Photo of a large traditional full sun front yard gravel driveway in San Francisco.

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Large elegant screened-in back porch photo in Chicago with decking and a roof extension

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Joshua Lawrence
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Interior Design: Bruce Kading | Photography: Landmark Photography
Example of a large country master slate tile bathroom design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, medium tone wood cabinets, recessed-panel cabinets and brown countertops

Randall Perry Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless u-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in New York with an undermount sink, white cabinets, quartzite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and beaded inset cabinets

Example of a large mountain style beige two-story mixed siding house exterior design in St Louis with a shingle roof

Photographer: Michael Hunter http://michaelhunterphotography.com/ Designer: Amy Slaughter http://www.houzz.com/pro/slaughterdesignstudio/slaughter-design-studio Feb/Mar 2016 Hill Country French Country http://urbanhomemagazine.com/feature/1508

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Ranch Style Home at Canyon Lake, Texas Built by RJS Custom Homes LLC
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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.

French country kitchen photo in Austin

Elegant backyard stone and custom-shaped pool photo in Austin

Example of a french country exterior home design in Austin

When asked to design a beach home with curving architecture and accent features reminiscent of driftwood and old ships in Alys Beach, Fla., Bill Musso, principle at Musso Design Group based in Atlanta, Ga., opted to bring low country style to the Florida panhandle. Beginning with the exterior, bright splashes of color are emphasized in the courtyard where the palette and split brick floor might transport the visitor to New Orleans. With bougainvillea growing around the archway, the outdoor space called for more intense color and pieces. The courtyard furniture was actually made from recycled milk jugs that had been fashioned into molded resin and woven. The courtyard table was a ceramic planter that was turned upside down and topped with a sheet of glass.