Tutorial Thursday: What is the difference between a pergola, a trellis & an arbor?

Although the terms often are used interchangeably, trellises, arbors and pergolas are distinctly different structures. A trellis is typically a latticework built to support climbing plants or vines. It can be a simple panel attached to the side of a building, or it can be freestanding in a garden or yard.

An arbor usually incorporates a trellis into its structure, creating a tunnel-like passageway of climbing plants. Arbor's have a continuous run of latticework from one side of the "tunnel" to the other, often in an arched shape.

Pergolas, too, are designed to support climbing plants. Unlike arbors, though, pergolas simply have posts supporting a rooflike structure. They're most commonly used to shade a walkway or deck.

By: Chip Harley, Build a Craftsman-Style Pergola, Fine Homebuilding, April/May 2006

Home Decorating

Home Decorating Pictures.For the dining room furniture select an elegant and simple design set. The table can be a rectangular one, the chairs can be simple wooden chairs with a backrest and leather seats, you can go for chairs with the armrest or without the armrest

Home Decorating 2011

3d Home Design

New 3d Home Design This is one of the most expensive programs that can be used for this purpose, but it is completely worth it. This is the preferred choice of many professionals all around the world, and it offers a long list of great features. The ease of use is also excellent, with 28 tutorial videos to guide you through. There are 5 basic modules for you to build a 3D model, and you can pick one based on your needs. You can even feed real 2D photos or sketches to the program, and add animation to the model for better presentation. 

If you are pursuing this interest seriously, this is the right program for you.

Nationally Published!

Visbeen Associates' custom home, Two Creeks, made the cover of Better Homes and Gardens' Kitchen and Bath Ideas magazine. Take a look at the article, too!

Grand Rapids Design Home 2010

Take a look at the proposed design for the 2010 Grand Rapids Design Home! We're honored to have been chosen to team up with Grand Rapids Magazine, Falcon Custom Homes and Gallery Interiors to bring you this design in Manchester Hills.

In April, 2006 Wayne Visbeen participated in the Traditional Building Design Challenge. Architects from all over the country were given the same parameters and, in a live design format, hand-drew unique home designs. Wayne's design won third place! For three years we've wanted to see this project to completion and we are hoping that now is the time.

What are we missing? You, perhaps! We're still looking to bring a homeowner in on this project. If you're interested, email me at angela@visbeen.biz. We need you to make this project happen!

Great Lake Story

We're very excited to be part of Michigan BLUE Magazine's "Great Lake Story" which is currently premiering its first installment in the magazine. We're excited to see how this home comes together! Take a look at the first journal entry of our clients, Jim & Susan Buda, as they create their dream home with Visbeen Associates and David C. Bos Homes.

Designer Spotlight

We were thrilled when Whirlpool asked to highlight Wayne Visbeen and Visbeen Associates in the Designer Spotlight section of their premier Designer Newsletter. Check it out!