From the street, we kept the 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom addition on the top concealed by a simple shed dormer which reduces the impression of bulk and keeps the house looking cozy and comfortable. Wood carriage doors and a recessed front porch given some prominence help create a welcoming street presence. John Wilbanks Photography

Deck - mid-sized contemporary backyard deck idea in Philadelphia with no cover

One of the keys to visually striking contemporary design is the reliance on traditional architectural ideals such as symmetry to ground the space, allowing the modern element to impressively spring forward. In the contemporary foyer created for this Bloomfield Hills home in 2015, the imposing nine foot tall mahogany entry door, set into the drywall to create depth and heft, is flanked by symmetrical side lights and topped with transom windows to admit light and friends into the welcoming entry. The vignette does double duty creating a solid foundation from which the eye can travel to the captivating spiral staircase that dominates the space. The two story corkscrew design has horizontal spindles that echo the lines of the front door, creating visual synergy and continuity of form within the space. Walnut floors offer a cool counterpoint to the warm mahogany and integrate the foyer seamlessly into the rest of the home.

View of entry porch and adjacent screened porch.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional screened-in front porch design in St Louis with decking and a roof extension.

Open treads and stair parts allow light from the stair bumpout tower further into the basement and upper level.
Staircase - mid-sized contemporary wooden u-shaped open and wood railing staircase idea

Asa Gilmore
Inspiration for a huge contemporary three-story flat roof remodel in Sacramento

Tim Gibbons Photography
Inspiration for a bedroom coastal gender-neutral carpeted kids' bedroom remodel in Tampa with beige walls

©StevenPaulWhitsitt_Photography Added terraced front entry deck and foyer. Design & Construction by Cederberg Kitchens and Additions http://www.cederbergkitchens.com/

This is an example of a mid-sized farmhouse partial sun backyard stone garden path in Minneapolis.

Photo by Grey Crawford
Inspiration for a small coastal formal and enclosed dark wood floor living room remodel in Orange County with white walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv

Darlene Halaby
Example of a mid-sized trendy wooden l-shaped metal railing staircase design in Orange County with painted risers

Designed using Trex Transcend decking in Fire Pit – a spicy red hue that goes well with rustic architecture and design, Trex Transcend decking in Gravel Path – a pristine grey that creates a Cape Cod feel and Trex Reveal railing.

Neale Smith Photography
Example of a transitional brown floor bathroom design in Glasgow with a vessel sink, dark wood cabinets and beige walls

A wood stair with open treads and a slim steel railing beside a dark wall. Residential design by Strand Design, Minneapolis.
Inspiration for a mid-century modern staircase remodel in Minneapolis

Example of a classic kitchen design in Los Angeles with recessed-panel cabinets, beige cabinets, gray backsplash, two islands and marble backsplash

Inspiration for a mid-sized modern wooden u-shaped glass railing staircase remodel in Miami with painted risers

Dan Cutrona
Mid-sized beach style wooden straight cable railing staircase photo in Boston with painted risers

Farmhouse concrete exterior home photo in Austin

Jenn Baker
Mid-sized trendy concrete floor wine cellar photo in Dallas with display racks