Elegant formal and open concept living room photo in Minneapolis with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Rebecca Lindenmeyr
This is an example of a traditional full sun front yard stone garden path in Burlington.

Large craftsman brown two-story brick exterior home idea in Charlotte with a clipped gable roof

The 800 square-foot guest cottage is located on the footprint of a slightly smaller original cottage that was built three generations ago. With a failing structural system, the existing cottage had a very low sloping roof, did not provide for a lot of natural light and was not energy efficient. Utilizing high performing windows, doors and insulation, a total transformation of the structure occurred. A combination of clapboard and shingle siding, with standout touches of modern elegance, welcomes guests to their cozy retreat. The cottage consists of the main living area, a small galley style kitchen, master bedroom, bathroom and sleeping loft above. The loft construction was a timber frame system utilizing recycled timbers from the Balsams Resort in northern New Hampshire. The stones for the front steps and hearth of the fireplace came from the existing cottage’s granite chimney. Stylistically, the design is a mix of both a “Cottage” style of architecture with some clean and simple “Tech” style features, such as the air-craft cable and metal railing system. The color red was used as a highlight feature, accentuated on the shed dormer window exterior frames, the vintage looking range, the sliding doors and other interior elements. Photographer: John Hession

This gorgeous modern farmhouse features hardie board board and batten siding with stunning black framed Pella windows. The soffit lighting accents each gable perfectly and creates the perfect farmhouse.

Large french country enclosed light wood floor and brown floor living room photo in Cleveland with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a wall-mounted tv and a stone fireplace

Architect: Blaine Bonadies, Bonadies Architect Photography By: Jean Allsopp Photography “Just as described, there is an edgy, irreverent vibe here, but the result has an appropriate stature and seriousness. Love the overscale windows. And the outdoor spaces are so great.” Situated atop an old Civil War battle site, this new residence was conceived for a couple with southern values and a rock-and-roll attitude. The project consists of a house, a pool with a pool house and a renovated music studio. A marriage of modern and traditional design, this project used a combination of California redwood siding, stone and a slate roof with flat-seam lead overhangs. Intimate and well planned, there is no space wasted in this home. The execution of the detail work, such as handmade railings, metal awnings and custom windows jambs, made this project mesmerizing. Cues from the client and how they use their space helped inspire and develop the initial floor plan, making it live at a human scale but with dramatic elements. Their varying taste then inspired the theme of traditional with an edge. The lines and rhythm of the house were simplified, and then complemented with some key details that made the house a juxtaposition of styles. The wood Ultimate Casement windows were all standard sizes. However, there was a desire to make the windows have a “deep pocket” look to create a break in the facade and add a dramatic shadow line. Marvin was able to customize the jambs by extruding them to the exterior. They added a very thin exterior profile, which negated the need for exterior casing. The same detail was in the stone veneers and walls, as well as the horizontal siding walls, with no need for any modification. This resulted in a very sleek look. MARVIN PRODUCTS USED: Marvin Ultimate Casement Window

Architect: Blaine Bonadies, Bonadies Architect Photography By: Jean Allsopp Photography “Just as described, there is an edgy, irreverent vibe here, but the result has an appropriate stature and seriousness. Love the overscale windows. And the outdoor spaces are so great.” Situated atop an old Civil War battle site, this new residence was conceived for a couple with southern values and a rock-and-roll attitude. The project consists of a house, a pool with a pool house and a renovated music studio. A marriage of modern and traditional design, this project used a combination of California redwood siding, stone and a slate roof with flat-seam lead overhangs. Intimate and well planned, there is no space wasted in this home. The execution of the detail work, such as handmade railings, metal awnings and custom windows jambs, made this project mesmerizing. Cues from the client and how they use their space helped inspire and develop the initial floor plan, making it live at a human scale but with dramatic elements. Their varying taste then inspired the theme of traditional with an edge. The lines and rhythm of the house were simplified, and then complemented with some key details that made the house a juxtaposition of styles. The wood Ultimate Casement windows were all standard sizes. However, there was a desire to make the windows have a “deep pocket” look to create a break in the facade and add a dramatic shadow line. Marvin was able to customize the jambs by extruding them to the exterior. They added a very thin exterior profile, which negated the need for exterior casing. The same detail was in the stone veneers and walls, as well as the horizontal siding walls, with no need for any modification. This resulted in a very sleek look. MARVIN PRODUCTS USED: Marvin Ultimate Casement Window

Beautiful craftsman exterior on this Legato in Layton, Utah by Symphony Homes.
Mid-sized craftsman gray one-story concrete fiberboard gable roof idea in Salt Lake City with a shingle roof

Example of an ornate two-story wood exterior home design in New York with a hip roof

Claw-foot bathtub - mid-sized rustic master gray tile and white tile medium tone wood floor and brown floor claw-foot bathtub idea in New Orleans with dark wood cabinets, flat-panel cabinets, a one-piece toilet, beige walls, quartz countertops, a hinged shower door and white countertops

Photography by Juliana Franco
Mid-sized 1950s beige one-story brick gable roof idea in Houston with a shingle roof

Cabinetry: Old World Kitchens (oldworldkitchens.com) Photography: Bob Young (bobyoungphoto.com)
Seated home bar - rustic light wood floor seated home bar idea in Vancouver with dark wood cabinets

Elegant home with combination design of Logan Canyon brick and Tennessee Fieldstone thin rock. Mortar colors include Desert Buff (for the brick) and Buff (for the rock). Additional features include Millstone brick accents around windows.

Justin Ramsdell Photography
Kitchen - farmhouse kitchen idea in DC Metro

Example of a classic brown two-story mixed siding gable roof design with a shingle roof

Country white two-story exterior home idea in Burlington

Example of a mountain style brown two-story stone exterior home design

Elegant home with combination design of Logan Canyon brick and Tennessee Fieldstone thin rock. Mortar colors include Desert Buff (for the brick) and Buff (for the rock). Additional features include Millstone brick accents around windows.