MEB Architects Ltd: This eclectic French Country residence, on the shores of Lake Michigan, had its beginnings as a contemporary 1980s ranch home. Honoring the client’s love for French Architecture, this renovation completed its transformation by incorporating surgically placed additions, such as the steeply-pitched main gable, tower, side turret, and breezeway. The new stucco façade with stone quoins creates authenticity, yet relates well to the existing brickwork. We accented the windows with Adler blue-painted shutters and a warm, cedar shake roof which allows the home to coexist beautifully in its wooded lakefront setting.

Brian Gassel
Inspiration for a country exterior home remodel in Atlanta

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.

Full country kitchen with wide plank hardwood floors. Cabinets by Roger S. Wright Furniture, hardware by Horton Brasses.
Mountain style kitchen photo in Philadelphia

Brian Gassel
Cottage exterior home photo in Atlanta

Justin Krug Photography
Example of a huge cottage open concept medium tone wood floor living room design in Portland with white walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Brian Gassel
Inspiration for a cottage exterior home remodel in Atlanta

Brian Gassel
Country exterior home idea in Atlanta

Brian Gassel
Farmhouse exterior home idea in Atlanta

Island by Roger S. Wright Furniture, knobs by Horton Brasses.

Photo Credit: Alex C. Tenser Photography
Living room - transitional medium tone wood floor living room idea in Richmond with gray walls

Our most recent modern farmhouse in the west Willamette Valley is what dream homes are made of. Named “Starry Night Ranch” by the homeowners, this 3 level, 4 bedroom custom home boasts of over 9,000 square feet of combined living, garage and outdoor spaces. Well versed in the custom home building process, the homeowners spent many hours partnering with both Shan Stassens of Winsome Construction and Buck Bailey Design to add in countless unique features, including a cross hatched cable rail system, a second story window that perfectly frames a view of Mt. Hood and an entryway cut-out to keep a specialty piece of furniture tucked out of the way. From whitewashed shiplap wall coverings to reclaimed wood sliding barn doors to mosaic tile and honed granite, this farmhouse-inspired space achieves a timeless appeal with both classic comfort and modern flair.

This countryside kitchen includes a beautiful blue statement island, which adds originality to the classic space. The cabinetry is made by Downsview and the design is done through Astro Design Centre in Ottawa Canada. Astro Design, Ottawa DoubleSpace Photography

Brian Gassel
Inspiration for a cottage exterior home remodel in Atlanta

Took a worn out 1970's garage and turned it into a beautiful new guest-cottage & pool-house
Mid-sized country white one-story wood gable roof idea in DC Metro

Emily Followill
Beach style exterior home photo in Atlanta

Emily Followill
Example of a beach style family room design in Atlanta

Design ideas for a farmhouse landscaping in Denver.