Debbie Franke
Mid-sized traditional beige one-story mixed siding exterior home idea in St Louis

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!

Updated counters by cutting off rusticated edge, new color cabinets at kitchen, modern lighting, refinished log posts
Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial u-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor open concept kitchen remodel in Seattle with a farmhouse sink, beaded inset cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, multicolored backsplash, stone tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

In this Danbury home, we updated the space by installing new railing, posts, balusters and tread covers
Staircase - large traditional wooden l-shaped wood railing staircase idea in New York with wooden risers

For this beautiful renovation we started by removing the old siding, trim, brackets and posts. Installed new James Hardie Board and Batten Siding, HardieTrim, Soffit and Fascia and new gutters. For the finish touch, we added a metal roof, began by the removal of Front Entry rounded peak, reframed and raised the slope slightly to install new standing seam Metal Roof to Front Entry.

New trim, fresh paint on the walls and ceiling, and clean finish from wall to ceiling do wonders to update this space. The floors still need refinishing, and I want to update the switch plate covers to white and paint or replace the door, but overall it looks much better. © Kari Post

Updated stair rail, balusters and posts in raised ranch
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional carpeted u-shaped staircase remodel in New York with carpeted risers

OC Kitchen gets a update in Tuscany style utilizing posts, decorative hood, custom tile insert. glass doors, and island.
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized mediterranean galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in Orange County with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, beige backsplash, granite backsplash, black appliances, an island and beige countertops

lisa pétrole
Example of an eclectic open concept white floor living room design in Toronto with white walls and no tv

The kitchen blends deep emerald green cabinetry, a walnut island, and a white backsplash in a transitional Craftsman style. Historic touches include handcrafted details and oak floors, while modern upgrades feature quartz countertops, contemporary fixtures, and a stainless steel vent hood.

In this Danbury home, we updated the space by installing new railing, posts, balusters and tread covers
Staircase - large traditional wooden l-shaped wood railing staircase idea in New York with wooden risers

Updated entry from 70's drab
Foyer - small transitional medium tone wood floor and black floor foyer idea in Providence with gray walls and a black front door

In this Danbury home, we updated the space by installing new railing, posts, balusters and tread covers
Staircase - large traditional wooden l-shaped wood railing staircase idea in New York with wooden risers

Hallway - mid-sized traditional medium tone wood floor and brown floor hallway idea in Portland with white walls

In this Danbury home, we updated the space by installing new railing, posts, balusters and tread covers
Inspiration for a large timeless wooden l-shaped wood railing staircase remodel in New York with wooden risers

Mid-sized transitional gray split-level vinyl and clapboard gable roof idea in Baltimore with a shingle roof and a gray roof

New trim, fresh paint on the walls and ceiling, and clean finish from wall to ceiling do wonders to update this space. The floors still need refinishing, and I want to update the switch plate covers to white and paint or replace the doors, but overall it looks much better. © Kari Post

Mid-sized transitional gray split-level vinyl and clapboard gable roof idea in Baltimore with a shingle roof and a gray roof