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This week's 3-D picture is the interior of a beautiful contemporary Tuscan home to be built on 20 acres in Hilmar, CA. Notice the realistic lighting over the painting and the tile mosaic entry.
Do you have difficulty imagining how your building project will look before it is complete? Standard plans offer a flat, black and white, 2-dimensional elevation. Computerized 3-D design gives you full-color, 3-D renderings that allow you to see your project BEFORE it is built! This minimizes much of the guess-work and provides tremendous peace of mind.
#78 LIGHT COLOR UNDER FOOT
For the floor of your shower, do not use 12"x12" tile. Instead, use a light colored, small tile (1"x1", 2"x2" or 4"x4") on the floor with light colored grout.
The light color will hide soap residue and mineral deposits, and the small size tile will make the floor more slip resistant.
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June 2009 - Design Classics releases "101 Great Building Design Ideas" book, available as a download at the Design Classics Store or as a printed book on Amazon.com… read more.
May 2009 - A 4,800 square foot home, which includes a 2,800 sq. ft. addition / remodel is under construction in Turlock, CA. The stately timber-frame entry looks amazing… see pictures.
April 2009 - Design Classics is honored with 3 awards at the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) California Society annual meeting… read more.
August 2008 - Design Classics is featured in House To Home magazine with a 4-page center spread… read the article.
Jim Madsen is a multi-award winning Professional Building Designer. He is a member of the American Institute of Building Design (AIBD), member of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) and featured designer in several home design magazines. His 12 years as a Professional Building Designer has given him keen insights into the design process as well as a lot of creative ideas.
In his "spare" time, Jim serves as chairman of The Salvation Army Advisory Board in his community, assists on several AIBD national committees and has a wonderful wife and two daughters.
