Photography by Steve Knetig ©2013
Inspiration for a rustic deck remodel in Austin with decking

We preserved and restored the front brick facade on this Worker Cottage renovation. A new roof slope was created with the existing dormers and new windows were added to the dormers to filter more natural light into the house. The existing rear exterior had zero connection to the backyard, so we removed the back porch, brought the first level down to grade, and designed an easy walkout connection to the yard. The new master suite now has a private balcony with roof overhangs to provide protection from sun and rain.

Interior Design & Furnishings by Rhonda Staley, IIDA, of The Mansion. Developer/Builder: AM Management. Photography Credit: Jamie Ellis
Living room - small modern open concept dark wood floor living room idea in Cedar Rapids with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Situated in Kenwood, Maryland just outside of Washington, D.C., this whole-house renovation reinterprets a 1950s split-level into a rustic French country house. Published 3 times, The French country house plans for this renovation inform and guide the remodel. Short double-hung existing windows of various sizes on a 1950s brick front wall (see below) were replaced by straightforward openings along the front facade. By replacing them with a series of similar openings, the end result is a principled, simple elegance inspired by French country style homes. The rustic application of field stone arches and rough stucco are both inviting and enchanting, echoing French country interior design. Elements of French country home decor complement the home. The traditional French country home design has been widely published, including features in Renovation Style and Maryland Life magazines, among others. One singular continuous walkway runs the entire length of the main front under each of the French doors, and a courtyard created by stucco walls and stone piers create an inner sanctum in the front yard. In the back of the property, added French gates lead to a newly constructed pavilion.

New siding on this 1970's split level home - Barn red
Mid-sized red split-level vinyl exterior home photo in Minneapolis

This Glenview, IL Split-Level Style Home was remodeled by Siding & Windows Group with James HardiePlank Select Cedarmill Lap Siding in ColorPlus Technology Color Woodstock Brown and HardieTrim Smooth Boards in ColorPlus Technology Color Arctic White.

A small galley kitchen with little interaction with dining or living area separated by walls. On the north side of the home, it was dark and depressing.

Kitchen remodeling in an older split level home in Bartlett IL.
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Home Built by Arjay Builders Inc. Photo by Amoura Productions
Inspiration for a large contemporary gray split-level mixed siding house exterior remodel in Omaha

Joanne Bechhoff, UDCP Vacant staging split level ranch.
Example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo design in New York with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

This unified split-level home maintains the original layout of a split-level while retaining the appearance of a 2-story colonial. The trend of straying away from the split-level appearance has become a popular one among clients in Bergen County and all of Northern New Jersey. Typically addition to homes like this one include a full new level which acts as the entire master suite. Gable dormers and architectural elements disguise the home and make them unrecognizable as a split-level to most, while retaining an unique aesthetic.

Eric DeRosa Photography
Elegant split-level exterior home photo in New York

Kitchen remodeling in an older split level home in Bartlett IL.
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Chicago with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartz countertops, green backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

After picture of the front of the house in all new siding - James Hardie ColorPlus Autumn Tan Lap Siding to be exact.
Example of a small classic brown split-level concrete fiberboard exterior home design in St Louis

Joanne Bechhoff, UDCP Vacant staging split level ranch.
Example of a mid-sized transitional u-shaped medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo design in New York with raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, gray backsplash, glass tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a peninsula and an undermount sink

Garage converted to theater
Inspiration for a large transitional enclosed carpeted home theater remodel in Kansas City with beige walls and a projector screen

Removing that odd roof plane allow us to use the split shed and clerestory to create a taller entryway and expand the upper floor of this tri-level to create bigger bedrooms and a bonus study space along with a laundry room upstairs. The design goal was to make this look like it is all part of the original design, just cleaner and more modern. Moving to a concrete step entryway was a huge improvement from the previous spaced trex decking

The kitchen ceiling was lower than the living and dining room ceilings. The small bathrooms limited our design options, and there was a dark hallway with an inconvenient pinch-point turn. We removed walls and reframed parts of the kitchen and dining room to bring in more light and to give a more natural ceiling transition. Removal of a closet off the kitchen opened up the dark hallway.

Example of a small cottage gray split-level vinyl exterior home design in Cleveland