This cluster of two cottage courts is the National Association of Home Builders 50+ Housing Award winner. The cottages are simple yet elegant and are geared toward todays 50+ lifestyle. The Cottages are located within the Village at Saluda River Club. A NAHB BALA award winning community also planned by Allison Ramsey Architects.

Building Design, Plans, and Interior Finishes by: Fluidesign Studio I Builder: Structural Dimensions Inc. I Photographer: Seth Benn Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional screened-in back porch design in Minneapolis with a roof extension.

When our client bought their lot in Broken Top they did not build for years. Living in San Diego,they decided in 2011 to build a vacation home/ future retirement abode. Their vision included a welcoming single level with relaxing Master bedroom and bath, a kitchen/living/dining space to entertain family and friends, and an outdoor living space to enjoy the sunsets.Their vision became reality!! It also includes a wonderful second bedroom perfect for guests, with a separate entrance and a private bath with walk-in shower. The third bedroom doubles as an office with lots of windows. The home is rustic from the front. Upon entering one notices the open floor plan and contemporary kitchen design as well as the beautiful rock fireplace and abundance of light. An extra-large island in the kitchen includes a wine cooler, bar sink, and eating area. The décor of the home is comfortable and warm. And the stunning dark Acacia wood flooring runs throughout the main living area. This home is 3210 square feet on a single level. Natural mature landscaping surrounds the home giving it a settled-in feeling. This is a perfect home for retirees who host guests, or a small family. In this case,the couple will use it as their vacation get-away with retirement in their scope. Ross Chandler

Small danish open concept light wood floor and white floor family room photo in New York with white walls, a media wall and no fireplace

The goal for these clients was to build a new home with a transitional design that was large enough for their children and grandchildren to visit, but small enough to age in place comfortably with a budget they could afford on their retirement income. They wanted an open floor plan, with plenty of wall space for art and strong connections between indoor and outdoor spaces to maintain the original garden feeling of the lot. A unique combination of cultures is reflected in the home – the husband is from Haiti and the wife from Switzerland. The resulting traditional design aesthetic is an eclectic blend of Caribbean and Old World flair. Jim Barsch Photography

Mountain style two-story wood gable roof photo in New York

Example of a trendy home design design in San Francisco

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Arts and crafts gray two-story wood exterior home photo

Whittney Parkinson
Inspiration for a large cottage l-shaped medium tone wood floor and beige floor kitchen remodel in Indianapolis with recessed-panel cabinets, white cabinets, marble countertops, gray backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island, a farmhouse sink and white countertops

Photographer: Isabelle Eubanks Interiors: Modern Organic Interiors, Architect: Simpson Design Group, Builder: Milne Design and Build Art Consulting by Geremia Design

Photographer: Isabelle Eubanks Interiors: Modern Organic Interiors, Architect: Simpson Design Group, Builder: Milne Design and Build Art Consulting by Geremia Design

Close-up of the brass hardware and white cabinet paint in the butler's pantry. Cabinets painted in Sherwin Williams' SW 7005 "Pure White". Isn't that backsplash tile fantastic?? Photo by Matthew Niemann

Traditional white marble New England kitchen with walnut wood island and bronze fixtures for added warmth. Photo: Michael J Lee Photography
Kitchen - traditional dark wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Boston with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, white backsplash, marble backsplash, paneled appliances, an island and wood countertops

This is an example of a small coastal front porch design in New York with a roof extension.

Elegant master medium tone wood floor bedroom photo in San Francisco with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Unique placement of two windows underneath a bench seat at a stair landing. Beautiful white trim surrounds the windows with diagonal diamond shaped window grilles that also form x shapes. The trim continues into the wainscotting on this wall and the side walls. The light grey walls and white trim create a bright crisp feel that contrasts with the oak wood floors and wood bench seat. Above the bench is another window for even more natural light and a view to outside.

Mid-Century update to a home located in NW Portland. The project included a new kitchen with skylights, multi-slide wall doors on both sides of the home, kitchen gathering desk, children's playroom, and opening up living room and dining room ceiling to dramatic vaulted ceilings. The project team included Risa Boyer Architecture. Photos: Josh Partee

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Inspiration for a rustic gray two-story gable roof remodel in Minneapolis