Tuck Fauntlerey
Mountain style one-story wood gable roof photo

Once a chicken coop now a cottage. The little out building was scrubbed and white washed on the interior. The internal structure was left exposed for rustic charm. An outside bathroom provides an invigorating environment for morning or midnight ablutions. Photo by Brea McDonald http://www.breamcdonald.com/

This four bedroom beach house in Washington's South Sound is all about growing up near the water's edge during summer's freedom from school. The owner's childhood was spent in a small cabin on this site with her parents and siblings. Now married and with children of her own, it was time to savor those childhood memories and create new ones in a house designed for generations to come. At 3,200 square feet, including a whimsical Crow's Nest, the new summer cabin is much larger than the original cabin. The home is still about family and fun though. Above the 600 square foot water toys filled garage, there is a 500 square foot bunk room for friends and family. The bunk room is connected to the main house by an upper bridge where built-in storage frames a window seat overlooking the property. Throughout the home are playful details drawing from the waterfront locale. Paddles are integrated into the stair railing, engineered flooring with a weathered look, marine cleats as hardware, a boardwalk to the main entry, and nautical lighting are found throughout the house. Designed by BC&J Architecture.

Example of a mid-sized transitional gray two-story stucco exterior home design in Minneapolis with a hip roof

Ryann Ford Photography
Mid-sized trendy galley concrete floor and gray floor eat-in kitchen photo in Austin with flat-panel cabinets, laminate countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, a single-bowl sink, dark wood cabinets, brown backsplash and wood backsplash

Ground view of deck. Outwardly visible structural elements are wrapped in pVC. Photo Credit: Johnna Harrison
Example of a large classic backyard outdoor kitchen deck design in DC Metro with a pergola

Cathedral ceiling over main sitting area with sconce lighting on posts.
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Transitional kitchen photo in Dallas with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, brown backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photographer-John Bessler http://www.besslerphoto.com/john/ Designer- Heather Garrett http://www.houzz.com/pro/heathergarrett/heather-garrett-design Oct/Nov 2016 Lakeside Luxury http://urbanhomemagazine.com/feature/1444

Photo courtesy of Joe Purvis Photos
Large traditional white three-story brick house exterior idea in Charlotte with a shingle roof

Jane Koblin - Residential Building Designer / Space Planner 310-474-1884 janekoblin@gmail.com
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Example of a classic patio design in Dallas with a roof extension

Our clients wanted to create a backyard that would grow with their young family as well as with their extended family and friends. Entertaining was a huge priority! This family-focused backyard was designed to equally accommodate play and outdoor living/entertaining. The outdoor living spaces needed to accommodate a large number of people – adults and kids. Urban Oasis designed a deck off the back door so that the kitchen could be 36” height, with a bar along the outside edge at 42” for overflow seating. The interior space is approximate 600 sf and accommodates both a large dining table and a comfortable couch and chair set. The fire pit patio includes a seat wall for overflow seating around the fire feature (which doubles as a retaining wall) with ample room for chairs. The artificial turf lawn is spacious enough to accommodate a trampoline and other childhood favorites. Down the road, this area could be used for bocce or other lawn games. The concept is to leave all spaces large enough to be programmed in different ways as the family’s needs change. A steep slope presents itself to the yard and is a focal point. Planting a variety of colors and textures mixed among a few key existing trees changed this eyesore into a beautifully planted amenity for the property. Jimmy White Photography

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Eric Soltan Photography www.ericsoltan.com
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Troy Thies Photography
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Joe Kwon Photography
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