49th Street

Riverside Builders, Inc.

Carlsbad Ranch

Ginger Rabe Designs, LLC

The transformation of this ranch-style home in Carlsbad, CA, exemplifies a perfect blend of preserving the charm of its 1940s origins while infusing modern elements to create a unique and inviting space. By incorporating the clients' love for pottery and natural woods, the redesign pays homage to these preferences while enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal and functionality of the home. From building new decks and railings, surf showers, a reface of the home, custom light up address signs from GR Designs Line, and more custom elements to make this charming home pop. The redesign carefully retains the distinctive characteristics of the 1940s style, such as architectural elements, layout, and overall ambiance. This preservation ensures that the home maintains its historical charm and authenticity while undergoing a modern transformation. To infuse a contemporary flair into the design, modern elements are strategically introduced. These modern twists add freshness and relevance to the space while complementing the existing architectural features. This balanced approach creates a harmonious blend of old and new, offering a timeless appeal. The design concept revolves around the clients' passion for pottery and natural woods. These elements serve as focal points throughout the home, lending a sense of warmth, texture, and earthiness to the interior spaces. By integrating pottery-inspired accents and showcasing the beauty of natural wood grains, the design celebrates the clients' interests and preferences. A key highlight of the redesign is the use of custom-made tile from Japan, reminiscent of beautifully glazed pottery. This bespoke tile adds a touch of artistry and craftsmanship to the home, elevating its visual appeal and creating a unique focal point. Additionally, fabrics that evoke the elements of the ocean further enhance the connection with the surrounding natural environment, fostering a serene and tranquil atmosphere indoors. The overall design concept aims to evoke a warm, lived-in feeling, inviting occupants and guests to relax and unwind. By incorporating elements that resonate with the clients' personal tastes and preferences, the home becomes more than just a living space—it becomes a reflection of their lifestyle, interests, and identity. In summary, the redesign of this ranch-style home in Carlsbad, CA, successfully merges the charm of its 1940s origins with modern elements, creating a space that is both timeless and distinctive. Through careful attention to detail, thoughtful selection of materials, rebuilding of elements outside to add character, and a focus on personalization, the home embodies a warm, inviting atmosphere that celebrates the clients' passions and enhances their everyday living experience. This project is on the same property as the Carlsbad Cottage and is a great journey of new and old. Redesign of the kitchen, bedrooms, and common spaces, custom-made tile, appliances from GE Monogram Cafe, bedroom window treatments custom from GR Designs Line, Lighting and Custom Address Signs from GR Designs Line, Custom Surf Shower, and more.

Cooper Woods 2 Story

Havlicek Builders Inc.

Exterior, Chadwick, Granger, IN

T.L. Jackson Construction

A 2,642 square foot modern craftsman farmhouse with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a full unfinished basement that could include a fourth bedroom and a full bath.

Lexington River Life

Blythe Building Company

This home has Saluda River access and a resort-style neighborhood, making it the ideal place to raise an active family in Lexington, SC. It’s a perfect combination of beauty, luxury, and the best amenities. This board and batten house radiates curb appeal with its metal roof detailing and Craftsman-style brick pillars and stained wood porch columns.

Bloomfield - Dave Hobba Builder - Kentucky - New Construction

Dave Hobba Builder

Bloomfield - Craftsman Exterior - Dave Hobba Builder - Custom Home Builder in Kentucky Check out our virtual tour for this plan here: https://bit.ly/3REposM Start building your dream home today in the Lexington metro. Contact us today at (859)-699-8895 to see what your next steps are!

Harmony Barn Event Space

SM Built

Harmony Barn was formerly a horse barn in Southwest Colorado that was completely remodeled to become a gathering and event space for the community

Craftsman Home Grows Up

Michael Hally Design, Inc

A two story addition is built on top of an existing arts and crafts style ranch is capped with a gambrel roof to minimize the effects of height..

EXTERIORS

Harrison Design Associates Inc.

The client wanted a blue facade with natural wood accents throughout. We carried this palette through the interior and landscaping to create continuity. The Cedar shakes add depth and texture to the facade and the beautiful new doors add some craftsman charm to the look.

Southern Minnesota Custom Home #19853

Nordaas American Homes

James Hardie Arctic White, Night Gray, Pearl Gray

The Sullivan at Hawk Valley Estates

Landmark Homes

This 2-story home includes a 3- car garage with mudroom entry, an inviting front porch with decorative posts, and a screened-in porch. The home features an open floor plan with 10’ ceilings on the 1st floor and impressive detailing throughout. A dramatic 2-story ceiling creates a grand first impression in the foyer, where hardwood flooring extends into the adjacent formal dining room elegant coffered ceiling accented by craftsman style wainscoting and chair rail. Just beyond the Foyer, the great room with a 2-story ceiling, the kitchen, breakfast area, and hearth room share an open plan. The spacious kitchen includes that opens to the breakfast area, quartz countertops with tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, attractive cabinetry with crown molding, and a corner pantry. The connecting hearth room is a cozy retreat that includes a gas fireplace with stone surround and shiplap. The floor plan also includes a study with French doors and a convenient bonus room for additional flexible living space. The first-floor owner’s suite boasts an expansive closet, and a private bathroom with a shower, freestanding tub, and double bowl vanity. On the 2nd floor is a versatile loft area overlooking the great room, 2 full baths, and 3 bedrooms with spacious closets.

