Jason Sandy www.AngleEyePhotography.com

Jeri Koegel
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Morgante Wilson Architects designed this traditional chic home to be an updated yet recognizable version of the previous home. The front and back windows both incorporate a multitude of windows with a simplistic diamond design at the top.

This nature-inspired remodel features seamless indoor-outdoor flow, custom details, and durable finishes, creating a light-filled, functional space perfect for entertaining, relaxation, and family life. With a dark grey palette and wide doors that open fully in both directions, this design enhances the natural flow between the interior and the pool area.

Shakertown Craftsman Shingle Panels, alternating 14" and 4.5" staggered butt panels create a rustic appeal to this mountain home at Empire Pass in Park City.

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Builder: J. Peterson Homes Interior Designer: Francesca Owens Photographers: Ashley Avila Photography, Bill Hebert, & FulView Capped by a picturesque double chimney and distinguished by its distinctive roof lines and patterned brick, stone and siding, Rookwood draws inspiration from Tudor and Shingle styles, two of the world’s most enduring architectural forms. Popular from about 1890 through 1940, Tudor is characterized by steeply pitched roofs, massive chimneys, tall narrow casement windows and decorative half-timbering. Shingle’s hallmarks include shingled walls, an asymmetrical façade, intersecting cross gables and extensive porches. A masterpiece of wood and stone, there is nothing ordinary about Rookwood, which combines the best of both worlds. Once inside the foyer, the 3,500-square foot main level opens with a 27-foot central living room with natural fireplace. Nearby is a large kitchen featuring an extended island, hearth room and butler’s pantry with an adjacent formal dining space near the front of the house. Also featured is a sun room and spacious study, both perfect for relaxing, as well as two nearby garages that add up to almost 1,500 square foot of space. A large master suite with bath and walk-in closet which dominates the 2,700-square foot second level which also includes three additional family bedrooms, a convenient laundry and a flexible 580-square-foot bonus space. Downstairs, the lower level boasts approximately 1,000 more square feet of finished space, including a recreation room, guest suite and additional storage.

Custom cedar shingle patterns provide a playful exterior to this sixties center hall colonial changed to a new side entry with porch and entry vestibule addition. A raised stone planter vegetable garden and front deck add texture, blending traditional and contemporary touches. Custom windows allow water views and ocean breezes throughout.

We were privileged to be chosen for the roof restoration at the Chapel of Roses, the architectural masterpiece by Francis Harvey Slocombe, and designer of the legendary Mapes Hotel in Reno. It features an organically shaped bell tower, an undulating, Storybook roof with huge dormers, and an abundance of stained glass windows. Great care was taken to match every detail of the historic roof from 1920’s, with patterned to sometimes erratic undulations of the wave coursing, and by steam-bending nearly every area of the roof, including the eaves, gables, ridges, hips and valleys. The end result is truly spectacular.

Brickwork details above the second story elongated trianle window. Heavy wood shake line the steep pitched roof to bring the Tudor style design of the home all together.

A PRIVATE BALCONY juts out from the master bedroom on the second floor of the addition. A DIAMOND PANE WINDOW repeats a pattern from the front of the house.

Mid-sized elegant red one-story brick gable roof photo in Dallas with a shingle roof

A salvage Gothic arch door was essential.
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A cased opening with interior transoms looking from the family room to the kitchen flanked by built-in cases frames shallow elliptical arched openings above the refrigerator and secondary stair beyond. A generous marble-top peninsula bridges the cabinetry between rooms. James Merrell Photography

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Beach style bedroom photo in DC Metro

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The front entry is unapologetically elegant, utilizing minimalized details balanced with soft curves to maintain a modern, comfortable approach to a formal home. Dark accents contrast the light brick and stone for a warm modern impression. Granite pavers provide a historic European feel, while the smooth saw-cut edges are strict enough to introduce the modern patterns seen throughout the home. The steeply pitched roof descends to the first story level, grounding the archway to the front door at a human scale to create a welcoming experience, with a glimpse of landscape and mature trees beyond.

This "Palatial Villa" is an architectural statement, amidst a sprawling country setting. An elegant, modern revival of the Spanish Tudor style, the high-contrast white stucco and black details pop against the natural backdrop. Round and segmental arches lend an air of European antiquity, and fenestrations are placed providently, to capture picturesque views for the occupants. Massive glass sliding doors and modern high-performance, low-e windows, bathe the interior with natural light and at the same time increase efficiency, with the highest-rated air-leakage and water-penetration resistance. Inside, the lofty ceilings, rustic beam detailing, and wide-open floor-plan inspire a vast feel. Patterned repetition of dark wood and iron elements unify the interior design, creating a dynamic contrast with the white, plaster faux-finish walls. A high-efficiency furnace, heat pump, heated floors, and Control 4 automated environmental controls ensure occupant comfort and safety. The kitchen, wine cellar, and adjoining great room flow naturally into an outdoor entertainment area. A private gym and his-and-hers offices round out a long list of luxury amenities. With thoughtful design and the highest quality craftsmanship in every detail, Palatial Villa stands out as a gleaming jewel, set amongst charming countryside environs.