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by Bud Dietrich, AIA

New Port Richey, FL, US 34655 · 326 photos

california dreaming - the exterior

http://www.hfdarchitects.com

The exterior is simple and straight in form while rich in detail. The "red" window frames are the "lipstick" to the muted stucco's complexion. The "L" shape of the overall plan forms a exterior patio and garden space that can be accessed from the kitchen, great room and master bedroom to ensure a carefree and "bare foot" life style.

This home was featured on the CBS News Sunday Morning annual design program in the summer of 2010. This show included an interview with Sarah Susanka describing how this home incorporated ideas from her best selling book, "The Not So Big House." The CBS News Sunday Morning program featuring this home can be seen at http://tinyurl.com/38lumme

Visit http://tinyurl.com/3hdtrky to see more photos including some before pictures of this home.

Photography by Tony May

What Houzz contributors are saying:

added by Bud Dietrich, AIA to 7 Details for the Well-Dressed House

Use a bright color at the window frames to add — like lipstick — a bright and welcoming splash of color.

added by Bud Dietrich, AIA to Home Building: 8 Ways to Stick to Your Budget

8. Consider tradeoffs. Sometimes it's difficult, if not impossible, to pass by that truly remarkable item that you find during the project that's not in the budget. When this happens, take a look at your budget and what you have left to accomplish, with the goal of reducing the cost of something else to afford this new find. Is there a part of the work, such as painting a few rooms, that you can do yourself? Maybe you can use carpet in lieu of hardwood in the guest bedroom. Get what you want and stay on track by moving budgeted amounts from one pocket to another. More:Follow a Ranch Home Remodel from Start to FInish

added by Josh McCullar | SMBW to Great Compositions: The L-Shaped House Plan

Smaller single story plans are also well suited to define an outdoor room. The size of the outdoor space is a function of the height of the house. A lower roof line here works well with the intimate proportion of this dining terrace. The soft plantings and translucent glowing patio doors are a nice compliment to the hardness and mass of stucco walls.

What Houzzers are commenting on:

added by Susan Dutton to i like it (2 days ago)

SUPER NICE

added by The Copper Squirrel to Ranch Remodel (4 days ago)

Go Japanese

added by imagomundi to Exterior Ideas (7 days ago)

Windows

added by lc33410 to lc33410's ideas (9 days ago)

like color framed windows

added by ltmagenta4 to general (10 days ago)

seclusion and peacefulness; shoji (?) sliding doors

added by bluexrhapsody to Here we go! (3 weeks ago)

Windows, modern, plants accent, sitting place that looks comfortable, roof idea.

added by jane_maxwell to exterior (4 weeks ago)

simple in form rich in detail

added by amd1jcd to Exterior Patio and landscaping ideas (4 weeks ago)

love the cleaness of the patio and scrubs and the recessed lighting in the overhang

added by Rebecca Young to Exterior Ideas (4 weeks ago)

like the muted red and color contrast.

added by green_gills to green_gills's Ideas (4 weeks ago)

Backyard

added by 245mthamilton to Exterior (6 weeks ago)

Windows roof

added by Kolbe Windows & Doors to Exteriors: projects that use Kolbe (6 weeks ago)

Chutney colored Kolbe windows and doors.

added by stumar to stumar's Ideas (7 weeks ago)

Dormer

added by Brenda Collins to brenda_collins7463's Ideas (8 weeks ago)

Leave the back of the garage to open

added by annajhome to annajhome's ideas (8 weeks ago)

exterior (back yard) look with doors

added by debraco to debraco's ideas (9 weeks ago)

Like: Stucco color with accent color windows

added by gogna to L shaped single storey homes (2 months ago)

Open and close to nature look.

added by pebbles05 to pebbles05's ideas (2 months ago)

Like the stucco look

added by tmcmremodel to tmcmremodel's ideas (2 months ago)

windows, Japanese style exterior

added by plee003 to plee003's ideas (2 months ago)

L shape houseplan

added by susitna to susitna's ideas (2 months ago)

backyeard

added by Gabrielle Kaufmann to Patio (2 months ago)

Love this exterior - windows, simple roofline, vines, paver patio, and if one extended the left dormer it would make a covered patio....

added by C Micheal to Book III (2 months ago)

courtyard

added by Ken Shepherd to ken_shepherd's Ideas (2 months ago)

Window frame idea

added by lanoipat to Exterior Ideas (2 months ago)

courtyard

added by kgephardt to kgephardt's ideas (3 months ago)

added wing on a ranch home

added by denisejean to denisejean's ideas (3 months ago)

added by gayecats to gayecats's Ideas (3 months ago)

Do able courtyard

added by gleno to gleno's ideas (3 months ago)

Asian influence

added by Kimberly Kingsley Little to webuser_332388's Ideas (3 months ago)

