This NEW Home has an OLD SOUL

Matt Risinger and Brent Hull give us a look at a historic house that’s been in the works for about three years. But guess what? It’s not really an old house! It just looks old. The goal was to give a new build an old feel with interesting and beautiful features. So, how do you incorporate a European style with a contemporary flair? Walkthrough this colonial European style infused with just the right material choices and building style. In this case, they used a wood frame with a block wall to add subtle detail to the outside that makes it feel bigger. It’s important to remember that when working on a project like this, the little extra details put into it make it better.
What types of details will Matt and Brent take you through? - The main entryway will soften the feel of the house with the wood used above. - Moldings and casings: Moldings that are 2 inches off the wall! - The use of maple around the doorways provides a great depth as you walk through. - An inexpensive spiral staircase that adds a fine touch. - The rotunda, fireplace, two-fold doors, and antique firebrick on the first floor. - The incredibly high ceilings in the kitchen. - The transition between a stone kitchen floor and an antique engineered wood floor. There’s also use of hierarchy: spaces you know you’re supposed to go into. The way the house is crafted calls you into certain rooms. Learn more about how to choose your details so that the rooms call you in. And if you’re building a new house and want that old feel, consider dropping the square footage of your home to add details like the ones Matt and Brent will take you through.
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[@ekrik1925]

God, I’m so happy I’ve found you! Getting the scale right is SO important and what I feel every new home is lacking

[@BrentHull]

Absolutely!! I couldn't agree more.

[@satchmodog2]

I've been doing this for 25 years and consider myself pretty good at what I do. That said, I would be excited to work on a house like this and also nervous as hell. What a beautiful masterpiece and you can tell there aren't any clowns on this jobsite.

[@BrentHull]

Just me. LOL. Thanks for sharing.

[@secondarycontainment4727]

WHAT A TEAM!!

[@BrentHull]

Thanks!

[@lilithgrrrl]

Would prefer to have a true historic house, but second choice would definitely be to have Brent Hull build a new one! He seems like he truly cares about classic integrity which is sorely lacking in the vast majority of builders. Love it!

[@BrentHull]

Thanks so much. Yes, old is better, but it should teach how to build new.

[@bighands69]

Beautiful design stands the test of time. A handcrafted woodbox today looks as nice as it did 200 years ago. It really comes down to the detail and craftsmanship.

[@stevemiller7949]

Brent, you are a master scholar, designer, and builder. Once again this segment is a master class in doing things right. The built environment has been so incredibly dumbed down. Everyone should be recognised for getting this place built. It is appalling how much energy has been wasted creating ghastly/ugly buildings in America. Standards have deteriorated.

[@BrentHull]

I agree. We need to be better. Thanks for your comment.

[@oldskoolwayy]

The interior shutters blew me away that is a nice touch..I see the word "custom" differently now vs buying an move in ready luxury home..

[@BrentHull]

Yes sir. I think there is a big difference. We've lost the art of building. Thanks for watching.

[@skyhawk1256]

Great, wonderfull, simply Fantastic....

[@BrentHull]

Many thanks!

[@can2jmoney]

That ceiling is just incredible I could look At it all day !!

[@BrentHull]

Haha, thanks, it was a fun project.

[@humblehousewives]

Wow, absolutely beautiful work Brent. This house will be enjoyed for many generations to come! Did you run into any problems due to the lumber shortages?

[@BrentHull]

Thanks. Not on this job, we framed it before the shortage started.

[@clutchconnor0]

Awesome 👌

[@BrentHull]

Thanks 🤗

[@foggyroadie1807]

That’s one amazing project. Would love to know the construction budget!! 3 year construction? Yikes!!

[@BrentHull]

Yikes is right. It was more than I'll ever make. :)

[@achillesbuchanan2095]

Brent = the master of master craftsmen. Every video is a treasure. Thank you.

[@BrentHull]

You are very kind. Thanks for the feedback!

[@itsmecarlosespinoza]

I am trying to build my new country house with an old american soul, I am from Chile so, it is a little bit difficult to teach to my team the importance of every little detail in the decor. Excelent video!

