Realtor: Casey Lesher, Contractor: Robert McCarthy, Interior Designer: White Design
Example of a large trendy full sun and white two-story stucco house exterior design in Los Angeles with a hip roof and a metal roof

This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area that connects to a screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear facing exercise has great views of the rear yard through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below. Builder: DeVries & Onderlinde Builders Interior Designer: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography

indoor-outdoor space, nana door, bbq area,
Arts and crafts deck photo in Seattle with a roof extension and a bbq area

Photographer: Beth Singer
Inspiration for a large rustic beige one-story wood exterior home remodel in Detroit with a hip roof

Take a look at this perfect 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom, Barn house plan featuring 3,205 sq. ft. of living space. This design offers a large covered, wrap around porch with magnificent space for outdoor living. The exterior also includes a front entry garage, and the rear entry garage feature.

Jeff Jeannette / Jeannette Architects
Mid-sized minimalist gray two-story mixed siding flat roof photo in Orange County

Daniel Photography Ltd.
Inspiration for a large timeless gray front yard and two-story brick and wood house exterior remodel in San Francisco with white walls and a black front door

Inspiration for a large mediterranean two-story and backyard stone and kidney-shaped beige and natural pool fountain remodel in Tampa

Inspiration for a large cottage beige two-story wood house exterior remodel in Providence with a gambrel roof and a shingle roof

Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2013 Houzz
This is an example of a traditional porch design in Dallas.

Design, Material choices and Photos by: TANGERINEdesign. By adding a stone base, new porch, extending the overhangs, re-sizing the windows, and a cheery color - this simple house has gone from bland to grand!

Photos by SpaceCrafting
Mid-sized craftsman exterior home idea in Minneapolis

Tropical white two-story gable roof idea in Miami

This 5,200-square-foot Spanish Transitional courtyard estate in Bakersfield blends timeless Spanish architectural character with contemporary California living. This wider front elevation view highlights the estate’s overall architectural composition and relationship to the surrounding landscape. The symmetrical approach draws the eye toward the arched entry, while white stucco, precast detailing, a tile roof, second-story balcony and mature landscaping reinforce the home’s refined Spanish Transitional character.

Soft up lighting grazes the walls and architecture of this traditional 2 story home and brings a warm elegance to this suburban home. Path lights gently illuminate the walkways to lead guests to the front door.

Example of a large arts and crafts blue two-story wood gable roof design in Chicago

This residence is located in the historic district of Los Gatos, California. The original single story home sat on a tiny lot and was about 600 square feet. The owner wanted to double its size, but this area of the city has very limiting restrictions. The only solution was to add another story, but due to the historic nature of the house, we were not allowed to remove that much of the house. Instead we detached the house from its foundation, jacked it up, built a new first floor underneath it, lowered the existing house down and attached it all together. The owner was very pleased with the final result. Brian Bishop, Architect, photo credit

These homeowners came to Castle looking for a solution that would allow them to stay in their 1946 stucco bungalow in the St. Paul neighborhood that they loved. What was once a young couple’s starter home (1 ½ story with two bedrooms on the main floor and a tiny attic space) was no longer big enough after having two kids. The need for more room became the family’s highest priority, so they came to Castle for help creating the space they needed for their growing family. With very little headroom in the attic, the decision was made to tear off the roof and add a completely new 2nd story addition with three bedrooms, a bathroom, and a commons area. The stairway to the new 2nd-floor space needed to be rebuilt to comply with code requirements and was extended slightly into the dining room below. The new 2nd story addition gave the homeowners an opportunity to revise the exterior look of the home with vertical board and batten siding above the 1st-floor stucco. A new front entry portico was added to compliment the addition, and the existing masonry chimney was extended above the new roof line. The homeowners took over the work on the project after drywall was installed and did all the interior trim & millwork, tile, flooring, and painting & staining themselves. They’re loving the results! Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

Matt Waclo Photography
Example of a trendy brown two-story wood house exterior design in San Francisco with a shed roof