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Rustic French inspired back yard retreat. Multi level home with walk out basement and two level pool.
Traditional exterior home idea in Dallas
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Example of a classic red two-story brick exterior home design in New York with a shingle roof


Inspiration for a large timeless red two-story brick house exterior remodel in DC Metro with a hip roof and a shingle roof


This project is a new 5,900 sf. primary residence for a couple with three children. The site is slightly elevated above the residential street and enjoys winter views of the Potomac River.
The family’s requirements included five bedrooms, five full baths, a powder room, family room, dining room, eat-in kitchen, walk-in pantry, mudroom, lower level recreation room, exercise room, media room and numerous storage spaces. Also included was the request for an outdoor terrace and adequate outdoor storage, including provision for the storage of bikes and kayaks. The family needed a home that would have two entrances, the primary entrance, and a mudroom entry that would provide generous storage spaces for the family’s active lifestyle. Due to the small lot size, the challenge was to accommodate the family’s requirements, while remaining sympathetic to the scale of neighboring homes.
The residence employs a “T” shaped plan to aid in minimizing the massing visible from the street, while organizing interior spaces around a private outdoor terrace space accessible from the living and dining spaces. A generous front porch and a gambrel roof diminish the home’s scale, providing a welcoming view along the street front. A path along the right side of the residence leads to the family entrance and a small outbuilding that provides ready access to the bikes and kayaks while shielding the rear terrace from view of neighboring homes.
The two entrances join a central stair hall that leads to the eat-in kitchen overlooking the great room. Window seats and a custom built banquette provide gathering spaces, while the French doors connect the great room to the terrace where the arbor transitions to the garden. A first floor guest suite, separate from the family areas of the home, affords privacy for both guests and hosts alike. The second floor Master Suite enjoys views of the Potomac River through a second floor arched balcony visible from the front.
The exterior is composed of a board and batten first floor with a cedar shingled second floor and gambrel roof. These two contrasting materials and the inclusion of a partially recessed front porch contribute to the perceived diminution of the home’s scale relative to its smaller neighbors. The overall intention was to create a close fit between the residence and the neighboring context, both built and natural.
Builder: E.H. Johnstone Builders
Anice Hoachlander Photography


Example of a classic gray two-story shingle house exterior design in Boston with a gambrel roof, a shingle roof and a gray roof


Inspiration for a large timeless white two-story wood and shingle exterior home remodel in San Francisco with a shingle roof and a gray roof


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Example of a classic stone exterior home design in DC Metro
Example of a classic stone exterior home design in DC Metro


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

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This two-car garage (with a family room above), along with a new mudroom connector and front porch, provides a significant increase in function and space for this traditional Princeton home.


Cedar shakes mix with siding and stone to create a richly textural Craftsman exterior. This floor plan is ideal for large or growing families with open living spaces making it easy to be together. The master suite and a bedroom/study are downstairs while three large bedrooms with walk-in closets are upstairs. A second-floor pocket office is a great space for children to complete homework or projects and a bonus room provides additional square footage for recreation or storage.
Traditional Exterior Home Ideas


European timeless design / front elevation.
Huge traditional beige two-story brick exterior home idea in Atlanta
Huge traditional beige two-story brick exterior home idea in Atlanta

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Landscape in the evening.
Landscape Design by J. Mark White and Architecture by Morris Day
Example of a classic stone exterior home design in DC Metro
Example of a classic stone exterior home design in DC Metro


Example of a mid-sized classic white one-story mixed siding exterior home design in Other with a shingle roof


A beautiful deck created with the Master Bedroom addition. With French sliding glass doors leading to it from the bedroom and the main living area
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