Color

added by halliepasch to Kitchen (3 months ago)

Budget

added by Knapp Interiors, Inc. to Brenner (3 months ago)

Fill in courtyard to be flush with house level?

added by Lucy Goosie to Exteriors (3 months ago)

Good idea for our house - bright color at the window frames.

added by klgschultz to house color (3 months ago)

trim

added by dskelcy to dskelcy's ideas (3 months ago)

exterior lights

added by raynier_eck to raynier_eck's Ideas (3 months ago)

L shaped home

added by janesteinkraus to exterior / slope (3 months ago)

lovely kitchen

added by dianenivens to dianenivens's Ideas (3 months ago)

Ranch idea

added by Chris Gammon to chris_gammon's Ideas (3 months ago)

Bright colored window frames

added by amonaustin to amonaustin's Ideas (3 months ago)

Paint scheme. Windows

added by bytheyard2000 to bytheyard2000's ideas (3 months ago)

translucent doors for back hallway

added by maegim to maegim's ideas (4 months ago)

Color combo

added by judithbenattar to Nice Ideas (4 months ago)

Cottage for Brad. House for me

added by monicaarena to monicaarena's ideas (4 months ago)

windows

added by abrashier to abrashier's Ideas (4 months ago)

L shape

added by virginiaroy to Bedrooms (4 months ago)

Furniture ... Weatherproof

added by shilohb to Barclay Exterior (4 months ago)

Stucco walls with stucco raised trim around the openings

added by shannon to curb appeal (4 months ago)

color on window frames

added by sulthana to sulthana's ideas (4 months ago)

mood

added by juliakrystine to outside (4 months ago)

Just love this!

added by fiveaumies to Any house idea (4 months ago)

Courtyard and patio feel.

added by vbmom15 to vbmom15's ideas (5 months ago)

Like the step down porch

added by Magda Vargas Bas to magda ideas (5 months ago)

Exterior

added by mainstgal to mainstgal’s ideas (5 months ago)

Low roof line

added by pamelahayes1706 to pamelahayes1706's ideas (5 months ago)

nice back yard

added by wetzbargerf to wetzbargerf's ideas (5 months ago)

back patio - ranch house

added by nityasingh to nityasingh's ideas (5 months ago)

courtyard 3

added by douglass1 to douglass1's ideas (5 months ago)

Shows how craftsman window elements work with a basic structure.

added by jnunnelly to jnunnelly's ideas (5 months ago)

like the Asian look of this house

added by Elizabeth Bishop to elizabeth_bishop's ideas (5 months ago)

patio to home connection is incredible, make this work in my home

added by alvarezjasonj to alvarezjasonj's Ideas (5 months ago)

Back yard

added by cgailor to cgailor's ideas (6 months ago)

outer space and warm

added by lilliandrew to lilliandrew's ideas (6 months ago)

colors

added by dsestito to dsestito's ideas (6 months ago)

why it appeals to me...cant' put a finger on it right now simple lines but not cheap looking?

added by thompsod29 to Ranch Ideas (6 months ago)

back addition

added by angelsoo to angelsoo's Favorites (6 months ago)

Simple

added by gshoban to gshoban's ideas (7 months ago)

cool

added by anyahodgson to anyahodgson's ideas (7 months ago)

Patio

added by knelson17 to Colorado house (7 months ago)

love the big kitchen windows

added by lgastel to lgastel's ideas (7 months ago)

Small gable over doors.

added by lindalross to Windows (7 months ago)

Red window frames

added by btbw to btbw's ideas (7 months ago)

LAY OUT - NEW

added by jimresch to Exterior Design Ideas (7 months ago)

Color palette

added by stobinhouston to Scott - Ideas (7 months ago)

Consider a dormer for MBR

added by C Micheal to cmicheal's ideas (8 months ago)

courtyard

added by chrisfenne to chrisfenne's ideas (8 months ago)

I like the frosted windows and window panes

added by annedroste to annedroste's Favorites (8 months ago)

Trim

added by ilovepuddy to windows (8 months ago)

red windows

added by mmclean12 to mmclean12's ideas (8 months ago)

right size and shape of the space; step downs.

added by a1f8 to a1f8's ideas (8 months ago)

Window apron

added by cpsuchica to Exterior Rooflines (8 months ago)

Windows.

added by Grayson Lloyd to graylloyd's ideas (8 months ago)

Nice kitchen windows

added by sezi to sezi's Ideas (8 months ago)

Courtyard

added by Iulia Lantus to iulialantus's ideas (8 months ago)

PERFECT!

added by lesliehoyt to lesliehoyt's ideas (9 months ago)

expanded patio

added by shrinkydink to shrinkydink's ideas (9 months ago)

patio

added by mcfaddda to 50's ranches (9 months ago)

patio bedroom

added by kbrdey to Curb Appeal (9 months ago)

