Laura Kimberly Photography
Cottage brown two-story mixed siding gable roof idea in Austin with a tile roof

Example of a mountain style brown two-story mixed siding gable roof design in Denver with a metal roof

Several layers of planes and materials create a transition zone from the street to the entry.
Mid-sized trendy travertine floor front door photo in Denver with a glass front door and beige walls

Jon Garza Photographer
Large transitional beige two-story stone house exterior photo in Austin with a shingle roof

Beth Singer
Large rustic brown two-story mixed siding gable roof idea with a shingle roof

Jon Garza Photographer
Large transitional beige two-story stone house exterior idea in Austin with a shingle roof

Tennessee Ledgestone by Stonecraft
Example of a mid-sized arts and crafts brown one-story mixed siding gable roof design in Detroit with a shingle roof

Champagne metal standing seam roof
Example of a mid-sized beach style beige two-story mixed siding house exterior design in Orange County with a hip roof and a metal roof

Front Yard Jon Garza Photographer
Inspiration for a large transitional beige two-story stone house exterior remodel in Austin with a shingle roof

We designed this 3,162 square foot home for empty-nesters who love lake life. Functionally, the home accommodates multiple generations. Elderly in-laws stay for prolonged periods, and the homeowners are thinking ahead to their own aging in place. This required two master suites on the first floor. Accommodations were made for visiting children upstairs. Aside from the functional needs of the occupants, our clients desired a home which maximizes indoor connection to the lake, provides covered outdoor living, and is conducive to entertaining. Our concept celebrates the natural surroundings through materials, views, daylighting, and building massing. We placed all main public living areas along the rear of the house to capitalize on the lake views while efficiently stacking the bedrooms and bathrooms in a two-story side wing. Secondary support spaces are integrated across the front of the house with the dramatic foyer. The front elevation, with painted green and natural wood siding and soffits, blends harmoniously with wooded surroundings. The lines and contrasting colors of the light granite wall and silver roofline draws attention toward the entry and through the house to the real focus: the water. The one-story roof over the garage and support spaces takes flight at the entry, wraps the two-story wing, turns, and soars again toward the lake as it approaches the rear patio. The granite wall extending from the entry through the interior living space is mirrored along the opposite end of the rear covered patio. These granite bookends direct focus to the lake.

Pool fountain - large traditional backyard stone and rectangular lap pool fountain idea

Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun side yard gravel retaining wall landscape in Salt Lake City.

Example of a mid-sized transitional light wood floor front door design with gray walls and a blue front door

Example of a mid-sized classic multicolored two-story stone gable roof design in Ottawa

Mid-sized elegant multicolored two-story stone gable roof photo in Ottawa

Mid-sized traditional multicolored two-story stone gable roof idea in Ottawa

Large traditional brown two-story stone exterior home idea in Vancouver with a hip roof

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

Large arts and crafts beige three-story stone house exterior photo in Toronto with a gambrel roof and a shingle roof