Huge trendy gray three-story mixed siding exterior home photo in Other with a shingle roof

Felicia Evans - photographer
Example of a transitional dark wood floor kitchen design in DC Metro with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, mosaic tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Inspiration for a farmhouse living room remodel in Houston

History: Client was given a property, that was extremely difficult to build on, with a very steep, 25-30' drop. They tried to sell the property for many years, with no luck. They finally decided that they should build something on it, for themselves, to prove it could be done. No access was allowed at the top of the steep incline. Client assumed it would be an expensive foundation built parallel to the hillside, somehow. Program: The program involved a level for one floor living, (LR/DR/KIT/MBR/UTILITY) as an age-in-place for this recently retired couple. Any other levels should have additional bedrooms that could also feel like a separate AirBnB space, or allow for a future caretaker. There was also a desire for a garage with a recreational vehicle and regular car. The main floor should take advantage of the primary views to the southwest, even though the lot faces due west. Also a desire for easy access to an upper level trail and low maintenance materials with easy maintenance access to roof. The preferred style was a fresher, contemporary feel. Solution: A concept design was presented, initially desired by the client, parallel to the hillside, as they had originally envisioned. An alternate idea was also presented, that was perpendicular to the steep hillside. This avoided having difficult foundations on the steep hillside, by spanning... over it. It also allowed the top, main floor to be farther out on the west end of the site to avoid neighboring view blockage & to better see the primary southwest view. Savings in foundation costs allowed the installation of a residential elevator to get from the garage to the top, main living level. Stairs were also available for regular exercise. An exterior deck was angled towards the primary SW view to the San Juan Islands. The roof was originally desired to be a hip style on all sides, but a better solution allowed for a simple slope back to the 10' high east side for easier maintenance & access, since the west side was almost 50' high! The clients undertook this home as a speculative, temporary project, intending for it to add value, to sell. However, the unexpected solution, and experience in living here, has them wanting to stay forever.

Décor By Carol Fisher
Inspiration for a large tropical backyard concrete and custom-shaped natural pool remodel in Orlando

Farther down the hillside, we were able to use sun-tolerant perennials and shrubs on both sides of the natural stone path. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Large trendy backyard stone patio photo in Milwaukee

History: Client was given a property, that was extremely difficult to build on, with a very steep, 25-30' drop. They tried to sell the property for many years, with no luck. They finally decided that they should build something on it, for themselves, to prove it could be done. No access was allowed at the top of the steep incline. Client assumed it would be an expensive foundation built parallel to the hillside, somehow. Program: The program involved a level for one floor living, (LR/DR/KIT/MBR/UTILITY) as an age-in-place for this recently retired couple. Any other levels should have additional bedrooms that could also feel like a separate AirBnB space, or allow for a future caretaker. There was also a desire for a garage with a recreational vehicle and regular car. The main floor should take advantage of the primary views to the southwest, even though the lot faces due west. Also a desire for easy access to an upper level trail and low maintenance materials with easy maintenance access to roof. The preferred style was a fresher, contemporary feel. Solution: A concept design was presented, initially desired by the client, parallel to the hillside, as they had originally envisioned. An alternate idea was also presented, that was perpendicular to the steep hillside. This avoided having difficult foundations on the steep hillside, by spanning... over it. It also allowed the top, main floor to be farther out on the west end of the site to avoid neighboring view blockage & to better see the primary southwest view. Savings in foundation costs allowed the installation of a residential elevator to get from the garage to the top, main living level. Stairs were also available for regular exercise. An exterior deck was angled towards the primary SW view to the San Juan Islands. The roof was originally desired to be a hip style on all sides, but a better solution allowed for a simple slope back to the 10' high east side for easier maintenance & access, since the west side was almost 50' high! The clients undertook this home as a speculative, temporary project, intending for it to add value, to sell. However, the unexpected solution, and experience in living here, has them wanting to stay forever.

For the perfect small storage piece look no farther than our Irving 1-door black sideboard. A perfect combination of trending design and function, this wood storage cabinet is finished with an ash veneer in matte black wood stain, and runner legs that add stylish detail. At 14” deep, this sleek minimalist 1-door cabinet is easy to place in the home. The shallow depth makes it a perfect fit for smaller spaces, dining rooms, living rooms, bedrooms and entryways. At 24.5” wide, is a perfect addition to smaller kitchens, dining spaces and bedrooms.

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Trendy bathroom photo in Charlotte

In this galley kitchen we added a standard cabinet and combined to create a custom recessed hutch with mullion beveled glass doors and flanked with pilasters; recessed corner sink, glass tile backsplash. By Rob Rasmussen

29345 Legacy Hills Equally at home in the French countryside and your favorite neighborhood, this lovely French Country-style, 1-1/2 story house plan exudes classic style. Double doors, sheltered within a covered porch, open to immediate views of the dining room, as well as a gracefully curved, sunlit staircase, and the great room farther inside. The great room, with an 11-foot-high beamed ceiling, is warmed by a fireplace and brightened by a wall of windows to the rear. The great room, kitchen and breakfast area lie open to one another. The kitchen includes an island work station and sizeable walk-in pantry. Just steps away is the laundry room with counters and utility sink. An adjoining mud room with bench and lockers acts as a buffer between the home's living areas and the 2-car, side-load garage. Double doors open into the master suite, with a 10-foot-high ceiling. The bath area features his-and-her vanities, walk-in shower, corner soaking tub, compartmented toilet and sizeable walk-in closet. This home plans upstairs, all secondary bedrooms have walk-in closets. Bedrooms 2 and 3 share a Jack-n-Jill bath, while bedroom 4 has its own bath that includes both tub and shower. A sunny, centrally located step-up loft provides a common space to relax or study. The adjacent landing offers a bird's eye view of the entry hall below. Designed by Advanced House Plans

Adam Hartig
Open concept kitchen - large traditional l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

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Small southwest backyard stone and round infinity pool fountain photo in Phoenix

This project encompassed not only the addition of screens to the existing porch cover, but we also added substantial posts and framing. The exterior is finished with the same Hardie siding present on the home’s exterior. It is as if the screened addition was always there — only someone who knew the area was originally was a covered porch would be the wiser! Taking the details a step farther, we also installed the french doors you see in the picture above to allow more light into the home and better access to the screened porch.

Xeric butterfly garden. Russian sage. yarrow, bee balm and echinacea grow very large with very little water. Anne Hartshorn
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary full sun backyard landscaping in Denver for summer.

The Galloway House located in Grimesland NC was built in 1840. This project included demolition of an existing addition and construction of a new kitchen addition. It also included tree removal and new exterior landscaping.

Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel in Baltimore

As you can see in the photos, the posts supporting this pergola extend farther into the yard than the deck does. The unusual features at the top of this pergola start with a 4 × 12-ft. beam system all the way around the area to be covered. Within the outer 4 × 12 structure, we created an inner series of 4 × 12 and 4 × 8 beams.