Mid-sized Exterior Design Ideas

Park Place Residence - As Seen in House and Home
Park Place Residence - As Seen in House and Home
PURE Design Inc.PURE Design Inc.
When Ami McKay was asked by the owners of Park Place to design their new home, she found inspiration in both her own travels and the beautiful West Coast of Canada which she calls home. This circa-1912 Vancouver character home was torn down and rebuilt, and our fresh design plan allowed the owners dreams to come to life. A closer look at Park Place reveals an artful fusion of diverse influences and inspirations, beautifully brought together in one home. Within the kitchen alone, notable elements include the French-bistro backsplash, the arched vent hood (including hidden, seamlessly integrated shelves on each side), an apron-front kitchen sink (a nod to English Country kitchens), and a saturated color palette—all balanced by white oak millwork. Floor to ceiling cabinetry ensures that it’s also easy to keep this beautiful space clutter-free, with room for everything: chargers, stationery and keys. These influences carry on throughout the home, translating into thoughtful touches: gentle arches, welcoming dark green millwork, patterned tile, and an elevated vintage clawfoot bathtub in the cozy primary bathroom.
Wild Cat
Wild Cat
Parker HomesParker Homes
One story stone house on a corner lot.
Craftsman Style Ranch
Craftsman Style Ranch
ATA Construction, LLCATA Construction, LLC
Beautiful Custom Ranch with gray vinyl shakes and clapboard siding.
Heady Lake Hartwell Addition & Renovation
Heady Lake Hartwell Addition & Renovation
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Originally built in 1990 the Heady Lakehouse began as a 2,800SF family retreat and now encompasses over 5,635SF. It is located on a steep yet welcoming lot overlooking a cove on Lake Hartwell that pulls you in through retaining walls wrapped with White Brick into a courtyard laid with concrete pavers in an Ashlar Pattern. This whole home renovation allowed us the opportunity to completely enhance the exterior of the home with all new LP Smartside painted with Amherst Gray with trim to match the Quaker new bone white windows for a subtle contrast. You enter the home under a vaulted tongue and groove white washed ceiling facing an entry door surrounded by White brick. Once inside you’re encompassed by an abundance of natural light flooding in from across the living area from the 9’ triple door with transom windows above. As you make your way into the living area the ceiling opens up to a coffered ceiling which plays off of the 42” fireplace that is situated perpendicular to the dining area. The open layout provides a view into the kitchen as well as the sunroom with floor to ceiling windows boasting panoramic views of the lake. Looking back you see the elegant touches to the kitchen with Quartzite tops, all brass hardware to match the lighting throughout, and a large 4’x8’ Santorini Blue painted island with turned legs to provide a note of color. The owner’s suite is situated separate to one side of the home allowing a quiet retreat for the homeowners. Details such as the nickel gap accented bed wall, brass wall mounted bed-side lamps, and a large triple window complete the bedroom. Access to the study through the master bedroom further enhances the idea of a private space for the owners to work. It’s bathroom features clean white vanities with Quartz counter tops, brass hardware and fixtures, an obscure glass enclosed shower with natural light, and a separate toilet room. The left side of the home received the largest addition which included a new over-sized 3 bay garage with a dog washing shower, a new side entry with stair to the upper and a new laundry room. Over these areas, the stair will lead you to two new guest suites featuring a Jack & Jill Bathroom and their own Lounging and Play Area. The focal point for entertainment is the lower level which features a bar and seating area. Opposite the bar you walk out on the concrete pavers to a covered outdoor kitchen feature a 48” grill, Large Big Green Egg smoker, 30” Diameter Evo Flat-top Grill, and a sink all surrounded by granite countertops that sit atop a white brick base with stainless steel access doors. The kitchen overlooks a 60” gas fire pit that sits adjacent to a custom gunite eight sided hot tub with travertine coping that looks out to the lake. This elegant and timeless approach to this 5,000SF three level addition and renovation allowed the owner to add multiple sleeping and entertainment areas while rejuvenating a beautiful lake front lot with subtle contrasting colors.
Sycamore Park
Sycamore Park
PatriARCH ArchitecturePatriARCH Architecture
Farmhouse Modern home with horizontal and batten and board white siding and gray/black raised seam metal roofing and black windows.
Greek Revival Garage Addition
Greek Revival Garage Addition
ArchiPlicity, LLCArchiPlicity, LLC
This project is an addition to a Greek Revival Farmhouse located in a historic district. The project provided a bedroom suite and included the razing and reconstruction of an existing two car garage below. We also provided a connection from the new garage addition to the existing family room. The addition was designed to feel as though it were always a part of this family home.
Nudging Near Net Zero
Nudging Near Net Zero
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
A covered walkway connects the detached garage to the home in this near-net-zero custom built home built by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Architect: Architectural Resource, Photography: Joshua Caldwell
Hill Top: One Level Craftsman Home
Hill Top: One Level Craftsman Home
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
This mountain craftsman home blends clean lines with rustic touches for an on-trend design.
Sophisticated Contemporary California Ranch
Sophisticated Contemporary California Ranch
JTID Inc.JTID Inc.
Steps lead to the front door. A Japanese porcelain tile material was used to clad the wall. The underside of the eaves is adorned with planks of Douglas Fir treated with a marine-grade varnish for durability.
Custom Home
Custom Home
Constructive Design ServicesConstructive Design Services
This entry has a modern pond that travels under the walkway to the front door, along with separate bubbler tank.

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