This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard brick driveway in Chicago for summer.

J. Sinclair
Inspiration for a mid-sized craftsman dark wood floor double front door remodel with a medium wood front door and beige walls

From the moment you walk up to these arched double front doors, this Raleigh custom home is sure to impress. A two story front portico features a stamped concrete floor, arched windows, painted bead board ceiling, and no curb wheelchair accessible entrance. Luxury one story home by design build custom home builder Stanton Homes.

Wrapping your home up for the holidays, in the classic look of evergreen, doesn't have to unravel your Christmas budget, when you display our Madison Fraser Cordless Foliage Collection. The lush, lifelike appearance you long for, with the added gift of affordability. Scores of realistic fraser fir boughs are delicately punctuated with hints of small, ruby red berries; miniature pinecones; and juniper tips. Pre-lit with warm white, LED mini lights, and battery-operated, you can add an enlightened touch of holiday charm anywhere, indoors or out.

Mid-sized cottage medium tone wood floor entry hall photo in Austin with white walls

When Cummings Architects first met with the owners of this understated country farmhouse, the building’s layout and design was an incoherent jumble. The original bones of the building were almost unrecognizable. All of the original windows, doors, flooring, and trims – even the country kitchen – had been removed. Mathew and his team began a thorough design discovery process to find the design solution that would enable them to breathe life back into the old farmhouse in a way that acknowledged the building’s venerable history while also providing for a modern living by a growing family. The redesign included the addition of a new eat-in kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, wrap around porch, and stone fireplaces. To begin the transforming restoration, the team designed a generous, twenty-four square foot kitchen addition with custom, farmers-style cabinetry and timber framing. The team walked the homeowners through each detail the cabinetry layout, materials, and finishes. Salvaged materials were used and authentic craftsmanship lent a sense of place and history to the fabric of the space. The new master suite included a cathedral ceiling showcasing beautifully worn salvaged timbers. The team continued with the farm theme, using sliding barn doors to separate the custom-designed master bath and closet. The new second-floor hallway features a bold, red floor while new transoms in each bedroom let in plenty of light. A summer stair, detailed and crafted with authentic details, was added for additional access and charm. Finally, a welcoming farmer’s porch wraps around the side entry, connecting to the rear yard via a gracefully engineered grade. This large outdoor space provides seating for large groups of people to visit and dine next to the beautiful outdoor landscape and the new exterior stone fireplace. Though it had temporarily lost its identity, with the help of the team at Cummings Architects, this lovely farmhouse has regained not only its former charm but also a new life through beautifully integrated modern features designed for today’s family. Photo by Eric Roth

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary drought-tolerant and full sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles.

Jkath Design Build + Reinvent
Mid-sized cottage white tile and porcelain tile cement tile floor and multicolored floor alcove bathtub photo in Minneapolis with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, a two-piece toilet, white walls, an undermount sink and quartzite countertops

A Showstopper Red Front Door greets you when visiting this stunning northern MN lakeside home. White paneling in White Dove flank the front door and the tongue-and-groove ceiling received a custom stain that coordinated with the custom stone mix.

Inspiration for a large craftsman green two-story mixed siding house exterior remodel in Philadelphia with a clipped gable roof and a shingle roof

This modern home, near Cedar Lake, built in 1900, was originally a corner store. A massive conversion transformed the home into a spacious, multi-level residence in the 1990’s. However, the home’s lot was unusually steep and overgrown with vegetation. In addition, there were concerns about soil erosion and water intrusion to the house. The homeowners wanted to resolve these issues and create a much more useable outdoor area for family and pets. Castle, in conjunction with Field Outdoor Spaces, designed and built a large deck area in the back yard of the home, which includes a detached screen porch and a bar & grill area under a cedar pergola. The previous, small deck was demolished and the sliding door replaced with a window. A new glass sliding door was inserted along a perpendicular wall to connect the home’s interior kitchen to the backyard oasis. The screen house doors are made from six custom screen panels, attached to a top mount, soft-close track. Inside the screen porch, a patio heater allows the family to enjoy this space much of the year. Concrete was the material chosen for the outdoor countertops, to ensure it lasts several years in Minnesota’s always-changing climate. Trex decking was used throughout, along with red cedar porch, pergola and privacy lattice detailing. The front entry of the home was also updated to include a large, open porch with access to the newly landscaped yard. Cable railings from Loftus Iron add to the contemporary style of the home, including a gate feature at the top of the front steps to contain the family pets when they’re let out into the yard. Tour this project in person, September 28 – 29, during the 2019 Castle Home Tour!

Large arts and crafts multicolored one-story mixed siding house exterior photo with a shingle roof

Don't let your interior doors be written off as some functional piece of hardware. Come to Glenview Haus and make your interior doors just as stunning as the rest of your home. Glenview Haus' Traditional Wood Interior Door Collection ensures that every door stands out with all the elegance and style. Our Traditional wooden doors are finely made by expert artisans and designed with all of your needs in mind.

Designer: Allen Construction General Contractor: Allen Construction Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
Example of a mid-century modern open concept concrete floor living room design in Los Angeles with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Ed Ritger Photography
Example of a transitional gray three-story gable roof design in San Francisco

The front garden roses and Nepeta (catmint) in bloom. Roger Foley Photography, All Rights Reserved www.foleyfoto.com
Photo of a contemporary landscaping in DC Metro.

Builder: Anchor Builders / Building design by Fluidesign Studio and Anchor Builders. Interior finishes by Fluidesign Studio. Plans drafted by Fluidesign Studio and Orfield Drafting / Photos: Seth Benn Photography

Photography: Albert Vecerka-Esto
Entryway - industrial entryway idea in New York

Interior Design by Grace Benson Photography by Bethany Nauert
Inspiration for a transitional drought-tolerant and full sun front yard landscaping in Los Angeles.