Latest Home Ideas

Bear Tooth Lodge

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisq5_q7G8UhszOxUQeMaIwgKdrrQ930UURQ9lMGy_a_QD0yHYi69R1ZR48f6qo-ohA9vf4kqXbO_E5tdm8z61eB8bdUSDA52BFWnbwZz2nJ4GW6qcJJfGWWWHUckhGJtk6I0H6Iwz4qnku/s1600-h/R1.1+-+Front+View.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351332557389929090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisq5_q7G8UhszOxUQeMaIwgKdrrQ930UURQ9lMGy_a_QD0yHYi69R1ZR48f6qo-ohA9vf4kqXbO_E5tdm8z61eB8bdUSDA52BFWnbwZz2nJ4GW6qcJJfGWWWHUckhGJtk6I0H6Iwz4qnku/s320/R1.1+-+Front+View.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 141px;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirMzEa2RKG1FTo0SmTebesjOSaOuyNcSdl15LgAJYGLvGYHoYP3F44kie1mIIXb9aFJPAr0GoQ3f1KrhDLVXe9772xgyxxz37RQuVP4fOu-oovlzAF5oBKWTqvVaJvO4R3Plr3jlOFR72p/s1600-h/R1.2+-+Rear+View.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351331848703745410" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirMzEa2RKG1FTo0SmTebesjOSaOuyNcSdl15LgAJYGLvGYHoYP3F44kie1mIIXb9aFJPAr0GoQ3f1KrhDLVXe9772xgyxxz37RQuVP4fOu-oovlzAF5oBKWTqvVaJvO4R3Plr3jlOFR72p/s320/R1.2+-+Rear+View.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 136px;" /></a>Check out this mountain home in Wyoming- yes, the state of ;)Rustic luxury characterizes this distinctive design that draws inspiration from the great lodges and log structures of the past. A central great room with large fireplace anchors the first level floor plan and is open to the nearby kitchen and dining area. The first-floor master bedroom offers convenience as well as privacy, while the lower level charms with three additional bedrooms, a home theater, billiards and a fun-filled games room.

Bear Tooth Lodge

Check out this mountain home in Wyoming- yes, the state of ;) Rustic luxury characterizes this distinctive design that draws inspiration fro...

11:17 AM

Muirfield

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI-u6Hd2h4t4I_fp5XjBYhkx_looF-0loHeh8Nf8ylfzoNBDn7_1z6_xun4JFMUla-JeOfsF32Qk5-lGcQHFbZiGy88n3bI4WsfwU0-wEm1daQFwT_pL8jtGRwB_rZTLtJ_HlFoak5etSy/s1600-h/IMG_1968.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350508821183925970" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiI-u6Hd2h4t4I_fp5XjBYhkx_looF-0loHeh8Nf8ylfzoNBDn7_1z6_xun4JFMUla-JeOfsF32Qk5-lGcQHFbZiGy88n3bI4WsfwU0-wEm1daQFwT_pL8jtGRwB_rZTLtJ_HlFoak5etSy/s320/IMG_1968.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhajevhd-Su2yotjiWbYuE11d6TxZl6sTelBPMldlvbOElTX2U17md5Ss7EQhaB1bMCsnCCkEeMZcQRkzV89RoktNZ1B5DynwbXu79YCcFLmunTH32LRb8NntFbLQfwjjypiibevDdLdOB0/s1600-h/IMG_1923.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350507166871988482" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhajevhd-Su2yotjiWbYuE11d6TxZl6sTelBPMldlvbOElTX2U17md5Ss7EQhaB1bMCsnCCkEeMZcQRkzV89RoktNZ1B5DynwbXu79YCcFLmunTH32LRb8NntFbLQfwjjypiibevDdLdOB0/s320/IMG_1923.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHnpmdpHLKls70xJMqyMYVmh0dFPtvlUzxjzlwj74PQIoeq28UEGAd2JStOuJi2uqwCoG_H0Twy4cnEOfEgvl2qb7VPEGhSCkH_BQYSADBCom5sFlALo16bUZWSVuWhNFwWoMbG17hc78o/s1600-h/IMG_1975.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5350506075785130018" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHnpmdpHLKls70xJMqyMYVmh0dFPtvlUzxjzlwj74PQIoeq28UEGAd2JStOuJi2uqwCoG_H0Twy4cnEOfEgvl2qb7VPEGhSCkH_BQYSADBCom5sFlALo16bUZWSVuWhNFwWoMbG17hc78o/s320/IMG_1975.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" /></a>Doesn't this look like a house in Europe? It's gorgeous and it's in Ada, Michigan! Keep an eye out on our website for more exterior & interior photos. Here's a write up:  Luxury reigns in this French-inspired estate, with its distinctive Mansard roof, European-style stone façade and copper detailing. The sprawling main level includes a central living and dining area with an adjacent gourmet kitchen with central island and nearby master suite with large master bath and walk-in closet. The lower level includes a home theater, exercise area, billiards room and guest bath.

