Photo by Eric Zepeda
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The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design. Clad in low-maintenance siding, the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal, with its columned porch, multiple gables, shutters and interesting roof lines. Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors, horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. The interior is equally impressive, with an open floor plan that accommodates today’s family and modern lifestyles. An eight-foot covered porch leads into a large foyer and a powder room. Beyond, the spacious first floor includes more than 2,000 square feet, with one side dominated by public spaces that include a large open living room, centrally located kitchen with a large island that seats six and a u-shaped counter plan, formal dining area that seats eight for holidays and special occasions and a convenient laundry and mud room. The left side of the floor plan contains the serene master suite, with an oversized master bath, large walk-in closet and 16 by 18-foot master bedroom that includes a large picture window that lets in maximum light and is perfect for capturing nearby views. Relax with a cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the nearby covered patio, which can be accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Upstairs, an additional 900 square feet includes two 11 by 14-foot upper bedrooms with bath and closet and a an approximately 700 square foot guest suite over the garage that includes a relaxing sitting area, galley kitchen and bath, perfect for guests or in-laws.

Open concept floor plan. Painted bookcases.
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This view from the great room of the curved bar and kitchen show the combination of traditional materials with contemporary color use and furniture accents. Photography by Greg Hoppe.

Country Garden Residence by Olson Kunding. Photos by: Jeremy Bitterman
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As part of this kitchen renovation, we kept most of the existing cabinetry bases. By refacing the cabinets, adding new doors and hardware, and repurposing some of the existing cabinets, we were able to create a completely new and improved feel in this kitchen space, for a limited price. Photo via Mike VerVelde

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For this custom kitchen remodel project, we gutted the outdated and small kitchen so we could open up the space and add more functionality. We built custom cabinetry in the kitchen, and installed a granite countertop and Brazilian cherry hardwood flooring. A bar was added for an eat-in kitchen feel.

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Mill Creek custom home in Paradise Valley, Montana
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Large 12 foot island, 2 tone cabinets with custom range hood and slab backsplash. 36inch Electric range with pot filler.
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Perched on a forested hillside above Missoula, the Pattee Canyon Residence provides a series of bright, light filled spaces for a young family of six. Set into the hillside, the home appears humble from the street while opening up to panoramic views towards the valley. The family frequently puts on large gatherings for friends of all ages; thus, multiple “eddy out” spaces were created throughout the home for more intimate chats. Exposed steel structural ribs and generous glazing in the great room create a rhythm and draw one’s gaze to the folding horizon. Smaller windows on the lower level frame intimate portraits of nature. Cedar siding and dark shingle roofing help the home blend in with its piney surroundings. Inside, rough sawn cabinetry and nature inspired tile provide a textural balance with the bright white spaces and contemporary fixtures.

Contractor: Joseph McKinstry Construction; Interior Design: Jan Holbrook; Photo: Benjamin Benschneider
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Italian Marble back splash accenting a modern kitchen design with inset cabinets and white oak herringbone floors make this kitchen stand out and when entertaining.

This kitchen remodel project just goes to show you that you don't need to gut a space to enjoy the kitchen of your dreams. Rather, with planning, a skilled contractor, and a little creativity, you can create a new space for your home. Photo via Mike VerVelde

Photo: Caela McKeever © 2015 Houzz
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