ᐅ White and Anthracite – Where Does the Preference Come From?
Created on: 10 Apr 2020 09:32
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Pinkiponk
I've noticed that many new houses are being built in white and anthracite, and that anthracite colors are often chosen for kitchens or bathroom tiles. As someone who prefers soft yellow-cream-white/soft yellow-cream-green or soft yellow-cream-light wood tones, I would like to know what you appreciate about the white-anthracite combination and whether anthracite has any depressing effect on your mood.
I'm also interested in what associations you have with this color scheme, what memories or impressions you connect with it. And in your opinion, has it always been exactly what you wanted and liked, or have you been inspired by the numerous current examples?
Feel free to share your thoughts freely and emotionally; I’m not sure if this question can be approached purely intellectually.
I'm also interested in what associations you have with this color scheme, what memories or impressions you connect with it. And in your opinion, has it always been exactly what you wanted and liked, or have you been inspired by the numerous current examples?
Feel free to share your thoughts freely and emotionally; I’m not sure if this question can be approached purely intellectually.
Phew, quite a challenging topic.
I think it’s great that everyone builds the way they like. The houses around our building plot have been there for over 25 years in some cases, and I appreciate the variety that comes from the different construction periods.
By the way, when choosing the plot, we didn’t consider the appearance of the other houses. For us, location, the opportunity to enjoy the sun in the garden, and the quietness thanks to the dead-end street were more important.
I think it’s great that everyone builds the way they like. The houses around our building plot have been there for over 25 years in some cases, and I appreciate the variety that comes from the different construction periods.
By the way, when choosing the plot, we didn’t consider the appearance of the other houses. For us, location, the opportunity to enjoy the sun in the garden, and the quietness thanks to the dead-end street were more important.
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Pinkiponk11 Apr 2020 18:31Pierre schrieb:
Phew, quite a challenging topic.
I think it’s great that everyone builds according to their own preferences. Around our building plot, some houses have been standing for more than 25 years, and I like that the variety reflects the different construction periods.
By the way, when choosing the plot, we didn’t focus on the appearance of the other houses. For us, the location, the opportunity to enjoy the sun in the garden, and the quietness thanks to the dead-end street were more important. We will be building our house on a street that was developed about 18 years ago. Almost every house there looks different, which we really like. None of the houses stand out in any extreme way. The differences are more in the styles—from bungalows to one-and-a-half-story houses and full two-story homes—and the facades come in white, gray, soft yellow, and terracotta. Some have shutters, some don’t. The front gardens are all uniquely designed, but nothing you wouldn’t have seen anywhere else. We will also be building on the fourth or fifth last plot before the end of a dead-end street.
What I find great, and didn’t know before, is that there’s no sidewalk. Yay, no need to get up at 6:00 a.m. in winter to shovel snow.
Pinkiponk schrieb:
What I like, and didn’t know before, is that there is no sidewalk. Yay, never having to get up at 6:00 AM in winter to shovel snow. You’re mistaken: usually, on streets without sidewalks that are still intended for pedestrians, you are required to clear a 1.5-meter (5-foot) wide strip along the edge.
And this applies to both sides.
In our case, the local authority sent a notice about this, and since we coordinated with our neighbors, sometimes he clears his side, and sometimes we clear ours...
Come on, anyone who posts a picture has to expect some criticism. I also know very well that most of our neighbors shake their heads at our garden because, to them, it just doesn’t look neat enough. Well, that’s how it is.
I noticed your eco-friendly paving for driving over, I think that’s great, and yes, considering the amount and the slope, it certainly wasn’t cheap.
For us, it just wouldn’t be as dark and overgrown.
And yes, in some areas I’m very eco-conscious, in others less so, and definitely not an extremist. I know that people aren’t won over by bans and “this is all rubbish.” It’s simply harder to convey that in a forum than to personally show some contrasts along with the pros and cons...
I noticed your eco-friendly paving for driving over, I think that’s great, and yes, considering the amount and the slope, it certainly wasn’t cheap.
For us, it just wouldn’t be as dark and overgrown.
And yes, in some areas I’m very eco-conscious, in others less so, and definitely not an extremist. I know that people aren’t won over by bans and “this is all rubbish.” It’s simply harder to convey that in a forum than to personally show some contrasts along with the pros and cons...
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Pinkiponk11 Apr 2020 18:38ypg schrieb:
You are mistaken: usually, on streets without sidewalks that are also meant for pedestrians, a 1.5 meter (5 feet) wide strip along the edge must be kept clear.
And even on both sides.
In our case, the municipality sent a notice about this, since we coordinated with the neighbors—sometimes he clears the side on his property, sometimes we do on ours… It seems I celebrated too early. Thanks for the information. Let’s see how it is regulated in our municipality in Saxony and how the neighbors handle it.
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