Architect: Caldwell Associates, Landscape Architect: Suzman & Cole
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Photo by Alen Lin
Example of a trendy girl medium tone wood floor kids' room design in Los Angeles with blue walls

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The Owners of a home that had been consumed by the moving dunes of Lake Michigan wanted a home that would not only stand the test of aesthetic time, but survive the vicissitudes of the environment. With the assistance of the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality as well as the consulting civil engineer and the City of Grand Haven Zoning Department, a soil stabilization site plan was developed based on raising the new home’s main floor elevation by almost three feet, implementing erosion studies, screen walls and planting indigenous, drought tolerant xeriscaping. The screen walls, as well as the low profile of the home and the use of sand trapping marrum beachgrass all help to create a wind shadow buffer around the home and reduce blowing sand erosion and accretion. The Owners wanted to minimize the stylistic baggage which consumes most “cottage” residences, and with the Architect created a home with simple lines focused on the view and the natural environment. Sustainable energy requirements on a budget directed the design decisions regarding the SIPs panel insulation, energy systems, roof shading, other insulation systems, lighting and detailing. Easily constructed and linear, the home harkens back to mid century modern pavilions with present day environmental sensitivities and harmony with the site. James Yochum

Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts gray three-story wood exterior home design in DC Metro with a mixed material roof

Arrow Timber Framing 9726 NE 302nd St, Battle Ground, WA 98604 (360) 687-1868 Web Site: https://www.arrowtimber.com

Andy Frame Photography
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Inspiration for a huge mediterranean medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Other with an undermount sink, raised-panel cabinets, limestone countertops, beige backsplash, stone slab backsplash and light wood cabinets

Photo: Jason Snyder © Houzz 2013
Example of a trendy great room design in Other

Large elegant wooden u-shaped staircase photo in Boston with painted risers

Photo credit: © Jeffrey Totaro, 2015 Conestoga Valley Custom Kitchens
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Sean Litchfield
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The colored concrete patio is poured around these rocks which are then supported by a traditional concrete footing below grade. For more information and additional photos of this project, go to http://a1builders.ws/2012/01/transformation-of-detached-garage-into-a-recreational-retreat/

Example of a farmhouse white two-story exterior home design in Raleigh with a black roof

These oak floors are 75 years old and, as you can see, are simply beautiful after refinishing. A solvent based urethane finish was applied over common Minwax stain.