2013 CHRYSALIS AWARD SOUTH REGION WINNER, RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR This 1970’s split-level single-family home in an upscale Arlington neighborhood had been neglected for years. With his surrounding neighbors all doing major exterior and interior remodeling, however, the owner decided it was time to renovate his property as well. After several consultation meetings with the design team at Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes, he settled on an exterior layout to create an Art & Craft design for the home. It all got started by excavating the front and left side of the house and attaching a wrap-around stone porch. Key design attributes include a black metal roof, large tapered columns, blue and grey random style flag stone, beaded stain ceiling paneling and an octagonal seating area on the left side of this porch. The front porch has a wide stairway and another set of stairs leads to the back yard. All exterior walls of homes were modified with new headers to allow much larger custom-made windows, new front doors garage doors, and French side and back doors. A custom-designed mahogany front door with leaded glass provides more light and offers a wider entrance into the home’s living area. Design challenges included removing the entire face of the home and then adding new insulation, Tyvek and Hardiplank siding. The use of high-efficiency low-e windows makes the home air tight. The Arts & Crafts design touches include the front gable over the front porch, the prairie-style grill pattern on the windows and doors, the use of tapered columns sitting over stone columns and the leaded glass front door. Decorative exterior lighting provides the finishing touches to this look.

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Inspiration for a transitional exterior home remodel in San Francisco

Greenport Passive House Exterior. Photos by Liz Glasgow.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern gray two-story wood house exterior remodel in New York with a metal roof

This Mediterranean style home showcases an elegant sophisticated exterior with a plethora of space and custom features. Inside an incredible foyer opens up to the entire house with access points to multiple spaces. Upstairs includes a loft, two secondary bedrooms, and a luxurious master suite. An optional lower level provides plenty of extra goodies with two additional bedrooms, flex space, billiards room, bathroom and a large game room to start.

A lot of detail went into the remodeling of our client’s kitchen. The high-end custom wood cabinets by Kountry Kraft were hand painted. Some of the cabinet doors open and slide back into a small internal pocket built into the side of the cabinet for convenience.

Located in the Midtown East neighborhood of Turtle Bay, this project involved combining two separate units to create a duplex three bedroom apartment. The upper unit required a gut renovation to provide a new Master Bedroom suite, including the replacement of an existing Kitchen with a Master Bathroom, remodeling a second bathroom, and adding new closets and cabinetry throughout. An opening was made in the steel floor structure between the units to install a new stair. The lower unit had been renovated recently and only needed work in the Living/Dining area to accommodate the new staircase. Given the long and narrow proportion of the apartment footprint, it was important that the stair be spatially efficient while creating a focal element to unify the apartment. The stair structure takes the concept of a spine beam and splits it into two thin steel plates, which support horizontal plates recessed into the underside of the treads. The wall adjacent to the stair was clad with vertical wood slats to physically connect the two levels and define a double height space. Whitewashed oak flooring runs through both floors, with solid white oak for the stair treads and window countertops. The blackened steel stair structure contrasts with white satin lacquer finishes to the slat wall and built-in cabinetry. On the upper floor, full height electrolytic glass panels bring natural light into the stair hall from the Master Bedroom, while providing privacy when needed. archphoto.com

Small minimalist white split-level flat roof photo in Toronto

2013 CHRYSALIS AWARD SOUTH REGION WINNER, RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR This 1970’s split-level single-family home in an upscale Arlington neighborhood had been neglected for years. With his surrounding neighbors all doing major exterior and interior remodeling, however, the owner decided it was time to renovate his property as well. After several consultation meetings with the design team at Michael Nash Design, Build & Homes, he settled on an exterior layout to create an Art & Craft design for the home. It all got started by excavating the front and left side of the house and attaching a wrap-around stone porch. Key design attributes include a black metal roof, large tapered columns, blue and grey random style flag stone, beaded stain ceiling paneling and an octagonal seating area on the left side of this porch. The front porch has a wide stairway and another set of stairs leads to the back yard. All exterior walls of homes were modified with new headers to allow much larger custom-made windows, new front doors garage doors, and French side and back doors. A custom-designed mahogany front door with leaded glass provides more light and offers a wider entrance into the home’s living area. Design challenges included removing the entire face of the home and then adding new insulation, Tyvek and Hardiplank siding. The use of high-efficiency low-e windows makes the home air tight. The Arts & Crafts design touches include the front gable over the front porch, the prairie-style grill pattern on the windows and doors, the use of tapered columns sitting over stone columns and the leaded glass front door. Decorative exterior lighting provides the finishing touches to this look.

