Architectural Tutorial: Gambrel Roof

gambrel roof

n.

A two-sided roof with a double slope on each side, the lower slope having the steeper pitch.

You've seen it, I'm sure you recognize it, but did you ever know the official name of this type of roof?  This style roof has been used on barns across America and the name itself comes from the Latin word gamba, meaning "horse's hock or leg."  This roof style can also be seen in residential architecture, including Dutch Colonial and Shingle Styles.  Originally, this style was designed to accommodate stacks of hay in countryside barns, and for residential design, it provides the advantages of a sloped roof while maximizing space in the upper level.

Here are a few Visbeen Associates' designs with gambrel roofs...

Westchester

 Wellington

Winthrop

 Gilda's Lakeshore Clubhouse - Conceptual Design

Sunsweet Hill

Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gambrel
http://gambrelroofs.com/

Special Kitchen Cabinet Design and Decor

 Do you like a cabinet kitchen? If you like these styles, we will make you feel happy because we have some picture of the nice cabinet kitchen. There are some variations design and decor of the cabinet kitchens. So, you can get much references from these pictures. As you know, the appearance of the kitchen must be safety because many ladies use the kitchen with their children. So, we give the pictures of the kitchen which is so safety design for the family. The appearance of the cabinet kitchen is not only safety, but it is also so nice and special for the cook lovers. The wood as the furniture design make the design and decoration of these kitchens are so fresh and natural. But, if you want to build a new performance of the cabinet kitchen, you can coloring the wall, floor or furniture design. For example, you can see the picture of the cabinet kitchen below, there is the cabinet kitchen with white color appearance. It is still elegant, right? Well, do the best design and decor for your own kitchen and make a great difference for your life better.

House Plan with Comfortable Architecture Design for Nice Life in Future

 Ever you thought about your house plan? What the performance of  are they? Do you know that the building the house will get the perfect appearance if the owner have the best preparation to make that house. Well, lets to the point. We present you some house architecture designs. So, you can increase your inspiration to  build a house within these house pictures. Absolutely, most of people want to get comfortable house to their live. Moreover, we provide some pictures of comfortable house special for you. You can see at here. There are many kinds of architecture designs, So you have opportunity to choose the best house for your live, right? Now, build your imagination to house plan for your future life. Then, in the next days, you can build your house plan in the any spaces in your favorite place. Enjoy your life.

Nice Furniture Design in the Bathroom Performances

It is your time to get the best performances for your own home. We know that the appearance of the bathroom is essential for many people. In the home, hotel, restaurant, and etc need the appearance of the bathroom. So, we have some references for you about the bathrooms. These bathrooms are not luxurious but it is so simple and nice for you with limited space. Well, if you want to build the nice bathroom but you have limited space, you can get the reference about the small nice bathroom from this page. Here, you can find some examples of the bathroom pictures. The bathrooms have many idea so that there are many furniture design too. Let see these pictures. The furniture design in the modern bathroom, you can add the modern furniture design such as the modern bathtub models. Then, the black wall become one of many alternatives to build a modern bathrooms. Then, the classic bathroom, it needs the classic furniture design such as the classic tile, lamp, wall, mirror and etc. At least, many other bathroom performances here. Click continue read to know the next pictures.

Beautiful and Nice Bedroom for Girl Generation

 Hi Girl, you know that the design in the bedroom in the world is many variations. The appearances  of many designs make the girls want to get one of these the best bedroom. Right  now, we give you the beautiful and nice bedroom design for girl generation.Actually, the girl generation recently like the cute, beautiful and nice design. Moreover, the cheerful atmosphere make their mood become get better than before. Here are the pictures of the bedrooms. The designs of the bedroom is so unique. If you a girl who like the classic atmosphere, you can see the picture above, the design of these bedroom use the calm colors. And, the furniture design is simple but elegant. Then, the next bedroom is cheerful bedroom. Most of the girls love the colorful and cheerful colors. They thought the cheerful and colorful idea is so beautiful at all. After that, the design can be added with cute pink furniture design, so the appearance of the bedroom get perfect cheerful bedroom. So, don't waste your time, and enjoy your lovely bedroom.

Michigan Blue Magazine Summer Issue

Happy Memorial Day.  This holiday unofficially starts the summer for many of us, so we hope you are embracing the new season and enjoying some relaxing time off with family and friends.

Speaking of summer, we are loving the summer issue of Blue Magazine with it's colorful, vintage cover and great articles that bring back a sense of nostalgia.  If you flip the magazine over, you won't be able to miss our ad on the back cover and page through to find our lakestyle cottage, Tupper Camp.

Thank you, Michigan Blue, for another great issue of this delightful magazine we are proud to be a part of!

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GR Spring Parade of Homes: Warren

Want to tour a Visbeen Associates' designed residence in the heart of East Grand Rapids?  Come and visit the Warren, another one of our designs featured in the Spring Parade of Homes of Greater Grand Rapids starting tomorrow!  


Building a new home in an old neighborhood can present many challenges for an architect. The Warren design is a beautiful example of an exterior which blends with the surrounding structures, while the floor plan takes advantage of the available space.  


A traditional façade, combining brick, shakes, and wood trim enables the design to fit well in any early 20^th century borough. Copper accents and antique-inspired lanterns solidify the home’s vintage appeal. 


Despite the exterior throwback, the interior of the home offers the latest in amenities and layout. Spacious dining, kitchen and hearth areas open to a comfortable back patio on the main level, while the upstairs offers a luxurious master suite and three guests bedrooms.

Spring Parade of Home hours:
May 25 - June 9
Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays & Memorial Day:   1-9pm
Thursdays:    5-9pm

Built by Insignia Homes