Harness Creek: A three-story floating wood and steel entry staircase delivers a promise of the unexpected design elements throughout the home. Designed by Purple Cherry Architects. David Burroughs Photography

Designer: Paul McClean Project Type: New Single Family Residence Location: Los Angeles, CA Approximate Size: 15,500 sf Completion Date: 2012 Photographer: Jim Bartsch

Mid-sized transitional white two-story brick gable roof photo in Atlanta with a shingle roof

Contemporary three-story mixed siding flat roof idea in Denver

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless white one-story mixed siding gable roof remodel with a shingle roof

My clients purchased a grand home on a spectacular waterfront setting, but the interior felt dark and drab. Our challenge was to turn the existing home into a high end Hampton-style residence without major construction. We choose to focus on color, contrast and texture, changing almost every surface in the home and reversing the contrast to make the home light and airy. We invested the construction expense on elements crucial to style and function. Removing a row of out of scale upper cabinetry in the kitchen and replacing it with 3 double hung windows expands the view to 180 degrees and floods the room with light. To create symmetry and balance in the kitchen, we moved the cooktop and centered the sink. The wine cellar entry opened awkwardly into the kitchen and there was no pantry, so we modified the wine cellar and moved the door for better flow, allowing for a large pantry. On the opposite end of the great room, we balanced the fireplace with cabinetry and tall wainscoting. The floors were stained dark espresso while all other trim and cabinetry went a bright white. It took 14 tries to get the perfect wall color – a pale beige/color reminiscent of sand. The blue and white furniture and details pull the entire space together and creates a sophisticated yet casual feel. Photos by Steve Armstrong www.cascadepromedia.com

Front facade of a modern farmhouse in Willow Glen, San Jose. Constructed in 2020. Andersen doors and windows
Large country white two-story concrete fiberboard gable roof photo in San Francisco with a metal roof

Mid-sized elegant gray two-story wood gable roof photo in Los Angeles

Large elegant marble floor foyer photo in DC Metro with white walls and a black front door

Example of a large trendy beige three-story stucco house exterior design in Orlando with a hip roof and a tile roof

Beautiful expansive kitchen remodel with custom cast stone range hood, porcelain floors, peninsula island, gothic style pendant lights, bar area, and cozy seating room at the far end. Neals Design Remodel Robin Victor Goetz

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Large mountain style brown two-story wood gable roof photo in Sacramento with a metal roof

Transitional l-shaped pool house photo in Austin

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Example of a large transitional porcelain tile foyer design in Orlando with white walls and a black front door

- Interior Designer: InUnison Design, Inc. - Christine Frisk - Architect: SALA Architects - Paul Buum - Builder: Flynn Construction - Photographer: Troy Thies

Photography: Piston Design
Inspiration for a timeless porte cochere remodel in Houston

The project involved substantial alterations and additions to an existing Split Level style residence. The additions included an inviting Front Portico, sizeable Kitchen, Great Room, and rear Porch on the main floor, and a Master Suite on the upper level. As part of the renovation the Entrance Hall was made into an two-storey space, and various rooms were reconfigured on the main floor to create a Study Room for the family’s two sons, a large Walk-in Pantry, and a Mud Room. Important prerequisites established by the Clients were that we design comfortable, livable rooms, avoid superfluous spaces, and make sure that the Great Room was filled with natural light. Finally, a cozy Porch to enjoy “cafecitos” and “la tertulia” were a must. The construction was completed in nine months, and the project is a success by every metric of the Clients’ goals for their home transformation.

Jim Bartsch Photography
This is an example of a victorian stone front porch design in Santa Barbara with a roof extension.

Amazing front porch of a modern farmhouse built by Steve Powell Homes (www.stevepowellhomes.com). Photo Credit: David Cannon Photography (www.davidcannonphotography.com)