Rich Montalbano
Inspiration for a small mediterranean white two-story stucco house exterior remodel in Tampa with a hip roof and a metal roof

This bungalow features a two-tier roof line to give more dimension to the front face of the home. Columns were added to the new covered front porch, and the stone below the bay window was replaced with new flagstone. A pergola was added at the breezeway area, and a new window was added to the front gable on the garage, with dark green shutters, which was finished in cedar shake siding. Photo courtesy of Kate Benjamin Photography

Todd Tully Danner, AIA, IIDA
Small country gray two-story concrete fiberboard exterior home idea in Wilmington

Located at the rear of the property along an alley, the backyard cottage frames the corner of the property creating privacy. A new alley fence will be added this spring along with the final landscaping and hardscaping. The final design of the backyard will allow both the adu user and the home owner to each have their own areas along with common areas.

The project’s goal is to introduce more affordable contemporary homes for Triangle Area housing. This 1,800 SF modern ranch-style residence takes its shape from the archetypal gable form and helps to integrate itself into the neighborhood. Although the house presents a modern intervention, the project’s scale and proportional parameters integrate into its context. Natural light and ventilation are passive goals for the project. A strong indoor-outdoor connection was sought by establishing views toward the wooded landscape and having a deck structure weave into the public area. North Carolina’s natural textures are represented in the simple black and tan palette of the facade.

Exterior of historically significant stone guest cottage, once a spring house, we felt keeping it as original as possible was important. That is why you don't see any awnings or shutters. The beautiful stone work says it all.

Small mountain style one-story mixed siding exterior home photo in Minneapolis

Tyson Ellis
Example of a small mountain style gray one-story mixed siding gable roof design in Santa Barbara

Rustic Camp Located in Northern Vermont Susan Teare Photography
Small arts and crafts green two-story wood gable roof photo in Burlington

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

Small coastal exterior home idea in Boston

Small trendy white one-story exterior home photo in San Francisco with a shed roof

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Photography: Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a small modern gray two-story mixed siding flat roof remodel in Minneapolis

View of back of home - shipping container addition on a straw bale home. Very creative & compact design with tons of character and eclectic recycled materials.

Bracket portico for side door of house. The roof features a shed style metal roof. Designed and built by Georgia Front Porch.
Small traditional orange brick house exterior idea in Atlanta with a shed roof and a metal roof

Inspiration for a small timeless green one-story wood exterior home remodel in Other with a metal roof

This post-war, plain bungalow was transformed into a charming cottage with this new exterior detail, which includes a new roof, red shutters, energy-efficient windows, and a beautiful new front porch that matched the roof line. Window boxes with matching corbels were also added to the exterior, along with pleated copper roofing on the large window and side door. Photo courtesy of Kate Benjamin Photography

This Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is a Cross Construction Ready-to-Build 2 bed / 1 bath 749 SF design. This classic San Diego Modern Farmhouse style ADU takes advantage of outdoor living while efficiently maximizing the indoor living space. This design is one of Cross Construction’s new line of ready-to-build ADU designs. This ADU has a custom look and is easily customizable to complement your home and style. Contact Cross Construction to learn more.

A couple wanted a weekend retreat without spending a majority of their getaway in an automobile. Therefore, a lot was purchased along the Rocky River with the vision of creating a nearby escape less than five miles away from their home. This 1,300 sf 24’ x 24’ dwelling is divided into a four square quadrant with the goal to create a variety of interior and exterior experiences while maintaining a rather small footprint. Typically, when going on a weekend retreat one has the drive time to decompress. However, without this, the goal was to create a procession from the car to the house to signify such change of context. This concept was achieved through the use of a wood slatted screen wall which must be passed through. After winding around a collection of poured concrete steps and walls one comes to a wood plank bridge and crosses over a Japanese garden leaving all the stresses of the daily world behind. The house is structured around a nine column steel frame grid, which reinforces the impression one gets of the four quadrants. The two rear quadrants intentionally house enclosed program space but once passed through, the floor plan completely opens to long views down to the mouth of the river into Lake Erie. On the second floor the four square grid is stacked with one quadrant removed for the two story living area on the first floor to capture heightened views down the river. In a move to create complete separation there is a one quadrant roof top office with surrounding roof top garden space. The rooftop office is accessed through a unique approach by exiting onto a steel grated staircase which wraps up the exterior facade of the house. This experience provides an additional retreat within their weekend getaway, and serves as the apex of the house where one can completely enjoy the views of Lake Erie disappearing over the horizon. Visually the house extends into the riverside site, but the four quadrant axis also physically extends creating a series of experiences out on the property. The Northeast kitchen quadrant extends out to become an exterior kitchen & dining space. The two-story Northwest living room quadrant extends out to a series of wrap around steps and lounge seating. A fire pit sits in this quadrant as well farther out in the lawn. A fruit and vegetable garden sits out in the Southwest quadrant in near proximity to the shed, and the entry sequence is contained within the Southeast quadrant extension. Internally and externally the whole house is organized in a simple and concise way and achieves the ultimate goal of creating many different experiences within a rationally sized footprint. Photo: Sergiu Stoian