The restoration of this 200 year old home was inspired by a Greek revival style, characteristic of early American architecture. A local housewright and historian worked together with Daniel Contelmo during the restoration in order to preserve the home's antiquity. Most of the foundation remains the original fieldstone, and the exposed hand-hewn beams were carefully removed, restored, and replaced. Traditional Pine Plains windows and a wrap-around porch display the pastoral 10 acre site, complete with lake and Catskill mountain views. Although the interior of the house was completely renovated, a New-Old house technique was used by distressing 20 inch-wide floorboards, installing two Rumford fireplaces, and using milk paint on cabinetry. Prior to renovating the home a magnificent timberframe barn was erected in the location where an original 1800s barn had burned down 100 years previously.

Jay Greene Photography

Limestone curbs and walls with granite driveway, walkways and step treads. Stone type: Honed Savonnieres Limestone, Bush-Hammered Golden Peach Granite.

Exterior of front.

Italian Villa inspired home set on a hill with magnificent views

A craftsman inspired coastal design was created for this custom waterfront home.

Anice Hoachlander photographer

Where traditional meets contemporary flamboyance, colour and character...

A large patio provides space for stone furniture & colorful flowers in this Florida home. Taylor Architectural Photography

Villa Florencia is a home designed and built by Orlando Custom Homebuilder Jorge Ulibarri, www.imyourbuilder.com for more design ideas and new construction tips subscribe to the blog www.tradesecretsbyjorge.com

Chadsworth Columns Show House featuring work of Christine G.H. Franck. Columns by Chadsworth.

Custom Home Designed by Stotler Design Group, Inc.

Fotografin: Nina Struve; www.ninastruve.de

Karyn Millet

Besides needing richer colors the window sash should be painted black for a Victorian house such as this one. Shutters create extra depth.