[@BrentHull]

Best of luck! Thanks for watching.

[@laser170323]

Magnificent building.

[@BrentHull]

Thank you!!

[@scottjones5455]

I'm a little amazed that you got to build this masterpiece here in Fort Worth. I had no idea this was being built. Now I have to find out where it is and who it belongs to. Going to guess the Bass family.

[@BrentHull]

LOL, good guess but no. 😀

[@mikechan231]

Wow! What an amazing build!

[@BrentHull]

Thank you! Much Appreciated.

[@dantolen3969]

Incredible details here man! This is so inspiring, thank you for doing what you do

[@BrentHull]

I appreciate that! Thanks for watching!

[@carmencolon3520]

Amazing project.

[@BrentHull]

Thank you!

[@tc9148]

Wow, so impressive. Would love to see videos about their shop techniques.

[@BrentHull]

Ok, we'll work on it. Thanks.

[@svenamundsen4080]

Love watching and learning from you via these many videos. It occurred to me because of something that was said in this video...what is "Brent Hull's" mark on a project that people who really enjoy and appreciate architecture and fine home builds, might look at a home and say or ask "did Brent Hull do this"? I guess in short, what is "your signature" regarding your work?

[@BrentHull]

Thanks for the thoughtful question. I'm not sure there is one. I would hope people might ask, once the home is finished, when was this built. That would signal that it was built long time ago, thus it is timeless and beautiful. That would be my hope. Thanks

[@carmencolon3520]

Haven't been able to find your build show.

[@BrentHull]

www.buildshownetwork.com

[@crossroadschronicles4647]

Awesome

[@BrentHull]

Thanks!

[@WadeMcLure]

This is one of the very few new houses I'd actually want to own... I usually HATE new construction.

[@BrentHull]

Ok, good to know. Thx.

[@Crusader1815]

I really appreciate the difference in feel that millwork can add to a home, and you are at an elite level in this aspect. The one thing bothering me here is the tension cables in the great room near the end of the video. What happened there? Are these staying in the finished product? If such structural help is needed there, could you not do it with buttresses or thicker walls or structural beams?

[@BrentHull]

Great point! We talked it through with the engineer and the buttresses would have been quite large interfering with side porches. We felt these cables were the least obtrusive. Thanks for watching.

[@bighands69]

People need not copy the past for the sake of it or try to make their property look old. The key is beautiful design using traditional techniques that were learned over centuries. You could make a stunning modern property using those traditional methods and it would be modern and not necessarily a reproduction but stand on its own. There are so many options with those techniques.

[@BrentHull]

Interesting idea.

[@catphonics]

how does one start to go down the road to get this level of detail/attention on a smaller sqft house (say ~2200 sqft )? do you work with an architect to put those things into the specifications for the builder? and/or work with a architect/engineer that knows the right craftsmen?

[@harsimran1]

Look at the work of Sarah Susanka, and Ross Chapin. Ross is famous for creating cottages with craftsman spec houses. Which means, there is a high level of detail and quality of materials used to make those smaller homes, known as cottages. Check him out here: rosschapin.com/ and Sarah here: susanka.com/not-so-big-house/ The Cottage Company is another great resource to look at for cottages of smaller sizes but built to craftsman specifications. www.cottagecompany.com/

[@BrentHull]

Good question. There are still good resources. I'm also a big fan of Marianne Cusato. Get Your House Right is her book.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks.

[@bighands69]

@Danny Nicolas It just my opinion but I believe the best style for smaller properties is cottage style. It really depends on how your exterior on the property looks. If more modern you could aim for arts and crafts if older you could aim or Georgian or Victorian style. Try not to copy the grand properties but to aim for the more cottage design.

[@vidpie]

"if you’re building a new house and want that old feel, consider dropping the square footage of your home..." Shows a gigantic home.

[@BrentHull]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mayxiong5213]

Unfortunately not something the avg person could ever afford.

[@BrentHull]

Thx