Updated photo of our courtyard
Inspiration for a mid-century modern exterior home remodel in San Francisco

Steve Chenn
Tuscan tile porch container garden photo in Houston with a roof extension

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!

Traditional Cape home, updated entrance with blue stone walkway, granite steps, perennial garden, lamp post
Photo of a mid-sized traditional partial sun front yard stone landscaping in Boston for summer.

This home was featured in the May 2016 edition of HOME & DESIGN Magazine. To see the rest of the home tour as well as other luxury homes featured, visit http://www.homeanddesign.net/cordial-contemporary/

Transitional exterior home photo in San Francisco

Coastal white two-story gable roof idea in Orange County with a metal roof

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Staircase - large traditional carpeted straight wood railing staircase idea in Orlando with wooden risers

R. Price Photography LLC
Example of a large classic open concept light wood floor living room design in DC Metro with a stone fireplace

Inspiration for a mid-sized 1960s light wood floor, beige floor and exposed beam kitchen remodel with a single-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, quartzite countertops, green backsplash, porcelain backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

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Transitional kitchen photo in Cincinnati with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and gray countertops

Updated hardwood floors and wood stairs.
Beach style medium tone wood floor hallway photo with beige walls

Jerry Butts-Photographer
Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts beige one-story vinyl gable roof design with a shingle roof

Updated Trex deck in Island Mist with metal and wire railings.
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard deck remodel in San Francisco with no cover

Trendy white three-story mixed siding house exterior photo in DC Metro with a mixed material roof

Ceiling of existing entry was raised to 10'. New flat roof installed. 4" Artisan hardie siding added with mitered edges that nicely contrasts with 6" hardie siding covering the majority of the exterior walls. Tongue and groove cedar smooth siding on ceiling of porch. Painted steel column. Board formed concrete retaining wall added to make planter box. Wide concrete steps leading to open front porch. Added integrated door and window system. Photo: Charles Quinn

C.L. Fry Photo - www.clfryphoto.com
Country exterior home photo in Austin

Inspiration for a transitional staircase remodel in Denver

Foyer - mid-sized craftsman medium tone wood floor foyer idea in Orange County with gray walls and a yellow front door