Muirfield

Doesn't this look like a house in Europe? It's gorgeous and it's in Ada, Michigan! Keep an eye out on our website for more ext...

11:03 AM

Contemporary Architecture

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7jGbbIxoOLAU0cAnMjeAGN2xhci2LuosfmpT_-qWD2p6UBrSk08HrdxLPqJj-3tLk6-cA1whQfkUgW2f4YYTxK1gKN2JRm7h5Xv18ZdpPNb89gKpYkU_c51ZwwLWVFW26yATIY4lkQTOV/s1600-h/S1.1+-+Front+Persp+blog.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347626809453918850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7jGbbIxoOLAU0cAnMjeAGN2xhci2LuosfmpT_-qWD2p6UBrSk08HrdxLPqJj-3tLk6-cA1whQfkUgW2f4YYTxK1gKN2JRm7h5Xv18ZdpPNb89gKpYkU_c51ZwwLWVFW26yATIY4lkQTOV/s320/S1.1+-+Front+Persp+blog.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 171px;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiauOP4FdiYkh88Q-m65fEW6Itt-QnXq6mw-z99ncUhbhtTu-PdNpdEiKEXNUXtLEunAlC_IHaPeQueP2PG9UijNN5-BYFixtmig91zXEJdhlD8xLWlSKpOu1MZ8uavyFy-sh1iET1AUV52/s1600-h/IMG_0850.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347625872673328626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiauOP4FdiYkh88Q-m65fEW6Itt-QnXq6mw-z99ncUhbhtTu-PdNpdEiKEXNUXtLEunAlC_IHaPeQueP2PG9UijNN5-BYFixtmig91zXEJdhlD8xLWlSKpOu1MZ8uavyFy-sh1iET1AUV52/s320/IMG_0850.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 194px;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiODYiNDQOzj0y_GPqdCQDUwPx1Ld5akrTwhYvdh4BbOfXwqjkZIVZXJSbRIQla23TCbM1aQ0APNzylQbhkOIRkeeySwXc7etnpDiAz1O_4rv_sqZE7lCSpbDw975B7zK0CqpVmfaycOR51/s1600-h/S1.5+-+Waterfront+Persp+blog.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347625237024927266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiODYiNDQOzj0y_GPqdCQDUwPx1Ld5akrTwhYvdh4BbOfXwqjkZIVZXJSbRIQla23TCbM1aQ0APNzylQbhkOIRkeeySwXc7etnpDiAz1O_4rv_sqZE7lCSpbDw975B7zK0CqpVmfaycOR51/s320/S1.5+-+Waterfront+Persp+blog.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 205px;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDREnOXVggwNRPmkF3vdcDy_DN9zmCJ-Gvr8LPAagqgVaaGgQosjkzYcRFkHxXS1cpOYnVL2m7uQkRtHO55cAiNspUDCeDd3kOBo3YaeTzUac_f1J6Y-khZnA4wv594cjbS1C0YCtiS90j/s1600-h/IMG_7852+(edited).jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5347621285542316626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDREnOXVggwNRPmkF3vdcDy_DN9zmCJ-Gvr8LPAagqgVaaGgQosjkzYcRFkHxXS1cpOYnVL2m7uQkRtHO55cAiNspUDCeDd3kOBo3YaeTzUac_f1J6Y-khZnA4wv594cjbS1C0YCtiS90j/s320/IMG_7852+(edited).jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" /></a> <div> </div><div> </div>Did you know that Visbeen Associates has a few contemporary-style homes in our portfolio? Here's the latest one, Sinclaire, built by <a href="http://www.mikeschaapbuilders.com/">Mike Schaap Builders</a>. Check out our website to see interior photos, but here's a write up: <div> </div><div>Strikingly modern, this dramatic design draws inspiration from the Prairie school as well as the “less-is-more” philosophy. With more than 2,500 square feet of living space spread out on three levels and walls of windows throughout, the design makes the most of the view. A contemporary-inspired floor plan revolves round a central living room with a dining, sitting and kitchen area to the left and study/office to the right. The second level is anchored by a central loft living area flanked by a master bedroom and two additional family rooms. The lower level houses a family room, exercise room and two additional bedrooms.<o:p></o:p>  </div>

