Rough Sawn Cedar Mantel

Bedroom - traditional bedroom idea in Orange County with gray walls

The bathroom cantilever as viewed from the rear bedroom. Photo by Eduardo Navarro (eduardophoto.com).
Modern exterior home idea in San Francisco

These East Siders previously described their front porch as a hazard. Formerly framed and sheathed with plywood and a completely tiled finish - the porch was cracking, moving, and rotting. A new baby was on the way so the old porch had to go! With a goal of keeping the yard comfortable and informal Moontower created a modern and slightly rustic two sided porch. Equally approachable for everyday use from the alley as well as for guests from the street, the porch was completely transformed and extended with a gravel landing 30" below the deck height. Despite the tile shell, the piers and framing were in good shape, so salvaging the core elements was an option. Rough sawn sawn cedar 4x material, steel tube and bar as well as cut and crushed limestone were used throughout. Working with the existing porch location and respecting tree locations provided site specific opportunities for a unique solution.

Kitchen and living room with exposed steel beam for exterior cantilever. Architect: Drawing Dept Contractor: Camery Hensley Construction Photography: Ross Van Pelt

Shannon Fontaine Photography
Transitional porch idea in Nashville

Photos by Spacecrafting
This is an example of a transitional back porch design in Minneapolis with a fire pit, decking and a roof extension.

A single piece of bluestone serves as the kitchen countertop, and is repeated on the curving brick backsplash. Exterior GFCI outlets provide power for small appliances, and the rough sawn cedar arbor complements the patio arbor and home carpentry.

A very rustic tree house we built in Milroy, PA. The treehouse was framed used rough sawn hickory with rough milled pine siding and cedar post railings. By far the coolest part is the stair way leading up to the tree house. The treads are made of white oak with a cedar truck providing the support. A true woodsman's getaway.

Inspiration for a large timeless open concept medium tone wood floor living room remodel in Raleigh with beige walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

This wood ceiling needed something to tone down the grain in the planks. We were able to create a wash that did exactly that. The floors (reclaimed red oak from a pre-Civil War barn) needed to have their different colors highlighted, not homogenized. Instead of staining the floor, we used a tung oil and beeswax finish that was hand buffed. Our clients wanted to have reclaimed wood beams in their ceiling, but could not use true old beams as they would not be sturdy enough to support the roof. We took their fresh- cut fir beams and used synthetic plasters, paints, and glazes to give them an authentic aged look. Taken by Alise O'Brien (aliseobrienphotography.com) Interior Designer: Emily Castle (emilycastle.com)

Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Ron Blunt
Example of a mid-sized classic backyard concrete paver patio design in DC Metro with a pergola

Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Ron Blunt
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard gravel and wood fence landscaping in DC Metro.

Perched atop a bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this new residence adds a modern twist to the classic Shingle Style. The house is anchored to the land by stone retaining walls made entirely of granite taken from the site during construction. Clad almost entirely in cedar shingles, the house will weather to a classic grey. Photo Credit: Blind Dog Studio

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Victorian gray two-story wood exterior home idea in Minneapolis

The living room has views in all directions and is surrounded by a covered porch. A wooden canoe helps create interest in the space. Roger Wade photo.

Photo by Susan Teare
This is an example of a rustic screened-in porch design in Burlington with decking and a roof extension.

This new riverfront townhouse is on three levels. The interiors blend clean contemporary elements with traditional cottage architecture. It is luxurious, yet very relaxed. The Weiland sliding door is fully recessed in the wall on the left. The fireplace stone is called Hudson Ledgestone by NSVI. The cabinets are custom. The cabinet on the left has articulated doors that slide out and around the back to reveal the tv. It is a beautiful solution to the hide/show tv dilemma that goes on in many households! The wall paint is a custom mix of a Benjamin Moore color, Glacial Till, AF-390. The trim paint is Benjamin Moore, Floral White, OC-29. Project by Portland interior design studio Jenni Leasia Interior Design. Also serving Lake Oswego, West Linn, Vancouver, Sherwood, Camas, Oregon City, Beaverton, and the whole of Greater Portland. For more about Jenni Leasia Interior Design, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.jennileasiadesign.com/lakeoswegoriverfront

Perched atop a bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this new residence adds a modern twist to the classic Shingle Style. The house is anchored to the land by stone retaining walls made entirely of granite taken from the site during construction. Clad almost entirely in cedar shingles, the house will weather to a classic grey. Photo Credit: Blind Dog Studio

Example of a mountain style wood exterior home design in Minneapolis