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Kape Kod Kick!

Tiek Built Homes — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 17:03:03 +0000

And just when I thought I’d never get over Craftsman/Arts and Crafts. I’ve spent a lot of time studying cape cod and shingle style to identify it’s root design in order to implement them well on our current project. In it’s original form it is at it’s simplest and resembles many homes common in the older Salt Lake neighborhoods.

Born out of Cape Cod influence you get Shingle Style homes which are frequently done as huge coastal retreats.

Of all the homes I’ve snapped photos of in my “field research” I had this home on my laptop’s desktop. My brother-in-law saw it one day in passing and said “hey, I painted that house” That’s great cause I’ve referenced this home for colors, shingles, trims, etc. Now I can get the paint color matches.

And here are some other awesome EXTERIORS I’ve collected on my Pinterest account.

Here’s a sneak peak at the kitchen. I found this article and it contained some similar details we are using. We are keeping with the traditional theme of Cape Cod throughout the home with a more coastal/casual feel.

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Benjamin Blackwelder

Tiek Built Homes — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:24:09 +0000

This beautiful french style home was built by the oh so talented Benjamin Blackwelder.

Ben and I have had the good fortune to work on several projects together (Caldwell’s, Stranges) and he is truly a master craftsman.

We would love to talk to you about building your dream home or just your dream kitchen!

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New Kitchen

Tiek Built Homes — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 17:56:50 +0000

As I’ve mentioned, I like taking home inspirations from the houses in movies and this was one of my favorites. Well, not my favorite movie but my favorite kitchen from the movie “Something Got to Give.” Apparently, there are a lot of people obsessed with the home from this movie. Here is a picture of one of the many kitchens inspired from the movie set.

And this is our version…

Cabinets are designed and built by Ben Blackwelder. Ben brings his experience and style from his roots in the East Coast, and Utah welcomes it.

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Inspiration – it’s not stealing

Tiek Built Homes — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 18:11:59 +0000

The best way to get what you want out of a new home or a remodel is to do research on stuff already done. You’ll find as you weed through magazines certain things will pop out, whether it’s the trim style, color on the walls, tile, or whatever. Some of the best ideas have already been done and all you have to do is do a little digging. It’s funny where we find some of our ideas. My wife found our yellow/gold paint that we used in our kitchen in a Pottery Barn magazine (although they don’t look the same in these pictures). And it happen to be one of the colors in their Benjamin Moore Collection, and they even give you the color.

TV shows and movies are full of cool houses. Movie/TV makers pick cool locations to do their filming cause it’s more interesting. I’m sad to admit that I’ve seen a couple episodes of Desperate Housewives with my wife because of the traditional style homes, it’s not like I’m addicted. Also, I like “You, Me and Dupree” because it’s funny and I like their little bungalow house they live in. Reminds me of a home in Sugarhouse. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find pictures of the kitchen and the bedroom picture was too scandalious. But notice the colors and moldings.

For our basement bathroom we have been looking around for inspiration and again found something in Pottery Barn, but nothing they were actually selling. the hex tile floor. I love the old school tile and I even found some closer up images of an octagon and dot tile on this Fixer Upper web site. Although we’d prefer the hex tiles, the oct and dot are only $2.50 sqft at the Home Depot, you can’t beat that price for vintage.

We next found the paint color for bathroom when we went to a friend’s birthday party at Noah’s in Draper – thanks Preston. And although it can be tempting (but sometimes necessary) to try to color match by looking at 2 inch square paint chips, it’s rarely the color you expect when it’s on an entire wall. Whenever possible get the exact color by asking for the paint code or color. I’ve knocked on some doors asking homeowners for the paint color of their homes and I’ve even gotten samples from a few. Anyway, I called Noah’s for the color they used in these hallways and sitting areas and I’ve even ended up using it in a basement we are currently finishing and it looks great! The color is “Meditative” by Sherwin Williams, it rocks…if you want blue. By the way, when doing a paint color like this a flat sheen looks by far the best. Yes, it’s harder to paint and it’s a bit more high maintenece, but you’ll achieve the look you want from the magizine or movie you found it in. It’s all about the sheen.

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