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Example of a transitional enclosed living room design in Portland with white walls and a standard fireplace

Keith Sutter Photography
Large trendy white two-story stucco flat roof photo in Orange County

Jeri Koegel
Example of a large arts and crafts beige one-story stone gable roof design in San Diego

The family room updates included replacing the existing brick fireplace with natural stone and adding a custom floating mantel, installing a gorgeous coffered ceiling and re-configuring the built- ins.

Example of a classic stone exterior home design in Atlanta

Martin Mann Photography
Mediterranean beige two-story exterior home idea in San Diego

The front porch of the existing house remained. It made a good proportional guide for expanding the 2nd floor. The master bathroom bumps out to the side. And, hand sawn wood brackets hold up the traditional flying-rafter eaves. Max Sall Photography

This craftsman beauty is decked out in an array of color. This homes boasts character with the mixture of greys, with the very punchy front door, and a hint of pale blue just under the porch ceilings. This home has a side porch instead of a rear porch. The interior offers open floor plan that is great for entertaining guests. Beautiful custom built cabinetry with a farmhouse style sink. Connie McCoy

Deck - mid-sized coastal deck idea in Orange County with no cover and a bbq area

This is an example of a coastal screened-in porch design in Boston.

Example of a classic two-story mixed siding exterior home design in Milwaukee

A Modern Farmhouse set in a prairie setting exudes charm and simplicity. Wrap around porches and copious windows make outdoor/indoor living seamless while the interior finishings are extremely high on detail. In floor heating under porcelain tile in the entire lower level, Fond du Lac stone mimicking an original foundation wall and rough hewn wood finishes contrast with the sleek finishes of carrera marble in the master and top of the line appliances and soapstone counters of the kitchen. This home is a study in contrasts, while still providing a completely harmonious aura.

Photo by Amanda Kirkpatrick
Cottage kitchen photo in Austin

Large contemporary beige one-story mixed siding gable roof idea in Denver

The Tice Residences replace a run-down and aging duplex with two separate, modern, Santa Barbara homes. Although the unique creek-side site (which the client’s original home looked toward across a small ravine) proposed significant challenges, the clients were certain they wanted to live on the lush “Riviera” hillside. The challenges presented were ultimately overcome through a thorough and careful study of site conditions. With an extremely efficient use of space and strategic placement of windows and decks, privacy is maintained while affording expansive views from each home to the creek, downtown Santa Barbara and Pacific Ocean beyond. Both homes appear to have far more openness than their compact lots afford. The solution strikes a balance between enclosure and openness. Walls and landscape elements divide and protect two private domains, and are in turn, carefully penetrated to reveal views. Both homes are variations on one consistent theme: elegant composition of contemporary, “warm” materials; strong roof planes punctuated by vertical masses; and floating decks. The project forms an intimate connection with its setting by using site-excavated stone, terracing landscape planters with native plantings, and utilizing the shade provided by its ancient Riviera Oak trees. 2012 AIA Santa Barbara Chapter Merit Award Jim Bartsch Photography

MillerRoodell Architects // Benjamin Benschneider Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic freestanding desk medium tone wood floor home office remodel with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

This project reimagines an under-used back yard in Portland, Oregon, creating an urban garden with an adjacent writer’s studio. Taking inspiration from Japanese precedents, we conceived of a paving scheme with planters, a cedar soaking tub, a fire pit, and a seven-foot-tall cedar fence. A maple tree forms the focal point and will grow to shade the yard. Photo: Anna M Campbell: annamcampbell.com

Photography: Nathan Schroder
Tuscan dining room photo in Dallas with white walls

Peter McMenamin
Living room - mid-sized traditional formal and open concept medium tone wood floor living room idea in Los Angeles with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a tile fireplace