Greg Reigler
This is an example of a large traditional front porch design in Miami with decking and a roof extension.

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.

Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in Los Angeles

Large craftsman gray two-story mixed siding house exterior idea in Calgary with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Our client was drawn to the property in Wesley Heights as it was in an established neighborhood of stately homes, on a quiet street with views of park. They wanted a traditional home for their young family with great entertaining spaces that took full advantage of the site. The site was the challenge. The natural grade of the site was far from traditional. The natural grade at the rear of the property was about thirty feet above the street level. Large mature trees provided shade and needed to be preserved. The solution was sectional. The first floor level was elevated from the street by 12 feet, with French doors facing the park. We created a courtyard at the first floor level that provide an outdoor entertaining space, with French doors that open the home to the courtyard.. By elevating the first floor level, we were able to allow on-grade parking and a private direct entrance to the lower level pub "Mulligans". An arched passage affords access to the courtyard from a shared driveway with the neighboring homes, while the stone fountain provides a focus. A sweeping stone stair anchors one of the existing mature trees that was preserved and leads to the elevated rear garden. The second floor master suite opens to a sitting porch at the level of the upper garden, providing the third level of outdoor space that can be used for the children to play. The home's traditional language is in context with its neighbors, while the design allows each of the three primary levels of the home to relate directly to the outside. Builder: Peterson & Collins, Inc Photos © Anice Hoachlander

Photography: Dana Hoff Architecture and Interiors: Anderson Studio of Architecture & Design; Scott Anderson, Principal Architect/ Mark Moehring, Project Architect/ Adam Wilson, Associate Architect and Project Manager/ Ryan Smith, Associate Architect/ Michelle Suddeth, Director of Interiors/Emily Cox, Director of Interior Architecture/Anna Bett Moore, Designer & Procurement Expeditor/Gina Iacovelli, Design Assistant Copper Lanterns: Ferguson Enterprises Outdoor Rug: Moattar Outdoor Furniture: Janus et cie Floor: French Limestone Fireplace Surround: Cast stone, soapstone Walls: Stucco

Paul Dyer
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional black one-story wood house exterior remodel in San Francisco with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Pleasant Heights is a newly constructed home that sits atop a large bluff in Chatham overlooking Pleasant Bay, the largest salt water estuary on Cape Cod. - Two classic shingle style gambrel roofs run perpendicular to the main body of the house and flank an entry porch with two stout, robust columns. A hip-roofed dormer—with an arch-top center window and two tiny side windows—highlights the center above the porch and caps off the orderly but not too formal entry area. A third gambrel defines the garage that is set off to one side. A continuous flared roof overhang brings down the scale and helps shade the first-floor windows. Sinuous lines created by arches and brackets balance the linear geometry of the main mass of the house and are playful and fun. A broad back porch provides a covered transition from house to landscape and frames sweeping views. - Inside, a grand entry hall with a curved stair and balcony above sets up entry to a sequence of spaces that stretch out parallel to the shoreline. Living, dining, kitchen, breakfast nook, study, screened-in porch, all bedrooms and some bathrooms take in the spectacular bay view. A rustic brick and stone fireplace warms the living room and recalls the finely detailed chimney that anchors the west end of the house outside. - PSD Scope Of Work: Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction | Living Space: 6,883ft² | Photography: Brian Vanden Brink |

Large modern multicolored two-story mixed siding exterior home idea in Austin with a shingle roof

A transitional brick-and-stone custom home on Hounslow Avenue in Newtonbrook West, completed in 2017. Red brick fronts the first level while pale stucco and stone surround upper windows, with juliet balconies marking the second-floor openings. A two-car garage sits beneath the side mass, leaving the formal entry as the visual anchor.

This rural retreat along the shores of the St. Joe River embraces the many voices of a close-knit extended family. While contemporary in form - a nod to the older generation’s leanings - the house is built from traditional, rustic, and resilient elements such as a rough-hewn cedar shake roof, locally mined granite, and old-growth fir beams. The house’s east footprint parallels the bluff edge. The low ceilings of a pair of sitting areas help frame views downward to the waterline thirty feet below. These spaces also lend a welcome intimacy since oftentimes the house is only occupied by two. Larger groups are drawn to the vaulted ceilings of the kitchen and living room which open onto a broad meadow to the west that slopes up to a fruit orchard. The importance of group dinners is reflected in the bridge-like form of the dining room that links the two wings of the house.

New Listing Photography. Traditional estate in the sought after Cardinal Forest! Pride in ownership is evident in this spacious 4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home. Wonderfully maintained and updated over time, this home has hard wood floors throughout the main level and into the upstairs hallway, ceramic tile in the kitchen, crown modeling throughout. The master bathroom is gorgeously updated and the roof is 2 years old! Upstairs has a bonus room in the upstairs attached to the master and there is an additional sitting room complete with a built in shelves for an entertainment center. All bedrooms come with custom built-in closets, the family room has a floor to ceiling built in bookcase, the 2-car garage comes with an extra bump out complete with a mop sink and extra refrigerator, and a dual HVAC system for efficiency.

This new gambrel home sits within an area of historic homes in Andover. The client loved houses on Cape Cod but wanted it to fit in their Town. This house blends well with its historic neighbors while feeling a little more beachy, bright and airy. It won "Best New House in an Historic Neighborhood" from the Andover Preservation Commission in 2014.

Finger Photography
Mid-sized craftsman green one-story stone exterior home idea in San Francisco with a shingle roof

Peter Peirce
Example of a mid-sized cottage green two-story wood house exterior design in Bridgeport with a hip roof and a shingle roof

Photos by: Angle Eye Photography Interior Decor by: Francesca Rudin
Example of a small beach style ceramic tile and multicolored floor entryway design in New York with white walls and a white front door

Furnishings by Tineke Triggs of Artistic Designs for Living. Photography by Laura Hull.
Inspiration for a large timeless white two-story wood exterior home remodel in San Francisco with a shingle roof

From the lake, this farmhouse is stunning. With Artic White Hardie Board, Black Marvin Windows, a cedar pergola and subtle landscaping, it fits the walkout lot perfectly. Photo by Spacecrafting

Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography The Hasserton is a sleek take on the waterfront home. This multi-level design exudes modern chic as well as the comfort of a family cottage. The sprawling main floor footprint offers homeowners areas to lounge, a spacious kitchen, a formal dining room, access to outdoor living, and a luxurious master bedroom suite. The upper level features two additional bedrooms and a loft, while the lower level is the entertainment center of the home. A curved beverage bar sits adjacent to comfortable sitting areas. A guest bedroom and exercise facility are also located on this floor.