Glenn Layton Homes, LLC, "Building Your Coastal Lifestyle"
Example of a mid-sized beach style beige two-story wood house exterior design in Jacksonville with a hip roof

Front door - mid-sized 1950s front door idea in Los Angeles with a brown front door

Russ Brown
Transitional white two-story exterior home photo in Nashville

Michael Van Der Aa
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman beige two-story mixed siding gable roof remodel in Chicago with a shingle roof

Front door - craftsman front door idea in Seattle with a dark wood front door

Tim Benson
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional beige two-story mixed siding gable roof remodel in Chicago with a shingle roof

Michael Van Der Aa
Mid-sized arts and crafts beige two-story mixed siding gable roof photo in Chicago with a shingle roof

Double front door - large contemporary concrete floor double front door idea in Seattle with a glass front door

This modern lake house is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The residence overlooks a mountain lake with expansive mountain views beyond. The design ties the home to its surroundings and enhances the ability to experience both home and nature together. The entry level serves as the primary living space and is situated into three groupings; the Great Room, the Guest Suite and the Master Suite. A glass connector links the Master Suite, providing privacy and the opportunity for terrace and garden areas. Won a 2013 AIANC Design Award. Featured in the Austrian magazine, More Than Design. Featured in Carolina Home and Garden, Summer 2015.

Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).

Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman gray one-story stone gable roof remodel in Cincinnati with a shingle roof

Dallas & Harris Photography
Large trendy porcelain tile and gray floor pivot front door photo in Denver with white walls and a medium wood front door

Keith Sutter Photography
Large trendy white two-story stucco flat roof photo in Orange County

This unique custom iron door features a Charcoal finish, 60/40 pivot split, and detailed wrought iron lines.
Inspiration for a large contemporary slate floor front door remodel in Charlotte with a black front door

Example of a cottage brick exterior home design in Dallas

Mediterranean white two-story house exterior idea in Orange County with a hip roof and a tile roof

Garage - large industrial attached garage idea in Grand Rapids

This photo captures the welcoming entryway of the Renovation/Additions in Northern New Mexico project by Gayla Bechtol Architect: Handcrafted details: The carved wood front door and exposed log columns emphasize craftsmanship rooted in regional traditions. Stone foundation and steps: Locally sourced stone grounds the structure in its landscape, providing both durability and textural richness. Stucco walls with bright accents: The warm adobe-toned plaster contrasts beautifully with the bold blue window trim, adding a touch of vibrancy. Curved portal roofline: The sweeping porch roof softens the geometry and creates an inviting flow, blending protection with elegance. Integration with site: Natural flagstone paving and native plantings transition seamlessly from the home to the garden, reinforcing the home’s dialogue with nature. This entryway embodies the essence of Northern New Mexico architecture—rooted in place, handcrafted, and deeply connected to its environment. Project by Gayla Bechtol

Winquist Photography
Example of a trendy single front door design in Phoenix with a glass front door