Room Guide: Outdoor Shower

It's mid-summer and we are enjoying beach days aplenty here in West Michigan.  But with lovely days lounging at the beach and splashing in the waves of Lake Michigan comes sand.  Lots of it.  Ending up...well...everywhere.  In your bathing suit, in your hair, in your bags, in your car.  <div><br /></div><div>A home solution for the summer sand conundrum (albeit a good problem to have!)?  The outdoor shower.  This handy design element allows home/cottage-owners and guests the ability to wash off the sand from the beach or chlorinated water from a pool before stepping foot in doors. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here are a few fun examples of outdoor showers we have designed for clients in the past...</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmXB5EyXVXKJdS_os32cJX_HjW5mzaDwGWr3NG8JAveWkpd5y-QRpsY9tqMMRPLdomf640LOfJA-7XnZdJP6nrV-eCjKTXnA8va7scNc3q5ygV9QAz4IDNzp7xHb3sNQ2tPxcZNKRda9MS/s1600/01_IMG_2028-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmXB5EyXVXKJdS_os32cJX_HjW5mzaDwGWr3NG8JAveWkpd5y-QRpsY9tqMMRPLdomf640LOfJA-7XnZdJP6nrV-eCjKTXnA8va7scNc3q5ygV9QAz4IDNzp7xHb3sNQ2tPxcZNKRda9MS/s400/01_IMG_2028-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><i><a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2011/06/duneside.html">Duneside</a>'s low shower station has a foot washing station as well as a hand-held shower nozzle.</i><br /><i><br /></i><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRcHbJLyavAGQfnjID7Fni03d9AX2Sxcm2UNjOKkMr0elS7u3Hlg1um0af6OrD-yVH-wh_xGkUr2JdnbLv1pruhAd25Lu1l3GMm5W2KYFxVZrCYmK4RL5julsymvPUpBdkZoYd8-ZZMlyB/s1600/02_Green+Rear+HR-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRcHbJLyavAGQfnjID7Fni03d9AX2Sxcm2UNjOKkMr0elS7u3Hlg1um0af6OrD-yVH-wh_xGkUr2JdnbLv1pruhAd25Lu1l3GMm5W2KYFxVZrCYmK4RL5julsymvPUpBdkZoYd8-ZZMlyB/s400/02_Green+Rear+HR-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><i>One of the preliminary design sketches for the <a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2013/07/allenwood-design-wins-two-awards-of.html">Allenwood</a> included a free-standing outdoor shower.</i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ET15c6ddHsq23oDnViIFdJ_x2yNrhvxnSqUl2UuPybWrFXzssbP9EnUKKUvDvYQTjTwLDnYYPKqB7trg0oN_-OK0l8XH9wypGWsOpMSXfTPD0ReTbpmBBuzLoWrbX0JZl04KcHlxrdZk/s1600/03__DSC1809-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ET15c6ddHsq23oDnViIFdJ_x2yNrhvxnSqUl2UuPybWrFXzssbP9EnUKKUvDvYQTjTwLDnYYPKqB7trg0oN_-OK0l8XH9wypGWsOpMSXfTPD0ReTbpmBBuzLoWrbX0JZl04KcHlxrdZk/s400/03__DSC1809-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><i><a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2013/01/luxury-home-quarterly-acheiving.html">Carlton Shores</a>' long walkway and staircase from the beach was designed to include a rainfall shower for use both coming back from the beach and from using the infinity pool on the patio.</i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPGw5FXkGQd2iatOpXFsLMLpJfahL_wobmoWShyAiecUy2AWG6X2l1GgTY2bJJoYwkVod2yvlCSVe1fxAzaeEoyAgEI8iPuUzYC3X8Q4QJkKYYNzFIySjrN_uhacMBaGd-tKp-sKcNJJR-/s1600/04_DH2008-9723-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPGw5FXkGQd2iatOpXFsLMLpJfahL_wobmoWShyAiecUy2AWG6X2l1GgTY2bJJoYwkVod2yvlCSVe1fxAzaeEoyAgEI8iPuUzYC3X8Q4QJkKYYNzFIySjrN_uhacMBaGd-tKp-sKcNJJR-/s400/04_DH2008-9723-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><i>The <a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2011/09/evening-under-tuscan-sky-casa.html">Stafford</a>'s amazing outdoor living space includes a large pool and recreation space surrounding it, so an outdoor shower near the back entry to the house is a must.  The laundry room is also located just inside the back door to keep wet beach towels in their proper place.</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjISMt3Ugn8MgShakYu8R2NgswvbNk04G8pUrlzYztVDUjD-u-pHNCJq7fMP8LIGo4OWZVf2ahTEMKXv70gvjQTCvniCwkmTkN8RmfM1-phL8w2YKN7Bsl0EPYMw5tZVk7cFMkslhDIVstf/s1600/05_Ext+Front+detail+-+1513.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjISMt3Ugn8MgShakYu8R2NgswvbNk04G8pUrlzYztVDUjD-u-pHNCJq7fMP8LIGo4OWZVf2ahTEMKXv70gvjQTCvniCwkmTkN8RmfM1-phL8w2YKN7Bsl0EPYMw5tZVk7cFMkslhDIVstf/s400/05_Ext+Front+detail+-+1513.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><i><a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2009/08/horizon-view.html">Horizon View</a> is a modestly sized residence with a simple outdoor shower located on a patio between the front and side door of the home.</i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmTy06Ypu-0JAes-Vj9geA2AQa9KW9JiouUuP_gyzaG1BcSeAgunttYGS_vQ_UBqfBXFdL-w_Zw_nOsMEd3_Uex0hhNs8ITziJqb9RU224b776sh7-hKxt2hhGFcUWKxrgKFJiYlD5l55-/s1600/06_IMG_9871+Final-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmTy06Ypu-0JAes-Vj9geA2AQa9KW9JiouUuP_gyzaG1BcSeAgunttYGS_vQ_UBqfBXFdL-w_Zw_nOsMEd3_Uex0hhNs8ITziJqb9RU224b776sh7-hKxt2hhGFcUWKxrgKFJiYlD5l55-/s400/06_IMG_9871+Final-1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><i>Just outside of <a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2011/02/beach-house.html">Kearney Hill</a>'s beautiful retractable screened porch is a foot washing station.</i><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Room Guide: Outdoor Shower

