Jerry Butts-Photographer
Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts beige one-story vinyl gable roof design with a shingle roof

Inspiration for a mediterranean porch remodel with a roof extension

Single Family Residence of brick masonry - painted a light cream - with French Country & British Country House architectural influences; Architectural Design: Hyrum McKay Bates Design, Inc. Photographer: Lindsay Salazar Photography

Patio - small craftsman backyard concrete patio idea in San Diego with a roof extension

Inspiration for a small contemporary single-wall dark wood floor and brown floor bar cart remodel in Denver with open cabinets

Example of a transitional white two-story gable roof design in Minneapolis with a mixed material roof

Photos by Kaity
Example of a mid-sized farmhouse red two-story wood gable roof design in Grand Rapids

John Clemmer
Inspiration for a timeless l-shaped brown floor and dark wood floor kitchen remodel with shaker cabinets, marble countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, white cabinets and window backsplash

Northfield IL kitchen remodel with custom built island has Integrated paper towel holder. Open layout combines kitchen with the family room. - Norman Sizemore- Photographer

Louie Heredia
Inspiration for a timeless exterior home remodel in Los Angeles

These clients came to my office looking for an architect who could design their "empty nest" home that would be the focus of their soon to be extended family. A place where the kids and grand kids would want to hang out: with a pool, open family room/ kitchen, garden; but also one-story so there wouldn't be any unnecessary stairs to climb. They wanted the design to feel like "old Pasadena" with the coziness and attention to detail that the era embraced. My sensibilities led me to recall the wonderful classic mansions of San Marino, so I designed a manor house clad in trim Bluestone with a steep French slate roof and clean white entry, eave and dormer moldings that would blend organically with the future hardscape plan and thoughtfully landscaped grounds. The site was a deep, flat lot that had been half of the old Joan Crawford estate; the part that had an abandoned swimming pool and small cabana. I envisioned a pavilion filled with natural light set in a beautifully planted park with garden views from all sides. Having a one-story house allowed for tall and interesting shaped ceilings that carved into the sheer angles of the roof. The most private area of the house would be the central loggia with skylights ensconced in a deep woodwork lattice grid and would be reminiscent of the outdoor “Salas” found in early Californian homes. The family would soon gather there and enjoy warm afternoons and the wonderfully cool evening hours together. Working with interior designer Jeffrey Hitchcock, we designed an open family room/kitchen with high dark wood beamed ceilings, dormer windows for daylight, custom raised panel cabinetry, granite counters and a textured glass tile splash. Natural light and gentle breezes flow through the many French doors and windows located to accommodate not only the garden views, but the prevailing sun and wind as well. The graceful living room features a dramatic vaulted white painted wood ceiling and grand fireplace flanked by generous double hung French windows and elegant drapery. A deeply cased opening draws one into the wainscot paneled dining room that is highlighted by hand painted scenic wallpaper and a barrel vaulted ceiling. The walnut paneled library opens up to reveal the waterfall feature in the back garden. Equally picturesque and restful is the view from the rotunda in the master bedroom suite. Architect: Ward Jewell Architect, AIA Interior Design: Jeffrey Hitchcock Enterprises Contractor: Synergy General Contractors, Inc. Landscape Design: LZ Design Group, Inc. Photography: Laura Hull

Facing to the South the gable end contains a 2 story wall of glass that brings in light for the entire home. The windows and doors on this house are Marvin Integrity Wood-Ultrex units with a ebony exterior. The siding used on this house is a poly-fly ash material manufactured by Boral. For the vertical siding a channel groove pattern was chosen and at the entry (green) a ship-lap pattern. The decking is a composite product from Fiberon with a cable rail system at one end. All the products on the exterior were chosen in part because of their low maintenance qualities. Photography by Anthony Crisafulli Photography

Beach style stone screened-in side porch idea in Boston with a roof extension

Sean Litchfield
Inspiration for a coastal blue two-story mixed siding gable roof remodel with a shingle roof

Gable End Iron Grille detail
Example of a tuscan exterior home design in San Francisco

Glenn Bashaw
Example of a large beach style blue three-story mixed siding gable roof design with a shingle roof

To achieve the open, modern take on Midcentury that our clients desired, we took down upper cabinets over the peninsula, which opened the spaces up to each other. In doing so we creating a storage area for wine and a long countertop for entertaining or setting up a buffet during parties. What had been wasted space to the right of the walkway is now the pantry, with deep storage cabinets. Distinctive Kitchens was brought in to help choose finishes--tile backsplash and floors, sink, faucet, lighting, countertops and cabinet hardware. The adjacent dining room was also part of the design, because the rooms have such a strong relationship to each other. We consulted on furniture and lighting in that room, making sure the two light fixtures (one over the sink, the other over the dining table) didn't compete for attention. We feel the end result is fresh, clean, and texturally beautiful. Kitchen and dining room staging by Allison Scheff of Distinctive Kitchens. Photos by Wynne H Earle

Welcome home! Stunning Craftsman exterior featuring JamesHardie fiber cement siding.
Large elegant blue two-story concrete fiberboard house exterior photo in Chicago with a shingle roof and a hip roof

Genevieve Garruppo
Mid-sized transitional formal and enclosed dark wood floor and brown floor living room photo in New York with a concealed tv, blue walls, a standard fireplace and a wood fireplace surround