The design of the Chamberlin Murrane house, a renovated 1960’s Deck House, optimizes views of the bay with large expanses of glass and roof terraces stepping down toward the water. A wood slat screening system layered upon the traditional clapboard facade of the house provides a level of privacy for the exterior stairs and terraces while visually integrating the enclosed and open spaces of the home in a contemporary way.

Before Restoration
Mid-sized country two-story wood gable roof idea in Philadelphia

Mid-sized cottage two-story stone gable roof photo in Philadelphia

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The cobbled stonework of this front entrance magically enchants the visitor. The curved eyebrow of stone framing the wooden front door richly enhances the entry. The masonry of the stone could almost trick the eye into suggesting a bewitching garden paving.

6" Backbay Black Powder Coat Aluminum Modern House Numbers (modernhousenumbers.com) Available in 4”, 6”, 8”, 12” or 15” high. Aluminum numbers are 3/8” thick, black powder coat finish and a ½” standoff providing a subtle shadow.

Photos by Anthony DeSantis
Inspiration for a large mediterranean tile straight staircase remodel in Los Angeles with tile risers

This exterior features LP SmartSide prefinished in Diamond Kote Cinnabar color along with Diamond Kote Sand color trim.
Large elegant red two-story wood gable roof photo with a shingle roof

Wine Cellar Design by Paul LaRussa & Photography by Brian C. Weed at briancweed.com/about
Tuscan wine cellar photo in Los Angeles

Inspiration for a craftsman exterior home remodel in New York

Dreamy Elk Photography & Design
Example of a mid-sized minimalist one-story and detached wood brown garden shed design in Austin with a metal roof

Inspiration for a southwestern exterior home remodel in Albuquerque

Before Restoration
Mid-sized farmhouse two-story wood gable roof photo in Philadelphia

Architect Mark Johnson / General Contractor Mosher Dolan Construction
Staircase - mid-sized craftsman concrete straight metal railing staircase idea in Detroit with concrete risers

Photographs by Erica M. Brown
Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in San Francisco

Franco Bernardini
Corner shower - mid-sized contemporary master gray tile and mosaic tile mosaic tile floor corner shower idea in Rome with a wall-mount sink, open cabinets, glass countertops, a wall-mount toilet and brown walls

Mid-sized beige two-story brick exterior home photo in Jackson