Grand entry with a custom craftsman, nautical feel and a barrel-vaulted porch Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Example of a beach style two-story vaulted ceiling front door design in Grand Rapids with a dark wood front door

Seth Hannula
Elegant white two-story stucco exterior home photo in Minneapolis with a gambrel roof

Close-up of PVC Molding - the benefits of PVC over wood is that it does not sweat, rot, or need to be painted.
Mid-sized beige two-story concrete fiberboard exterior home idea in St Louis

These Therma Classics are insulated steel carriage style garage doors by Northwest Door. They feature an authentic 3-Section design, 2” thick sandwich construction , thermal barrier joints with flexible joint seals and a calculated R value of 8.68. Doors are manufacturer’s standard white finish and have decorative handles.

Small ornate wood and tile blue front porch idea in San Francisco with a shingle roof and a roof extension

Kitchen - craftsman kitchen idea in Nashville

Brandon Stengel
Traditional exterior home idea in Minneapolis

Scott Amundson Photography
Example of a beach style living room design in Minneapolis

Bathroom - mid-sized traditional 3/4 bathroom idea in Houston with furniture-like cabinets, an undermount tub and a drop-in sink

Small mountain style detached shed photo in Seattle

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Craftsman exterior home idea in Minneapolis

This project is a new 5,900 sf. primary residence for a couple with three children. The site is slightly elevated above the residential street and enjoys winter views of the Potomac River. The family’s requirements included five bedrooms, five full baths, a powder room, family room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, walk-in pantry, mudroom, lower level recreation room, exercise room, media room and numerous storage spaces. Also included was the request for an outdoor terrace and adequate outdoor storage, including provision for the storage of bikes and kayaks. The family needed a home that would have two entrances, the primary entrance, and a mudroom entry that would provide generous storage spaces for the family’s active lifestyle. Due to the small lot size, the challenge was to accommodate the family’s requirements, while remaining sympathetic to the scale of neighboring homes. The residence employs a “T” shaped plan to aid in minimizing the massing visible from the street, while organizing interior spaces around a private outdoor terrace space accessible from the living and dining spaces. A generous front porch and a gambrel roof diminish the home’s scale, providing a welcoming view along the street front. A path along the right side of the residence leads to the family entrance and a small outbuilding that provides ready access to the bikes and kayaks while shielding the rear terrace from view of neighboring homes. The two entrances join a central stair hall that leads to the eat-in kitchen overlooking the great room. Window seats and a custom built banquette provide gathering spaces, while the French doors connect the great room to the terrace where the arbor transitions to the garden. A first floor guest suite, separate from the family areas of the home, affords privacy for both guests and hosts alike. The second floor Master Suite enjoys views of the Potomac River through a second floor arched balcony visible from the front. The exterior is composed of a board and batten first floor with a cedar shingled second floor and gambrel roof. These two contrasting materials and the inclusion of a partially recessed front porch contribute to the perceived diminution of the home’s scale relative to its smaller neighbors. The overall intention was to create a close fit between the residence and the neighboring context, both built and natural. Builder: E.H. Johnstone Builders Anice Hoachlander Photography

Builder: Hendel Homes www.hendelhomes.com Architect: Eskuche Associates Photographer: Jon Huelskamp
Inspiration for a timeless exterior home remodel in Minneapolis

Example of a classic brown two-story vinyl exterior home design in New York

Example of a large classic beige one-story wood house exterior design in Seattle with a gambrel roof and a shingle roof

Mid-sized traditional white two-story mixed siding gable roof idea in Nashville with a shingle roof

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary brown two-story wood house exterior remodel in New York with a shed roof and a shingle roof

Large cottage beige two-story mixed siding gable roof photo in New York with a shingle roof