Demolition of part of the existing ~1950’s house and construction of a ~1000 sq foot addition which encompassed a garage, laundry room, dining area, and second story bedroom and bathroom. Replaced the vinyl siding with Cape Cod Navajo Red and Weathered Gray siding, added a new porch with stone and wood columns and refaced the chimney with stone Photo by; John Narvail

“Wow!” Doesn’t Do Justice To This Sunnyvale, TX, Covered Patio Addition! The scope of this Sunnyvale outdoor living room project encompasses the addition of an 18-foot by 20-foot hip roof covered patio with an outdoor fireplace and stamp and stain patio.

“Wow!” Doesn’t Do Justice To This Sunnyvale, TX, Covered Patio Addition! The scope of this Sunnyvale outdoor living room project encompasses the addition of an 18-foot by 20-foot hip roof covered patio with an outdoor fireplace and stamp and stain patio.

“Wow!” Doesn’t Do Justice To This Sunnyvale, TX, Covered Patio Addition! The scope of this Sunnyvale outdoor living room project encompasses the addition of an 18-foot by 20-foot hip roof covered patio with an outdoor fireplace and stamp and stain patio.

“Wow!” Doesn’t Do Justice To This Sunnyvale, TX, Covered Patio Addition! The scope of this Sunnyvale outdoor living room project encompasses the addition of an 18-foot by 20-foot hip roof covered patio with an outdoor fireplace and stamp and stain patio.

Demolition of part of the existing ~1950’s house and construction of a ~1000 sq foot addition which encompassed a garage, laundry room, dining area, and second story bedroom and bathroom. Replaced the vinyl siding with Cape Cod Navajo Red and Weathered Gray siding, added a new porch with stone and wood columns and refaced the chimney with stone Photo by; John Narvail

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Transitional exterior home photo in Minneapolis

Situated on the edge of New Hampshire’s beautiful Lake Sunapee, this Craftsman-style shingle lake house peeks out from the towering pine trees that surround it. When the clients approached Cummings Architects, the lot consisted of 3 run-down buildings. The challenge was to create something that enhanced the property without overshadowing the landscape, while adhering to the strict zoning regulations that come with waterfront construction. The result is a design that encompassed all of the clients’ dreams and blends seamlessly into the gorgeous, forested lake-shore, as if the property was meant to have this house all along. The ground floor of the main house is a spacious open concept that flows out to the stone patio area with fire pit. Wood flooring and natural fir bead-board ceilings pay homage to the trees and rugged landscape that surround the home. The gorgeous views are also captured in the upstairs living areas and third floor tower deck. The carriage house structure holds a cozy guest space with additional lake views, so that extended family and friends can all enjoy this vacation retreat together. Photo by Eric Roth

“Wow!” Doesn’t Do Justice To This Sunnyvale, TX, Covered Patio Addition! The scope of this Sunnyvale outdoor living room project encompasses the addition of an 18-foot by 20-foot hip roof covered patio with an outdoor fireplace and stamp and stain patio.

“Wow!” Doesn’t Do Justice To This Sunnyvale, TX, Covered Patio Addition! The scope of this Sunnyvale outdoor living room project encompasses the addition of an 18-foot by 20-foot hip roof covered patio with an outdoor fireplace and stamp and stain patio.

Situated on the edge of New Hampshire’s beautiful Lake Sunapee, this Craftsman-style shingle lake house peeks out from the towering pine trees that surround it. When the clients approached Cummings Architects, the lot consisted of 3 run-down buildings. The challenge was to create something that enhanced the property without overshadowing the landscape, while adhering to the strict zoning regulations that come with waterfront construction. The result is a design that encompassed all of the clients’ dreams and blends seamlessly into the gorgeous, forested lake-shore, as if the property was meant to have this house all along. The ground floor of the main house is a spacious open concept that flows out to the stone patio area with fire pit. Wood flooring and natural fir bead-board ceilings pay homage to the trees and rugged landscape that surround the home. The gorgeous views are also captured in the upstairs living areas and third floor tower deck. The carriage house structure holds a cozy guest space with additional lake views, so that extended family and friends can all enjoy this vacation retreat together. Photo by Eric Roth

The project was originally conceived as a single storey addition with renovations to the kitchen and master suite. By completion, the project had encompassed a full renovation of the building and surrounding landscape.

