Built from the ground up on 80 acres outside Dallas, Oregon, this new modern ranch house is a balanced blend of natural and industrial elements. The custom home beautifully combines various materials, unique lines and angles, and attractive finishes throughout. The property owners wanted to create a living space with a strong indoor-outdoor connection. We integrated built-in sky lights, floor-to-ceiling windows and vaulted ceilings to attract ample, natural lighting. The master bathroom is spacious and features an open shower room with soaking tub and natural pebble tiling. There is custom-built cabinetry throughout the home, including extensive closet space, library shelving, and floating side tables in the master bedroom. The home flows easily from one room to the next and features a covered walkway between the garage and house. One of our favorite features in the home is the two-sided fireplace – one side facing the living room and the other facing the outdoor space. In addition to the fireplace, the homeowners can enjoy an outdoor living space including a seating area, in-ground fire pit and soaking tub.

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Inspiration for a contemporary concrete exterior in Melbourne.

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Photo of a contemporary patio in Toronto with a pergola.

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Photo of a contemporary garden in Phoenix.

Inspiration for a contemporary white exterior in Miami.

Design ideas for a contemporary patio in Seattle with no cover.

Contemporary backyard garden in Los Angeles with a garden path.

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Photo of a contemporary backyard garden in Portland with natural stone pavers.

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Inspiration for a large contemporary three-storey stucco brown house exterior in Seattle with a flat roof.

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Inspiration for a contemporary three-storey white exterior in Cologne with mixed siding and a shed roof.

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Contemporary partial sun garden with concrete pavers.

Contractor: Prestige Residential Construction Architects: DeForest Architects; Interior Design: NB Design Group; Photo: Benjamin Benschneider
Inspiration for a contemporary front door in Seattle with a metal front door.

The roofline of the residence and the simple Portland cement plaster and stained clear western red cedar create an archetypal image of “house”. The West of Market Residence has a formal entrance facing the street and layered gardens, terraces, and balconies facing the private rear yard. A cedar trellis under the overhanging roof at the master suite lends an outdoor feeling to a southern garden balcony.

Entirely off the grid, this sleek contemporary is an icon for energy efficiency. Sporting an extensive photovoltaic system, rainwater collection system, and passive heating and cooling, this home will stand apart from its neighbors for many years to come. Published: Austin-San Antonio Urban Home, April/May 2014 Photo Credit: Coles Hairston

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Inspiration for a contemporary two-storey white exterior in Houston with wood siding.

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary two-storey beige exterior in New Orleans with a hip roof.

Large contemporary front door in Miami with a double front door and a glass front door.

Custom made corten steel entry gate is laser cut to mimic the inlays in the walnut entry door. Phot: Aaron Leitz
This is an example of a contemporary partial sun garden in Seattle.