Spacecrafters
Transitional three-story exterior home idea in Minneapolis

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).

Photography by Paul Dyer
Example of a minimalist formal light wood floor living room design in San Francisco with no tv

Example of a large arts and crafts gray two-story mixed siding exterior home design in Salt Lake City

Photo by Kay Kim/Rill Architects
Deck - craftsman deck idea in DC Metro with decking

Referred to inside H&H as “the basement of dreams,” this project transformed a raw, dark, unfinished basement into a bright living space flooded with daylight. Working with architect Sean Barnett of Polymath Studio, Hammer & Hand added several 4’ windows to the perimeter of the basement, a new entrance, and wired the unit for future ADU conversion. This basement is filled with custom touches reflecting the young family’s project goals. H&H milled custom trim to match the existing home’s trim, making the basement feel original to the historic house. The H&H shop crafted a barn door with an inlaid chalkboard for their toddler to draw on, while the rest of the H&H team designed a custom closet with movable hanging racks to store and dry their camping gear. Photography by Jeff Amram.

Highland Custom Homes
Example of a mid-sized transitional look-out dark wood floor and brown floor basement design in Salt Lake City with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Understated elegance can be achieved by bringing pattern and texture to your window coverings with custom printed cellular shades.
Example of a transitional kitchen design in Orange County

Creating an indoor/outdoor connection was paramount for the master suite. This was to become the owner’s private oasis. A vaulted ceiling and window wall invite the flow of natural light. A fireplace and private exit to the garden house provide the perfect respite after a busy day. The new master bath, flanked by his and her walk-in closets, has a tile shower or soaking tub for bathing. Wall Paint Color: Benjamin Moore HC 167, Amherst Gray flat. Architectural Design: Sennikoff Architects. Kitchen Design. Architectural Detailing & Photo Staging: Zieba Builders. Photography: Ken Henry.

Tricia Shay Photography
Farmhouse porch idea in Milwaukee

Elegant porch photo in Portland Maine with decking and a roof extension

In-law suite in the basement features a covered patio beneath the first floor deck. The first floor bay contains the dining area, while the second floor bay was designed for a free-standing tub to enjoy the spectacular river view.

Mark Lohman Photography
Beach style white wood exterior home photo in Los Angeles with a gambrel roof

Stonewood, LLC Artisan Home Tour 2016

Example of a mid-sized beach style formal and enclosed carpeted and beige floor living room design in Dallas with gray walls, no fireplace and no tv

Example of a farmhouse medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen design in San Francisco with shaker cabinets, light wood cabinets, black backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and no island

A striking 36-ft by 18-ft. four-season pavilion profiled in the September 2015 issue of Fine Homebuilding magazine. To read the article, go to http://www.carolinatimberworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Glass-in-the-Garden_September-2015-Fine-Homebuilding-Cover-and-article.pdf. Operable steel doors and windows. Douglas Fir and reclaimed Hemlock ceiling boards. © Carolina Timberworks

The Austria Collection Hunter Douglas
Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in Las Vegas

Example of the HERR basement egress window installed. This is one of our 2016 new releases. The designer, Randy Stauffer has used his extensive window and door manufacturing to create a window that meets egress safely and with a good R-value.