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. 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.

Michael J. Lee Photography
Transitional medium tone wood floor kitchen/dining room combo photo in Boston with white walls

Landmark Photography
Victorian stone exterior home idea in Minneapolis

Door Style: 3" Shaker w/ inside bead Finish: Warm White (Perimeter), Foothills w/ Van Dyke glaze and distressing (Island & Pantry) Hardware: Jeffery Alexander Lyon (pulls) & Breman (Knobs) DBAC

Jennifer Brown
Inspiration for a large transitional three-story brick townhouse exterior remodel in New York

This living space in the multi-story loft unit is flooded with light from two levels of windows. The exposed brick is the old exterior of the National Biscuit Companies (now Nabisco) oven used to bake the biscuits. Peter Nilson Photography

Peter Medilek
Alcove bathtub - small transitional white tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile alcove bathtub idea in San Francisco with a wall-mount sink, a one-piece toilet and white walls

Clark Dugger Photography
Large elegant multicolored two-story mixed siding gable roof photo in Orange County with a shingle roof

Landmark Photography, Eskuche Design
Traditional exterior home idea in Minneapolis

Clark Dugger Photography
Large traditional multicolored two-story mixed siding gable roof idea in Orange County with a shingle roof

the project included a second floor addition and complete renovation of the first floor of an existing home. the kitchen was completely renovated and opened up to both the dining room on one side and to the exterior deck on the other, while a second floor addition provides 3 bedrooms, a kids bath, a master bath and walk-in closet , and laundry. peter hess photography adam rouse photograhpy

A basement level family room with music related artwork. Framed album covers and musical instruments reflect the home owners passion and interests. Photography by: Peter Rymwid

Peter Rymwid photographer
Inspiration for a large transitional u-shaped dark wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen remodel in New York with a single-bowl sink, recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Custom design by Cynthia Soda of Soda Pop Design Inc. in Toronto, Canada. Photography by Stephani Buchman Photography.
Open concept kitchen - large transitional l-shaped dark wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Toronto with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, beige backsplash, stone tile backsplash, an island, an undermount sink and wood countertops

Example of a classic patio design in New York with a fireplace

Carol Kurth Architecture, PC , Peter Krupenye Photography
Example of a large classic backyard stone patio design in New York with a pergola

Lauren Rubenstein Photography
Inspiration for a large timeless white one-story wood gable roof remodel in Atlanta with a metal roof

Home Bar with exposed rustic beams, 3x6 subway tile backsplash, pendant lighting, and an industrial vibe.
Seated home bar - huge industrial u-shaped vinyl floor seated home bar idea in Minneapolis with concrete countertops, white backsplash and porcelain backsplash

Sunroom - large traditional brick floor and red floor sunroom idea in New York with a standard ceiling and no fireplace