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under construction: 2 Southern Living showcase homes in Austin

Two Austin custom home builders are building a Southern Living magazine showcase home on Lake Travis that ultimately will be sold for $1.5 million.

Currently under construction in Lago Vista at Waterford on Lake Travis, the 4,400-square-foot house will be finished around the holidays and will be shown to the public as a fundraiser for several weeks in February 2013.

The Austin showcase home features wood beams, limestone rock and panoramic windows that create a strong sense of the outdoors, Grimm said.

Henley hopes the Southern Living showcase home draws about 15,000 people when it’s open Feb. 8-24, 2013. Though ticket prices have to be set, the proceeds from the home tour will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Operation Finally Home.

courtesy: Austin Business Journal

Country Living: Little House on the Lake

Our clients’ terrific 500 square foot cottage is featured in September 2012 issue of Country Living magazine!

Bonin Architects cottage featured in Country Living September 2012

Sheri and Gerry Weber describe how their remodeled cottage went from old and outdated to clean and contemporary with a plan that included opening up the space, recycling as much material as possible, and making the most of limited storage.

Architect Jeremy Bonin presented a green design that tore down the dropped ceiling and eliminated all of the wood paneling. The Webers reaction was perfect: “Without the ceiling, it was like, “Wow!”, explains Sheri. “We capitalized on all the extra height by putting in a sleeping loft.” Working closely throughout the project, Bonin Architects and the Webers succeeded in making this cottage one of the nicest – and greenest – cabins on the lake!

Be sure to read the full article on this award-winning remodeled cottage online or get your copy at your local newsstand!

around my house: orchid and succulents

These beauties are adding some cheer to my house right now.

Aren't these birch pots fun?

pink and mint (my summer colors)

*pink* blooms in my living room

*pink* prettiness by my bath

a *mint* pedi for vacay

and a *mint* mani

I tweaked my foyer (again)

and picked up a pair of *mint* Kendras

Luxe Lodge

Black stained oak chest, hair on hide bench, cozy fabrics and wallcoverings,wool throw blankets and a bowl full of antlers... It's 100 degrees in Austin right now, but now I'm dreaming of fall.

Check out this latest ad from Schumacher. Luxe Lodge Fall 2012. The mirror and lamps are their newest introductions.

Reese Witherspoon’s home in Ojai, California

from the current issue of Elle Decor

Design of a House: Good vs. Exceptional Design

Bonin Architects believes in curtailing the negative impact of construction on the natural environment, reducing consumption of non-renewable resources, minimizing waste, and promoting a healthy living environment.

Good design is the first step towards a sustainable future. Exceptional design of a housewill:

Reduce the size of your new house. A thoughtful, simplified and intuitive house design results in a more efficient house plan.
Integrate your home with its natural surroundings, take advantage of natural features and extend your living space beyond the walls of your home.

Minimize operating and maintenance costs. As fuel and material prices rise, an efficient home will consume less fuel, while durable materials and high quality construction will limit maintenance costs.
Prove to be a wise investment. Elegant house plan designs that anticipate future changes in technology, use and lifestyle retain their value.

Bonin Architects has architects and landscape architectswho deliver inspirational design solutions, quality client service, superior communication and a personalized project approach.

The greatest opportunity for a well designed home lies in the onset of the process…call us or visit our website for more information on the process of designing a house that maximizes positive effects and reduces negative impact on your family and the environment.