Patrick Reynolds
Large trendy u-shaped slate floor eat-in kitchen photo in Auckland with an integrated sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, stainless steel countertops, stainless steel appliances and two islands

Inspiration for a contemporary two-story mixed siding flat roof remodel in Denver

Irish Perspective Photography
Minimalist kitchen photo in Dublin

Studio 13 Advertising Photography
Small minimalist two-story concrete fiberboard flat roof photo in Indianapolis

Paul Crosby Architectural Photography NIGIRI shou sugi ban charred Accoya wood exterior siding on a private residence on Lake Minnetonka in Wayzata, MN.

Example of a small trendy guest medium tone wood floor bedroom design in New York with no fireplace and beige walls

Mid-sized trendy backyard concrete patio photo in Austin with a roof extension

This modern farmhouse located outside of Spokane, Washington, creates a prominent focal point among the landscape of rolling plains. The composition of the home is dominated by three steep gable rooflines linked together by a central spine. This unique design evokes a sense of expansion and contraction from one space to the next. Vertical cedar siding, poured concrete, and zinc gray metal elements clad the modern farmhouse, which, combined with a shop that has the aesthetic of a weathered barn, creates a sense of modernity that remains rooted to the surrounding environment. The Glo double pane A5 Series windows and doors were selected for the project because of their sleek, modern aesthetic and advanced thermal technology over traditional aluminum windows. High performance spacers, low iron glass, larger continuous thermal breaks, and multiple air seals allows the A5 Series to deliver high performance values and cost effective durability while remaining a sophisticated and stylish design choice. Strategically placed operable windows paired with large expanses of fixed picture windows provide natural ventilation and a visual connection to the outdoors.

Steel and cedar cladding.
Example of a minimalist home design design in Portland

Mid-sized minimalist backyard deck photo in Dallas with a pergola

Inspiration for a contemporary entryway remodel in Seattle

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards In general, Bryan and Connie Rellinger loved the charm of the old cottage they purchased on a Crooked Lake peninsula, north of Petoskey. Specifically, however, the presence of a live-well in the kitchen (a huge cement basin with running water for keeping fish alive was right in the kitchen entryway, seriously), rickety staircase and green shag carpet, not so much. An extreme renovation was the only solution. The downside? The rebuild would have to fit into the smallish nonconforming footprint. The upside? That footprint was built when folks could place a building close enough to the water to feel like they could dive in from the house. Ahhh... Stephanie Baldwin of Edgewater Design helped the Rellingers come up with a timeless cottage design that breathes efficiency into every nook and cranny. It also expresses the synergy of Bryan, Connie and Stephanie, who emailed each other links to products they liked throughout the building process. That teamwork resulted in an interior that sports a young take on classic cottage. Highlights include a brass sink and light fixtures, coffered ceilings with wide beadboard planks, leathered granite kitchen counters and a way-cool floor made of American chestnut planks from an old barn. Thanks to an abundant use of windows that deliver a grand view of Crooked Lake, the home feels airy and much larger than it is. Bryan and Connie also love how well the layout functions for their family - especially when they are entertaining. The kids' bedrooms are off a large landing at the top of the stairs - roomy enough to double as an entertainment room. When the adults are enjoying cocktail hour or a dinner party downstairs, they can pull a sliding door across the kitchen/great room area to seal it off from the kids' ruckus upstairs (or vice versa!). From its gray-shingled dormers to its sweet white window boxes, this charmer on Crooked Lake is packed with ideas! - Jacqueline Southby Photography

Northlight Photography, Roger Turk
Mid-sized arts and crafts brown one-story wood exterior home photo in Seattle

Irish Perspective Photography
Example of a minimalist home design design in Dublin

Sitting atop a hillside adjacent to the Inverness Harbour and MacIsaac’s Pond, the cedar clad minimalist gable overlooks the town of Inverness and the critically acclaimed Cabot Links golf course. From the main road the home is presented as a single storey with a perpendicular garage. From the opposite side, falling down the hill is second storey of modern glass and crafted cedar cladding. The entrance is on the second level along with the main living spaces, which include the living room, dining room and kitchen. The main stairwell is flanked by two storeys of glass. The lower level includes the bedrooms and family room. The master bedroom is bumped out from the primary linear gable massing and is clad on three sides with glass, giving it the ultimate view. The children’s rooms are finished with bright playful colours which radiate from the mature modern cedar form of the house. The living and dining rooms are separated by a change in level and a central hearth. The fireplace chimney extends upwards through the grand space of the cathedral ceiling. The exterior cladding is composed of western red cedar in three forms – shingles on the roof and upper level and two widths of boards on the lower levels. PROJECT CREDITS: LOCATION: Inverness, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada PROJECT STATUS: Completed Summer 2014 CLIENTS: Allie Barclay and Ben Cowan-Dewar ARCHITECT: Omar Gandhi Architect (Omar Gandhi, Peter Braithwaite, David Greenwell) INTERIORS: Jill Greaves Design http://jillgreaves.com CONTRACTOR: David MacLean and Sons STRUCTURAL: Joe Janega Engineering PHOTOGRAPHY: Greg Richardson Photography http://www.gregrichardsonphotography.ca

Patrick Reynolds
Inspiration for a contemporary deck remodel in Auckland

Deck - large rustic side yard ground level deck idea in Auckland with a fireplace and a roof extension

Inspiration for a small rustic guest bedroom remodel in San Francisco

This is an example of a coastal ground level landscaping.