Building unconventionally can mean a variety of things. For us, it is out of the norm of what everyone else is wanting. Not so we can be different but just because that is what we like.
This blog section will be filled with writings at a later date since we have not broken ground and gotten into actively starting our build. There are many smaller steps to get through first, and we are loving every minute of it. Well… trying to anyway. I will write about what our thoughts are on building unconventionally, though.
Before my husband and I married, we knew we wanted to build a home. We recognize this will not be our forever home since we are unsure where life will take us, how many kids we will have, and other things to consider. It has been our plan to build a smaller starter home that will eventually be used for business purposes. We then will build our “forever home” once we know exactly what we need for our family and whether it will be on the same property.
We absolutely love the idea of container homes, concrete, steel, etc! Our style is a mixture of mid-century modern, industrial, and Scandinavian. The mixing of old and new!
Mid-Century Modern: Simple, clean lines, wood, glass, metal, functional, and accent colors
Industrial: Exposed architecture, concrete, brick, metal, lights, and minimal
Scandinavian: Functional, clean lines, airy, and everything has a place
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We have a couple of main focuses, but functionality is definitely a priority!
A dream come true of a home would be prefab concrete, pops of brick, and exposed conduit for electrical and lighting because we think it is stunning with a dark grey exterior with black trim and stone accents. Mix the lights and darks and add a good pop of an accent.
But…. so hard to come by and very expensive! So, although we have yet to get to do that, we will still stick to our style and incorporate a metal build, whether that be shipping containers or a barndominium of some sort.
We know this is only for some, and we have already gotten several comments about our building ideas and style. Which is totally fine; it is our home, and they do not have to like it. We will be the ones living there and paying the bills.
We like the idea of building unconventionally – not having the same thing as everyone else. I think you should live somewhere you are comfortable and, at that, where you can thrive in a space you truly love!
I am very excited to document this journey when it starts to kick off and share every step of the way in hopes it helps and entertains someone and, of course, to keep as memories to look back on.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments! What is your favorite home style??