Contemporary Architecture

Did you know that Visbeen Associates has a few contemporary-style homes in our portfolio? Here's the latest one, Sinclaire, built by Mi...

11:16 AM

Winning Design!

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUGCzxUpXfmRaz6Z6r6-Jl3idx7KJIGsB-5jJEnDlDKp_lmIJkJw74IoInY7iCfHOPPjkYmRGvPmUkIB9hjRcgOntVbilFZn20ROryK0ETblCQPE79exNpGqNhdHAiEzZel76SmIYBqXXy/s1600-h/Cover.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342766363444311106" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUGCzxUpXfmRaz6Z6r6-Jl3idx7KJIGsB-5jJEnDlDKp_lmIJkJw74IoInY7iCfHOPPjkYmRGvPmUkIB9hjRcgOntVbilFZn20ROryK0ETblCQPE79exNpGqNhdHAiEzZel76SmIYBqXXy/s320/Cover.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 264px; height: 320px;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1H6mzn4xX_uXif5MZYwUNnU_Vt5JBF3-OQ6e5q2WkEMtWppph2_qPU7ohaUUn8omyWnH4ZYBkCmBqiEvPaeB5F-OktX7tcrsPTw7QPp4geFZXh0Nej84-VuVaNjpCAR3qNOGlyczHLDk7/s1600-h/p1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342752458248476914" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1H6mzn4xX_uXif5MZYwUNnU_Vt5JBF3-OQ6e5q2WkEMtWppph2_qPU7ohaUUn8omyWnH4ZYBkCmBqiEvPaeB5F-OktX7tcrsPTw7QPp4geFZXh0Nej84-VuVaNjpCAR3qNOGlyczHLDk7/s320/p1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 258px; height: 320px;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY1LGbWv9IgQLd6OjBpBZ9jZxSea6V40VmVii1pm58XsgcP-DVf2uOGrr1q_CFD09SDJ776BPKCkCS0StnaQcRf3s-9roVN_KswylRyJQbv3y_4BY1fgwCW9A1EZJRNicganID-tUg1q1J/s1600-h/p2.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342751635513434738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY1LGbWv9IgQLd6OjBpBZ9jZxSea6V40VmVii1pm58XsgcP-DVf2uOGrr1q_CFD09SDJ776BPKCkCS0StnaQcRf3s-9roVN_KswylRyJQbv3y_4BY1fgwCW9A1EZJRNicganID-tUg1q1J/s320/p2.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 252px; height: 320px;" /></a>Congratulations are in order for brothers, David & Jonathan Lorenz, from <a href="http://www.visbeen.biz/">Visbeen Associates</a> for taking first place at the <a href="http://www.traditionalbuildingshow.com/Des_ChalCH08.shtml">2008 Traditional Building Design Challenge</a>.  Their design appears in the Summer 2009 issue of New Old House and we couldn't be more proud.  Also, check out the article about the contest that made it in <a href="http://www.echobox.com/visbeen/publication_assets/2009/gr_magazine/February.pdf">Grand Rapids Magazine</a>.

