Irvin Serrano
Inspiration for a large contemporary brown one-story wood house exterior remodel in Portland Maine with a shed roof

Photography by Roehner+Ryan.
Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse white one-story mixed siding gable roof remodel in Phoenix with a mixed material roof

Erica George Dines
Farmhouse medium tone wood floor living room photo in Atlanta with blue walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Exterior
Example of a mid-sized minimalist white one-story brick exterior home design in New Orleans with a clipped gable roof

This modern lake house is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The residence overlooks a mountain lake with expansive mountain views beyond. The design ties the home to its surroundings and enhances the ability to experience both home and nature together. The entry level serves as the primary living space and is situated into three groupings; the Great Room, the Guest Suite and the Master Suite. A glass connector links the Master Suite, providing privacy and the opportunity for terrace and garden areas. Won a 2013 AIANC Design Award. Featured in the Austrian magazine, More Than Design. Featured in Carolina Home and Garden, Summer 2015.

The aqua high gloss ceiling, subtle tone-on-tone trellis wallpaper, small geometric carpet, and bulls eye mirror all help to give this formal living room an open and airy feel. A pair of velvet tufted sofas also make the sitting area feel more luxurious. Photography by Michael Hunter Photography.

Joe Purvis
Huge transitional white two-story brick exterior home idea in Charlotte

Example of a mountain style exterior home design in Denver

Reverse Shed Eichler This project is part tear-down, part remodel. The original L-shaped plan allowed the living/ dining/ kitchen wing to be completely re-built while retaining the shell of the bedroom wing virtually intact. The rebuilt entertainment wing was enlarged 50% and covered with a low-slope reverse-shed roof sloping from eleven to thirteen feet. The shed roof floats on a continuous glass clerestory with eight foot transom. Cantilevered steel frames support wood roof beams with eaves of up to ten feet. An interior glass clerestory separates the kitchen and livingroom for sound control. A wall-to-wall skylight illuminates the north wall of the kitchen/family room. New additions at the back of the house add several “sliding” wall planes, where interior walls continue past full-height windows to the exterior, complimenting the typical Eichler indoor-outdoor ceiling and floor planes. The existing bedroom wing has been re-configured on the interior, changing three small bedrooms into two larger ones, and adding a guest suite in part of the original garage. A previous den addition provided the perfect spot for a large master ensuite bath and walk-in closet. Natural materials predominate, with fir ceilings, limestone veneer fireplace walls, anigre veneer cabinets, fir sliding windows and interior doors, bamboo floors, and concrete patios and walks. Landscape design by Bernard Trainor: www.bernardtrainor.com (see “Concrete Jungle” in April 2014 edition of Dwell magazine). Microsoft Media Center installation of the Year, 2008: www.cybermanor.com/ultimate_install.html (automated shades, radiant heating system, and lights, as well as security & sound).

Example of a mid-sized transitional enclosed and formal medium tone wood floor and brown floor living room design in New York with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace, no tv and beige walls

View of Kitchen from outdoor kitchen: Island contemporary kitchen in Naples, Florida. Features custom cabinetry and finishes, double islands, Wolf/Sub-Zero appliances, super wide pompeii stone 3 inch counter tops, and Adorne switches and outlets. 41 West Coastal Retreat Series reveals creative, fresh ideas, for a new look to define the casual beach lifestyle of Naples. More than a dozen custom variations and sizes are available to be built on your lot. From this spacious 3,000 square foot, 3 bedroom model, to larger 4 and 5 bedroom versions ranging from 3,500 - 10,000 square feet, including guest house options.

Each wing of this former stable and carriage house became separate homes for two brothers. Although the structure is symmetrical from the exterior, it is uniquely distinct inside. The two siblings have different personalities and lifestyles; each wing takes on characteristics of the brother inhabiting it. The domed and vaulted space between the two wings functions as their common area and can be used to host large- scale social events. Contractor: Brackett Construction Photographer: Greg Premru Photography

Living room - traditional formal and open concept dark wood floor living room idea in Omaha with beige walls, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace and no tv

Large elegant dark wood floor enclosed dining room photo in Dallas with white walls and no fireplace

This is an example of a small traditional full sun backyard landscaping with decking.

Memories TTL Wing Wong
Inspiration for a contemporary l-shaped kitchen remodel in New York with a double-bowl sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, green backsplash, glass tile backsplash, black appliances and an island

Photo Credit: Betsy Bassett
Mid-sized transitional freestanding desk dark wood floor and beige floor study room photo in Boston with gray walls and no fireplace

Photo: Rikki Snyder © 2014 Houzz
Family room - contemporary medium tone wood floor family room idea in New York with white walls