Curb Appeal Update

Diamond Kote Siding System

This homeowner became a neighborhood standout by updating their exterior with Midnight RigidStack™ and Canyon DuoBlend Premium board & batten.

Forest Cove: Craftsman Mountain Home

Timberlake Custom Homes

This welcoming Craftsman style home features an angled garage, statement fireplace, open floor plan, and a partly finished basement.

Contemporary Craftsman

ArchiNerd PLLC

White painted board and batten exterior on a simple craftsman form. Large windows open to the open plan kitchen, living and dining area at the center of the home. The exterior is balanced and intentional.

Ivy Home

Jeremy Helton Builder

Front View

The House Designers

Front view of L'Attesa Di Vita II. View our Best-Selling Plan THD-1074: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/lattesa-di-vita-ii-1074/

The McKenzie

Oz Homes, LLC

Gorgeous craftsman features a large covered front porch and three car garage. This open concept home has 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, home office upstairs bonus room and golf cart storage.

Moraine Showhome - Waterford, Chestermere

Douglas Homes

Inspired by a European village, these townhomes each feature their own unique colour palette and distinct architectural details. The captivating craftsman style elevation on this unit includes a steep gable roof, large windows, vinyl siding and a cultured stone base that adds interest and grounds the home. Thoughtful details including dark smartboard battens, Hardie shakes and wood shutters add European charm

3 Bedroom Custom Cottage Build

LAND DEVELOPMENT AND BUILDING, LLC

Designed by renowned architect Ross Chapin, the Madison Cottage Home is the epitome of cottage comfort. This three-bedroom, two-bath cottage features an open floorplan connecting the kitchen, dining, and living spaces. Functioning as a semi-private outdoor room, the front porch is the perfect spot to read a book, catch up with neighbors, or enjoy a family dinner. Upstairs you'll find two additional bedrooms with large walk-in closets, vaulted ceilings, and oodles of natural light pouring through oversized windows and skylights.

Arts and Crafts Exterior Design Ideas with Board and Batten Siding

The front exterior of your home – the driveway, front yard, verandah and entrance – is a fantastic place to start making that all-important first impression on house guests. Even mailboxes and house numbers can have a wonderful way of grabbing people’s attention. The architectural design should reflect the overall arts and crafts style of your house and the family that live there; while your choice of materials will help your house blend in with its surrounds. Browse the photos on Houzz for ideas and inspiration for the exterior of your arts and crafts house, and strike up a conversation with the architects and designers of your favourite picks. You’ll find house designs for contemporary, eclectic, modern, traditional styles and more.

How do I decide on the exterior style of my home?

Your location, overall sense of style, budget and current home layout will dictate the style of your exterior. If you’re renovating a period home, the materials and features you use should reflect the date in which it was built, while a unique colour scheme could add contemporary flair. New homes may prefer to look to modern or contemporary designs with structural simplicity, whereas, if you live by the ocean, a beach-style design may better suit your locale. That’s not to say you can’t build a new home that has period influences. If you’re a traditionalist, you can borrow architectural details from the Art Deco period, for instance, or use finishes that reflect more of a Scandinavian style, too.

What exterior house colours and materials should I use?

Traditional homes typically use brick and timber building materials, while stone, board-formed concrete and metal cladding are popular contemporary options. Again, the materials you use will depend on your location and the statement you want to make. Your budget will also affect your choice. Vinyl siding is affordable and easy to install, while stone is more expensive but durable and low maintenance. If you’re not ready to renovate but want to update the exterior of your home, you can still paint it. Look to your neighbours when choosing exterior house colours. Consider the streetscape and what type of colours are already in use, firstly, so you don’t replicate next door’s shade; and secondly, so you don’t stand out like a sore thumb. If you’re renovating a period home, you could paint features or intricate details in a bold, standout hue. Front doors, garage doors and window trims also look great in eye-catching colours, even if the rest of the house’s facade is neutral.

How can I maximise my home’s street appeal?

To spice up your home’s architectural design, landscape the surrounding area with plants and pathways that accent the arts and crafts style of your home. If you just need a quick revamp, look at your cement and pavers – these can split and crack over time; and repairing or replacing them can do wonders for your street appeal, especially if it’s a large area like your driveway. Plants, garden paths or low walls can can also add structure to your front yard. Light up your home with sufficient outdoor lighting to make walking up to the front door easy at night. You could use bollard lights along your entry path, or replace tiny wall sconces with statement pendant lighting at the entrance or on your verandah. Decorative elements such as house numbers, mailboxes and doormats will also add character. And if you're looking to sell your house, it may be worth hiring a stylist to help make the most of your property.