Inspiration for a timeless front porch remodel with decking and a roof extension

Point West at Macatawa Park J. Visser Design Insignia Homes
Beach style screened-in porch photo in Grand Rapids with decking and a roof extension

Scott Amundson Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional stone back porch remodel in Minneapolis with a fire pit and a roof extension

The kitchen, breakfast room and family room are all open to one another. The kitchen has a large twelve foot island topped with Calacatta marble and features a roll-out kneading table, and room to seat the whole family. The sunlight breakfast room opens onto the patio which has a built-in barbeque, and both bar top seating and a built in bench for outdoor dining. The large family room features a cozy fireplace, TV media, and a large built-in bookcase. The adjoining craft room is separated by a set of pocket french doors; where the kids can be visible from the family room as they do their homework.

Nat Rea
Inspiration for a mid-sized coastal backyard deck remodel in Providence with a roof extension

Michael Lee Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless screened-in back porch remodel in Boston with decking and a roof extension

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).

Overlooking the lake and with rollaway screens
Patio - farmhouse backyard stone patio idea in Austin with a fire pit and a roof extension

KMPICS.COM
Inspiration for a rustic backyard deck remodel in Atlanta with a fire pit, decking and a roof extension

Piassick Photography.
Patio - transitional patio idea in Dallas with a roof extension and a bbq area

Transitional concrete porch photo in Dallas with a roof extension

Wally Sears, Julia Starr Sanford, Mark David Major
Inspiration for a coastal porch remodel in Jacksonville with a roof extension

Photo credit: Laurey W. Glenn/Southern Living
Inspiration for a coastal porch remodel in Jacksonville with decking and a roof extension

Interior design by SOCO Interiors. Photography by Giovanni. Built by Stock Development.
Inspiration for a timeless patio remodel in Miami with a roof extension

Kitchen - contemporary galley light wood floor and beige floor kitchen idea in London with shaker cabinets, black cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, paneled appliances and an island

When Cummings Architects first met with the owners of this understated country farmhouse, the building’s layout and design was an incoherent jumble. The original bones of the building were almost unrecognizable. All of the original windows, doors, flooring, and trims – even the country kitchen – had been removed. Mathew and his team began a thorough design discovery process to find the design solution that would enable them to breathe life back into the old farmhouse in a way that acknowledged the building’s venerable history while also providing for a modern living by a growing family. The redesign included the addition of a new eat-in kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, wrap around porch, and stone fireplaces. To begin the transforming restoration, the team designed a generous, twenty-four square foot kitchen addition with custom, farmers-style cabinetry and timber framing. The team walked the homeowners through each detail the cabinetry layout, materials, and finishes. Salvaged materials were used and authentic craftsmanship lent a sense of place and history to the fabric of the space. The new master suite included a cathedral ceiling showcasing beautifully worn salvaged timbers. The team continued with the farm theme, using sliding barn doors to separate the custom-designed master bath and closet. The new second-floor hallway features a bold, red floor while new transoms in each bedroom let in plenty of light. A summer stair, detailed and crafted with authentic details, was added for additional access and charm. Finally, a welcoming farmer’s porch wraps around the side entry, connecting to the rear yard via a gracefully engineered grade. This large outdoor space provides seating for large groups of people to visit and dine next to the beautiful outdoor landscape and the new exterior stone fireplace. Though it had temporarily lost its identity, with the help of the team at Cummings Architects, this lovely farmhouse has regained not only its former charm but also a new life through beautifully integrated modern features designed for today’s family. Photo by Eric Roth

Christina Wedge
Large transitional back porch idea in Atlanta with a fire pit, decking and a roof extension

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: 41 Degrees North Construction, Inc. Landscape Architect: Wild Violets (Landscape and Garden Design on Martha's Vineyard) Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

Giovanni Photography
Large tuscan backyard tile patio photo in Miami with a fire pit and a roof extension