Inspiration for a farmhouse beige two-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in Phoenix with a hip roof

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Elegant mixed siding and three-car beige garage photo in New York

The wall bed is supported by the modular storage cube seating. No extra hardware on the bed and the cube seating is out of the way in the night. Photo by Kate Russell

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Example of a tuscan home design design in Los Angeles

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary brown two-story mixed siding house exterior remodel in Sacramento with a shed roof and a metal roof

This is a ground-up pool house we designed for the property to be used for parties and guests.
Eat-in kitchen - small contemporary single-wall medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen idea in Los Angeles with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, an undermount sink, marble countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and an island

Mid-sized arts and crafts yellow one-story wood gable roof photo in San Diego

In our Contemporary Bellevue Residence we wanted the aesthetic to be clean and bright. This is a similar plan to our Victoria Crest home with a few changes and different design elements. Areas of focus; large open kitchen with waterfall countertops and awning upper flat panel cabinets, elevator, interior and exterior fireplaces, floating flat panel vanities in bathrooms, home theater room, large master suite and rooftop deck. Photo Credit: Layne Freedle

This modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s. However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets. Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola. The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis. The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year. Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate. Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing. The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

Interior Design: Shelter Collective Architecture: Maryann Thompson Architects Landscape Architecture: Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates Builder: Tate Builders, Inc. Photography: Emily Johnston

A custom home in Jackson, Wyoming Photography: Cameron R. Neilson
Mid-sized mountain style medium tone wood floor enclosed dining room photo with beige walls

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Inspiration for a large modern side yard patio remodel in Los Angeles with a fire pit, decking and no cover

The Potomac, where new meets old! This home is a fresh take on the modern farmhouse trend and is sure to delight! Our exterior features a combination of James Hardie siding as well as extra wide vinyl planks!

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Starting out with a project that has good bones is always a bonus as was the case with the project. This young family has a great house on a great street in a great location. The kitchen was a large space with ample room and great view to the backyard. The dated cabinets and large peninsula layout however were not working for them, so they came in looking for a fresh start. Goals for the project included adding a large island with seating for four and a bright, open and cheerful space for daily meals and entertaining. Our clients also wanted to keep the existing breakfast table, but the original space did not allow for an island and breakfast table. Our solution was to create banquette seating which gave us the extra inches necessary to accomplish both. The larger awning window over the kitchen sink allows for ample light in the new space. The wall between the kitchen and family room was partially removed to provide the more open feeling our clients desired. The work triangle is centered on the island which serves as a big open prep space conveniently located across from the large pro style range. The island also houses the microwave and a 2nd oven for larger gatherings. A new counter depth fridge and beverage center provide options for refrigeration. A simple pallet of white cabinetry, Carrera marble countertops and polished nickel fixtures will be a timeless look and provide a lovely backdrop for entertaining and spending time with family. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Mike Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

A simple low deck off the back of this mid century split level means the home owners can walk out to enjoy the view. An extra wide slider replaces the old leaky wood door and low windows. Where before the den just inside was dark and dreary is is now filled with light. The deck is Ipe' with cedar side boards. The awning is cedar with polycarbonate sheeting. The lamps are bronze. photo credit: Damon Landry

In this project we have transformed an intimate backyard into a high-end patio including: artificial grass, stepping stones, stamp concrete, custom made fire –pit with a concrete bench, Alumawood patio cover with canopy, lighting and electric outlets.

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Inspiration for a small mediterranean beige two-story stucco exterior home remodel in Orange County

This was a tiny bathroom in a 1903 Victorian house, made even smaller by dark wood wainscoting, chair rails, crown molding, and a claw foot tub/shower.. The desired effect was to be light, airy, and contemporary even though the space was small. Adding an awning window in the shower helped add natural light and air flow. The owner wanted to retain the old baseboards and doors to tie it in to the rest of the house.

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