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Georgia On My Mind

<div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><b>"Georgia, sweet Georgia, no peace I find</b></span></i></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><b>Just an old sweet song </b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><b>Keeps Georgia on my mind</b></span></i></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><b>Other arms reach out to me</b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><b>Other eyes smile tenderly</b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><b>Still in peaceful dreams I see</b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><b>The road leads back</b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><b>It always leads back to you."</b></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #20124d;"><b>~ Ray Charles</b></span></i></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can't help but sing that song to yourself when you look at this lovely <a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2013/06/style-guide-georgian.html">Georgian style</a> home we designed in the state of Georgia.  The home just exudes dignity.  Symmetry and attention to detail contribute to the authenticity of the exterior design.  Upon entering the home, the main floor foyer leads into the formal dining area.  Open kitchen and living spaces sit adjacent to the private study and the master bedroom suite.  The upper level offers four additional bedrooms, two of which are full suites and two of which share a large ensuite bathroom.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLDUCkcRy5o6D4oPIn7CJNCo_GAPLYcxOWUuD4D2N_bDuSjeTb4UeG27XFFRKlt87RzrOhr3ZI7_W2ctOfhyphenhyphensYQkryB7lwx7dO7K2KTUPSH6RoOjeSRu975dZVTjPJzERU8_r7u9igq9n7/s1600/1B-13-004+IMAGE+01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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Georgia On My Mind

"Georgia, sweet Georgia, no peace I find Just an old sweet song  Keeps Georgia on my mind Other arms reach out to me Other eyes smile t...

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Tupelo

This four-story cottage bungalow is designed to perch on a steep shoreline, allowing homeowners to get the most out of their space.  The main level of the home accommodates gatherings with easy flow between the living room, dining area, kitchen, and outdoor deck.  The midlevel offers a lounge, bedroom suite and the master bedroom, complete with access to a private deck.  The family room, kitchenette, and beach bath on the lower level open to an expansive backyard patio.  At the top of the nest is the loft area, which provides a bunk room and extra guest bedroom suite.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPy_cclbQtoVRmbibr8MwvzUrzoEcqoNl6eN_Sksjk5M4faXIsqrYkbRTZW_3zm7yz3Ab4dyTXvJ9b268UNkSc0XBauzo3EASLKuKI6mftTQNWf4RgwanknzCMZ-Qin-21jMSvytkkcv9N/s1600/02_C93A1525-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPy_cclbQtoVRmbibr8MwvzUrzoEcqoNl6eN_Sksjk5M4faXIsqrYkbRTZW_3zm7yz3Ab4dyTXvJ9b268UNkSc0XBauzo3EASLKuKI6mftTQNWf4RgwanknzCMZ-Qin-21jMSvytkkcv9N/s320/02_C93A1525-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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3rd Time's the Charm - A Call for Votes!

