Simple Modern Scandinavian inspired gable home in the woods of Minnesota
Example of a small danish black two-story mixed siding and clapboard exterior home design in Minneapolis with a shingle roof and a black roof

A place to relax, read and play games and a little office space is how our outbuilding in Mill Valley was described. It added an extra living room and some coveted square footage to a hard to add onto home in a desirable part of town. The outbuilding was placed on axis with the main house, connected by a deck with a view to the yard in between. To keep all the books and games in order, the main room was lined with fin-ply cabinetry. The floor is an engineered wide plank rustic oak. A simple clean burning wood fireplace will provide heat when needed. The outbuilding has the feel of a classic summer cabin, only with better insulation for year round use. PHOTOGRAPHER JOSEPH SCHELL CONTRACTOR ABACUS BUILDERS

a linear window, minimalist landscape + hardscape design at the smooth stucco exterior further accentuates the horizontality of the mid-century modern exterior

Photography by Lucas Henning.
Small minimalist gray one-story stone house exterior photo in Seattle with a shed roof and a metal roof

The kitchen window herb box is one of a number of easily attached accessories. The exterior water spigot delivers both hot and cold water from the unit's on-demand water heater. Photo by Kate Russell

This is the renovated design which highlights the vaulted ceiling that projects through to the exterior.
Small mid-century modern gray one-story concrete fiberboard and clapboard house exterior idea in Chicago with a hip roof, a shingle roof and a gray roof

Paul Vu, photographer
Example of a small mountain style one-story tiny house design in Los Angeles with a shed roof

this 1920s carriage house was substantially rebuilt and linked to the main residence via new garden gate and private courtyard. Care was taken in matching brick and stucco detailing.

Entry gate at mid-century home in Berkeley, California with custom Ipe entry gate, walkway, board formed concrete walls, carport with perforated metal roll-up door, and redwood siding. - Photo by Bruce Damonte.

A modern black-clad rear addition anchors this redesigned Old Town rowhouse, opening to a private courtyard with generous outdoor dining and seamless indoor-outdoor living.

Modern glass house set in the landscape evokes a midcentury vibe. A modern gas fireplace divides the living area with a polished concrete floor from the greenhouse with a gravel floor. The frame is painted steel with aluminum sliding glass door. The front features a green roof with native grasses and the rear is covered with a glass roof. Photo by: Gregg Shupe Photography

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Inspiration for a small modern blue one-story concrete fiberboard exterior home remodel in Nashville

Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors open this tiny house up to a larger-than-life ocean view.
Example of a small country white two-story exterior home design in Portland Maine with a metal roof

This West Asheville small house is on an ⅛ acre infill lot just 1 block from the Haywood Road commercial district. With only 840 square feet, space optimization is key. Each room houses multiple functions, and storage space is integrated into every possible location. The owners strongly emphasized using available outdoor space to its fullest. A large screened porch takes advantage of the our climate, and is an adjunct dining room and living space for three seasons of the year. A simple form and tonal grey palette unify and lend a modern aesthetic to the exterior of the small house, while light colors and high ceilings give the interior an airy feel. Photography by Todd Crawford

Jesse Young
Inspiration for a small rustic tiny house remodel in Seattle

Charles Hilton Architects, Robert Benson Photography From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

Front entry. Original 1850's hand hewn log cabin taken down from other location and rebuilt on current site with additions. Metal roof. Local stone used for chimney and foundation. ©Tricia Shay

Small cottage white one-story concrete fiberboard and clapboard exterior home photo in Los Angeles with a metal roof and a gray roof

Restored beach house with board and batten siding
Inspiration for a small coastal one-story wood exterior home remodel in Hawaii