This ocean-front shingled Gambrel style house is home to a young family with little kids who lead an active, outdoor lifestyle. My goal was to create a bespoke, colorful and eclectic interior that looked sophisticated and fresh, but that was tough enough to withstand salt, sand and wet kids galore. The palette of coral and blue is an obvious choice, but we tried to translate it into a less expected, slightly updated way, hence the front door! Liberal use of indoor-outdoor fabrics created a seamless appearance while preserving the utility needed for this full time seaside residence. photo: Michael J Lee Photography

Mudroom - mid-sized cottage light wood floor mudroom idea with gray walls and a dark wood front door

Entry showing the brick approach. Front door (Benjamin Moore "Heritage Red"). Body: Glidden "Jonquil" Trim: Behr "Divine Pleasure". The colors we chose pumped up the Feng Shui for the clients. The home faced South (Fire/Fame), so painting the front door red pumped up the reputation of the owners. See the photos for more information. Design and photo by Jennifer A. Emmer Jennifer A. Emmer

Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone formal garden in New York.

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Example of an arts and crafts green exterior home design in Dallas

Bona stains, finishes and sealers provide the ultimate in durability, protection and beauty in your home. Whether your floor is extremely worn and in need of a recoat or you want to change the color and design, the Bona System will highlight the true beauty and elegance of the wood. Contact a Bona Certified Craftsman to start your floor renovation.

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Example of a large classic backyard round pool design in Houston

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Example of a trendy entryway design in Boston with a white front door

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Patio - mid-sized traditional front yard stone patio idea in Portland Maine with a fire pit and no cover

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: SKD Architects | Photography: Landmark Photography | Landscaping: TOPO LLC
Single front door - craftsman medium tone wood floor single front door idea in Minneapolis with beige walls and a dark wood front door

Modern Farmhouse Audubon Square, Baton Rouge, La Photo by Craig saucier Front door Benjamin Moore HC - 148 "Jamestown Blue" Porch Ceilings Benjamin Moore 1592 "Blue Springs" Shutters & Fence Benjamin Moore HC - 167 "Amherst Gray"

Photo of a farmhouse full sun concrete paver driveway in New York.

Mid-sized traditional blue two-story vinyl house exterior idea in Jacksonville

Example of a large trendy light wood floor and brown floor foyer design in Portland with red walls and a light wood front door

For this Boston-area former hunting lodge, featured in Outside the Not So Big House by Julie Moir Messervy and Sarah Susanka, JMMDS created a landscape design that anchors the house in the site and complements its Tuscan-inspired architectural update. An antique openwork wrought-iron gate provides access from the driveway to the courtyard and breaks up the solidity of the stone walls, crafted by an italian stonemason. The winding, informally-planted brick path leads to the back door, in contrast to the formal front entry. Photo: Grey Crawford.

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Inspiration for a mediterranean full sun water fountain landscape in Houston.

Design ideas for a huge coastal full sun backyard brick garden path in Boston.

Example of a mid-sized cottage white two-story wood flat roof design in New York with a shingle roof

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