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Example of a mid-sized classic ceramic tile and black floor mudroom design in Chicago with gray walls

Example of an arts and crafts wood exterior home design in Seattle

Melissa McCabe Navaroli
Inspiration for a small modern drought-tolerant and partial sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in San Diego.

This Ranch Hacienda hillside estate boasts well over 13,000 square feet under roof. A loggia serves as the backbone for the design. Each space, both interior and exterior, has a direct response to the linear expression of outdoor space. The exterior materials and detailing are rustic and simple in nature. The mass and scale create drama and correspond to the vast desert skyline and adjacent majestic McDowell mountain views. Features of the house include a motor court with dual garages, a separate guest quarters, and a walk-in cooler. Silverleaf is known for its embodiment of traditional architectural styles, and this house expresses the essence of a hacienda with its communal courtyard spaces and quiet luxury. This was the first project of many designed by Architect C.P. Drewett for construction in Silverleaf, located in north Scottsdale, AZ. Project Details: Architecture | C.P. Drewett, AIA, DrewettWorks, Scottsdale, AZ Builder | Sonora West Development, Scottsdale, AZ Photography | Dino Tonn, Scottsdale, AZ

Lynn Bryant
Example of a country white one-story exterior home design in Austin

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Columns made of egyptian rock adorn the outside of this grand estate, with nearly 24,000 sqft. of living space.
Huge mediterranean beige two-story stucco house exterior idea in Miami with a hip roof and a tile roof

Lori Hamilton
Example of a classic light wood floor and beige floor hallway design in Miami with white walls

Entry hall - contemporary white floor entry hall idea in Miami with gray walls

Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).

Example of a transitional gray floor and wainscoting single front door design in Milwaukee with beige walls and a dark wood front door

A pair of upholstered benches bring pattern and texture into the boathouse.
Example of a large farmhouse mudroom design in Milwaukee with gray walls

Scott Zimmerman, Mountain contemporary home. Master bedroom alcove entry.
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Small danish single-wall dedicated laundry room photo in Grand Rapids with green cabinets, quartzite countertops, white walls, a stacked washer/dryer, white countertops and a single-bowl sink

Large trendy gray two-story concrete gable roof photo in San Francisco

Photo of a large farmhouse backyard stone formal garden in New York.

The front entry features CNC milled custom beech cabinets, an open display shelf, and a custom wood/glass front door. Photo: Benjamin Benschneider
Mid-sized minimalist light wood floor entry hall photo in Seattle with a medium wood front door

Inspiration for a large mediterranean full sun courtyard stone garden path in San Francisco.

A large double story (nearly 25 foot high ceilings) Living Room with custom furniture and built-ins, all designed by Welch Design Studio. This space has a lot of natural daylight. Glass and Steel give the modern space a little bit of an industrial feeling. Architecture: Welch Design Studio Photo Credits: Erhard Pfeiffr