Large minimalist gray three-story mixed siding gable roof photo in Sacramento

In a rural stretch of East Hampton not far from the beach, the client presented a program for this summer home that called for open, casual entertaining and an extension of interior living spaces to the outdoors -- a counterpoint to his boxy Upper West Side pre-war apartment. We looked to local agrarian building forms and materials, as well as the Modernist tradition of the Hamptons, to develop a contextual vernacular appropriate to the quaint and peaceful property.

Mike Dean
Mountain style living room photo with yellow walls

Mid-sized rustic gray two-story wood gable roof idea in Seattle

Pantry
Eat-in kitchen - mid-sized rustic galley medium tone wood floor and brown floor eat-in kitchen idea in Minneapolis with a farmhouse sink, red cabinets, wood countertops, stainless steel appliances, an island, shaker cabinets, brown backsplash and wood backsplash

Example of a large country backyard stone and rectangular lap pool house design in New York

Gordon Gregory
Large mountain style slate floor and brown floor mudroom photo in New York with white walls and a medium wood front door

Durston Saylor
Front door - large traditional medium tone wood floor front door idea in New York with white walls and a white front door

Inspiration for a timeless pool house remodel in New York

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic front door remodel in Salt Lake City with brown walls and a medium wood front door

Jim Westphalen
Mid-sized contemporary brown one-story wood gable roof idea in Burlington with a metal roof

Southeast view of the exterior. Photo by Michael Brands
Large rustic multicolored three-story wood house exterior idea in Denver with a shed roof and a metal roof

Mountain house master bath. calacutta marble countertops, custom cabinetry. Photography by Tim Murphy.
Example of a mountain style beige tile beige floor freestanding bathtub design in Denver with flat-panel cabinets, dark wood cabinets, white walls, an undermount sink and white countertops

Randy Colwell
Small mountain style 3/4 beige tile and ceramic tile ceramic tile freestanding bathtub photo with a vessel sink, medium tone wood cabinets, beige walls, open cabinets and granite countertops

Once a chicken coop now a cottage. The little out building was scrubbed and white washed on the interior. The internal structure was left exposed for rustic charm. An outside bathroom provides an invigorating environment for morning or midnight ablutions. Photo by Brea McDonald http://www.breamcdonald.com/

The conversion of this iconic American barn into a Writer’s Studio was conceived of as a tranquil retreat with natural light and lush views to stimulate inspiration for both husband and wife. Originally used as a garage with two horse stalls, the existing stick framed structure provided a loft with ideal space and orientation for a secluded studio. Signature barn features were maintained and enhanced such as horizontal siding, trim, large barn doors, cupola, roof overhangs, and framing. New features added to compliment the contextual significance and sustainability aspect of the project were reclaimed lumber from a razed barn used as flooring, driftwood retrieved from the shores of the Hudson River used for trim, and distressing / wearing new wood finishes creating an aged look. Along with the efforts for maintaining the historic character of the barn, modern elements were also incorporated into the design to provide a more current ensemble based on its new use. Elements such a light fixtures, window configurations, plumbing fixtures and appliances were all modernized to appropriately represent the present way of life.

Peter Murdock
Inspiration for a contemporary exterior home remodel in New York

Rustic gray two-story gable roof idea in San Francisco with a shingle roof

Inspiration for a large rustic brown two-story wood gable roof remodel with a shingle roof