This modern design in-town home was originally built with an open carport affording little privacy and parked vehicle exposure to damage/theft. The carport appeared to be tacked onto the rest of the home; almost an afterthought. The addition of an aluminum full view garage door with frosted tempered glass and a powder coated frame visually tied the carport to the home design and it provided increased privacy and security. Installation of a LiftMaster 8500 jackshaft type operator minimized intrusion of the door system into the otherwise open space.

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An outdated 1960’s home with smaller rooms typical of this period was completely transformed into a timeless lakefront retreat that embraces the client’s traditions and memories. Anchoring it firmly in the present are modern appliances, extensive use of natural light, and a restructured floor plan that appears both spacious and intimate.

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This modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s. However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets. Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola. The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis. The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year. Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate. Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing. The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

Urban l-shaped multicolored floor and exposed beam kitchen photo in Portland Maine with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, wood countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and brown countertops

Photographer: Isabelle Eubanks Interiors: Modern Organic Interiors, Architect: Simpson Design Group, Builder: Milne Design and Build
Family room - farmhouse medium tone wood floor family room idea in San Francisco with white walls, no fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

photos by Susan Teare • www.susanteare.com
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Wall unit in a row house in Philadelphia. Middle cabinet is for hanging and side cabinets are for shelving storage and drawers
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless master dark wood floor bedroom remodel in Philadelphia with yellow walls

Art: Art House Charlotte Photography: Meagan Larsen Featured Article: https://www.houzz.com/magazine/a-designer-tests-ideas-in-her-own-38-square-foot-bathroom-stsetivw-vs~116189786

Werner Straube Photography
Mid-sized trendy master dark wood floor bedroom photo in Chicago with white walls

© Josh Partee 2013
Inspiration for a modern kitchen remodel in Portland with flat-panel cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash, slate backsplash and white countertops

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Tony Ingrao and Randy Kemper, Main Parlor Holiday: Casablanca Christmas Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2013 Houzz
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Transitional medium tone wood floor family room photo in San Francisco with white walls

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