Clever modernizations

Sign attracts attention and minimizes tangle of wires. Nice Juliet balcony.

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Modern take on a Tudor that works.

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Modern house with traditional details and massing. Even has rafter tails.

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metal roof and surprisingly, a glass railing, look in place on this traditional house. Also like the light shutters, although they are just decorative.

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Mirrored glass in false windows in dormer add light to space.

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mirrors in alcove create impression of bay window. Nicely painted flanking doors too.

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Nice flow in American Foursquare

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Mix of horizontal and vertical blinds make them look more stylish and modern.

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Clever conversion of garage so it can stay a garage later on. May not be insulated enough for cold climate, but has some interesting possibilities.

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Great tile and small area reduces cost

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covered pergola

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modern take on a trellis and a pergola

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heavy grids break up glass wall

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Eichler homes were always modern, perhaps updated with landscaping and a bright door.

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Like how post relates to driveway edging, and color palette

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Split level made modern

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Updated split level

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former bedroom turned into bath, exposing original structure's plank walls, beadboard ceiling, fireplace.

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Respectful addition to Craftsman house.

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Nice modern riff on vernacular forms

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Modern version of craftsman style fireplace, mixed with colonial revival doorways

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shiplap siding in a vintage style bathroom, interesting light fixture

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birch veneer plywood floorboards, exposed coffer beams in attic

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Beachy with dark trim

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