Situated in Kenwood, Maryland just outside of Washington, D.C., this whole-house renovation reinterprets a 1950s split-level into a rustic French country house. Published 3 times, The French country house plans for this renovation inform and guide the remodel. Short double-hung existing windows of various sizes on a 1950s brick front wall (see below) were replaced by straightforward openings along the front facade. By replacing them with a series of similar openings, the end result is a principled, simple elegance inspired by French country style homes. The rustic application of field stone arches and rough stucco are both inviting and enchanting, echoing French country interior design. Elements of French country home decor complement the home. The traditional French country home design has been widely published, including features in Renovation Style and Maryland Life magazines, among others. One singular continuous walkway runs the entire length of the main front under each of the French doors, and a courtyard created by stucco walls and stone piers create an inner sanctum in the front yard. In the back of the property, added French gates lead to a newly constructed pavilion.

Casey Dunn
Inspiration for a contemporary dark wood floor and black floor hallway remodel in Austin

James Lockhart photo
Large tuscan limestone floor and beige floor hallway photo in Atlanta with white walls

Basement - large rustic look-out carpeted basement idea in Chicago with no fireplace

Front door - coastal front door idea in Portland Maine with a medium wood front door

Bathroom - modern bathroom idea in Dallas

Ansel Olson
Living room - mid-sized rustic enclosed dark wood floor living room idea in Richmond with a concealed tv, white walls and no fireplace

Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic enclosed dark wood floor family room remodel in New York with beige walls and a wall-mounted tv

We love to collaborate, whenever and wherever the opportunity arises. For this mountainside retreat, we entered at a unique point in the process—to collaborate on the interior architecture—lending our expertise in fine finishes and fixtures to complete the spaces, thereby creating the perfect backdrop for the family of furniture makers to fill in each vignette. Catering to a design-industry client meant we sourced with singularity and sophistication in mind, from matchless slabs of marble for the kitchen and master bath to timeless basin sinks that feel right at home on the frontier and custom lighting with both industrial and artistic influences. We let each detail speak for itself in situ.

Lisa Romerein
Inspiration for a cottage single front door remodel in San Francisco with beige walls and a glass front door

Architect: RMT Architects General Contractor :Ronnie D. Waller Construction, Inc. Photography: Eric Morley Photography
Deck - rustic deck idea in Charleston

Master Bedroom W/ City Views
Inspiration for a rustic master carpeted bedroom remodel in Salt Lake City with white walls

Example of a mountain style entry hall design in Seattle with beige walls and a gray front door

Example of an unfinished urban wooden stainable, solid and sliding single-panel and universal hallway design in Toronto

Christian J Anderson Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern medium tone wood floor and brown floor foyer remodel in Seattle with gray walls and a dark wood front door

Coming from Minnesota this couple already had an appreciation for a woodland retreat. Wanting to lay some roots in Sun Valley, Idaho, guided the incorporation of historic hewn, stone and stucco into this cozy home among a stand of aspens with its eye on the skiing and hiking of the surrounding mountains. Miller Architects, PC

A bunk room for the grandkids! Warm woods, plaids, burlap and a patterned rug create a welcoming and rustic retreat for the kids. A sliding barn door highlights the entrance to the bedroom from the upstairs game room. Tre Dunham with Fine Focus Photography

Tommy Daspit
Mid-sized elegant white two-story brick exterior home photo in Birmingham

Coming from Minnesota this couple already had an appreciation for a woodland retreat. Wanting to lay some roots in Sun Valley, Idaho, guided the incorporation of historic hewn, stone and stucco into this cozy home among a stand of aspens with its eye on the skiing and hiking of the surrounding mountains. Miller Architects, PC