Steve Hall @ Hall+Merrick Photography
Example of a transitional white two-story brick gable roof design in Chicago with a shingle roof

red door,grey stucco, grey metal siding, grey metal roof, flat roof,
Single front door - mid-sized eclectic front yard concrete single front door idea with a roof extension and a red front door

Example of a cottage two-story stone exterior home design in New York with a hip roof

Victorian two-story wood gable roof idea in Chicago

Rob Karosis
Inspiration for a country garage remodel in New York

Mid-sized 1950s beige one-story stone house exterior photo in Dallas with a shed roof

Jimmy White
Inspiration for a huge contemporary open concept and formal dark wood floor living room remodel in Tampa with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

This years Coastal Living Showhouse features expansive decks and porches including a rooftop deck with panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean, Point Loma, Mexico and Downtown San Diego, 2014 Ed Gohlich Photography, Inc.

The shape of the angled porch-roof, sets the tone for a truly modern entryway. This protective covering makes a dramatic statement, as it hovers over the front door. The blue-stone terrace conveys even more interest, as it gradually moves upward, morphing into steps, until it reaches the porch. Porch Detail The multicolored tan stone, used for the risers and retaining walls, is proportionally carried around the base of the house. Horizontal sustainable-fiber cement board replaces the original vertical wood siding, and widens the appearance of the facade. The color scheme — blue-grey siding, cherry-wood door and roof underside, and varied shades of tan and blue stone — is complimented by the crisp-contrasting black accents of the thin-round metal columns, railing, window sashes, and the roof fascia board and gutters. This project is a stunning example of an exterior, that is both asymmetrical and symmetrical. Prior to the renovation, the house had a bland 1970s exterior. Now, it is interesting, unique, and inviting. Photography Credit: Tom Holdsworth Photography Contractor: Owings Brothers Contracting

photos by Steve Chenn
Elegant patio photo in Houston with a fire pit and a roof extension

Large elegant three-story and attached wood and one-car brown porte cochere photo in New York

Cottage multicolored two-story gable roof idea in Chicago with a shingle roof

Paul Burk Photography
Example of a small trendy brown one-story wood house exterior design in DC Metro with a shed roof and a metal roof

Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a mediterranean white two-story house exterior remodel in Minneapolis with a tile roof

Hot Tub with Modern Pergola, Tropical Hardwood Decking and Fence Screening, Built-in Kitchen with Concrete countertop, Outdoor Seating, Lighting Designed by Adam Miller

Kenneth M. Wyner Photography
Inspiration for a large timeless two-story mixed siding exterior home remodel in DC Metro

Photographer: Bernard Andre'
Transitional white two-story exterior home photo in San Francisco

Large transitional black two-story house exterior idea in Atlanta with a clipped gable roof, a metal roof and a black 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