James Maidhoff
Example of a mid-sized beach style gray one-story stone gable roof design

Forget just one room with a view—Lochley has almost an entire house dedicated to capturing nature’s best views and vistas. Make the most of a waterside or lakefront lot in this economical yet elegant floor plan, which was tailored to fit a narrow lot and has more than 1,600 square feet of main floor living space as well as almost as much on its upper and lower levels. A dovecote over the garage, multiple peaks and interesting roof lines greet guests at the street side, where a pergola over the front door provides a warm welcome and fitting intro to the interesting design. Other exterior features include trusses and transoms over multiple windows, siding, shutters and stone accents throughout the home’s three stories. The water side includes a lower-level walkout, a lower patio, an upper enclosed porch and walls of windows, all designed to take full advantage of the sun-filled site. The floor plan is all about relaxation – the kitchen includes an oversized island designed for gathering family and friends, a u-shaped butler’s pantry with a convenient second sink, while the nearby great room has built-ins and a central natural fireplace. Distinctive details include decorative wood beams in the living and kitchen areas, a dining area with sloped ceiling and decorative trusses and built-in window seat, and another window seat with built-in storage in the den, perfect for relaxing or using as a home office. A first-floor laundry and space for future elevator make it as convenient as attractive. Upstairs, an additional 1,200 square feet of living space include a master bedroom suite with a sloped 13-foot ceiling with decorative trusses and a corner natural fireplace, a master bath with two sinks and a large walk-in closet with built-in bench near the window. Also included is are two additional bedrooms and access to a third-floor loft, which could functions as a third bedroom if needed. Two more bedrooms with walk-in closets and a bath are found in the 1,300-square foot lower level, which also includes a secondary kitchen with bar, a fitness room overlooking the lake, a recreation/family room with built-in TV and a wine bar perfect for toasting the beautiful view beyond.

Jean Allsopp
Inspiration for a coastal medium tone wood floor and brown floor front door remodel with white walls and a glass front door

15' tall planked ceilings with ceiling mounted gas fixtures. French doors with transoms and operable shutters.
Mid-sized elegant concrete paver front porch photo in Houston with a roof extension

Basement - large coastal look-out light wood floor basement idea in Toronto with beige walls

10x12 Colonial Aframe Shed
Example of a small classic detached garden shed design

Photo: Carolyn Reyes © 2015 Houzz
Example of a classic patio design in Los Angeles

Mid-sized rustic orange one-story wood gable roof idea with a shingle roof

Inspiration for a cottage exterior home remodel in New Orleans

Pool house - traditional one-story and backyard stucco and rectangular beige and lap pool house idea in Detroit with a hip roof

Rob Yagid, Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Patio - country patio idea

Example of the HERR basement egress window installed. This is one of our 2016 new releases. The designer, Randy Stauffer has used his extensive window and door manufacturing to create a window that meets egress safely and with a good R-value.

Island style white one-story stucco house exterior photo with a hip roof

Example of a classic entryway design in Grand Rapids with a yellow front door

Designed by Wild Water Designs Photography by Elyssa Cohen
Large coastal gray three-story wood gable roof idea in Boston

Front Elevation
Transitional white one-story stucco house exterior idea in Miami with a hip roof and a tile roof

Example of a large arts and crafts beige two-story brick gable roof design in Birmingham

This photo was featured in Florida Design Magazine. The family room features a 1x6 tongue and grove white enamel wood ceiling, ceiling drapery pockets, 8 inch wide American Walnut wood flooring, transom windows and French doors and crown molding. The interior design, by Susan Lachance Interior Design added McGuire’s deeply stained, woven wicker chairs from Baker Knapp & Tubbs. In the alcove is a circular pendant from Fine Art Lamps. The exterior porch features aluminum shutter panels and a stained wood ceiling.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country beige two-story vinyl exterior home remodel in Dallas