Small french chateau

I came across a few clients in the San Jose area who wish for a French style home. What is it that makes that je ne sais quoi French? This post is my own list of aspects of a French home, exterior …

A long time ago, while staying in Paris on a work trip, I met the loveliest couple, Victor and Maria Orsenne. At the time they owned a divine little boutique hotel set right between the Eiffel Tower and the bustling food markets of Rue Cler. Well, they have just emailed me to tell me they've purchased a new property – a petit chateau in the Loire called 'Le Manoir'. The photograph of it was enough to make me want to get on a plane and go straight back to France! Here are images of the…

I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited about anything house related (and that’s saying a lot) than this latest and greatest undertaking of ours. If you’re just joining the party, here’s the deal: back in February, we bought a modest little house in a great neighborhood, a month after moving to Tampa. It was […]

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French Chateau - traditional - exterior - toronto - David Small Designs

1. Enjoying a round of mini-golf on the roof of the Seneca Hotel, 1930 The Seneca, 200 E Chestnut,Chicago, is now an apartment building. Found on Calumet 412. 2. This is how Jeeps were shipped during WW2 (Some assembly required). Some great additional reading found here, images f

This $4.68-million Mississauga estate has nearly 8,000 square feet of living space. “David Small was able to work with us to design a stylish and functional living space and an elegant façade,” said Siu, adding that her favourite elements of the include the home’s flow, it’s oversized windows and soaring ceiling heights. View Full Article

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