The Home Aesthetic
Example of a huge cottage white two-story mixed siding exterior home design in Indianapolis with a shingle roof

Tripp Smith
Large beach style brown three-story wood and shingle house exterior photo in Charleston with a hip roof, a mixed material roof and a gray roof

Bernard Andre
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary brown three-story mixed siding house exterior remodel in San Francisco with a shed roof and a metal roof

Surrounded by permanently protected open space in the historic winemaking area of the South Livermore Valley, this house presents a weathered wood barn to the road, and has metal-clad sheds behind. The design process was driven by the metaphor of an old farmhouse that had been incrementally added to over the years. The spaces open to expansive views of vineyards and unspoiled hills. Erick Mikiten, AIA

Tom Crane
Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse brown two-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in Philadelphia with a mixed material roof and a red roof

A traditional house that meanders around courtyards built as though it where built in stages over time. Well proportioned and timeless. Presenting its modest humble face this large home is filled with surprises as it demands that you take your time to experiance it.

Example of a transitional gray two-story stone exterior home design in Baltimore with a hip roof and a mixed material roof

Custom design Craftsman style split bedroom ranch with bonus room build out over the garage sided with LP Smartside Diamond Kote color Smoky Ash. Welcoming covered porch with pillars and stained Shaker gable accents to match the wood tone long panel garage doors and front entry door. Roof in CertainTeed Landmark shingles in Driftwood color. (Ryan Hainey)

Tom Crane and Orion Construction
Example of a small country beige two-story stone exterior home design in Philadelphia with a shingle roof

Inspiration for a rustic two-story metal exterior home remodel in Minneapolis with a mixed material roof

Small transitional white two-story stucco house exterior photo in Charleston with a hip roof and a shingle roof

The Owens Model has a distinctive wrap-around and deep porch. Design by James Wentling, Built by Cunnane Group
Mid-sized elegant white two-story wood gable roof photo in Charlotte with a mixed material roof

Green Roof and Native Plantings
Example of a large trendy brown two-story mixed siding exterior home design in Other with a metal roof

Large craftsman green two-story wood house exterior idea in New York with a shingle roof

Photography: Ryan Garvin
Coastal white two-story mixed siding exterior home idea in Los Angeles with a shingle roof

Example of a large tuscan white two-story stone exterior home design in Austin with a tile roof

The client for this home wanted a modern structure that was suitable for displaying her art-glass collection. Located in a recently developed community, almost every component of the exterior was subject to an array of neighborhood and city ordinances. These were all accommodated while maintaining modern sensibilities and detailing on the exterior, then transitioning to a more minimalist aesthetic on the interior. The one-story building comfortably spreads out on its large lot, embracing a front and back courtyard and allowing views through and from within the transparent center section to other parts of the home. A high volume screened porch, the floating fireplace, and an axial swimming pool provide dramatic moments to the otherwise casual layout of the home.

Photo credit: WA design
Large contemporary gray one-story concrete flat roof idea in San Francisco with a metal roof

DRM Design Group provided Landscape Architecture services for a Local Austin, Texas residence. We worked closely with Redbud Custom Homes and Tim Brown Architecture to create a custom low maintenance- low water use contemporary landscape design. This Eco friendly design has a simple and crisp look with great contrasting colors that really accentuate the existing trees. www.redbudaustin.com www.timbrownarch.com