Traditional Homes
Understanding the architecture of one's home is like understanding a piece of history. Traditional homes, for instance, hearken back to the centuries-old designs where brick, wood, and natural stones played key roles in construction. These homes tend to exude warmth with their intricate carvings, ornate details, gabled roofs, and multi-pane windows. There's a certain timelessness to them, often mirrored in their materials. These homes do not have to be century homes however, many newly built homes are built in the traditionalist style. Traditional homes often feature front porches, formal living and dinning rooms, fireplaces and other cozy features, and architecture borrowed from historical styles. Some examples of the traditional architecture include rounded features for doorways, ceilings and upper floor landings. Traditional architecture uses straight linear lines and edges within the individualized rooms for a symmetrical regal appearance. Traditional homes are adorned with elegant details on the inside and outside and often feature specific rooms for specific tasks (Kitchen, dining room, living room are all separated). The beauty of natural stone or artisan-crafted bricks available at 404 Stone often becomes the choice for those looking to maintain or restore such historical charm.
Modern Homes
On the flip side, modernist homes throw convention out the window, embracing clean lines, open spaces, nonsymmetrical and minimalistic details. Glass, steel, wood, and even sleek polished stones define these abodes. Their designs strive for functionality and break away from traditional norms, often focusing on asymmetry, flat or slanted roofs, and large, unobstructed windows. Unlike a traditional home, modern homes often have less walls, combining rooms and allowing for more open space. Natural, simple, earthy elements and tones define a modern home. Modern homes use more large windows allowing for more natural light to accentuate the sharp lines of the house. Practicality and logic are key elements when modern homes are built, they can seem abstract as they are built for function instead of form taking the "less is more" philosophy into consideration. The outside of a modernist home is often very minimalist, letting the overall look of the architecture speak for itself. In a modern home, the choice of materials is crucial, and the versatility of offerings from 404 Stone ensures that homeowners can find the right product, be it a seamless slate for a patio or a fresh looking paver for a driveway.
Best Hardscape For Your Home
In essence, the differentiation between a traditional and modernist home is more than just aesthetic. It's a reflection of periods, ideologies, and lifestyles. Whether you're inclined towards the ornate charm of yesteryears or the streamlined efficiency of contemporary design, 404 Stone has an extensive range of materials to fit every architectural taste. For traditional homes you may want to consider using textured products for driveway pavers, walkways, and patios to accentuate the architectures rustic feel. Designs inside the hardscape stone such as accentuating arches, circles, boarders, and crosses can breathe life into your hardscape design. Using colours, especially shades of red are popular when designing hardscape for a traditionalist home. For a modern home its best to keep the design simple. Using smooth pavers for driveways, walkways and patios compliment the modern look of the homes sleek straight edged design. Adding in larger borders to the sides of a walkway or driveway are popular choices in modern hardscape designs. Many homeowners add in vertical features such as walls, and elegant steps to give depth and compliment the architecture of a modern home. No matter the home you have you can find the right product for your dream design at 404 Stone. Dive into our collection online or come inside and speak to a knowledgeable staff member to find the perfect fit for your home. With a little knowledge and inspiration you'll find the perfect hardscape design to accentuate, renovate, or create the home of your dreams.
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