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Large country l-shaped dark wood floor eat-in kitchen photo in Portland with a farmhouse sink, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, flat-panel cabinets, black appliances and an island

The client’s coastal New England roots inspired this Shingle style design for a lakefront lot. With a background in interior design, her ideas strongly influenced the process, presenting both challenge and reward in executing her exact vision. Vintage coastal style grounds a thoroughly modern open floor plan, designed to house a busy family with three active children. A primary focus was the kitchen, and more importantly, the butler’s pantry tucked behind it. Flowing logically from the garage entry and mudroom, and with two access points from the main kitchen, it fulfills the utilitarian functions of storage and prep, leaving the main kitchen free to shine as an integral part of the open living area. An ARDA for Custom Home Design goes to Royal Oaks Design Designer: Kieran Liebl From: Oakdale, Minnesota

On the interior, the home flows with a feeling of openness shared by the kitchen, breakfast and family room spaces, yet the addition of beamed ceilings and fieldstone fireplaces relate to and embrace the style of the home. Photographer Barry A. Hyman

Example of a transitional white two-story mixed siding gable roof design in Minneapolis

Beth Singer Photography. Ellwood Interiors.
Example of a classic dark wood floor kitchen design in Detroit with light wood cabinets, multicolored backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

Side view of the arched entryway to this large Mediterranean style home in Saratoga, CA. The corbeled arches and window columns add luxurious detail to the exterior.

Mid-sized country white two-story concrete fiberboard gable roof idea in Grand Rapids with a mixed material roof

Photo of a front yard driveway in Los Angeles.

Dramatic architectural entry created with Ancient Stone precast stone.
Mid-sized tuscan beige two-story stucco exterior home photo in Phoenix

Entryway - traditional entryway idea in Seattle with a white front door

Sarah Baker Photos
Example of a large farmhouse open concept medium tone wood floor family room design with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Eckard Photographic
Large tuscan tile porch photo in Charlotte with a roof extension

Inspiration for a mid-sized mediterranean master white tile and porcelain tile terra-cotta tile claw-foot bathtub remodel in Jacksonville with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, a drop-in sink, marble countertops and white walls

CJ Walker
Example of a minimalist exterior home design in Miami

Example of a mid-sized transitional formal and open concept brown floor living room design in Chicago with a standard fireplace, beige walls and a stone fireplace

Large craftsman beige three-story concrete fiberboard exterior home idea in DC Metro

Family room - traditional dark wood floor family room idea in Atlanta with white walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Custom french doors welcome guests to this European influenced eclectic home with balcony and iron railings. The double chimneys, arch-topped dormer, oval window, and flared eaves are a nod to the French influence. A raised arched pediment with detailed relief formalizes the access to the home. Bleached Mahogany shutters embellish the windows. Planters-Elegant Earth Iron work-John Argroves, Memphis Steps: Blue ice sandstone

The custom timber framed entrance over the cedar porch is accessed from the street. Custom landscaping includes limestone retaining walls and brick paved sidewalks. Photo by A&M Photography