Susan Teare
Example of a small mountain style two-story wood gable roof design in Burlington

Architecture by Anders Lasater Architects. Interior Design and Landscape Design by Exotica Design Group. Photos by Jeri Koegel.
Example of a large mid-century modern gray one-story stucco exterior home design in Orange County

Photographer: Jay Goodrich This 2800 sf single-family home was completed in 2009. The clients desired an intimate, yet dynamic family residence that reflected the beauty of the site and the lifestyle of the San Juan Islands. The house was built to be both a place to gather for large dinners with friends and family as well as a cozy home for the couple when they are there alone. The project is located on a stunning, but cripplingly-restricted site overlooking Griffin Bay on San Juan Island. The most practical area to build was exactly where three beautiful old growth trees had already chosen to live. A prior architect, in a prior design, had proposed chopping them down and building right in the middle of the site. From our perspective, the trees were an important essence of the site and respectfully had to be preserved. As a result we squeezed the programmatic requirements, kept the clients on a square foot restriction and pressed tight against property setbacks. The delineate concept is a stone wall that sweeps from the parking to the entry, through the house and out the other side, terminating in a hook that nestles the master shower. This is the symbolic and functional shield between the public road and the private living spaces of the home owners. All the primary living spaces and the master suite are on the water side, the remaining rooms are tucked into the hill on the road side of the wall. Off-setting the solid massing of the stone walls is a pavilion which grabs the views and the light to the south, east and west. Built in a position to be hammered by the winter storms the pavilion, while light and airy in appearance and feeling, is constructed of glass, steel, stout wood timbers and doors with a stone roof and a slate floor. The glass pavilion is anchored by two concrete panel chimneys; the windows are steel framed and the exterior skin is of powder coated steel sheathing.

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Michael Handrahan Remodeling, Inc. Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography
Small transitional l-shaped dark wood floor dining room photo in Boston with an undermount sink, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray backsplash, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Mid-sized beach style bathroom photo in Austin with white cabinets, multicolored walls, an undermount sink and shaker cabinets

Ryann Ford
Inspiration for a cottage home design remodel in Austin

Photo by Patrick Ketchum
Inspiration for a mid-century modern landscaping in Los Angeles.

Example of a transitional 3/4 white tile and ceramic tile brown floor and single-sink powder room design in Seattle with light wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, a vessel sink, wood countertops and open cabinets

Doors conceal both the linen and laundry closet
Small elegant single-wall carpeted home design photo in San Francisco with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, limestone countertops, beige walls and a stacked washer/dryer

This mixed-income housing development on six acres in town is adjacent to national forest. Conservation concerns restricted building south of the creek and budgets led to efficient layouts. All of the units have decks and primary spaces facing south for sun and mountain views; an orientation reflected in the building forms. The seven detached market-rate duplexes along the creek subsidized the deed restricted two- and three-story attached duplexes along the street and west boundary which can be entered through covered access from street and courtyard. This arrangement of the units forms a courtyard and thus unifies them into a single community. The use of corrugated, galvanized metal and fiber cement board – requiring limited maintenance – references ranch and agricultural buildings. These vernacular references, combined with the arrangement of units, integrate the housing development into the fabric of the region. A.I.A. Wyoming Chapter Design Award of Citation 2008 Project Year: 2009

Eric Roth Photography
Farmhouse two-story wood gable roof idea in Boston

Fantastic opportunity in Rancho Santa Fe. Single level four + bedroom home on 2.53 usable acres. Older home currently being used as a rental, with good bones and a great location on quiet street with limitless potential and space for equestrian facilities, tennis court, guest house, etc. No Covenant restrictions and no HOA or Mello Roos Fees. Located just minutes to Village of Rancho Santa Fe and within in the Rancho Santa Fe Roger Rowe School District.

Fantastic opportunity in Rancho Santa Fe. Single level four + bedroom home on 2.53 usable acres. Older home currently being used as a rental, with good bones and a great location on quiet street with limitless potential and space for equestrian facilities, tennis court, guest house, etc. No Covenant restrictions and no HOA or Mello Roos Fees. Located just minutes to Village of Rancho Santa Fe and within in the Rancho Santa Fe Roger Rowe School District.

Fantastic opportunity in Rancho Santa Fe. Single level four + bedroom home on 2.53 usable acres. Older home currently being used as a rental, with good bones and a great location on quiet street with limitless potential and space for equestrian facilities, tennis court, guest house, etc. No Covenant restrictions and no HOA or Mello Roos Fees. Located just minutes to Village of Rancho Santa Fe and within in the Rancho Santa Fe Roger Rowe School District.

Fantastic opportunity in Rancho Santa Fe. Single level four + bedroom home on 2.53 usable acres. Older home currently being used as a rental, with good bones and a great location on quiet street with limitless potential and space for equestrian facilities, tennis court, guest house, etc. No Covenant restrictions and no HOA or Mello Roos Fees. Located just minutes to Village of Rancho Santa Fe and within in the Rancho Santa Fe Roger Rowe School District.

The new dining room while open, has an intimate feel and features a unique “ribbon” light fixture. Robert Vente Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized 1960s dark wood floor and gray floor great room remodel in San Francisco with white walls, a two-sided fireplace and a tile fireplace

Elegance awaits! Fire, palm trees and lots of seating. White and bright, aqua accents mixed with neutral tones. A home to relax and catch up on your favorite novel. Design by Krista Watterworth Alterman. Photos by Troy Campbell. Krista Watterworth Design Studio, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

Custom colour Fullview WalkThru Garage Door protecting a private automobile collection in Phoenix, Arizona WalkThru Garage Doors Inc.
Garage - mid-sized contemporary attached one-car garage idea in Toronto

Designing a spectacular, spacious home that would take full advantage of ocean and salt marsh views on opposing sides of a long, thin slice of sloping land was a challenge embraced. To realize the full potential of the restrictive property, a multi-level structure was designed. Varied rooflines were created to give the home an appearance of being comfortably nestled in the landscape, while enabling the home to remain in proportion with the surrounding properties. Additional living space was gained by pulling the garage closer to the street and building a family room and an expansive deck above. Creative design options captured the scenic beauty of the narrow property and provided ocean views from primary living spaces throughout the day. Photo: Dan Gair, Blind Dog Photo, Inc.