Inspiration for a 1960s entryway remodel in Los Angeles

Move right into this elegant home situated on one of the most pristine lots in Stono Ferry. You will be greeted with a full front porch, oak trees, and azaleas. The foyer is highlighted with a beautiful French door with glass detail, an iron chandelier and tiled entrance. The main level features gleaming heart pine floors. The floor plan is open with pillar detail. The living room is quite spacious with bookcases flanking the gas fireplace, fireplace has marble surround, white mantle, wainscoting, two ceiling fans, recessed lighting, golf course views, and French doors to the huge back porch. The dining room features a crystal chandelier. The kitchen offers lots of cabinets and counter space, tile floor, desk area, recess lighting, white appliances, pantry, and a large breakfast area with wainscoting. The master suite is private with porch access, his and her walk in closets, tile floor in the bath, large dual vanity with knee space, walk in shower, garden tub, toilet closet, and a linen closet. Bedrooms two and three are split, both are on the main level with ceiling fans, and ample closet space. The second bathroom is quite large with an oversized dual vanity, tiled floor, walk in shower, and private toilet. The laundry room has a folding shelf, cabinets, and a tiled floor. Downstairs is an amazing space with the fourth bedroom, two living areas, Berber carpet, a huge walk in closet with extra storage space, wet bar, and more. This could easily be a mother in law suite. It also offers access to the three-car garage, covered patio, and extra garage storage room. Upstairs is a huge covered porch with amazing views of the beautiful yard, lagoon, and 18th green. This home will not disappoint. Stono Ferry offers fabulous amenities that include a pool, tennis courts, equestrian center, clubhouse, play ground and golf.

Move right into this elegant home situated on one of the most pristine lots in Stono Ferry. You will be greeted with a full front porch, oak trees, and azaleas. The foyer is highlighted with a beautiful French door with glass detail, an iron chandelier and tiled entrance. The main level features gleaming heart pine floors. The floor plan is open with pillar detail. The living room is quite spacious with bookcases flanking the gas fireplace, fireplace has marble surround, white mantle, wainscoting, two ceiling fans, recessed lighting, golf course views, and French doors to the huge back porch. The dining room features a crystal chandelier. The kitchen offers lots of cabinets and counter space, tile floor, desk area, recess lighting, white appliances, pantry, and a large breakfast area with wainscoting. The master suite is private with porch access, his and her walk in closets, tile floor in the bath, large dual vanity with knee space, walk in shower, garden tub, toilet closet, and a linen closet. Bedrooms two and three are split, both are on the main level with ceiling fans, and ample closet space. The second bathroom is quite large with an oversized dual vanity, tiled floor, walk in shower, and private toilet. The laundry room has a folding shelf, cabinets, and a tiled floor. Downstairs is an amazing space with the fourth bedroom, two living areas, Berber carpet, a huge walk in closet with extra storage space, wet bar, and more. This could easily be a mother in law suite. It also offers access to the three-car garage, covered patio, and extra garage storage room. Upstairs is a huge covered porch with amazing views of the beautiful yard, lagoon, and 18th green. This home will not disappoint. Stono Ferry offers fabulous amenities that include a pool, tennis courts, equestrian center, clubhouse, play ground and golf.

Move right into this elegant home situated on one of the most pristine lots in Stono Ferry. You will be greeted with a full front porch, oak trees, and azaleas. The foyer is highlighted with a beautiful French door with glass detail, an iron chandelier and tiled entrance. The main level features gleaming heart pine floors. The floor plan is open with pillar detail. The living room is quite spacious with bookcases flanking the gas fireplace, fireplace has marble surround, white mantle, wainscoting, two ceiling fans, recessed lighting, golf course views, and French doors to the huge back porch. The dining room features a crystal chandelier. The kitchen offers lots of cabinets and counter space, tile floor, desk area, recess lighting, white appliances, pantry, and a large breakfast area with wainscoting. The master suite is private with porch access, his and her walk in closets, tile floor in the bath, large dual vanity with knee space, walk in shower, garden tub, toilet closet, and a linen closet. Bedrooms two and three are split, both are on the main level with ceiling fans, and ample closet space. The second bathroom is quite large with an oversized dual vanity, tiled floor, walk in shower, and private toilet. The laundry room has a folding shelf, cabinets, and a tiled floor. Downstairs is an amazing space with the fourth bedroom, two living areas, Berber carpet, a huge walk in closet with extra storage space, wet bar, and more. This could easily be a mother in law suite. It also offers access to the three-car garage, covered patio, and extra garage storage room. Upstairs is a huge covered porch with amazing views of the beautiful yard, lagoon, and 18th green. This home will not disappoint. Stono Ferry offers fabulous amenities that include a pool, tennis courts, equestrian center, clubhouse, play ground and golf.

