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Backyard Living

Posted by Faith and Hope on
 June 23, 2022
Building with Hope and Faith

Backyard Living

Are you getting the most out of your backyard?

While they could see that we were helping them get their dream house, when it came to their backyard, some clients believed they were “stuck” with what’s always been there because they weren’t able to visualize the full potential of their yard.

So tell us your FULL wish list. Include the deck, a cabana, a pergola, a fire pit….

From a quiet, private area to a family gathering space, we can help you and your family get more enjoyment out of your property.
After DeckFire PitTaylor Pool and Cabana
The Pergola

Screened porch

It all starts with a phone call – even if you are years away from starting, it’s never too soon to have a conversation.


Your surroundings can totally affect your life,
your spirit, your emotional well being!


Do you have transformational dreams for your house and
simply can’t “see it happening?”
Click below to get started.

I would love to talk!

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Categories : Exterior Improvements, Pergolas, Porches, Working with Zimmerman Architects

When It’s Time To Ask For a Design Consultation

Posted by Faith and Hope on
 November 14, 2019
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Building with Hope and Faith

When It’s Time To Ask For a Design Consultation

New covered porch enhances outdoor living
We’re often asked how to get started in any kind of construction or renovation project, so we wanted to describe WHY you would want a design consultation, how it works and what you’ll get out of it.

Are you a candidate for a Design Consultation? Here’s how to tell:

  • Are there certain features in your house that you don’t like, but are resigned to the fact that it’s “just the way this house is”?
  • Are you planning on a large construction project in the future, and are adding a list of small changes that are going to get done along with the larger project?
  • Are you planning a kitchen project, but wish you could discuss possibilities for what could also get done in the basement or master bath?
  • Does your family’s living space allow for connections from the kitchen to adjacent spaces so you don’t feel isolated while cooking?
  • Is your house configured for ease of entertaining or family gatherings you would like to have?
  • Do you wish you had more natural light or a better view to nature, or your yard?
  • Do you know your house doesn’t feel right, wish it could change, but don’t know how it should be different?

Messina exterior

Here’s How It Works and What To Expect

If you said yes to any of these questions, you may indeed be ready for a Design Consultation, which, not surprisingly, takes place at the project site (in your home). We walk through and around the house with you and look at what you love, what you hate, and all the possibilities.

We ask tons of questions, and often questions you have never even considered. We discuss and weigh the merits of various possible design solutions. And we ask more questions. We LISTEN! Your ideas are tossed around with our ideas. We offer our knowledge and our expertise and possibly alternate options.

The Design Consultation could lead to a master plan for projects to be done over time, or it could lead to a small project to hold you over, or it could lead to that amazing full transformation of your house that you have been dreaming of for years.

It all boils down to this one BIG question: Are you ready to LOVE your home?

This is what we do – we make you fall in love with your home as if you’re seeing it for the first time; because in a sense, you are. It may not be the house you purchased, but it will be the house you’ll love coming home to, each and every day.

Your surroundings can totally affect your life,
your spirit, your emotional well being!

Do you have transformational dreams for your house and
simply can’t “see it happening?”
Click below to get started.

I would love to talk!

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Categories : Design Accuracy, Exterior Improvements, Pergolas, Renovations, Residential Design

Boring Style? Change It To One You Love To Come Home To

Posted by Faith and Hope on
 April 26, 2019
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Boring Style?
Change It To One You Love To Come Home To

modify the styling of your house to enhance appealMore than loving the reaction our clients have to our newly finished projects, we are honored and grateful to be able to see them still thrilled with their “new” house after several years.

Fourteen years ago we were engaged by a family who owned a simple, plain ranch-style home. It was ok but they weren’t loving the look of it.

Did you know that you can totally change the style of your home from its original design? Something we remind people about, all the time.

In this story, our clients always wanted a Craftsman style home. Yet here they were, living in a bland ranch. Problem? Not for us!

Curb appeal doesn’t always mean “prettying” up the outside of your home just because you’re getting ready to sell it. It means making it wonderful for YOU so that when you drive home every day you admire the beauty that is your very own house. And of course, so that your visitors and neighbors can also admire your attractive home.

exterior before improvements  exterior after improvements were made

So here’s the funny part – we had been planning on sharing this project with you for a while now, but other projects got pushed to the forefront.

While taking our afternoon walk the other day, a car slowed down next to us, a woman popped her head out the window and yelled, “you did a project for us 14 years ago and we still LOVE our house!” And we chatted in the street about living in a house that truly suits them and fills them with joy. We guess it was the universe telling us it was time to showcase and share this project with you today!

Added outdoor interest with a deck and pergolaIn addition to the happiness they experience every time they pull up to the front of their Craftsman house, they told us they use their new screened porch and their deck with accompanying pergola all the time.

Don’t worry, we’ll show you more photos of the back of their house at a later date. And while we added some craftsman details to the interior of the house, the family’s goal was to change the exterior from plain ranch to Craftsman, a style they’ve always admired.

When working with new clients, we always ask, “what’s your goal?” and in this case, they simply wanted to fall in love with the look of the house, to live in a Craftsman house, and to enhance the curb appeal for their own personal enjoyment for years to come.

And 14 years later, they still do. We took a look at it recently and while the landscaping has matured, the beauty of the house still shines through and warms their hearts every day.

Wouldn’t you love experiencing that same reaction pulling into your home every day? If it’s not happening today, and you feel “stuck” with a style of house you don’t like or that doesn’t work for you, reach out to us. We are willing to bet we can get you and your family “unstuck” and loving the look of your home for now and for years to come.

Your surroundings can totally affect your life,
your spirit, your emotional well being!

Do you have transformational dreams for your house and
simply can’t “see it happening?”
Click below to get started.

I would love to talk!

 

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Categories : Exterior Improvements, Pergolas, Renovations

Sometimes Our Creativity Is Just For Fun – Part 2

Posted by Faith and Hope on
 November 16, 2017
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Sometimes Our Creativity Is Just For Fun

You may recall our giving you a sneak peek into our personal creativity when we showcased the building of Hope’s fire pit. We enjoy sharing with you our love of imaginative and fun design, and how we believe that the outside is an important component of your home.

So come outside with us, into that same backyard. This time Hope built a pergola, situated between the fire pit and the pond.

Just for fun Pergola designed by Zimmerman Architects Denville NJ

This pergola is a decorative outdoor structure that adds an artistic piece to the backyard, as well as a sense of enclosure. This unique design features a comfy swing. This pergola was designed by Hope and built by Hope and her husband Lee (and admired by Faith).

Just for fun Pergola designed by Zimmerman Architects Denville NJ

Just for fun Pergola designed by Zimmerman Architects Denville NJWe built this ourselves, carefully detailed and meticulously handcrafted – applying our whimsical design – truly one of a kind. We did not start out with a kit of parts – we actually made everything ourselves.

Hope’s backyard “project” has been going on for quite a while; it’s becoming quite a backyard retreat. Hope wanted this to be a place where you can enjoy peaceful solitude, but also a place for family and friends to gather.

This is what Zimmerman Architects do – we help create a customized environment that speaks to you. Our personal backyard project is a well designed but small retreat. We make your property special to you whether or not you own a huge property. No matter the size, any space can be special if designed just right.

 

Just for fun Pergola designed by Zimmerman Architects Denville NJ

Your surroundings can totally affect your life,
your spirit, your emotional well being!

 

Do you have transformational dreams for your house and
simply can’t “see it happening?”
Click below to get started.

I would love to talk!

Categories : Exterior Improvements, Fun Projects, Pergolas, Working with Zimmerman Architects

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