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Contemporary white two-story exterior home idea in Miami
Contemporary white two-story exterior home idea in Miami


Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Photography: Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary gray two-story mixed siding flat roof remodel in Minneapolis
Inspiration for a small contemporary gray two-story mixed siding flat roof remodel in Minneapolis


Conceived as a remodel and addition, the final design iteration for this home is uniquely multifaceted. Structural considerations required a more extensive tear down, however the clients wanted the entire remodel design kept intact, essentially recreating much of the existing home. The overall floor plan design centers on maximizing the views, while extensive glazing is carefully placed to frame and enhance them. The residence opens up to the outdoor living and views from multiple spaces and visually connects interior spaces in the inner court. The client, who also specializes in residential interiors, had a vision of ‘transitional’ style for the home, marrying clean and contemporary elements with touches of antique charm. Energy efficient materials along with reclaimed architectural wood details were seamlessly integrated, adding sustainable design elements to this transitional design. The architect and client collaboration strived to achieve modern, clean spaces playfully interjecting rustic elements throughout the home.
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Photography by Bryant Hill


located on the fort lauderdale florida intracoastal waterway , 5,500 sq ft . soft contemporary , metal roof, commercial windows, stucco,stone , black windows, modern, glass garage doors,arched entry


Toward the rear of the house interior spaces look into the outdoor spaces, connecting them through views. The interior kitchen has a visual connection with the outdoor dining area leading people into the shaded outdoor spaces.
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In order to meld with the clean lines of this contemporary Boulder residence, lights were detailed such that they float each step at night. This hidden lighting detail was the perfect complement to the cascading hardscape.
Architect: Mosaic Architects, Boulder Colorado
Landscape Architect: R Design, Denver Colorado
Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
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Inspiration for a contemporary two-story exterior home remodel in Brisbane


Photo:William MacCollum
Contemporary two-story exterior home idea in Los Angeles
Contemporary two-story exterior home idea in Los Angeles


Elevated front entry space, wrapped in cedar wood, located off of its Manhattan Beach walk street.
Photography: Eric Staudenmaier
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary three-story wood house exterior remodel in Los Angeles with a metal roof
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary three-story wood house exterior remodel in Los Angeles with a metal roof


The driving impetus for this Tarrytown residence was centered around creating a green and sustainable home. The owner-Architect collaboration was unique for this project in that the client was also the builder with a keen desire to incorporate LEED-centric principles to the design process. The original home on the lot was deconstructed piece by piece, with 95% of the materials either reused or reclaimed. The home is designed around the existing trees with the challenge of expanding the views, yet creating privacy from the street. The plan pivots around a central open living core that opens to the more private south corner of the lot. The glazing is maximized but restrained to control heat gain. The residence incorporates numerous features like a 5,000-gallon rainwater collection system, shading features, energy-efficient systems, spray-foam insulation and a material palette that helped the project achieve a five-star rating with the Austin Energy Green Building program.
Photography by Adam Steiner


Photo: Jim Bartsch Photography
Mid-sized trendy white two-story mixed siding exterior home photo in Santa Barbara with a shed roof
Mid-sized trendy white two-story mixed siding exterior home photo in Santa Barbara with a shed roof


Mid-Century Modernism inspired our design for this new house in Noe Valley. The exterior is distinguished by cubic massing, well proportioned forms and use of contrasting but harmonious natural materials. These include clear cedar, stone, aluminum, colored stucco, glass railings, slate and painted wood. At the rear yard, stepped terraces provide scenic views of downtown and the Bay Bridge. Large sunken courts allow generous natural light to reach the below grade guest bedroom and office behind the first floor garage. The upper floors bedrooms and baths are flooded with natural light from carefully arranged windows that open the house to panoramic views. A mostly open plan with 10 foot ceilings and an open stairwell combine with metal railings, dropped ceilings, fin walls, a stone fireplace, stone counters and teak floors to create a unified interior.


Paul Dyer, Photography
Example of a mid-sized trendy multicolored two-story mixed siding exterior home design in San Francisco
Example of a mid-sized trendy multicolored two-story mixed siding exterior home design in San Francisco
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