This cottage in the woods has a welcoming face in all directions. The second floor is tucked under the roof with shed dormers and gable walls that provide a surprising amount of usable floor area on the second floor while reducing the bulk of the house for a cottage ambiance. The bold red trim and windows provide the sparkle within the earth tones and natural materials.

Example of a classic home design design in Chicago

This beautiful lake and snow lodge site on the waters edge of Lake Sunapee, and only one mile from Mt Sunapee Ski and Snowboard Resort. The home features conventional and timber frame construction. MossCreek's exquisite use of exterior materials include poplar bark, antique log siding with dovetail corners, hand cut timber frame, barn board siding and local river stone piers and foundation. Inside, the home features reclaimed barn wood walls, floors and ceilings.

1960s dark wood floor dining room photo in San Francisco with white walls

Inspiration for a contemporary entryway remodel in Calgary

Inspiration for a rustic entryway remodel in Los Angeles

Front elevation, highlighting double-gable entry at the front porch with double-column detail at the porch and garage. Exposed rafter tails and cedar brackets are shown, along with gooseneck vintage-style fixtures at the garage doors..

Entryway - traditional entryway idea

An angled perspective highlights the bungalow’s layered rooflines, stone foundation, and inviting entry steps. Traditional Craftsman details are elevated with a fresh modern palette.

Photography by Sean Litchfield
Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in Boston

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional front door remodel in Boston with a dark wood front door

The Pella Vibrancy Collection offers six new color options for your entry door. Choose Vivacious Red — shown on an Architect Series® plank 2 panel arch smooth solid door.

Photo by Helen Norman.
This is an example of a large traditional screened-in back porch design in Atlanta with a roof extension and decking.

Example of a mid-century modern two-story wood house exterior design in Salt Lake City with a butterfly roof

photography by Jennifer Hughes
Entry hall - large cottage dark wood floor and brown floor entry hall idea in DC Metro with white walls and a red front door

A new back deck is tucked under the overhang of a second story sunroom above, and black slats infill the gap to an adjacent brick wall, creating a cozy spot to relax outside, BBQ, and watch the kids playing in the yard.

Refinished red oak hardwood floors
Entryway - eclectic medium tone wood floor entryway idea in Denver with white walls