Move right into this elegant home situated on one of the most pristine lots in Stono Ferry. You will be greeted with a full front porch, oak trees, and azaleas. The foyer is highlighted with a beautiful French door with glass detail, an iron chandelier and tiled entrance. The main level features gleaming heart pine floors. The floor plan is open with pillar detail. The living room is quite spacious with bookcases flanking the gas fireplace, fireplace has marble surround, white mantle, wainscoting, two ceiling fans, recessed lighting, golf course views, and French doors to the huge back porch. The dining room features a crystal chandelier. The kitchen offers lots of cabinets and counter space, tile floor, desk area, recess lighting, white appliances, pantry, and a large breakfast area with wainscoting. The master suite is private with porch access, his and her walk in closets, tile floor in the bath, large dual vanity with knee space, walk in shower, garden tub, toilet closet, and a linen closet. Bedrooms two and three are split, both are on the main level with ceiling fans, and ample closet space. The second bathroom is quite large with an oversized dual vanity, tiled floor, walk in shower, and private toilet. The laundry room has a folding shelf, cabinets, and a tiled floor. Downstairs is an amazing space with the fourth bedroom, two living areas, Berber carpet, a huge walk in closet with extra storage space, wet bar, and more. This could easily be a mother in law suite. It also offers access to the three-car garage, covered patio, and extra garage storage room. Upstairs is a huge covered porch with amazing views of the beautiful yard, lagoon, and 18th green. This home will not disappoint. Stono Ferry offers fabulous amenities that include a pool, tennis courts, equestrian center, clubhouse, play ground and golf.

Move right into this elegant home situated on one of the most pristine lots in Stono Ferry. You will be greeted with a full front porch, oak trees, and azaleas. The foyer is highlighted with a beautiful French door with glass detail, an iron chandelier and tiled entrance. The main level features gleaming heart pine floors. The floor plan is open with pillar detail. The living room is quite spacious with bookcases flanking the gas fireplace, fireplace has marble surround, white mantle, wainscoting, two ceiling fans, recessed lighting, golf course views, and French doors to the huge back porch. The dining room features a crystal chandelier. The kitchen offers lots of cabinets and counter space, tile floor, desk area, recess lighting, white appliances, pantry, and a large breakfast area with wainscoting. The master suite is private with porch access, his and her walk in closets, tile floor in the bath, large dual vanity with knee space, walk in shower, garden tub, toilet closet, and a linen closet. Bedrooms two and three are split, both are on the main level with ceiling fans, and ample closet space. The second bathroom is quite large with an oversized dual vanity, tiled floor, walk in shower, and private toilet. The laundry room has a folding shelf, cabinets, and a tiled floor. Downstairs is an amazing space with the fourth bedroom, two living areas, Berber carpet, a huge walk in closet with extra storage space, wet bar, and more. This could easily be a mother in law suite. It also offers access to the three-car garage, covered patio, and extra garage storage room. Upstairs is a huge covered porch with amazing views of the beautiful yard, lagoon, and 18th green. This home will not disappoint. Stono Ferry offers fabulous amenities that include a pool, tennis courts, equestrian center, clubhouse, play ground and golf.

Move right into this elegant home situated on one of the most pristine lots in Stono Ferry. You will be greeted with a full front porch, oak trees, and azaleas. The foyer is highlighted with a beautiful French door with glass detail, an iron chandelier and tiled entrance. The main level features gleaming heart pine floors. The floor plan is open with pillar detail. The living room is quite spacious with bookcases flanking the gas fireplace, fireplace has marble surround, white mantle, wainscoting, two ceiling fans, recessed lighting, golf course views, and French doors to the huge back porch. The dining room features a crystal chandelier. The kitchen offers lots of cabinets and counter space, tile floor, desk area, recess lighting, white appliances, pantry, and a large breakfast area with wainscoting. The master suite is private with porch access, his and her walk in closets, tile floor in the bath, large dual vanity with knee space, walk in shower, garden tub, toilet closet, and a linen closet. Bedrooms two and three are split, both are on the main level with ceiling fans, and ample closet space. The second bathroom is quite large with an oversized dual vanity, tiled floor, walk in shower, and private toilet. The laundry room has a folding shelf, cabinets, and a tiled floor. Downstairs is an amazing space with the fourth bedroom, two living areas, Berber carpet, a huge walk in closet with extra storage space, wet bar, and more. This could easily be a mother in law suite. It also offers access to the three-car garage, covered patio, and extra garage storage room. Upstairs is a huge covered porch with amazing views of the beautiful yard, lagoon, and 18th green. This home will not disappoint. Stono Ferry offers fabulous amenities that include a pool, tennis courts, equestrian center, clubhouse, play ground and golf.

