Large contemporary white two-story stone gable roof idea in Dallas with a metal roof

Architect: Tim Brown Architecture. Photographer: Casey Fry
Kitchen pantry - large country u-shaped concrete floor and gray floor kitchen pantry idea in Austin with open cabinets, white backsplash, marble countertops, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, white countertops and green cabinets

Situated in Kenwood, Maryland just outside of Washington, D.C., this whole-house renovation reinterprets a 1950s split-level into a rustic French country house. Published 3 times, The French country house plans for this renovation inform and guide the remodel. Short double-hung existing windows of various sizes on a 1950s brick front wall (see below) were replaced by straightforward openings along the front facade. By replacing them with a series of similar openings, the end result is a principled, simple elegance inspired by French country style homes. The rustic application of field stone arches and rough stucco are both inviting and enchanting, echoing French country interior design. Elements of French country home decor complement the home. The traditional French country home design has been widely published, including features in Renovation Style and Maryland Life magazines, among others. One singular continuous walkway runs the entire length of the main front under each of the French doors, and a courtyard created by stucco walls and stone piers create an inner sanctum in the front yard. In the back of the property, added French gates lead to a newly constructed pavilion.

Shot for MainStreet Design Build, Birmingham, MI
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Detroit.

Mark Lohman Photography
Beach style white wood exterior home photo in Los Angeles with a gambrel roof

Small transitional white two-story stucco house exterior photo in Charleston with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Photo: Hoi Ning Wong © 2014 Houzz
Example of a classic patio design in San Francisco with a pergola

Cottage brown floor foyer photo in Chicago with white walls and a black front door

Large mountain style brown three-story wood exterior home photo in Denver

Alexander D. Latham III
Eat-in kitchen - traditional u-shaped eat-in kitchen idea in New York with shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Emily Andrews
Front door - traditional front door idea in New York with a red front door

Entrance to this home features ship lap walls & ceilings that are off set with a brilliant blue barn door and abstract ocean theme art. Photography by Patrick Brickman

Transitional patio photo in Austin with no cover

Formal dining room: This light-drenched dining room in suburban New Jersery was transformed into a serene and comfortable space, with both luxurious elements and livability for families. Moody grasscloth wallpaper lines the entire room above the wainscoting and two aged brass lantern pendants line up with the tall windows. We added linen drapery for softness with stylish wood cube finials to coordinate with the wood of the farmhouse table and chairs. We chose a distressed wood dining table with a soft texture to will hide blemishes over time, as this is a family-family space. We kept the space neutral in tone to both allow for vibrant tablescapes during large family gatherings, and to let the many textures create visual depth. Photo Credit: Erin Coren, Curated Nest Interiors

Michael Hunter Photography
Inspiration for an eclectic freestanding desk carpeted study room remodel in Austin with gray walls

Elegant backyard rectangular lap pool house photo in DC Metro

Jim Furhmann
Mid-sized cottage light wood floor dining room photo in New York

Deck container garden - traditional deck container garden idea in Chicago with a pergola

Ed Butera
Elegant white two-story exterior home photo in Miami