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Choosing A Façade For Your Custom Home

February 22, 2022 By admin19

How do you want to feel when you are walking up to your newly constructed home? Believe it or not, your home’s façade sets the tone for how not only you, but others, will feel when they see it. It should be both a focal point, and a blended attribute within the surrounding landscape. For this reason, deciding on a façade for your custom home is extremely important. We’ve put together some expert advice to help you get started!

Things To Consider.

Location matters. If your custom home is being built in a coastal area, selecting a facade that complements the landscape is ideal. Think of attributes that represent vastness and flow, such as large windows. Whereas if you are building in a busy city or village, you may opt for a more contemporary and private facade. Think sharp lines and corners, simultaneously using cool neutrals to soften the hard edges.

Maintenance is also an important element to consider. Ask yourself how much effort you are able to put in to ensuring your facade maintains its appearance. Some will simply require powerwashing now and then. Others require more laborious upkeep, with landscaping or staining.

Your home should represent you. When it comes to adding your personal touches to your façade, think about the materials that particularly stand out to you. All the key elements involved – including the style, look, materials, colors, features, lighting and landscaping – should tie together with one another to create a story about who you are and how you love to live.

Lastly, you will want to consider the interior style of your home. The exterior should invite and ease people into your home; there should be some sense of consistency. If the two clash, details that would otherwise enchant may suddenly seem out of place.

The Perfect Façade For Roatan.

Homes on Roatan require special consideration so that they not only blend in well with the environment, but also have the longevity to last when braced against the elements. Color palettes that bode well on West Bay’s Iron Shore consist of soft whites, taupes and beige. Paired with accents of natural wood and neutral colored texture. Another option features darker wood and other deep, natural tones to create a façade that truly echoes the look and feel of the landscape. If you are renovating, the addition of exposed stone can quickly and easily lift a traditional façade from dated to modern and clean!

We hope these tips help you create a home that looks relaxed and welcoming, while still evoking a feeling of timeless elegance. Looking for more custom home building advice? Contact us today at +504- 9660-1679 or victor@treasureislandconstruction.com.

Roatan Lifestyle

October 31, 2021 By admin19

Are you considering making a move to Roatan? You likely have many questions surrounding the jump. Such as how to acquire residency, who to hire to build your home, and importantly “what will my lifestyle be like?” Luckily, Roatan has a little something to offer for everybody! Whether you’re into extreme sports, such as kiteboarding, or simply enjoy lounging in a hammock with a good book or a West Bay Beach break. There’s a niche for you on our beautiful island!

For The Adventurer

If you’re into extreme sports, you’ll love spending your weekends learning to kitesurf at Camp Bay Lodge. The KiteSurf school is located on the East End of the island, where it receives prime wind along unbeatable stretches of virgin beach. Open from December to September

For The Scuba Diver

Probably the most popular pastime on Roatan, aside from sunset Salva Vidas, would be scuba diving! Roatan is home to numerous dive shops and instructor schools. Learn tech diving and explore deep shipwrecks, hone your underwater photography skills, or simply hang out at 40’ admiring the incredible underwater landscape. Roatan’s reef is part of the Mesoamerican Reef – the second largest reef system in the world!

For The Conservationist

Roatan offers numerous opportunities to get involved in the fight to save the ocean. Organizations such as the Roatan Marine Park, MARAlliance, or the Bay Islands Conservation Association are consistently hosting beach clean ups and other efforts that allow the community to give back. If you are looking for volunteer opportunities outside of ocean conservation, there are several other charities that are always looking for help or donations, including the SOL Foundation for children, ROAR for animals, and Clinica Esperanza.

For The Yogi

Roatan is quickly transforming to become the next yoga destination. Daily classes are held at Sun Yoga, a second level palapa located on the beach in West End. Unalome Yoga Roatan recently opened in West Bay, offering daily retreats into Roatan’s jungle as well as Reiki Treatment and Ayurvedic Cooking Lessons. If you’re looking for more UMPH in your exercise regime, Roatan is also home to several gyms, including the locally owned Active Fitness Center in West End.

For The Introvert

Sometimes all you want to do is curl up in a hammock and enjoy a good book! The Booknook, located at Hotel Chili’s in West End, offers books of all genres for you to enjoy. There are also plenty of cafes to enjoy a tea or coffee with your new book, including Cafe Escondido in West End or Cafe 314 in Sandy Bay.

Tropical Solar Shading Strategies

September 30, 2021 By admin19

Attention to detail, innovative techniques, and stellar communication are essential when it comes to constructing your tropical home. One important detail to consider and discuss with your Contractor, especially on Roatan, is how to keep the interior of your home at a comfortable ambient temperature without straining your AC unit. Incorporating these solar strategies into your floor plan will not only reduce your utility costs, but will also improve the interior living space for all.

What Is Solar Shading?

Solar shading strategies include elements, devices, and systems that are designed to reduce heat from the sun entering a building. Today’s homes often include wide and high windows, encouraging as much natural light to enter the room as possible. And we love that! However, the heat from the sun can easily pass through the glass, and has a hard time getting back out. This heat remains in the room, often being absorbed by other elements such as concrete walls, before being radiated back into the room. Talk about turning up the heat! This increase in temperature not only creates an uncomfortable space, but also increases the load on your air conditioning unit. This is why an effective solar shading strategy is so important!

