Large modern multicolored two-story mixed siding house exterior idea in Detroit with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Sergei Safonov
Large traditional two-story stone exterior home idea in Chicago with a hip roof

Douglas VanderHorn Architects From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

Transitional one-story mixed siding house exterior idea in Omaha with a hip roof, a shingle roof and a brown roof

The central lanai outside the great room includes four swivel chairs for views in multiple directions and a bed swing, perfect for lazy afternoon naps. To the far right, the lanai outside the master completes the trio of al fresco spaces. The covered lanais significantly reduce solar gain before it penetrates the home, and screens, when deployed, serve as additional buffers against heat.

This is a craftsman styled front exterior house in the Nottingham, DC Metro area designed by Suburban Builders.
Inspiration for a large craftsman two-story wood beige entryway remodel in DC Metro with a hip roof

An exterior view of this cottage-style home which has a touch of Victorian charm Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Beach style blue two-story vinyl house exterior photo in Grand Rapids with a hip roof, a shingle roof and a gray roof

Sergei Safonov
Inspiration for a large timeless two-story stone exterior home remodel in Chicago with a hip roof

Large transitional brown two-story stone house exterior photo with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Sergei Safonov
Large elegant two-story stone exterior home photo in Chicago with a hip roof

The goal of this project was to provide a lush and vast garden for the new owners of this recently remodeled brick Georgian. Located in Wheaton this acre plus property is surrounded by beautiful Oaks. Preserving the Oaks became a particular challenge with the ample front walk and generous entertaining spaces the client desired. Under most of the Oaks the turf was in very poor condition, and most of the property was covered with undesirable overgrown underbrush such as Garlic Mustard weed and Buckthorn. With a recently completed addition, the garages were pushed farther from the front door leaving a large distance between the drive and entry to the home. This prompted the addition of a secondary door off the kitchen. A meandering walk curves past the secondary entry and leads guests through the front garden to the main entry. Off the secondary door a “kitchen patio” complete with a custom gate and Green Mountain Boxwood hedge give the clients a quaint space to enjoy a morning cup of joe. Stepping stone pathways lead around the home and weave through multiple pocket gardens within the vast backyard. The paths extend deep into the property leading to individual and unique gardens with a variety of plantings that are tied together with rustic stonewalls and sinuous turf areas. Closer to the home a large paver patio opens up to the backyard gardens. New stoops were constructed and existing stoops were covered in bluestone and mortared stonewalls were added, complimenting the classic Georgian architecture. The completed project accomplished all the goals of creating a lush and vast garden that fit the remodeled home and lifestyle of its new owners. Through careful planning, all mature Oaks were preserved, undesirables removed and numerous new plantings along with detailed stonework helped to define the new landscape.

Sergei Safonov
Large traditional two-story stone exterior home idea in Chicago with a hip roof

This show stopping sprawling estate home features steep pitch gable and hip roofs. This design features a massive stone fireplace chase, a formal portico and Porte Cochere. The mix of exterior materials include stone, stucco, shakes, and Hardie board. Black windows adds interest with the stunning contrast. The signature copper finials on several roof peaks finish this design off with a classic style. Photo by Spacecrafting

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional two-story mixed siding house exterior remodel with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional two-story mixed siding house exterior remodel with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Mid-sized transitional blue one-story stucco exterior home photo in Phoenix with a hip roof

Mid-sized transitional two-story mixed siding house exterior photo with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Example of a large beach style multicolored four-story wood and shingle house exterior design in Boston with a hip roof, a shingle roof and a black roof

Ranch home exterior
Mid-sized transitional white one-story concrete fiberboard and clapboard house exterior photo in Denver with a hip roof, a shingle roof and a black roof