The carport features cedar beams, T&G ceilings and stone column bases.

This East Troy home on Booth Lake had a few drainage issues that needed to be resolved, but one thing was clear, the homeowners knew with the proper design features, their property had amazing potential to be a fixture on the lake. Starting with a redesign of the backyard, including retaining walls and other drainage features, the home was then ready for a radical facelift. We redesigned the entry of the home with a timber frame portico/entryway. The entire portico was built with the old-world artistry of a mortise and tenon framing method. We also designed and installed a new deck and patio facing the lake, installed an integrated driveway and sidewalk system throughout the property and added a splash of evening effects with some beautiful architectural lighting around the house. A Timber Tech deck with Radiance cable rail system was added off the side of the house to increase lake viewing opportunities and a beautiful stamped concrete patio was installed at the lower level of the house for additional lounging. Lastly, the original detached garage was razed and rebuilt with a new design that not only suits our client’s needs, but is designed to complement the home’s new look. The garage was built with trusses to create the tongue and groove wood cathedral ceiling and the storage area to the front of the garage. The secondary doors on the lakeside of the garage were installed to allow our client to drive his golf cart along the crushed granite pathways and to provide a stunning view of Booth Lake from the multi-purpose garage. Photos by Beth Welsh, Interior Changes

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Rob Karosis

The garage has new overhead sectional doors with a carriage look and craftsman lanterns to help illuminate the entry.

Wilmington W/ 8-LEP Glass Top

We built this Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) for a customer with a thriving AirBnB business in Lockeland Springs in east Nashville. The oversized two car garage allows the customer to park two SUVs and a scooter for guests easily. Garrett Buell

A Craftsman Style door with large square windows, as well as a simulated center post. The center post gives the perception of two doors. Depending on the width of the garage opening and the desired style this may or may not work for every project.

Jerod Foster

DAMAGED DURING SUPERSTORM SANDY, the existing detached garage was repaired and restyled with a grade level porch whose posts match the entry arch of the main house.

Carport with breezeway to house. Cedar shake shingles in gable.

Jeff Bailey

The carport features cedar beams, T&G ceilings and stone column bases.