Solar Shading Strategies

Some solar shading strategies we recommend are:

Overhangs, Verandas, or Covered Patios: Large roof overhangs, verandas, or covered patios can all serve to protect walls and window openings from direct sunlight. This is effective on the north and south-facing walls because of the sun’s angle.
Horizontal Window Shading: Horizontal window shading devices can take many forms, and are often found in commercial applications. In traditional tropical homes, bell-shaped hoods were often used as a form of rain protection and solar shading. Today, a deeply recessed window or raised bands could be a more contemporary and aesthetically pleasing method.
Shutters And Screens: Shutters and screens are excellent for allowing natural ventilation as well as flexibility. For modern homes, slatted and louvred sliding or bi-fold options are used. These shutters can be open completely when the sun is not intruding into your interior, or can be closed when the sun has made its debut without sacrificing air flow.
Trees And Vegetation: Trees, vines and other vegetation are a great way to protect your home from solar heat gain. They reduce the glare from entering your home and provide cooler areas outside. All this while permitting natural breezes to flow through!

Tips For Energy Efficient Home Design

May 31, 2021 By admin19

When you move to Roatan, you will be surrounded by lush foliage and rare wild/marine life. Suddenly, you will become more aware of Earth’s limited resources, and how your consumption truly can make a difference in the immediate surroundings. One way to fully enjoy the luxuries of home while making a small impact on the environment is through building an energy efficient home. Not only does this come along with long term savings, but also contributes to less consumption and waste of resources. Making an overall minimum impact on Roatan’s delicate ecosystem!

Directional Design

The positioning of your home is critical to maximizing energy output. If your home is positioned in a way that absorbs maximum sunlight, or doesn’t allow for natural air flow, you will find yourself spending a lot on cooling costs.

Landscaping

Landscaping is a great way to enhance the natural environment, as well as save energy. Plant trees that will provide the necessary shade to keep your home cool, as well as prevent the soil from absorbing too much sun. This will lower cooling costs as well as water consumption.

Green Tip: Include an area for compost on your property!
Composting provides a natural alternative to chemical shedding fertilizers which can harm the reef. This will also contribute to less unnecessary trash being accumulated on the island.

Lighting

Make the most of natural lighting in your space to reduce energy costs. In areas that do require lighting, opt for an LED Bulb. LED lighting can reduce energy use between 40 and 80%.

Consider Solar Power

The ability to supplement your hot water and AC costs with a solar system ends up paying for itself. You can even store the excess power to use when there is an issue with the main power source.

Don’t Forget The Top And The Bottom!

Concrete or stone floors can help keep your home naturally cooler. And don’t neglect which material you choose to use for a roof! Metal roofs are a wonderful option for reflecting heat and withstanding Roatan’s salty air.

We are here to help you build your dream home – which both fulfills your desires and contributes to the conservation of Roatan’s natural beauty. Contact Victor today to discuss making those dreams an energy efficient reality. Call +504- 9660-1679 or victor@treasureislandconstruction.com.

Furnishing Your Home On Roatan

April 30, 2021 By admin19

It’s finally happening! Your luxurious, newly constructed home on Roatan is nearing completion. While the facade may be complete, it’s time to start adding the finishing interior touches. Beds…tables…chairs…and don’t forget those decorative trinkets! There are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to furnishing your home on Roatan. So we’ve put together this list to help you get started!

Proimi Design Center

Proimi is a hand made furniture manufacturer that creates high quality, custom furnishings for residential and hospitality properties. Their team of talented artisans craft beautiful indoor and outdoor furnishings from wicker/natural fibers, wood, aluminum and have even expanded into fabrics. If you are looking for unique, contemporary style furnishings and decor, Proimi is the way to go. Pay a visit to their Sandy Bay store, located in Coral Stone Plaza, to browse their collection.

Umbul Umbul

Umbul Umbul Fine Home Furnishings sells gorgeous imported furniture produced in Bali. Specializing in items made from teak, you can also find hand painted batik sarongs, floor mats, decorative bowls and baskets, and so much more. The extraordinary selection can be viewed by appointment at their store, located on the main road from West End heading towards West Bay.

Elements

Elements offers a wide selection of fine furnishings sourced from the best brands around the world, including Beautyrest and Ashley Home Furniture. From the dresser in your child’s room to wine storage and other accessories, you can find exactly what you are looking for. And if it’s not in their Coxen Hole store? No problem! Have whatever you need shipped over from their headquarters on the mainland.

Atocha

Atocha offers comfortable and modern furniture pieces that are sure to spark a conversation! If you are looking for high quality furniture that stands out from the rest of the decor on Roatan, Atocha is a great place to start. Their store is located in Jackson Plaza, near French Harbor.

If you are looking for superior quality furniture to enhance your indoor and outdoor living areas, these stores are a great place to start. But don’t underestimate the value of checking out other places for eclectic knick knacks. De Todo, Puerto Cortes, and Megapaca are all wonderful places for finding smaller items at an affordable price.

For more on building in Roatan, contact Victor today at +504- 9660-1679 or victor@treasureislandconstruction.com.