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The Narrumson
The Narrumson
CMM Custom HomesCMM Custom Homes
Elegant beige three-story concrete fiberboard house exterior photo in New York
817 Greenacres
817 Greenacres
Raugstad Inc.Raugstad Inc.
As a builder of custom homes primarily on the Northshore of Chicago, Raugstad has been building custom homes, and homes on speculation for three generations. Our commitment is always to the client. From commencement of the project all the way through to completion and the finishing touches, we are right there with you – one hundred percent. As your go-to Northshore Chicago custom home builder, we are proud to put our name on every completed Raugstad home.
Georgian Residence
Georgian Residence
Mark P. Finlay Architects, AIAMark P. Finlay Architects, AIA
Motor Court and Front Entry of Georgian Residence in Greenwich, CT. Photography by: Larry Lambrecht
Example of a large classic two-story stone exterior home design in New York with a hip roof
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Olmi Landrith Dr
Olmi Landrith Dr
The Ransom CompanyThe Ransom Company
Example of a classic white two-story exterior home design in DC Metro with a shingle roof
Entryways
Entryways
Landscape Images LtdLandscape Images Ltd
Elegant exterior home photo in New Orleans
Farmhouse
Farmhouse
James Schettino ArchitectsJames Schettino Architects
Connecticut Farmhouse
Traditional white three-story wood exterior home idea in New York
Lake Front Country Estate
Lake Front Country Estate
Markalunas Architecture GroupMarkalunas Architecture Group
Lake Front Country Estate Entry Court, designed by Tom Markalunas and built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling
Example of a huge classic exterior home design in Other
Rejuvenated Cape Cod in McLean
Rejuvenated Cape Cod in McLean
Bowers Design BuildBowers Design Build
The after front elevation retains the charm of the Cape Cod while the added new spaces blend well with the old. This 1961 Cape Cod was well-sited on a beautiful acre of land in a Washington, DC suburb. The new homeowners loved the land and neighborhood and knew the house could be improved. The owners loved the charm of the home’s façade and wanted the overall look to remain true to the original home and neighborhood. Inside, the owners wanted to achieve a feeling of warmth and comfort. The family does a lot of casual entertaining and they wanted to achieve lots of open spaces that flowed well, one into another. They wanted to use lots of natural materials, like reclaimed wood floors, stone, and granite. In addition, they wanted the house to be filled with light, using lots of large windows where possible. Every inch of the house needed to be rejuvenated, from the basement to the attic. When all was said and done, the homeowners got a home they love on the land they cherish. Included in the renovation was a new kitchen with separate beverage area for entertaining. The kitchen is separated from the family room by a two-sided, stone, fireplace. Next, a bright, window filled sunroom was a must. Below the sunroom is an exercise room for this health conscious family. The basement was developed to extend the entertaining space. The master bedroom was built over the new sunroom/exercise room addition and the master bath took the place of an existing porch. Two sets of two-car garages were added to the house.. The homeowners also wanted to be able to do lots of outdoor living and entertaining. Brick and Hardie board siding are the perfect complement to the slate roof. The original slate from the rear of the home was reused on the front of the home and the front garage so that it would match. New slate was applied to the rear of the home and the addition. This project was truly satisfying and the homeowners LOVE their new residence.
Maple Grove
Maple Grove
Pippin Home Designs, IncPippin Home Designs, Inc
Wes Stearns - Artist Eye Photography
Mid-sized elegant beige two-story mixed siding exterior home photo in Charlotte with a hip roof
Rye Colonial
Rye Colonial
Michael Smith ArchitectsMichael Smith Architects
Example of a large classic white two-story vinyl gable roof design in New York
Urban Lake Cottage
Urban Lake Cottage
Hagstrom BuilderHagstrom Builder
Corey Gaffer Photography
Mid-sized elegant white two-story wood exterior home photo in Minneapolis with a shingle roof
Minikahda Vista Cape Cod
Minikahda Vista Cape Cod
Fluidesign StudioFluidesign Studio
Building Design, Plans (in collaboration with Orfield Drafting), and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder & Creative Collaborator : Anchor Builders I Photographer: sethbennphoto.com
Lake Geneva Basswood
Lake Geneva Basswood
Michael Abraham ArchitectureMichael Abraham Architecture
Traditional gray three-story stone exterior home idea in Milwaukee with a hip roof
French Country House
French Country House
HOBBS INCHOBBS INC
Mark P. Finlay Architects, AIA Warren Jagger Photography
Example of a classic exterior home design in New York
Whole Home Renovation & Addition - Westwood, MA
Whole Home Renovation & Addition - Westwood, MA
J.P. Hoffman Design BuildJ.P. Hoffman Design Build
We designed and built a 2-story, 2-stall garage addition on this Cape Cod style home in Westwood, MA. We removed the former breezeway and single-story, 2-stall garage and replaced it with a beautiful and functional design. We replaced the breezeway (which did not connect the garage and house) with a mudroom filled with space and storage (and a powder room) as well as the 2-stall garage and a main suite above. The main suite includes a large bedroom, walk-in closest (hint - those two small dormers you see) and a large main bathroom. Back on the first floor, we relocated a bathroom, renovated the kitchen and above all, improved form, flow and function between spaces. Our team also replaced the deck which offers a perfect combination of indoor/outdoor living.
Monroe House
Monroe House
Moore Architects, PCMoore Architects, PC
The site for this new house was specifically selected for its proximity to nature while remaining connected to the urban amenities of Arlington and DC. From the beginning, the homeowners were mindful of the environmental impact of this house, so the goal was to get the project LEED certified. Even though the owner’s programmatic needs ultimately grew the house to almost 8,000 square feet, the design team was able to obtain LEED Silver for the project. The first floor houses the public spaces of the program: living, dining, kitchen, family room, power room, library, mudroom and screened porch. The second and third floors contain the master suite, four bedrooms, office, three bathrooms and laundry. The entire basement is dedicated to recreational spaces which include a billiard room, craft room, exercise room, media room and a wine cellar. To minimize the mass of the house, the architects designed low bearing roofs to reduce the height from above, while bringing the ground plain up by specifying local Carder Rock stone for the foundation walls. The landscape around the house further anchored the house by installing retaining walls using the same stone as the foundation. The remaining areas on the property were heavily landscaped with climate appropriate vegetation, retaining walls, and minimal turf. Other LEED elements include LED lighting, geothermal heating system, heat-pump water heater, FSA certified woods, low VOC paints and high R-value insulation and windows. Hoachlander Davis Photography
Turtle Lake Residences
Turtle Lake Residences
Saroki ArchitectureSaroki Architecture
Maintaining disciplined restraint, the palette of materials for each façade is limited to cedar shakes and stone, yet the variety of forms is evocative and dazzling.

Traditional Exterior Home Ideas

Druid Hills
Druid Hills
First Street BuildersFirst Street Builders
Large elegant white two-story brick exterior home photo in Atlanta with a shingle roof
Tudor Transformation
Tudor Transformation
Copper Sky Design + RemodelCopper Sky Design + Remodel
Inspiration for a timeless exterior home remodel in Atlanta
Woodcrest Residence
Woodcrest Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Stone ranch with French Country flair and a tucked under extra lower level garage. The beautiful Chilton Woodlake blend stone follows the arched entry with timbers and gables. Carriage style 2 panel arched accent garage doors with wood brackets. The siding is Hardie Plank custom color Sherwin Williams Anonymous with custom color Intellectual Gray trim. Gable roof is CertainTeed Landmark Weathered Wood with a medium bronze metal roof accent over the bay window. (Ryan Hainey)
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