Alan Blakely
Large rustic brown three-story wood house exterior idea in Salt Lake City

Inspiration for a huge rustic red two-story mixed siding gable roof remodel in Denver

Beach style gray floor powder room photo in Manchester with flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, multicolored walls, an undermount sink and gray countertops

Example of a huge arts and crafts brown three-story stone exterior home design in Boston with a tile roof

Kyle Norton
Huge cottage red wood house exterior idea in New York with a metal roof

Large arts and crafts gray two-story mixed siding exterior home photo in Other with a tile roof

Luke Wayne Photography
Mid-century modern gray split-level wood gable roof idea in Bridgeport

Knoxy Knox, Knox Photographics
Study room - small coastal freestanding desk medium tone wood floor study room idea in Houston with gray walls

Chuck Choi Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a rustic brown three-story wood house exterior remodel in Boston

Huge victorian white three-story exterior home idea in New York with a clipped gable roof

Bedroom - transitional carpeted bedroom idea in DC Metro with gray walls

Our clients already had a cottage on Torch Lake that they loved to visit. It was a 1960s ranch that worked just fine for their needs. However, the lower level walkout became entirely unusable due to water issues. After purchasing the lot next door, they hired us to design a new cottage. Our first task was to situate the home in the center of the two parcels to maximize the view of the lake while also accommodating a yard area. Our second task was to take particular care to divert any future water issues. We took necessary precautions with design specifications to water proof properly, establish foundation and landscape drain tiles / stones, set the proper elevation of the home per ground water height and direct the water flow around the home from natural grade / drive. Our final task was to make appealing, comfortable, living spaces with future planning at the forefront. An example of this planning is placing a master suite on both the main level and the upper level. The ultimate goal of this home is for it to one day be at least a 3/4 of the year home and designed to be a multi-generational heirloom. - Jacqueline Southby Photography

Architect: Sharratt Design & Company, Photography: Jim Kruger, LandMark Photography, Landscape & Retaining Walls: Yardscapes, Inc.
Inspiration for a large timeless blue three-story wood exterior home remodel in Minneapolis with a shingle roof

Artist Eye Photography, Wes Stearns
Mid-sized beach style backyard stone patio photo in Charlotte with no cover

This home was featured in the May 2016 edition of HOME & DESIGN Magazine. To see the rest of the home tour as well as other luxury homes featured, visit http://www.homeanddesign.net/classically-comfortable/

Coastal Living by Stanley Hooker
Example of a mid-sized beach style open concept and formal light wood floor living room design in Orlando with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

Coastal white two-story exterior home idea in Orange County

Front view of renovated barn with new front entry, landscaping, and creamery.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country beige two-story wood house exterior remodel in Boston with a gambrel roof and a metal roof

Inspiration for a large craftsman yellow two-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in Portland with a shingle roof