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Front Facade and Yard with Brick-Paved Walkways

Front exterior of a Colonial Revival custom (ground-up) residence with traditional Southern charm. Each room is lined with windows to maximize natural illumination throughout the home, and a long front porch provides ample space to enjoy the sun. Photograph by Laura Hull.

California Ranch Replacement Windows

Lincoln Wood Products, Inc.

Inspiration for a timeless one-story wood exterior home remodel in Los Angeles

Hog Pen Creek Residence

Lake Flato Architects

Casey Dunn
Trendy deck photo in Austin with a roof extension

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Wilton Whole Home Renovation

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Jeff Herr
Mid-sized transitional white one-story stucco exterior home idea in Atlanta with a mixed material roof

Palo Alto Eichler Remodel

Klopf Architecture

Klopf Architecture completely remodeled this once dark Eichler house in Palo Alto creating a more open, bright and functional family home. The reconfigured great room with new full height windows and sliding glass doors blends the indoors with the newly landscaped patio and seating areas outside. The former galley kitchen was relocated and was opened up to have clear sight lines through the great room and out to the patios and yard, including a large island and a beautiful walnut bar countertop with seating. An integrated small front addition was added allowing for a more spacious master bath and hall bath layouts. With the removal of the old brick fireplace, larger sliding glass doors and multiple skylights now flood the home with natural light. The goals were to work within the Eichler style while creating a more open, indoor-outdoor flow and functional spaces, as well as a more efficient building envelope including a well insulated roof, providing solutions that many Eichler homeowners appreciate. The original entryway lacked unique details; the clients desired a more gracious front approach. The historic Eichler color palette was used to create a modern updated front facade. Durable grey porcelain floor tiles unify the entire home, creating a continuous flow. They, along with white walls, provide a backdrop for the unique elements and materials to stand on their own, such as the brightly colored mosaic tiles, the walnut bar and furniture, and stained ceiling boards. A secondary living space was extended out to the patio with the addition of a bench and additional seating. This Single family Eichler 4 bedroom 2 bath remodel is located in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, Klara Kevane, and Ethan Taylor Contractor: Coast to Coast Construction Landscape Contractor: Discelli Structural Engineer: Brian Dotson Consulting Engineer Photography ©2018 Mariko Reed Location: Palo Alto, CA Year completed: 2017

Miami Charm in Highland Park

Robert Elliott Custom Homes

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Inspiration for a large mediterranean two-story stucco front door remodel in Dallas with white walls and a dark wood front door

Italian-Inspired Mediterranean Estate | Grand Islands at Seven Oaks, Bakersfield

Sweaney Custom Homes, Inc.

This 7,900-square-foot Italian-inspired Mediterranean estate in Grand Islands at Seven Oaks, Bakersfield, features graceful arches, natural materials, custom wrought-iron details, sculptural stairwork, and integrated water features. Designed for elegant California living, the custom home combines grand entertaining spaces, private retreats, a home theater, and seamless indoor-outdoor connections with enduring Mediterranean craftsmanship and architectural character.