Photography by William Quarles. Custom Built Home by Arthur Rutenberg Homes/Chuck Lattif, President Coastal Premier Homes LLC/clattif@arhomes.com
Classic porch idea in Charleston with a fire pit, decking and a roof extension

Design Architect: Stephen Sullivan, AIA Architect of Record: Stephen Sullivan Designs Project Team: Andrea Ermolli (project architect), Freya Johnson Interior Designer: Jeffrey Bilhuber Contractor: Schuchart Dow Landscape Architect: Withey Price Photographer: Aaron Leitz

photo credit: Paul Dyer
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary gray three-story stucco flat roof remodel in San Francisco

After; Before; Neighborhood- Dilworth Project included; 3 step Power washing, staining and painting of existing deck. Material(s) used - Rust-Oleum's Restore /Sherwin Williams exterior semi gloss White Color- Russett/ Handrail and spindles in semi gloss White by Fox Brothers

ZeroEnergy Design (ZED) created this modern home for a progressive family in the desirable community of Lexington. Thoughtful Land Connection. The residence is carefully sited on the infill lot so as to create privacy from the road and neighbors, while cultivating a side yard that captures the southern sun. The terraced grade rises to meet the house, allowing for it to maintain a structured connection with the ground while also sitting above the high water table. The elevated outdoor living space maintains a strong connection with the indoor living space, while the stepped edge ties it back to the true ground plane. Siting and outdoor connections were completed by ZED in collaboration with landscape designer Soren Deniord Design Studio. Exterior Finishes and Solar. The exterior finish materials include a palette of shiplapped wood siding, through-colored fiber cement panels and stucco. A rooftop parapet hides the solar panels above, while a gutter and site drainage system directs rainwater into an irrigation cistern and dry wells that recharge the groundwater. Cooking, Dining, Living. Inside, the kitchen, fabricated by Henrybuilt, is located between the indoor and outdoor dining areas. The expansive south-facing sliding door opens to seamlessly connect the spaces, using a retractable awning to provide shade during the summer while still admitting the warming winter sun. The indoor living space continues from the dining areas across to the sunken living area, with a view that returns again to the outside through the corner wall of glass. Accessible Guest Suite. The design of the first level guest suite provides for both aging in place and guests who regularly visit for extended stays. The patio off the north side of the house affords guests their own private outdoor space, and privacy from the neighbor. Similarly, the second level master suite opens to an outdoor private roof deck. Light and Access. The wide open interior stair with a glass panel rail leads from the top level down to the well insulated basement. The design of the basement, used as an away/play space, addresses the need for both natural light and easy access. In addition to the open stairwell, light is admitted to the north side of the area with a high performance, Passive House (PHI) certified skylight, covering a six by sixteen foot area. On the south side, a unique roof hatch set flush with the deck opens to reveal a glass door at the base of the stairwell which provides additional light and access from the deck above down to the play space. Energy. Energy consumption is reduced by the high performance building envelope, high efficiency mechanical systems, and then offset with renewable energy. All windows and doors are made of high performance triple paned glass with thermally broken aluminum frames. The exterior wall assembly employs dense pack cellulose in the stud cavity, a continuous air barrier, and four inches exterior rigid foam insulation. The 10kW rooftop solar electric system provides clean energy production. The final air leakage testing yielded 0.6 ACH 50 - an extremely air tight house, a testament to the well-designed details, progress testing and quality construction. When compared to a new house built to code requirements, this home consumes only 19% of the energy. Architecture & Energy Consulting: ZeroEnergy Design Landscape Design: Soren Deniord Design Paintings: Bernd Haussmann Studio Photos: Eric Roth Photography

This is the side that faces the pasture. The tower acts as a pivot point for the two facades that are at 90 degree angles to one another. It led to the unique character of the plan and elevations.

Tyler Lewis Photography High Camp Home Mountain Home Center
Large mountain style open concept medium tone wood floor living room photo in San Francisco with yellow walls and a stone fireplace

Elegant kitchen photo in Seattle with glass-front cabinets, green cabinets, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash and white appliances

Soft, refreshing colors combine with comfortable furnishing and statement lighting in this elegant home: Project completed by Wendy Langston's Everything Home interior design firm , which serves Carmel, Zionsville, Fishers, Westfield, Noblesville, and Indianapolis. For more about Everything Home, click here: https://everythinghomedesigns.com/

Andrew Pogue Photography
Inspiration for a rustic deck remodel in Austin with a roof extension

Deck - backyard deck idea in Boston

Photo by Peter Lyons
Inspiration for a mid-century modern formal medium tone wood floor living room remodel in San Francisco with white walls

Photography by Chuck Heiney
Example of a beach style medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo design in Grand Rapids with beige walls

Large-scale exterior deck restoration and staining project in Nova Scotia. The wood decking and structural elements were prepared and professionally finished to protect the surface while enhancing the natural character of the wood. The project includes an expansive outdoor deck, covered area and pergola-style structure, creating a warm and inviting outdoor living space. Completed by JAZ Renovations & Paint Guys.

Large-scale exterior deck restoration and staining project in Nova Scotia. The wood decking and structural elements were prepared and professionally finished to protect the surface while enhancing the natural character of the wood. The project includes an expansive outdoor deck, covered area and pergola-style structure, creating a warm and inviting outdoor living space. Completed by JAZ Renovations & Paint Guys.

Large-scale exterior deck restoration and staining project in Nova Scotia. The wood decking and structural elements were prepared and professionally finished to protect the surface while enhancing the natural character of the wood. The project includes an expansive outdoor deck, covered area and pergola-style structure, creating a warm and inviting outdoor living space. Completed by JAZ Renovations & Paint Guys.

Island style balcony photo in Charleston with a roof extension

Redwood Builders had the pleasure of working with leading SF based architects Seth and Melissa Hanley of Design Blitz to create a sleek and modern backyard "Shudio" structure. Located in their backyard in Sebastopol, the Shudio replaced a falling-down potting shed and brings the best of his-and-hers space planning: a painting studio for her and a beer brewing shed for him. During their frequent backyard parties (which often host more than 90 guests) the Shudio transforms into a bar with easy through traffic and a built in keg-orator. The finishes are simple with the primary surface being charcoal painted T111 with accents of western red cedar and a white washed ash plywood interior. The sliding barn doors and trim are constructed of California redwood. The trellis with its varied pattern creates a shadow pattern that changes throughout the day. The trellis helps to enclose the informal patio (decomposed granite) and provide privacy from neighboring properties. Existing mature rhododendrons were prioritized in the design and protected in place where possible.

Photography: Jason Stemple
Inspiration for a small timeless screened-in back porch remodel in Charleston with decking and a roof extension