Photo by Jack Michaud
Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts l-shaped medium tone wood floor open concept kitchen design in Portland Maine with a farmhouse sink, an island, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, granite countertops, white backsplash, subway tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances

Designed and built by Terramor Homes in Raleigh, NC. We wanted a theater like area, but without the formality of theater seats. We designed the room to accommodate for a large 3 sided, low back modern-lined leather sectional. This was the perfect comfortable seating to accomplish full view of the full wall screened projector theater area as well as seating for game nights and any other casual family relaxing. Behind that space with full accessibility, we created a bar that served the purpose of seating and again, impressive creations. Photography: M. Eric Honeycutt

Move right into this elegant home situated on one of the most pristine lots in Stono Ferry. You will be greeted with a full front porch, oak trees, and azaleas. The foyer is highlighted with a beautiful French door with glass detail, an iron chandelier and tiled entrance. The main level features gleaming heart pine floors. The floor plan is open with pillar detail. The living room is quite spacious with bookcases flanking the gas fireplace, fireplace has marble surround, white mantle, wainscoting, two ceiling fans, recessed lighting, golf course views, and French doors to the huge back porch. The dining room features a crystal chandelier. The kitchen offers lots of cabinets and counter space, tile floor, desk area, recess lighting, white appliances, pantry, and a large breakfast area with wainscoting. The master suite is private with porch access, his and her walk in closets, tile floor in the bath, large dual vanity with knee space, walk in shower, garden tub, toilet closet, and a linen closet. Bedrooms two and three are split, both are on the main level with ceiling fans, and ample closet space. The second bathroom is quite large with an oversized dual vanity, tiled floor, walk in shower, and private toilet. The laundry room has a folding shelf, cabinets, and a tiled floor. Downstairs is an amazing space with the fourth bedroom, two living areas, Berber carpet, a huge walk in closet with extra storage space, wet bar, and more. This could easily be a mother in law suite. It also offers access to the three-car garage, covered patio, and extra garage storage room. Upstairs is a huge covered porch with amazing views of the beautiful yard, lagoon, and 18th green. This home will not disappoint. Stono Ferry offers fabulous amenities that include a pool, tennis courts, equestrian center, clubhouse, play ground and golf.

Move right into this elegant home situated on one of the most pristine lots in Stono Ferry. You will be greeted with a full front porch, oak trees, and azaleas. The foyer is highlighted with a beautiful French door with glass detail, an iron chandelier and tiled entrance. The main level features gleaming heart pine floors. The floor plan is open with pillar detail. The living room is quite spacious with bookcases flanking the gas fireplace, fireplace has marble surround, white mantle, wainscoting, two ceiling fans, recessed lighting, golf course views, and French doors to the huge back porch. The dining room features a crystal chandelier. The kitchen offers lots of cabinets and counter space, tile floor, desk area, recess lighting, white appliances, pantry, and a large breakfast area with wainscoting. The master suite is private with porch access, his and her walk in closets, tile floor in the bath, large dual vanity with knee space, walk in shower, garden tub, toilet closet, and a linen closet. Bedrooms two and three are split, both are on the main level with ceiling fans, and ample closet space. The second bathroom is quite large with an oversized dual vanity, tiled floor, walk in shower, and private toilet. The laundry room has a folding shelf, cabinets, and a tiled floor. Downstairs is an amazing space with the fourth bedroom, two living areas, Berber carpet, a huge walk in closet with extra storage space, wet bar, and more. This could easily be a mother in law suite. It also offers access to the three-car garage, covered patio, and extra garage storage room. Upstairs is a huge covered porch with amazing views of the beautiful yard, lagoon, and 18th green. This home will not disappoint. Stono Ferry offers fabulous amenities that include a pool, tennis courts, equestrian center, clubhouse, play ground and golf.