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Bedroom - southwestern bedroom idea in Austin

The homeowners and the their team took inspiration from the untouched foyer, reflecting the Moroccan influence of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture. Photo by Daniel Feldkamp of Visual Edge Imaging. Resources: Architect: Dean A. Wenz Architects, Inc.; Decorator: Shauna Lehman Interiors; Contractor: Renovations Unlimited Inc.; Cabinetry: Medallion Silverline series; KITCHEN: Flooring: Quarter and Rift Oak; Countertops: Mari Blue Granite; Backsplash: Custom Waterjet pattern; Range: Wolf; Refrigerator: Sub-Zero; Microwave drawer: Sharp; Lighting: LED rope, can lights

After their Niwot, Colorado, home was inundated with floodwater and mud in the historic 2013 flood, the owners brought their “glass is half full” zest for life to the process of restarting their lives in a modest budget-conscious home. It wouldn’t have been possible without the goodwill of neighbors, friends, strangers, donated services, and their own grit and full engagement in the building process. Water-shed Revival is a 2000 square foot home designed for social engagement, inside-outside living, the joy of cooking, and soaking in the sun and mountain views. The lofty space under the shed roof speaks of farm structures, but with a twist of the modern vis-à-vis clerestory windows and glass walls. Concrete floors act as a passive solar heat sink for a constant sense of thermal comfort, not to mention a relief for muddy pet paw cleanups. Cost-effective structure and material choices, such as corrugated metal and HardiePanel siding, point this home and this couple toward a renewed future.

ForeFront Foto
Example of a southwest pool design in Austin

Sitting high above a meadow this replica of a Greek Revival Farmhouse has beautiful views of the Vermont countryside.
Farmhouse white two-story vinyl gable roof photo in Burlington

Photo by Maria Zichil
Example of a mid-sized tuscan beige two-story stucco flat roof design in San Francisco with a tile roof

Photo by Maria Zichil
Mid-sized mediterranean beige two-story stucco flat roof idea in San Francisco with a tile roof

Michael J. Lee
Entryway - traditional entryway idea in Boston

Mediterranean exterior home idea in Santa Barbara

Architect: Peter Becker General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Ciro Coelho
This is an example of a large mediterranean brick back porch design in Santa Barbara.

The main terrace at the rear of the house is framed by projecting side wings. The main block here, features a projecting center bay with a door covered by a segmental arch pediment and topped by a pedimented gable. Projecting onto the terrace at the left are three sides of the octagonal breakfast room with a balcony and nook above.

Photo by Maria Zichil
Example of a mid-sized tuscan beige two-story stucco flat roof design in San Francisco with a tile roof

Michael J. Lee
Elegant staircase photo in Boston

Michael J. Lee
Elegant family room photo in Boston

Bathroom - mediterranean bathroom idea in Los Angeles

Photo of a mid-sized mid-century modern partial sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles for spring.

Architect: Peter Becker General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Ciro Coelho
Kitchen/dining room combo - mid-sized mediterranean single-wall dark wood floor kitchen/dining room combo idea in Santa Barbara with a drop-in sink, flat-panel cabinets, stainless steel cabinets, marble countertops, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Traditional Architecture
Mid-sized country white two-story wood gable roof idea in Boston

Michael J. Lee
Inspiration for a timeless home design remodel in Boston