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Large craftsman blue two-story brick gable roof idea in Grand Rapids

Mid-sized arts and crafts multicolored two-story concrete fiberboard gable roof photo in Atlanta

Eat-in kitchen - large industrial galley light wood floor and beige floor eat-in kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray backsplash, black appliances, an island and gray countertops

Kitchen - rustic l-shaped brown floor and dark wood floor kitchen idea in Salt Lake City with an island, a farmhouse sink, recessed-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, gray backsplash and paneled appliances

A couple wanted a weekend retreat without spending a majority of their getaway in an automobile. Therefore, a lot was purchased along the Rocky River with the vision of creating a nearby escape less than five miles away from their home. This 1,300 sf 24’ x 24’ dwelling is divided into a four square quadrant with the goal to create a variety of interior and exterior experiences while maintaining a rather small footprint. Typically, when going on a weekend retreat one has the drive time to decompress. However, without this, the goal was to create a procession from the car to the house to signify such change of context. This concept was achieved through the use of a wood slatted screen wall which must be passed through. After winding around a collection of poured concrete steps and walls one comes to a wood plank bridge and crosses over a Japanese garden leaving all the stresses of the daily world behind. The house is structured around a nine column steel frame grid, which reinforces the impression one gets of the four quadrants. The two rear quadrants intentionally house enclosed program space but once passed through, the floor plan completely opens to long views down to the mouth of the river into Lake Erie. On the second floor the four square grid is stacked with one quadrant removed for the two story living area on the first floor to capture heightened views down the river. In a move to create complete separation there is a one quadrant roof top office with surrounding roof top garden space. The rooftop office is accessed through a unique approach by exiting onto a steel grated staircase which wraps up the exterior facade of the house. This experience provides an additional retreat within their weekend getaway, and serves as the apex of the house where one can completely enjoy the views of Lake Erie disappearing over the horizon. Visually the house extends into the riverside site, but the four quadrant axis also physically extends creating a series of experiences out on the property. The Northeast kitchen quadrant extends out to become an exterior kitchen & dining space. The two-story Northwest living room quadrant extends out to a series of wrap around steps and lounge seating. A fire pit sits in this quadrant as well farther out in the lawn. A fruit and vegetable garden sits out in the Southwest quadrant in near proximity to the shed, and the entry sequence is contained within the Southeast quadrant extension. Internally and externally the whole house is organized in a simple and concise way and achieves the ultimate goal of creating many different experiences within a rationally sized footprint. Photo: Sergiu Stoian

Modern Showhome
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless gray two-story stone house exterior remodel in Indianapolis with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Patterson Architecture + Interior Photography
Example of a mountain style medium tone wood floor living room design in Denver with gray walls

Alcove shower - rustic 3/4 dark wood floor alcove shower idea in Denver with shaker cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, brown walls, an undermount sink and a hinged shower door

Example of a large farmhouse dark wood floor and brown floor hallway design in Seattle with white walls

Nat Rea
Family room - coastal dark wood floor family room idea in Providence with blue walls

Rob Karosis
Elegant u-shaped kitchen photo in New York with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, beige cabinets, white backsplash and stainless steel appliances

A rustic modern kitchen featuring custom wood cabinetry, stone accents, and sleek energy-efficient appliances, blending functionality with organic elegance in this sustainable mountain home.

Eclectic & Transitional Home, Family Room, Photography by Susie Brenner
Living room - large transitional open concept medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room idea in Denver with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Bunk Bed are great for small houses, specially if inspired by the ocean. // TEAM //// Architect: Design Associates, Inc. //// Builder: Daily Construction //// Interior Design: Kristin Paton Interiors //// Photos: Eric Roth Photography

Trendy brown two-story wood house exterior photo in Detroit with a hip roof

U-shape kitchen with concrete counter tops, tall wooden cabinets, wood flooring, recessed and pendant lighting. Photographer: Rob Karosis
Large cottage u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in New York with a single-bowl sink, gray cabinets, concrete countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, black countertops, white backsplash, wood backsplash and shaker cabinets

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: TEA2 Architects | Interior Design: Marcia Morine | Photography: Landmark Photography
Mountain style galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen photo in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, quartzite countertops, paneled appliances, shaker cabinets, black cabinets and no island

James Kruger, LandMark Photography Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors Architect: Sharratt Design & Company
Inspiration for a large french country open concept and formal dark wood floor and brown floor living room remodel in Minneapolis with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Bedroom - large transitional master dark wood floor and brown floor bedroom idea in Charlotte with gray walls and no fireplace