Wide sidewalks
  • Consider turning radius of cars for entry and exit.
  • Where will residents park when they want to just “run in.” Will it block other bays?
  • Where will guests park? Short-term? Longer-term?
  • Curving sidewalk for aesthetics
  • Sidewalk around entire base of home to allow for easy access to uplighting, Christmas decor, shrub cleanup, etc.

HOSE BIBS

  • On all corners. A couple with hot and cold. (Car washing in inclement weather, pet baths, etc.) 
  • Consider where hoses will hang when not in use. 
  • Concrete under hose bib.
  • Future greenhouse? Attached? Plumbing to location.
  • Raised bed gardening. Irrigation access? Standing hose spigot nearby?

LANDSCAPE & IRRIGATION

  • Pre-planned with expansion zones included. (Future trees)
  • Conduit under driveway for future sprinkler expansion.

SECURITY

  • Wired for camera doorbell and cameras on key corners of home
  • Alarm system?
  • Automatic motion-sensor lights

LIGHTING & ELECTRICAL

  • Eave lights on each corner of home (but careful of placement near bedrooms)
  • Uplight or downlight placement
  • Outlets in eaves for Christmas lights
  • Or, permanent holiday lighting installed
  • Electrical outlets each side of door