Winning Design!

Congratulations are in order for brothers, David & Jonathan Lorenz, from Visbeen Associates for taking first place at the 2008 Traditio...

8:14 AM

Happy Clients in East Lansing

<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUXhXYxGhh2CKKiWPdlpqeCzce7jrxzK25hGzmT5902gkGCRoHLw2rjCmYDMf2is_9b-pAp_M1hTCP1dKs_bHhqFWnHgoxw5qO1qH2MmlsSuYld2gGitVGt1O3RHbV5-klgnM7CqJSiqNu/s1600-h/R1.1+-+Wilcox.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342340663884418770" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUXhXYxGhh2CKKiWPdlpqeCzce7jrxzK25hGzmT5902gkGCRoHLw2rjCmYDMf2is_9b-pAp_M1hTCP1dKs_bHhqFWnHgoxw5qO1qH2MmlsSuYld2gGitVGt1O3RHbV5-klgnM7CqJSiqNu/s320/R1.1+-+Wilcox.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 170px;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx8vIqJkaStWqERjEUWFnUXy-VepHhBtskhq9WqPhNvc1cBsQGbWDB07BU8r2h3HZnmbdE-fTDQbkMPAgyd-2Nu451DzH3RB0DXq95A40jJu5leV2n9NUAs8GYtPBioaIPI36X5Qcy1xjx/s1600-h/Wilcox_2b.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342339726907373090" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx8vIqJkaStWqERjEUWFnUXy-VepHhBtskhq9WqPhNvc1cBsQGbWDB07BU8r2h3HZnmbdE-fTDQbkMPAgyd-2Nu451DzH3RB0DXq95A40jJu5leV2n9NUAs8GYtPBioaIPI36X5Qcy1xjx/s320/Wilcox_2b.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 215px;" /></a> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigXz9NMA8hqHrH7R0GJW8ko-S6xdEVVGUfw8ye4WqCbMFFLfEEs_JMdp7n0pbfxv-ofN_RhOQczvkBzsb5y9judur1_HPFGlPVHRVwW7hQNFP8rW9S9FuL8WPrVTrKUdTUVbq3ZRpb4vAY/s1600-h/Wilcox_1.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5342339570404523122" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigXz9NMA8hqHrH7R0GJW8ko-S6xdEVVGUfw8ye4WqCbMFFLfEEs_JMdp7n0pbfxv-ofN_RhOQczvkBzsb5y9judur1_HPFGlPVHRVwW7hQNFP8rW9S9FuL8WPrVTrKUdTUVbq3ZRpb4vAY/s320/Wilcox_1.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" /></a>I recently caught up with clients of <a href="http://www.visbeen.biz/">Visbeen Associates</a> who built in East Lansing with <a href="http://www.keybuilders.net">Key Builders</a>.  Their home is beautiful and they paid us a wonderful compliment: "We loved the process working with Wayne, Paul and you and love our house even more!"Here's a write up on their home:Tudor meets tradition in this charming design featuring a timeless stone façade as well as gables, shutters and window boxes. Packed with both family and formal spaces, the home features a large open-plan kitchen with a handy island and nearby family dining. The dining area has a sunny bay window and a built-in banquette around the table. The nearby living room featurse a cozy fireplace for relaxing or entertaining as well as a dining room with French doors that lead to outdoor spaces.<o:p></o:p>

Happy Clients in East Lansing

I recently caught up with clients of Visbeen Associates who built in East Lansing with Key Builders . Their home is beautiful and they pai...

5:42 AM