Photography by Laura Moss
Shabby-chic style gray one-story exterior home idea in New York

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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

Example of a beach style green two-story mixed siding house exterior design in Jacksonville with a hip roof, a metal roof and a white roof

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Arts and crafts two-story brick flat roof photo in Denver

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Coastal white two-story exterior home idea in Charleston with a hip roof

LOWELL CUSTOM HOMES Lake Geneva, WI., - This Queen Ann Shingle is a very special place for family and friends to gather. Designed with distinctive New England character this home generates warm welcoming feelings and a relaxed approach to entertaining.

Large victorian green two-story mixed siding gable roof idea in Chicago with a shingle roof

The chance to build a lakeside weekend home in rural NC provided this Chapel Hill family with an opportunity to ditch convention and think outside the box. For instance, we traded the traditional boat dock with what's become known as the "party dock"… a floating lounge of sorts, complete with wet bar, TV, swimmer's platform, and plenty of spots for watching the water fun. Inside, we turned one bedroom into a gym with climbing wall - and dropped the idea of a dining room, in favor of a deep upholstered niche and shuffleboard table. Outdoor drapery helped blur the lines between indoor spaces and exterior porches filled with upholstery, swings, and places for lazy napping. And after the sun goes down....smores, anyone? John Bessler

Inspiration for a transitional beige two-story brick exterior home remodel in Dallas with a hip roof and a metal roof

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

This is an organic Lime Wash done with a true lime wash product as opposed to a brick mortar or concrete that is often seen on new houses. This product can be applied as a solid coating making the surface completely white, or can be applied and "washed off" in many artistic ways, as seen here. If you hate your brick or just want something unique this is a great option! Photo credit: Jeff Murrey

Matthew Milman
Inspiration for a cottage white two-story gable roof remodel in San Francisco with a metal roof

This coastal, waterfront home frames views of Long Island Sound and features a cedar roof, copper gutters, exterior paneling and stone veneer
Coastal two-story gable roof idea in New York

Large transitional beige two-story wood house exterior photo in Atlanta with a hip roof and a shingle roof

This cozy lake cottage skillfully incorporates a number of features that would normally be restricted to a larger home design. A glance of the exterior reveals a simple story and a half gable running the length of the home, enveloping the majority of the interior spaces. To the rear, a pair of gables with copper roofing flanks a covered dining area that connects to a screened porch. Inside, a linear foyer reveals a generous staircase with cascading landing. Further back, a centrally placed kitchen is connected to all of the other main level entertaining spaces through expansive cased openings. A private study serves as the perfect buffer between the homes master suite and living room. Despite its small footprint, the master suite manages to incorporate several closets, built-ins, and adjacent master bath complete with a soaker tub flanked by separate enclosures for shower and water closet. Upstairs, a generous double vanity bathroom is shared by a bunkroom, exercise space, and private bedroom. The bunkroom is configured to provide sleeping accommodations for up to 4 people. The rear facing exercise has great views of the rear yard through a set of windows that overlook the copper roof of the screened porch below. Builder: DeVries & Onderlinde Builders Interior Designer: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography

Architect: Grouparchitect. Contractor: Barlow Construction. Photography: Chad Savaikie.
Mid-sized modern beige three-story mixed siding exterior home idea in Seattle with a shed roof

This gourmet kitchen includes wood burning pizza oven, grill, side burner, egg smoker, sink, refrigerator, trash chute, serving station and more! Photography: Daniel Driensky

Jeri Koegel
Inspiration for a coastal white two-story brick gable roof remodel in Orange County

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Traditional gray three-story wood exterior home idea in New York