We have a tower!

It has been a sad time in the Salz house lately. Emotionally draining to say the least and in the midst of trying to figure out what and who (Cruz and co.) to bring, how long to stay, when to go and where to stay - regarding the memorial service this weekend - we got a pick-me-up. Round 2 exterior house plans! 

Which BTW we have been patiently awaiting after an amazing meeting with Ryan, our architect, where we had a rockin' brainstorm shesh regarding round 1 plans. Nick and I both felt like we were able to convey our likes/dislikes/vision and that Ryan walked away with a WAY better understanding of the end product - trapped in our fantasy real-estate world.

So you can understand the significance of these plans and ride the wave with us...

311 Molter - current day

311 Molter - round 1

311 Molter - round 2

The most noticeable difference is the stucco siding, new rock wall and to DIE for NEW TOWER - which we added at the very end of the brainstorm shesh to take care of my request for a kick-a entrance/foyer. I have wanted double glass doors ever since this specific Pinterest pic. which only makes perfect sense since our front yard is Liberty Lake golf course. This is also the reason I extended the front kitchen window another ft. I want to be able to look out any room of my house to killer views.

 It is crazy but I want people to visibly inhale when they step foot in our home. 

Remember my list of needed changes?

• The pergolas over the front door and garage door - both need to go. Definitely want to see if we can fit double doors. All glass. Check
• I can't stand the half rock wall - needs to go. Maybe a whole wall of stone instead? Check check. Seeing it now, we both are thinking we need MORE. Crazy, right?
• I don't like the siding either - needs to go. Faux stucco? Check check check. LOVE!
• Oh and we did extend that front kitchen window one foot so imagine an 8ft. x 4ft window as opposed to what you see now - 7x4. Done. He made me an 8x4 window! Love love!

So where are we at now?

1. We need to add color! Since Nick is all about a wood garage door (something I don't particularly care about, thus conceded to) - here is a picture of the color scheme we are thinking:

Now - this is to help give you a picture...I am sure the particular colors will vary depending on the color availability of the faux stucco product we will be using. 

Main house: dark grey

Trim: light grey -----> off white (somewhere in that color range)

Garage: darker wood

2. Talk with Ryan about maybe adding more rock to the front of the house. 

3. Change the front doors, slightly. I'm envisioning black trim full glass panels. Like this:

{via Pinterest}

Accomplishing all of the above may just push our need to get started to a whole new level of NOW!

What do you guys think? Way better, huh??

Happy Wednesday!