Richard Leo Johnson
Inspiration for a small cottage gray one-story exterior home remodel in Atlanta

Example of a country white two-story exterior home design in New York

Simon Wood
Inspiration for a contemporary white two-story exterior home remodel in Sydney

Photo: Jeni Lee © 2013 Houzz
Country one-story exterior home idea in Adelaide

The existing 3000 square foot colonial home was expanded to more than double its original size. The end result was an open floor plan with high ceilings, perfect for entertaining, bathroom for every bedroom, closet space, mudroom, and unique details ~ all of which were high priorities for the homeowner. Photos-Peter Rymwid Photography

Elegant brick exterior home photo in Atlanta

This custom home was built for empty nesting in mind. The first floor is all you need with wide open dining, kitchen and entertaining along with master suite just off the mudroom and laundry. Upstairs has plenty of room for guests and return home college students. Photos- Rustic White Photography

An eclectic and welcoming alternative to the traditional lawn. Inviting to birds, butterflys and neighbors. More at http://www.WestoverLd.com

Arnal Photography Designed by LineBox Studio (Andrew Reeves) this infill home in Toronto is a study in minimalism. Small, efficient and at the same time architecturally beautiful in it's detail. "The Mini House is more about minimalism and a rejection of excess. The house makes a statement: Bigger isn't necessarily better, and achieving loft-style living is entirely possible outside the confines of a high-rise building or warehouse," says Reeves.

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless white one-story wood exterior home remodel in New Orleans with a hip roof

Marvin Windows and Doors
Example of a large classic beige two-story wood gable roof design in New York

Bluff House study overlooking Moonah trees and golf course. Photography: Trevor Mein
Study room - mid-sized contemporary built-in desk carpeted study room idea in Melbourne with white walls

Polly Eltes
Example of a mid-sized farmhouse limestone floor and gray floor entry hall design in Gloucestershire with beige walls

Beautiful French inspired home in the heart of Lincoln Park Chicago. Rising amidst the grand homes of North Howe Street, this stately house has more than 6,600 SF. In total, the home has seven bedrooms, six full bathrooms and three powder rooms. Designed with an extra-wide floor plan (21'-2"), achieved through side-yard relief, and an attached garage achieved through rear-yard relief, it is a truly unique home in a truly stunning environment. The centerpiece of the home is its dramatic, 11-foot-diameter circular stair that ascends four floors from the lower level to the roof decks where panoramic windows (and views) infuse the staircase and lower levels with natural light. Public areas include classically-proportioned living and dining rooms, designed in an open-plan concept with architectural distinction enabling them to function individually. A gourmet, eat-in kitchen opens to the home's great room and rear gardens and is connected via its own staircase to the lower level family room, mud room and attached 2-1/2 car, heated garage. The second floor is a dedicated master floor, accessed by the main stair or the home's elevator. Features include a groin-vaulted ceiling; attached sun-room; private balcony; lavishly appointed master bath; tremendous closet space, including a 120 SF walk-in closet, and; an en-suite office. Four family bedrooms and three bathrooms are located on the third floor. This home was sold early in its construction process. Nathan Kirkman

Trendy u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen photo in Calgary with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, black appliances, an island and white countertops

Modern glass house set in the landscape evokes a midcentury vibe. A modern gas fireplace divides the living area with a polished concrete floor from the greenhouse with a gravel floor. The frame is painted steel with aluminum sliding glass door. The front features a green roof with native grasses and the rear is covered with a glass roof. Photo by: Gregg Shupe Photography

This villa hotel, on a narrow lot fronting a protected bay in Tulum, Mexico, is designed to be fully self-sufficient, and to immerse its occupants in the range of environments that the site offers. A narrow path brings visitors through dense vegetation to a large living- dining-kitchen space that is fully open to the beach beyond. The living spaces can be closed at night by a bank of large wooden louver panels that pocket into the walls. Both sides of all bedrooms can also be fully opened, maximizing views and allowing prevailing winds to provide cooling. The house is powered by a photovoltaic canopy that shades a large rooftop hammock terrace. The terrace also collects rainwater that is filtered and stored for use. The house is grid-tied, produces no excess, and works in harmony with its surroundings. Architect: Specht Architects Interior Design: Matthew Finalson Photography: Taggart Sorensen Press and Awards: Coastal Home "Top 50 in the World" Architectural Digest Mexico Dwell

Bryan Jones Jones Pierce Architects This home in Waleska, Georgia feels like a tree house with building projections hanging in space high over the steep lot below. The use of large fixed windows makes the interior spaces feel as if they are part of the outside, and puts the focus on the view. We used a language of materials on the exterior with different finishes on the foundation, house body, and the room projections, and wanted the windows to stand out while fitting into the natural setting. The warm, dark bronze clad color chosen fit into the surrounding wooded setting, while at the same time provided a clean modern look similar to metal windows without looking excessively commercial.

The kitchen opens onto the courtyard, with an external bar permitting easy summer entertaining. Photo by Peter Bennetts
Huge trendy galley concrete floor open concept kitchen photo in Melbourne with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops and stainless steel appliances

Photography - Jody D'Arcy
Example of a mid-century modern dining room design in Perth

Inspiration for a contemporary bedroom remodel in Los Angeles with green walls