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Foxground House
Foxground House
Louise Nettleton ArchitectsLouise Nettleton Architects
Paul Bradshaw
Photo of a mid-sized industrial one-storey exterior in Sydney with metal siding and a shed roof.
Flinders Ranch
Flinders Ranch
Destination LivingDestination Living
The brief for this project was for the house to be at one with its surroundings. Integrating harmoniously into its coastal setting a focus for the house was to open it up to allow the light and sea breeze to breathe through the building. The first floor seems almost to levitate above the landscape by minimising the visual bulk of the ground floor through the use of cantilevers and extensive glazing. The contemporary lines and low lying form echo the rolling country in which it resides.
House in Cabarita
House in Cabarita
Zouk ArchitectsZouk Architects
Photo of a large contemporary two-storey grey exterior in Sydney with mixed siding and a flat roof.
Exquisite Cherry Hills Redo
Exquisite Cherry Hills Redo
Element Custom BuildersElement Custom Builders
Photo of a mid-sized traditional one-storey grey house exterior in Denver with mixed siding, a gable roof and a shingle roof.
Contemporary Lodge
Contemporary Lodge
G3 Development, Inc.G3 Development, Inc.
Inspiration for a country exterior in Seattle.
5th Street
5th Street
Baran Studio ArchitectureBaran Studio Architecture
scott
Inspiration for a contemporary two-storey exterior in San Francisco with mixed siding.
Loma Lantern
Loma Lantern
Santa Barbara Lighting CompanySanta Barbara Lighting Company
Call us at 805-770-7400 or email us at info@dlglighting.com. We ship nationwide. Photo credit: Jim Bartsch
Photo of a large arts and crafts beige exterior in Santa Barbara with wood siding.
Before and After - Paver Driveway, Flossmoor
Before and After - Paver Driveway, Flossmoor
Elemental Landscapes, Ltd.Elemental Landscapes, Ltd.
Brussels Block paver driveway with Copthorne banding. We removed the cracked and broken concrete driveway and replaced with brick pavers, and also created a new paver entryway.
Bay Lake Cabin
Bay Lake Cabin
Albertsson Hansen Architecture, LtdAlbertsson Hansen Architecture, Ltd
Scott Amundson
Design ideas for a country one-storey brown exterior in Minneapolis with wood siding and a gable roof.
Camp Porta Panagia
Camp Porta Panagia
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
photography by Rob Karosis
Design ideas for a beach style exterior in Portland Maine.
Coastal Cape Cod
Coastal Cape Cod
Sean Papich Landscape ArchitectureSean Papich Landscape Architecture
Sean Papich Architecture by Sally Weston Associates
Inspiration for a beach style exterior in Boston.
Heritage Cabin
Heritage Cabin
RMT ArchitectsRMT Architects
This is an example of a mid-sized country exterior in Denver with wood siding.
Vineyard Home
Vineyard Home
Mikiten ArchitectureMikiten Architecture
Surrounded by permanently protected open space in the historic winemaking area of the South Livermore Valley, this house presents a weathered wood barn to the road, and has metal-clad sheds behind. The design process was driven by the metaphor of an old farmhouse that had been incrementally added to over the years. The spaces open to expansive views of vineyards and unspoiled hills. Erick Mikiten, AIA
Addition
Addition
Alloy Architecture & ConstructionAlloy Architecture & Construction
We were approached by a young couple to design and build an addition to their 1950’s concrete block house. Like many of our projects, the addition became more than a new living room and bedroom suite; it became an opportunity to create an outdoor room. As it was, the only connection to the backyard and outdoors was through a side door that bisected an already cramped kitchen. It became apparent early on that adding on to the back of the house was our best strategy and we offset our addition to the west side of the house in order to create an outdoor ‘room.’ From the existing house you step down to the new living room and walk out onto a elevated lawn which is created by two raised landscaping walls. The Owner’s bedroom suite is located above the new living room and became a sort of ‘tree house’ for the couple. Lowered horizontal windows facing East and West do not frame a particular view, but instead cut a slice through their surrounding neighborhood and beyond. Although we did not find a pot o’ gold buried in the walls or backyard, as our clients hoped; we were able to work within their budget and transform their house. The shower walls are recycled slate roof shingles which are accented by a green glass tile. A solar tube in the shower provides daylight which is reflected into the room through a full length mirror above the vanity.
Hill Country Residence
Hill Country Residence
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Nestled into sloping topography, the design of this home allows privacy from the street while providing unique vistas throughout the house and to the surrounding hill country and downtown skyline. Layering rooms with each other as well as circulation galleries, insures seclusion while allowing stunning downtown views. The owners' goals of creating a home with a contemporary flow and finish while providing a warm setting for daily life was accomplished through mixing warm natural finishes such as stained wood with gray tones in concrete and local limestone. The home's program also hinged around using both passive and active green features. Sustainable elements include geothermal heating/cooling, rainwater harvesting, spray foam insulation, high efficiency glazing, recessing lower spaces into the hillside on the west side, and roof/overhang design to provide passive solar coverage of walls and windows. The resulting design is a sustainably balanced, visually pleasing home which reflects the lifestyle and needs of the clients. Photography by Adam Steiner
Traditional Exterior
Traditional Exterior
Photo of a traditional two-storey exterior in Chicago.
New Project 2
New Project 2
Konstructo, Inc.Konstructo, Inc.
Midcentury blue house exterior in San Francisco with a flat roof.
Modern Mountain Home Driveway
Modern Mountain Home Driveway
Germania ConstructionGermania Construction
The views, outdoor lighting, landscaping, and driveway of this modern mountain home blend seamlessly to create a cohesive, inviting space.
Modern two-storey black exterior in Salt Lake City.

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