Love the patio door

added by amcandrew to amcandrew's ideas (9 months ago)

step down

added by angiebrauner to angiebrauner's ideas (9 months ago)

color and style of windows

added by poetryofthesoul to poetryofthesoul's ideas (9 months ago)

ranch style and clean

added by gmama35 to gmama35's ideas (9 months ago)

paint window frames

added by Judy Taylor to Landscape ideas for desert mcm (9 months ago)

Bright color around windows.

added by michaelwcg to Lote 34 (9 months ago)

window ideas

added by SUSAN DEVEAU to Exteriors (9 months ago)

Use a bright color at the window frames to add — like lipstick — a bright and welcoming splash of color. Private Comment

added by Ben Alfery to ben_alfery's ideas (9 months ago)

lights

added by Erin Rader to Exteriors (9 months ago)

Master privacy-- backyard shared with kitchen

added by vaya to vaya's ideas (9 months ago)

color combination

added by catniven to C shaped homes (9 months ago)

This roof sortave only with a dormer echoing the tower

added by basharatrashid to basharatrashid's ideas (10 months ago)

windows coluor

added by hjradies to Misc Pics (10 months ago)

stucco exterior

added by zbm21106 to zbm21106's ideas (10 months ago)

patio

added by jehaller to Exterior/Entry (10 months ago)

walk-out on lower level

added by carmel1211 to Kitchen (10 months ago)

Nice windows; punching up the window trim a nice decorative touch.

added by Gordon Peterson to gordon's (11 months ago)

love these doors

added by sibellie to courtyards (11 months ago)

contemp

added by alelquist to HOME EXTERIOR (11 months ago)

red

added by benjammink to benjammink's ideas (11 months ago)

Front yard

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Colrs

added by jacquesny to jacquesny's ideas (11 months ago)

doors

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concrete patio

added by mkimlin to mkimlin's Favorites (11 months ago)

Windows Doors Courtyard

added by laceyharris to Exterior Colors (12 months ago)

red windows, gray house

added by sharoninalaska to sharoninalaska's ideas (12 months ago)

I like the trim painted red verses white! I like how he said it is like lipstick for a splash of color! I agree!

added by Robert Nees to robnees's ideas (12 months ago)

budget

added by rebecca62 to rebecca62's ideas (12 months ago)

floor surface

added by joyce0823 to joyce0823's ideas (13 months ago)

Convert garage doors to translucent sliders

added by connielancaster to connielancaster's ideas (13 months ago)

love the red windows!

added by arciaga2 to arciaga2's Favorites (13 months ago)

Trim

added by ajstamb1 to patio (13 months ago)

EXTERIOR COURTYARD

added by zaltanapriestess to zaltanapriestess's ideas (13 months ago)

I really like the windows and doors.

added by noar14 to noar14's ideas (14 months ago)

Puertas francesas, ideas rambler

added by santiagorg to santiagorg's Favorites (14 months ago)

Facha

added by ajbaab to Backyard (14 months ago)

I really like the exterior recessed lighting

added by pennerkl to pennerkl's ideas (14 months ago)

Soffit windows stucco

added by dreffie to dreffie's ideas (14 months ago)

red clad window

added by wenrosset1 to wenrosset1's ideas (15 months ago)

step down

added by bebijo to bebijo's ideas (15 months ago)

Satu Lantai

added by pickwick to pickwick's ideas (16 months ago)

colors w/ red windows

added by jlcooper79 to jlcooper79's Favorites (16 months ago)

Floor plan

added by kittyfox to Landscaping (16 months ago)

Front porch

added by kaymwd to kaymwd's ideas (16 months ago)

like red window frames.

added by jennybslo to exterior (16 months ago)

exterior

added by jadodge to jadodge's ideas (16 months ago)

idea for norton house

added by kimgardner to exterior pictures (16 months ago)

simple

added by gulnarav to Exterior (16 months ago)

Exterior colors, frosted glass

added by jjung2ee to jjung2ee's Favorites (17 months ago)

Asian feeling

added by updateormove to updateormove's ideas (17 months ago)

L shaped 1 story back

added by jebanez to jebanez's Favorites (17 months ago)

Ideal for a backyard

added by leenders to leenders's ideas (17 months ago)

Back door

added by lasithh to lasithh's Favorites (18 months ago)

Outside

added by kaiulu to kaiulu's ideas (18 months ago)

lanai

added by cruella_ct to Outside (19 months ago)

by Bud Dietrich, AIA by Bud Dietrich, AIA Smaller single story plans are also well suited to define an outdoor room. The size of the outdoor space is a function of the height of the house. A lower roof line here works well with the intimate proportion of this dining terrace. The soft plantings and translucent glowing patio doors are a nice compliment to the hardness and mass of stucco walls.

added by cdpm to cdpm's ideas (19 months ago)

red trim gray back