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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.

The driveway entry to the parking courtyard. -photo by Don Andberg
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Custom Garage Doors & Gates in Los Agneles, CA - Improving the curb appeal of your home doesn't have to break the bank or require excessive and extensive remodeling. Take a look at this Los Angeles home we gave a face lift with our world-class modern garage doors and entry gates. This LA home features a unique custom designed garage door in a minimalistic modern style. Gorgeous solid wood horizontal mahogany planks run from side to side while the accent windows with their silver metal frames and white laminate glass pane in an asymmetrical group of three add interest, beauty and a stunning appearance to the exterior while bathing the interior of the garage door in natural day light. Moving along to the courtyard entryway, the custom gate was a unique designed created in collaboration with the client and our in-house designers. The ultimate goal was to create an architectural element at the front of the house that defined the true entrance and made an unmistakable statement. The silver finished metal frame and white laminate glass make a beautiful material combination which accentuates the newly redefined, modern style of the home. As you look at the exterior landscaping of this home, notice how nothing was done except upgrading the garage door and entry gate. That alone, made a phenomenal difference and at the level of investment, it gave the client a larger and immediate investment gratification not only in looks but property value. Speak to one of our in-house designer today and learn how we can do the same for your home with our high-end, custom-designed garage door and gates! Design Center: (855) 343-3667 - We ship our products nationwide and abroad -

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Architecture by Anders Lasater Architects. Interior Design and Landscape Design by Exotica Design Group. Photos by Jeri Koegel.
Large 1960s front door photo in Orange County with a glass front door

Front Entry Photo Credit: Maxwell Mackenzie
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Photos by Francis and Francis Photography The Anderson Residence is ‘practically’ a new home in one of Las Vegas midcentury modern neighborhoods McNeil. The house is the current home of Ian Anderson the local Herman Miller dealer and Shanna Anderson of Leeland furniture family. When Ian first introduced CSPA studio to the project it was burned down house. Turns out that the house is a 1960 midcentury modern sister of two homes that was destroyed by arson in a dispute between landlord and tenant. Once inside the burned walls it was quite clear what a wonderful house it once was. Great care was taken to try and restore the house to a similar splendor. The reality is the remodel didn’t involve much of the original house, by the time the fire damage was remediated there wasn’t much left. The renovation includes an additional 1000 SF of office, guest bedroom, laundry, mudroom, guest toilet outdoor shower and a garage. The roof line was raised in order to accommodate a forced air mechanical system, but care was taken to keep the lines long and low (appearing) to match the midcentury modern style. The House is an H-shape. Typically houses of this time period would have small rooms with long narrow hallways. However in this case with the walls burned out one can see from one side of the house to other creating a huge feeling space. It was decided to totally open the East side of the house and make the kitchen which gently spills into the living room and wood burning fireplace the public side. New windows and a huge 16’ sliding door were added all the way around the courtyard so that one can see out and across into the private side. On the west side of the house the long thin hallway is opened up by the windows to the courtyard and the long wall offers an opportunity for a gallery style art display. The long hallway opens to two bedrooms, shared bathroom and master bedroom. The end of the hallway opens to a casual living room and the swimming pool area. The house has no formal dining room but a 15’ custom crafted table by Ian’s sculptor father that is an extension of the kitchen island. The H-shape creates two covered areas, one is the front entry courtyard, fenced in by a Brazilian walnut enclosure and crowned by a steel art installation by Ian’s father. The rear covered courtyard is a breezy spot for chilling out on a hot desert day. The pool was re-finished and a shallow soaking deck added. A new barbeque and covered patio added. Some of the large plant material was salvaged and nursed back to health and a complete new desert landscape was re-installed to bring the exterior to life.

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