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Mid-sized traditional gray two-story concrete fiberboard gable roof idea in Chicago

What our clients needed: • Create a garden folly that doubles as a well-built shed for crafts and storage. • Size the structure large enough for comfortable storage without dominating the garden. • Discreetly locate the shed in the far corner of the rear yard while maintaining existing trees. • Ensure that the structure is protected from the weather and carefully detailed to deter access of wildlife and rodents. FUNCTION • Construct the shed slab close to grade to permit easy access for bicycle storage, while building shed walls above grade to ensure against termites and dryrot. • Install a French door and operable casement windows to admit plenty of daylight and provide views to the garden. • Include rugged built-in work bench, shelves, bike racks and tool storage for a rustic well-organized and efficient space. • Incorporate GFIC electrical service for safe access to power at this distant corner of the yard. • Position energy-efficient interior lighting to ensure space can be used year-round. • Switch control of exterior light from house and from shed for ease of command. AESTHETICS • Design and detail the shed to coordinate with the Arts and Crafts style house. • Include an arbor for future flowering vines, further softening the shed’s garden presence. • Simple and rustic interior surfaces ensure that the space is easy to clean. • Create an aged and softly weathered appearance, and protect the exterior siding by finishing the cedar with a custom-colored semi-transparent stain. INNOVATIVE MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION • Factory-built components were pre-assembled to allow for a speedy assembly and for a shorter on-site construction schedule. • Each component was easily transported through the yard without disturbing garden features. • Decorative exterior trim frames the door and windows, while a simpler trim is used inside the unadorned shed. OBSTACLE OVERCOME • The structure is located in the corner of the yard to avoid disturbance of a curly willow tree. • The low-profile structure is positioned close to property lines while staying beneath the allowable daylight plane for structures. • To comply with daylight plane close to fence, the roof form combines hip and gable forms, with door located at gable end. • The height of the modest interior is maximized, without exceeding the allowable building height. CRAFTSMANSHIP • The concrete slab was precisely formed and finished for ease of shed assembly before the factory-built components were delivered to site. • Precision planning meant the pre-framed door fit exactly between raised concrete curb.

Example of a large arts and crafts gray two-story mixed siding gable roof design in Atlanta

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Farmhouse gray two-story gable roof idea in San Luis Obispo

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Example of a mid-sized transitional medium tone wood floor great room design in Denver with white walls and a standard fireplace

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Rustic brown two-story wood exterior home idea in San Francisco

With enormous rectangular beams and round log posts, the Spanish Peaks House is a spectacular study in contrasts. Even the exterior—with horizontal log slab siding and vertical wood paneling—mixes textures and styles beautifully. An outdoor rock fireplace, built-in stone grill and ample seating enable the owners to make the most of the mountain-top setting. Inside, the owners relied on Blue Ribbon Builders to capture the natural feel of the home’s surroundings. A massive boulder makes up the hearth in the great room, and provides ideal fireside seating. A custom-made stone replica of Lone Peak is the backsplash in a distinctive powder room; and a giant slab of granite adds the finishing touch to the home’s enviable wood, tile and granite kitchen. In the daylight basement, brushed concrete flooring adds both texture and durability. Roger Wade

Kaycan Montebello Vinyl Log Siding (color: Spice). This beautiful home captures the rustic look of log siding, without the maintenance hassle, and captures the distinctive beauty and warm of real log siding. Kaycan's Montebello Vinyl Log Siding comes with a insulated wall system that adds impact resistance and comfort to the home.

The Best Way to Build a Log Home. EverLog™ Systems family of concrete log home products offer the exact look and texture of natural wood cabin logs while eliminating the problems commonly associated with wood log home construction.

The Best Way to Build a Log Home. EverLog™ Systems family of concrete log home products offer the exact look and texture of natural wood cabin logs while eliminating the problems commonly associated with wood log home construction.

With enormous rectangular beams and round log posts, the Spanish Peaks House is a spectacular study in contrasts. Even the exterior—with horizontal log slab siding and vertical wood paneling—mixes textures and styles beautifully. An outdoor rock fireplace, built-in stone grill and ample seating enable the owners to make the most of the mountain-top setting. Inside, the owners relied on Blue Ribbon Builders to capture the natural feel of the home’s surroundings. A massive boulder makes up the hearth in the great room, and provides ideal fireside seating. A custom-made stone replica of Lone Peak is the backsplash in a distinctive powder room; and a giant slab of granite adds the finishing touch to the home’s enviable wood, tile and granite kitchen. In the daylight basement, brushed concrete flooring adds both texture and durability. Roger Wade

Custom Log Home Featuring a Fire Resistant, Insulated, & Maintenance-Free, Steel Log Panel
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic brown two-story metal house exterior remodel in Denver

This beautiful lake and snow lodge site on the waters edge of Lake Sunapee, and only one mile from Mt Sunapee Ski and Snowboard Resort. The home features conventional and timber frame construction. MossCreek's exquisite use of exterior materials include poplar bark, antique log siding with dovetail corners, hand cut timber frame, barn board siding and local river stone piers and foundation. Inside, the home features reclaimed barn wood walls, floors and ceilings.

Maintenance-free, steel log siding installed on a home in Hope Valley, RI. These customer got the look of a log home without the maintenance thanks to our HD Western Cedar steel log siding!

MillerRoodell Architects // Benjamin Benschneider Photography
Bedroom - mid-sized rustic guest medium tone wood floor bedroom idea with yellow walls

Maintenance-free, steel log siding installed on a home in Hope Valley, RI. These customer got the look of a log home without the maintenance thanks to our HD Western Cedar steel log siding!

MillerRoodell Architects // Benjamin Benschneider Photography
Mid-sized mountain style two-story wood exterior home photo

In this image, you can see the Cobble Stone columns installed that create an elegant appearance of the front porch and dimension to the window trim as well. The contrast of the two colors brings out the architecture of the home. Creating depth can make any homes appearance elegant and welcoming.

Example of a large trendy brown three-story mixed siding exterior home design in Kansas City with a clipped gable roof