What began as a renovation project morphed into a new house, driven by the natural beauty of the site. The new structures are perfectly aligned with the coastline, and take full advantage of the views of ocean, islands, and shoals. The location is within walking distance of town and its amenities, yet miles away in the privacy it affords. The house is nestled on a nicely wooded lot, giving the residence screening from the street, with an open meadow leading to the ocean on the rear of the lot. The design concept was driven by the serenity of the site, enhanced by textures of trees, plantings, sand and shoreline. The newly constructed house sits quietly in a location advantageously positioned to take full advantage of natural light and solar orientations. The visual calm is enhanced by the natural material: stone, wood, and metal throughout the home. The main structures are comprised of traditional New England forms, with modern connectors serving to unify the structures. Each building is equally suited for single floor living, if that future needs is ever necessary. Unique too is an underground connection between main house and an outbuilding. With their flowing connections, no room is isolated or ignored; instead each reflects a different level of privacy and social interaction. Just as there are layers to the exterior in beach, field, forest and oceans, the inside has a layered approach. Textures in wood, stone, and neutral colors combine with the warmth of linens, wools, and metals. Personality and character of the interiors and its furnishings are tailored to the client’s lifestyle. Rooms are arranged and organized in an intersection of public and private spaces. The quiet palette within reflects the nature outside, enhanced with artwork and accessories.

Luke Wayne Photography
Mid-century modern gray split-level wood gable roof idea in Bridgeport

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Photos by John Woodcock
Kids' room - transitional kids' room idea in Phoenix

Example of a classic backyard rectangular infinity pool design in Portland Maine

Photography by Rachael Stollar
Mid-sized trendy gender-neutral carpeted kids' room photo in New York

Living room - living room idea in San Francisco

This house was designed as a second home for a Bay Area couple as a summer retreat to spend the warm summer months away from the fog in San Francisco. Built on a steep slope and a narrow lot, this 4000 square foot home is spread over 3 floors, with the master, guest and kids bedroom on the ground floor, and living spaces on the upper floor to take advantage of the views. The main living level includes a large kitchen, dining, and living space, connected to two home offices by way of a bridge that extends across the double height entry. This bridge area acts as a gallery of light, allowing filtered light through the skylights above and down to the entry on the ground level. All living space takes advantage of grand views of Lake Washington and the city skyline beyond. Two large sliding glass doors open up completely, allowing the living and dining space to extend to the deck outside. On the first floor, in addition to the guest room, a “kids room” welcomes visiting nieces and nephews with bunk beds and their own bathroom. The basement level contains storage, mechanical and a 2 car garage. Photographer: Aaron Leitz

Custom home by Advantage Contracting in West Hartford,CT. Project is located in South Glastonbury, CT.
Large elegant two-story concrete fiberboard exterior home photo in Bridgeport with a mixed material roof

Open concept kitchen - mid-sized mediterranean u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen idea in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, granite countertops, ceramic backsplash and a peninsula

Peter Murdock
Mid-sized trendy great room photo in New York with a standard fireplace

Jon Wallen
Inspiration for a large timeless l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, black appliances, an island, a single-bowl sink, marble countertops and subway tile backsplash

Gilbertson Photography
Inspiration for a small contemporary 3/4 white tile porcelain tile alcove shower remodel in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, white cabinets, solid surface countertops, a one-piece toilet and flat-panel cabinets

Inspiration for a small transitional open concept living room remodel in Boston

This house was designed as a second home for a Bay Area couple as a summer retreat to spend the warm summer months away from the fog in San Francisco. Built on a steep slope and a narrow lot, this 4000 square foot home is spread over 3 floors, with the master, guest and kids bedroom on the ground floor, and living spaces on the upper floor to take advantage of the views. The main living level includes a large kitchen, dining, and living space, connected to two home offices by way of a bridge that extends across the double height entry. This bridge area acts as a gallery of light, allowing filtered light through the skylights above and down to the entry on the ground level. All living space takes advantage of grand views of Lake Washington and the city skyline beyond. Two large sliding glass doors open up completely, allowing the living and dining space to extend to the deck outside. On the first floor, in addition to the guest room, a “kids room” welcomes visiting nieces and nephews with bunk beds and their own bathroom. The basement level contains storage, mechanical and a 2 car garage. Photographer: Aaron Leitz

Our Gracie Modern Arbor is used as stunning rose-covered moon gate, an entry to a cutting garden and raised herb bed. Garden design by Sarah Warto of Boxleaf Design. Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz

Seated home bar - industrial galley medium tone wood floor and gray floor seated home bar idea in Atlanta with recessed-panel cabinets and brick backsplash

From the doorway of the master bedroom, the entertainment loft appears to hover over the living space below. Franklin took advantage of the existing hay track in the peak of the ceiling, using it to conceal wiring needed to run the fan and lights. In order to preserve the quality of the ceiling, the architect covered the original slats with 6" insulated panels (SIP's). While his children were younger, Franklin recognized the need to child-proof the space. "I installed Plexiglas on all the railings so the kids couldn’t climb over them when they were very small," he explains. While some of the sheeting was removed over time, Franklin laughs, " The Plexiglas on the railings by the pool table will always stay since we are so bad at pool! Too many balls fly off the table and could injure someone in the gathering room below." Adrienne DeRosa Photography

A quaint private garden sits to the side of the home surrounded with concrete pavers creating a fairytale lounging area.
This is an example of a contemporary full sun side yard mulch vegetable garden landscape in Seattle.