shingle love.

Happy Thursday! I haven't written much about our house progress lately, so I thought I'd give you a little update. We're edging closer and closer to the actual build--and we're so excited! After months of review, our floorplan looks better than we ever dreamed. We are absolutely learning that building a house has its limitations {i.e. my favorite pinterest kitchens are absurdly expensive}, but we're better for it now. The final start date should be cemented soon {no pun intended!}. eeee!

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As you might imagine, I am on the constant hunt for inspiration. One of the requirements for our development is the integration of natural looking siding. Before I moved to New England in 2009, I wasn't a huge fan of the wooden siding I spied everywhere. Three years later, my opinion has shifted completely. The look may not be for everyone, but I now consider myself to be in shingle love ;)

Our main goal with this build is to create a timeless home. The shingled look certainly would make our little abode stand the test of time in New England. I still can't believe how my tastes have changed, but I know this is one which will remain the same for many, many years to come.

I can't wait to see your autumn lust lists tomorrow for Friday's Fancies! {If you've posted one in the last few weeks, please feel free to link yours up too. Click here for more details.} See you tomorrow!

22 comments:

  1. I've always love spiral staircases :) I don't know why, but I think they are the coolest thing ever. I'd love to have one, or 2, in my house some day!!!

    Alissa
    FeelingGoodFashion.blogspot.com

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  2. love this look - you're right, it will fit in perfectly and weather timelessly!

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  3. as i was born and raised in new england, i (of course) love beachy shingles! i also love all brick exteriors on houses.
    xoamy
    www.cupcakesncouture.com

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  4. Darn, I'm sad to hear that all my Pinterest kitchens are absurdly expensive - I love them! Lol

    Those houses look gorgeous, I can't wait to see how yours turns out! That must be so fun to build and design your own house!

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  5. You must be so excited! These houses all look gorgeous :)

    Laura xo

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  6. Wow, those houses all look so amazing!! Congrats on the almost building project!
    We have also bought land here in SA, and we should start next week too - such an exciting journey ahead :)
    x

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  7. I ADORE the Cape Cod shingle look - honestly the possibility of having a shingled house is in my top 5 reasons to want to move out of the city and buy a home!

    From the looks of your Pinterest board, we have VERY similar tastes :)

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  8. Love this look! Can't wait to see more of the house as it develops!! Congratulations!

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  9. I am SO excited about your house! I love this look!

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  10. I will now be stalking your home building project. These photos are gorgeous!!! Keep us posted.
    -Becky

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  11. SO excited about your house. Can't wait to hear/see updates! xoxo

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  12. LOVE this shingle inspiration–I adore them, too!

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  13. I absolutely love shingled siding on houses. Almost every single house exterior I've pinned has shingles. It's been my favorite for almost as long as I can remember. My dad has worked on some beautiful houses in northern Michigan that have shingles. They definitely get better with age. (:

    I also really love arts and crafts style bungalows. They have such amazing character.

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  14. I love shingles on a house! When done right, they can invoke a really welcoming & classic look. I think light wood or a grey like what's featured in the images is the way to go -- that way it's not overwhelming to look at.

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  15. My favorite type of home, like seriously every time I go to the east coast I fall in love all over again and have to live in one of these one day!

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  16. These inspirations are so cute!! Can't wait to see how your house turns out! :)

    -Stephanie
    @LaminLouboutins.blogspot.com

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  17. Oh {av}, you & I could be in shingle love together!! ;) This is my FAVORITE style home too!! I can't wait to see what your future home will look like...I have no doubt that it will be gorgeous!

    xo ~
    Mendi @ Her Late Night Cravings

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  18. hooray for coming close to the BIG BUILD!! so happy for you! xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

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  19. I love this type of house...how beautiful! I've never been a brick girl, kinda boring! I can only imagine how expensive some of those pinterest kitchens are! Good luck on your build!

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  20. I'm totally in love too. These houses look amazing. I'm so jealous. I wish I was building my dream house. Haha. I'm sure it's going to be fabulous!!!

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  21. Ultimate dream to own a cedar shingle home!!!! All the best with your build :)

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  22. I'm actually in escrow on my first home and it's shingled. I love the character it adds! These are all beautiful. Now following :)

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