One of our favorite projects of last year, the Hasserton, is up for a Global Choice Award as part of the <a href="http://www.aibd.org/">American Institute of Building Design</a>'s <a href="http://www.aibd.org/arda">2013 American Residential Design Awards</a>.  This is our third year entering this part of the competition, so we are hoping the 3rd time's the charm!  Please cast your vote TODAY and help us win! <br /><br />Take these 3 easy steps to cast your vote...<br /><br /><b><i>Step 1</i></b>: <b><a href="http://www.aibd.org/arda/competition/arda_2013/12-global_choice/1-custom_luxury/1d-13-003/1d-13-003.html#judge">CLICK HERE</a></b> to visit the slideshow of images of our project, Entry #14, on the Official Voting Global Choice page.<br />{ You are welcome to view the other entries by clicking at the bottom of the page "< Back to main <u>2013 Online Voting Global Choice</u> page >"}<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKY0srEFZcMkKLkgnoNfkBmB8twwxSPf-d79btKSN31SLCPmjQqxIdpRHwImZB9HZy3PDwMrNUfZdQuVBrUe5RmEclaibInlarFI8y-ZH9ileEEGh3FbzTXb4DzhfkbDH0gVkE5sqoI3cv/s1600/01_Screen+Shot+2013-07-03+at+3.58.59+PM2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKY0srEFZcMkKLkgnoNfkBmB8twwxSPf-d79btKSN31SLCPmjQqxIdpRHwImZB9HZy3PDwMrNUfZdQuVBrUe5RmEclaibInlarFI8y-ZH9ileEEGh3FbzTXb4DzhfkbDH0gVkE5sqoI3cv/s320/01_Screen+Shot+2013-07-03+at+3.58.59+PM2.png" width="320" /></a></div><b><i><br /></i></b><b><i>Step 2</i></b>:  Click "Judge <u>Here</u>"right above the picture slideshow to go to the official ballot page where you can enter your information.  HINT: the only fields that are required are your state and which entry you are voting for.  Don't forget, we highly recommend Entry #14!  Click SUBMIT.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqRu7C8jUSGMMU7zLg4PqZWdLvr0yaTqhD3Gb7U4uM4Aicu8fo3tqusps0DhDi0JFxiMAyvdUQ8PgZtpmYbGgHR9sLY5IEHIZCz2-4khnvkWpk_CAfnVeojwP2m0D9N1s8G3jZC4ViYCq/s1600/02_Screen+Shot+2013-07-03+at+3.58.59+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKqRu7C8jUSGMMU7zLg4PqZWdLvr0yaTqhD3Gb7U4uM4Aicu8fo3tqusps0DhDi0JFxiMAyvdUQ8PgZtpmYbGgHR9sLY5IEHIZCz2-4khnvkWpk_CAfnVeojwP2m0D9N1s8G3jZC4ViYCq/s320/02_Screen+Shot+2013-07-03+at+3.58.59+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEdrZ8batvXodltDXiLAUIYnRHq7L0yr4MIAReuoh1FtR6djf4PQ0PUepMF0ps9ifyIUutxxJ_J1eUXyrLWdrjWkjpkwscS3L61N3GBm2R6Xtp40IWC5NHMwzmkfC6RgWoLEIHkndENx8b/s1600/03_Screen+Shot+2013-07-03+at+3.59.48+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEdrZ8batvXodltDXiLAUIYnRHq7L0yr4MIAReuoh1FtR6djf4PQ0PUepMF0ps9ifyIUutxxJ_J1eUXyrLWdrjWkjpkwscS3L61N3GBm2R6Xtp40IWC5NHMwzmkfC6RgWoLEIHkndENx8b/s320/03_Screen+Shot+2013-07-03+at+3.59.48+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoeO2QWd5OKPHeP_ukp8WY5_2tglg-y6S0pmZvvRldAkFzcLyYGGMbxD4rAf-99ae1iIoY1esvA6UxDpQ1CWN3euKzOEpuvId2ersOx5dV778yS9f4DHwz7eBZCUlewGQ3UdyMK81NjGPT/s1600/04_Screen+Shot+2013-07-03+at+3.59.56+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoeO2QWd5OKPHeP_ukp8WY5_2tglg-y6S0pmZvvRldAkFzcLyYGGMbxD4rAf-99ae1iIoY1esvA6UxDpQ1CWN3euKzOEpuvId2ersOx5dV778yS9f4DHwz7eBZCUlewGQ3UdyMK81NjGPT/s320/04_Screen+Shot+2013-07-03+at+3.59.56+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br />Step 3:  You will be brought to a page thanking you for your vote - click that one last SUBMIT to officially cast your vote and voila!  You are done!  An easy-peasy 3 step process.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFQHD_3UJ8QtLmrFgZlwK50WXFPmOuGcaR1YITSl-ykYRlcuN7BNnWZ4D3KUTYa_iZVzbeVoS1WQiR9Vwsz6K_H3esl-Pvyex58wlz4nBWI7rUUYbL0h4XLicn7i_CcZtl4Nyb441H3K8Z/s1600/05_Screen+Shot+2013-07-03+at+4.00.17+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFQHD_3UJ8QtLmrFgZlwK50WXFPmOuGcaR1YITSl-ykYRlcuN7BNnWZ4D3KUTYa_iZVzbeVoS1WQiR9Vwsz6K_H3esl-Pvyex58wlz4nBWI7rUUYbL0h4XLicn7i_CcZtl4Nyb441H3K8Z/s320/05_Screen+Shot+2013-07-03+at+4.00.17+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />Thank you in advance for your votes.  And can we ask one more favor?  Please help us get the word out.  Email, share, tweet, post to Facebook, have an airplane write it in the sky -- whatever method you choose to get this request out to as many people as possible! <br /><br />THANK YOU!!<br /><br /><i>Hasserton Project Team:</i><br /><i>Designed by: <a href="http://www.visbeen.biz/"><b>Visbeen Architects</b></a></i><br /><i>Built by: <a href="http://www.scottchristopherhomes.com/"><b>Scott Christopher Homes</b></a></i><br /><i>Interiors by: <a href="http://www.jefferyroberts.com/"><b>Jeffery Roberts Design</b></a></i><br /><br /><br /><br />

