Scott Braman Photography
Example of an arts and crafts exterior home design in DC Metro

Angle Eye Photography, Period Architecture, Ltd.
Elegant gray two-story wood exterior home photo in Philadelphia

Inspired by the surrounding landscape, the Craftsman/Prairie style is one of the few truly American architectural styles. It was developed around the turn of the century by a group of Midwestern architects and continues to be among the most comfortable of all American-designed architecture more than a century later, one of the main reasons it continues to attract architects and homeowners today. Oxbridge builds on that solid reputation, drawing from Craftsman/Prairie and classic Farmhouse styles. Its handsome Shingle-clad exterior includes interesting pitched rooflines, alternating rows of cedar shake siding, stone accents in the foundation and chimney and distinctive decorative brackets. Repeating triple windows add interest to the exterior while keeping interior spaces open and bright. Inside, the floor plan is equally impressive. Columns on the porch and a custom entry door with sidelights and decorative glass leads into a spacious 2,900-square-foot main floor, including a 19 by 24-foot living room with a period-inspired built-ins and a natural fireplace. While inspired by the past, the home lives for the present, with open rooms and plenty of storage throughout. Also included is a 27-foot-wide family-style kitchen with a large island and eat-in dining and a nearby dining room with a beadboard ceiling that leads out onto a relaxing 240-square-foot screen porch that takes full advantage of the nearby outdoors and a private 16 by 20-foot master suite with a sloped ceiling and relaxing personal sitting area. The first floor also includes a large walk-in closet, a home management area and pantry to help you stay organized and a first-floor laundry area. Upstairs, another 1,500 square feet awaits, with a built-ins and a window seat at the top of the stairs that nod to the home’s historic inspiration. Opt for three family bedrooms or use one of the three as a yoga room; the upper level also includes attic access, which offers another 500 square feet, perfect for crafts or a playroom. More space awaits in the lower level, where another 1,500 square feet (and an additional 1,000) include a recreation/family room with nine-foot ceilings, a wine cellar and home office. Photographer: Jeff Garland

Lake Front Country Estate Entry Approach, designed by Tom Markalunas and JDP Design, built by Resort Custom Homes. Photography by Rachael Boling.
Inspiration for a huge timeless brown three-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in Other with a hip roof

http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cape Cod Shingle Style House with Stone Watertable and Cedar Shake Roof.

http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. This two story element on the front elevation of this charming storybook stone and stucco chateau in Libertyville features board and batten siding, cedar shutters, cedar brackets, and a cedar shake roof.

Tricia Shay Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary gray two-story mixed siding house exterior remodel in Milwaukee with a shed roof

This two-story home combines LP SmartSide cedar shakes with LP SmartSide lap siding, trim and fascia.
Example of an arts and crafts blue two-story exterior home design in Nashville

Light gray color is done in Sharkskin solid stain by Rodda. Trim color is in Benjamin Moore Aura, satin sheen. Wood stain color was custom made. All colors selected by Vanessa Rider with Colormoxie.

Outdoor living space with patio fireplace and beautiful garden landscaping consisting of flowers, Roses, bushes, shrubs, large mature oak trees, and various plants incased by brick pavers. The luxury custom home builder set the ground with natural slate stone tiles. Others include outdoor furniture, and stained wooded fence, cedar deck, cedar shake shingles and planks – a backyard retreat paradise. Contact Miller + Miller if you're looking for real estate agents who specialize in luxury properties. Ryan & Sarah Miller are licensed real estate brokers & Realtors. Custom Home Builder and General Contractor for this Home: Leinster Construction, Inc., Chicago, IL www.leinsterconstruction.com Miller + Miller Architectural Photography

Example of a classic two-story wood gable roof design in Toronto

LP SmartSide cedar shakes can help you create a variety of looks. Here, they help create a rustic feel. LP SmartSide lap siding, trim and fascia are also featured on this home.

Photo: Mick Hales
Cottage gray wood exterior home idea in New York with a gambrel roof

Lake Front Country Estate, designed by Tom Markalunas and built by Resort Custom Homes. Photogrpahy by Rachael Boling
Inspiration for a huge timeless two-story stone exterior home remodel in Other

Custom design Craftsman style split bedroom ranch with bonus room build out over the garage sided with LP Smartside Diamond Kote color Smoky Ash. Welcoming covered porch with pillars and stained Shaker gable accents to match the wood tone long panel garage doors and front entry door. Roof in CertainTeed Landmark shingles in Driftwood color. (Ryan Hainey)

This bungalow features a two-tier roof line to give more dimension to the front face of the home. Columns were added to the new covered front porch, and the stone below the bay window was replaced with new flagstone. A pergola was added at the breezeway area, and a new window was added to the front gable on the garage, with dark green shutters, which was finished in cedar shake siding. Photo courtesy of Kate Benjamin Photography

All Cedar Log Cabin the beautiful pines of AZ Photos by Mark Boisclair
Large mountain style open concept slate floor and gray floor living room photo in Phoenix with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace, brown walls and a wall-mounted tv

This striking home appears to float above the rolling landscape. The black-stained foundation accentuates and grounds the house. The clear cedar siding has a single layer of Cabots clear silicone sealer applied.

This close-up showcases LP SmartSide cedar shakes, trim and fascia. LP SmartSide cedar shakes provide the look of authentic cedar shakes but with much less maintenance. Rather than individual shakes, they come in four-foot lengths with both staggered and straight edges for design flexibility.