Inspiration for a transitional kitchen remodel in Atlanta

Mathew and his team at Cummings Architects have a knack for being able to see the perfect vision for a property. They specialize in identifying a building’s missing elements and crafting designs that simultaneously encompass the large scale, master plan and the myriad details that make a home special. For this Winchester home, the vision included a variety of complementary projects that all came together into a single architectural composition. Starting with the exterior, the single-lane driveway was extended and a new carriage garage that was designed to blend with the overall context of the existing home. In addition to covered parking, this building also provides valuable new storage areas accessible via large, double doors that lead into a connected work area. For the interior of the house, new moldings on bay windows, window seats, and two paneled fireplaces with mantles dress up previously nondescript rooms. The family room was extended to the rear of the house and opened up with the addition of generously sized, wall-to-wall windows that served to brighten the space and blur the boundary between interior and exterior. The family room, with its intimate sitting area, cozy fireplace, and charming breakfast table (the best spot to enjoy a sunlit start to the day) has become one of the family’s favorite rooms, offering comfort and light throughout the day. In the kitchen, the layout was simplified and changes were made to allow more light into the rear of the home via a connected deck with elongated steps that lead to the yard and a blue-stone patio that’s perfect for entertaining smaller, more intimate groups. From driveway to family room and back out into the yard, each detail in this beautiful design complements all the other concepts and details so that the entire plan comes together into a unified vision for a spectacular home. Photos By: Eric Roth

This custom built-in encompasses the family's original wood-burning fireplace. It also provides storage and display shelving for the entertainment center and the family's belongings. Photo by: Brian Krebs

This old farmhouse (ca. late 18th century) has undergone many renovations over the years. Spring Creek Design added its stamp in 2008, with a small mudroom addition and a complete interior renovation. The addition encompasses a 1st floor mudroom with extensive cabinetry and closetry. Upon entering the space from the driveway, cabinet and countertop space is provided to accommodate incoming grocery bags. Next in line are a series of “lockers” and cubbies - just right for coats, hats and book bags. Further inside is a wrap-around window seat with cedar shoe racks beneath. A stainless steel dog feeding station rounds out the amenities - all built atop a natural Vermont slate floor. On the lower level, the addition features a full bathroom and a “Dude Pod” - a compact work and play space for the resident code monkey. Outfitted with a stand-up desk and an electronic drum kit, one needs only emerge for Mountain Dew refills and familial visits. Within the existing space, we added an ensuite bathroom for the third floor bedroom. The second floor bathroom and first floor powder room were also gutted and remodeled. The master bedroom was extensively remodeled - given a vaulted ceiling and a wall of floor-to-roof built-ins accessed with a rolling ladder. An extensive, multi-level deck and screen house was added to provide outdoor living space, with secure, dry storage below. Design Criteria: - Update house with a high sustainability standard. - Provide bathroom for daughters’ third floor bedroom. - Update remaining bathrooms - Update cramped, low ceilinged master bedroom - Provide mudroom/entryway solutions. - Provide a window seating space with good visibility of back and side yards – to keep an eye on the kids at play. - Replace old deck with a updated deck/screen porch combination. - Update sitting room with a wood stove and mantle. Special Features: - Insulated Concrete Forms used for Dude Pod foundation. - Soy-based spray foam insulation used in the addition and master bedroom. - Paperstone countertops in mudroom. - Zero-VOC paints and finishes used throughout the project. - All decking and trim for the deck/screen porch is made from 100% recycled HDPE (milk jugs, soda, water bottles) - High efficiency combination washer/dryer.

Demolition of part of the existing ~1950’s house and construction of a ~1000 sq foot addition which encompassed a garage, laundry room, dining area, and second story bedroom and bathroom. Replaced the vinyl siding with Cape Cod Navajo Red and Weathered Gray siding, added a new porch with stone and wood columns and refaced the chimney with stone Photo by:John Narvali

The project encompassed design and build of the front and rear areas of the property as well as the building stone of the home. The project entailed front and rear hardscape, landscape, lighting, drainage, and irrigation. The design was very challenging due to the size of the home and the overall space constraints of the lot and topography. The project was situated with a very severe slope in the rear yard with limited space as shown in the water feature area finished photography. Additionally, the project was challenging with respect to stormwater runoff and county specifics as it relates to infiltration requirements. Photography: Morgan Howarth. Landscape Architect: Chad Talton, Surrounds Inc.

This tween's bedroom is any girl's dream! With an awesome bright color scheme of turquoise, blue, purple, and pink, we used these 4 colors throughout the space in many ways. The 3 piece artwork above the bed encompasses all the colors. With additions of pendants, bean bags and bed benches, each and every color came into play.