[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by sygazelle

Really nice house. Congratulations. Three garages to 2 will require some planning and effort. If you avoid turning one of sides (or both) into storage space with no room for a car, then a 2-car garage can work fine. Otherwise, you'll be doomed leaving your cars outside.

Thanks!
Never turning the garage into a "storage unit". I insist on keeping our cars inside!
I already have two, large, 4-Tier Shelve racks. I just purchased two large ceiling storage metal racks as well that mount to the studs in garage ceiling. So definitely working on it.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by ASAP

Sooo nice... I don't know the cost of something like this in Plano... but in Miami, this is a 2+ mil home.

Thank you.
Definitely not that expensive. But a very pretty penny for certain!

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by eluded

TXS- that's a sweet build! Going to be gorgeous when it's done.

What kind of grilling set up are you going to have at the new place?

I was considering a built in enclosed grill. But, my current Weber is relatively new. And works so dang good! I do have a natural gas tap out if I decide to do one in the future tho.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by euro*

Wow, awesome looking home! Please make sure to post more pictures once complete. I love seeing things like this!

Thanks kindly! I absolutely will. Some VERY special interior design coming...

[JasonCSU]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I am a "tech fan" no doubt! I will incorporate some Smart Home features but honestly, I have concerns about having my home too reliant on technology and over connected to WiFi. Let's just say I am implementing some Smart Features but still want my house to be a home.
My primary focus will be some absolutely badass Furniture with particular focus in my Home Theater, Lounge and Kitchen. Because I love Movies. I love to cook and eat. And my wife and I love to entertain entertain with house parties and cook outs.

If I were building a new house, there is one major tech related feature I would be sure to have in order to help future proof the house, which is cat 6 cabling run throughout to build a home network. As simple or outdated as that may sound to some people, it is something that can be massively beneficial.

Many people may think, "why bother, just use WiFi". In such a large house, multiple WiFi access points may be necessary to provide coverage throughout. Deploying those access points is much easier if there is already ethernet cabling throughout the house connecting back to a core network switch. In rooms where you may have a smart TV, game console, streaming device, etc, those systems can then directly connect to the home network for a more reliable connection.

Also think of where you might want to place security cameras, as no security camera is completely wireless. Sure, there are WiFi cameras, but those will still need a power wire running to them. Network wiring can be used to connect and power PoE cameras, so you would have to think of where to potentially place those security cameras and have network lines run there.

Enjoy the new place! It looks like it will be awesome. I am a bit surprised the builders didn't consider a 3 car garage for such a big place though.

[CANGRKE70]

Originally Posted by JasonCSU

If I were building a new house, there is one major tech related feature I would be sure to have in order to help future proof the house, which is cat 6 cabling run throughout to build a home network. As simple or outdated as that may sound to some people, it is something that can be massively beneficial.

Many people may think, "why bother, just use WiFi". In such a large house, multiple WiFi access points may be necessary to provide coverage throughout. Deploying those access points is much easier if there is already ethernet cabling throughout the house connecting back to a core network switch. In rooms where you may have a smart TV, game console, streaming device, etc, those systems can then directly connect to the home network for a more reliable connection.

Also think of where you might want to place security cameras, as no security camera is completely wireless. Sure, there are WiFi cameras, but those will still need a power wire running to them. Network wiring can be used to connect and power PoE cameras, so you would have to think of where to potentially place those security cameras and have network lines run there.

Enjoy the new place! It looks like it will be awesome. I am a bit surprised the builders didn't consider a 3 car garage for such a big place though.

Did just this when I renovated my home 7 years ago. Don't regret it.

OP house design looks great!

[Noir]

Block party at TXSTYLE's!
(jk.. maybe...)
I agree with keeping the wifi appliances to a minimum.
Poses a security risk in terms of those who know how to infiltrate a network just to wreak havoc for funsies!

[1MOREMOD]

Yeah plus your blender might get self awareness and try to kill you

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Yeah plus your blender might get self awareness and try to kill you

Hahahahaha!!!

[1MOREMOD]

Don't be inappropriate in front of your appliances or with them anymore sir

[f8xdct]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

This is awesome i am doing same right now, finally finished rough stuff. Mind if i ask what brick color that is?

[rohitsja]

Looks beautiful, hope the new house brings nothing but joy and happiness to you and your family !!!

[Captain Blood]

Originally Posted by 1MOREMOD

Yeah plus your blender might get self awareness and try to kill you

Especially if made by SkyNet.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by ///m.3

This is awesome i am doing same right now, finally finished rough stuff. Mind if i ask what brick color that is?

Thanks again guys!

Not sure of the name. But I'll try and find out. I think they were presented to us as number options. Definitely l o v e it though! Very unique and unlike our current brick color. There burgundy, dark grey, and brown in our selection.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by rohitsja

Looks beautiful, hope the new house brings nothing but joy and happiness to you and your family !!!

I am humbled by your well wishes.

[bosstones]

Congrats! Just closed on a new place a few months ago....always a stressful but exciting process. Did you get pix of the plumbing/elec/gas/HVAC/etc runs in the stud/joist bays before any drywall goes up? I've always found that invaluable for future home reno.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by bosstones

Congrats! Just closed on a new place a few months ago....always a stressful but exciting process. Did you get pix of the plumbing/elec/gas/HVAC/etc runs in the stud/joist bays before any drywall goes up? I've always found that invaluable for future home reno.

Excellent point! And yes. I agree totally: Stressful, Exciting, all of that.

[TXSTYLE]

*Update*

Fully Bricked and Stoned with painted trim and garage. I love the little detailing like the 'diagonal bricks' above the garage and above the entryway/porch. And if you look closely: above garage door, just below roof, the decorative horizontal thin bricks for added design.

Really l o v e the brick color we picked!

I'll miss our current 3-car garage, but the long driveway can fit 4 vehicles in front of the garage which is nice.

[TrevorM3]

bricks always look neat on houses, we dont have that shit in sofla lol

or at least i dont think we do

[TXSTYLE]

I said diagnol. It's called "herringbone".

[wrickem]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

I said diagnol. It's called "herringbone".

The herringbone mixed with the soldier course (the bricks standing up) is absolutely beautiful!

[Dang3r]

Like it very much. Now give it a go and paint the blue house in the background red for a better contrast