3rd Time's the Charm - A Call for Votes!

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Allenwood Design Wins Two Awards of Excellence from the HBA

<div><a href="http://www.mygrhome.com/">The Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids</a> (HBAGGR) and Cosmopolitan Home Magazine announced the Awards of Excellence winners for the <a href="http://visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com/2013/05/spring-parade-of-homes.html">2013 Spring Parade of Homes</a>.  The Awards of Excellence program recognizes Parade home builders in a variety of categories; Best Kitchen, Best Floor Plan, Best Curb Appeal and Best Interior Elements in the various price ranges.  Judged by a panel of a dozen industry experts, the Awards of Excellence are highly sought after by the Parade of Homes participants.</div><div><br /></div><div>Our virtual tour parade home, the Allenwood, was awarded for Best Curb Appeal and Best Interior Elements ($1M+ category) for this spring's parade.  In case you missed it, check out the virtual tour of this beautiful lakeside home here -----> <a href="http://www.terrienphoto.com/tours/sp13/ashby_builders/_auto/flash/tour_VT.html">VIRTUAL TOUR</a>  </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho2SqPPI6OsiXi-EmM6JDS9xjGlNhEAQcnr0cn1h81XFKaan93ivnRCI7NdKHV-YR-V4kTvIi_M8bMYVFKs2M9g-vUpyWg_1oXaUQciQu9iL6V6waZ_-xGd19HG5SggyYY94Cf3I_THrkX/s1600/Allenwood-Front-Color-LR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="144" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho2SqPPI6OsiXi-EmM6JDS9xjGlNhEAQcnr0cn1h81XFKaan93ivnRCI7NdKHV-YR-V4kTvIi_M8bMYVFKs2M9g-vUpyWg_1oXaUQciQu9iL6V6waZ_-xGd19HG5SggyYY94Cf3I_THrkX/s320/Allenwood-Front-Color-LR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGoVkbL7MX-uiPZnXKeuC2gfYlE3KBmKBVsFuspNun7-vfMaW3VjAm9AUe0SyB9PaiQyTzgz6dlXHTp2jE-0vyB-L5RuvGM3AO_VFMl9AesyQre9rALQ2KGDrYc8x6L4hT3Yd3E6QhCSWN/s1600/Allenwood-Rear-Color-LR.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGoVkbL7MX-uiPZnXKeuC2gfYlE3KBmKBVsFuspNun7-vfMaW3VjAm9AUe0SyB9PaiQyTzgz6dlXHTp2jE-0vyB-L5RuvGM3AO_VFMl9AesyQre9rALQ2KGDrYc8x6L4hT3Yd3E6QhCSWN/s320/Allenwood-Rear-Color-LR.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Congratulations to <a href="http://www.ashbycustomhomes.com/">Ashby Builders</a>, <a href="http://francescaowings.com/">Francesca Owings Design</a> and any others involved in making this home an award winner!  A job well done!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>

Allenwood Design Wins Two Awards of Excellence from the HBA

The Home Builders Association of Greater Grand Rapids (HBAGGR) and Cosmopolitan Home Magazine announced the Awards of Excellence winners fo...

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