Architect: Sarah Susanka, AIA Photography: Jim Westphalen Integration of Prairie-style architecture and Japanese garden. Palette of patterned and textures borrowed from the surroundings. Sequence of places makes a continuous necklace around the home.

Elmhurst, IL Residence by Charles Vincent George Architects Photographs by Tony Soluri
Inspiration for a farmhouse living room remodel in Chicago with green walls, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This welcoming foyer has a central open ceiling, then transitions to a lowered ceiling canopy leading to the open, light filled living area. The kitchen is directly to the right.

EmptyNesters wanted their childrens rooms to be welcoming retreats for their guests.
Inspiration for a mid-sized guest carpeted and white floor bedroom remodel with white walls

Michael Baxley
Mid-sized classic stone back porch idea in Little Rock with a fire pit and a roof extension

Lauren Rubenstein Photography
Example of a large classic brick floor, red floor and white one-story wood gable roof design in Atlanta with white walls, a dark wood front door and a metal roof

A farmhouse style was achieved in this new construction home by keeping the details clean and simple. Shaker style cabinets and square stair parts moldings set the backdrop for incorporating our clients’ love of Asian antiques. We had fun re-purposing the different pieces she already had: two were made into bathroom vanities; and the turquoise console became the star of the house, welcoming visitors as they walk through the front door.

Photo by Jon Moore-- arcphoto.net
Bedroom - coastal bedroom idea in Boston

When Cummings Architects first met with the owners of this understated country farmhouse, the building’s layout and design was an incoherent jumble. The original bones of the building were almost unrecognizable. All of the original windows, doors, flooring, and trims – even the country kitchen – had been removed. Mathew and his team began a thorough design discovery process to find the design solution that would enable them to breathe life back into the old farmhouse in a way that acknowledged the building’s venerable history while also providing for a modern living by a growing family. The redesign included the addition of a new eat-in kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms, wrap around porch, and stone fireplaces. To begin the transforming restoration, the team designed a generous, twenty-four square foot kitchen addition with custom, farmers-style cabinetry and timber framing. The team walked the homeowners through each detail the cabinetry layout, materials, and finishes. Salvaged materials were used and authentic craftsmanship lent a sense of place and history to the fabric of the space. The new master suite included a cathedral ceiling showcasing beautifully worn salvaged timbers. The team continued with the farm theme, using sliding barn doors to separate the custom-designed master bath and closet. The new second-floor hallway features a bold, red floor while new transoms in each bedroom let in plenty of light. A summer stair, detailed and crafted with authentic details, was added for additional access and charm. Finally, a welcoming farmer’s porch wraps around the side entry, connecting to the rear yard via a gracefully engineered grade. This large outdoor space provides seating for large groups of people to visit and dine next to the beautiful outdoor landscape and the new exterior stone fireplace. Though it had temporarily lost its identity, with the help of the team at Cummings Architects, this lovely farmhouse has regained not only its former charm but also a new life through beautifully integrated modern features designed for today’s family. Photo by Eric Roth

Warm, inviting welcome porch entry for a modern mountain home in Candler, NC.
Mid-sized elegant front porch photo

TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: 41 Degrees North Construction, Inc. Landscape Architect: Wild Violets (Landscape and Garden Design on Martha's Vineyard) Photographer: Sean Litchfield Photography

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Elegant dark wood floor double front door photo in Tampa with a white front door and beige walls

The front entry combines stone columns, wood beams, and a gabled roof to create a warm, inviting welcome to this mountain custom home.
Inspiration for a modern entryway remodel in Charlotte

Large tuscan two-story exterior home photo with a hip roof

JANE BEILES
Example of a large transitional gray three-story stone gable roof design in New York with a shingle roof

Rafael Bautista
Bathroom - eclectic bathroom idea in Santa Barbara

This front porch received fresh ipe wood decking accompanied with new modern teak and woven furnishings to create a warm welcome.
Inspiration for a large transitional front porch remodel in DC Metro with decking and a roof extension

“People tend to want to place their sofas right against the wall,” Lovett says. “I always try to float the sofa a bit and give the sofa some breathing room. Here, we didn’t have floor outlets or any eye-level lighting. Incorporating table lamps allows for mood lighting and ambiance. We placed a console behind the sofa to bring in large-scale lamps, which also helped fill in the negative space between the sofa and the bottom of the windows.” Photography: Amy Bartlam

Welcome to Tara, where southern charm, character and elegance meet.
Transitional white two-story brick exterior home idea in Cincinnati