Layers of texture with the stone, smooth stucco, siding and black exterior.
Mid-sized country two-storey black house exterior in Orlando with stone veneer, a shingle roof, a black roof and clapboard siding.

Rustic yet refined, this modern country retreat blends old and new in masterful ways, creating a fresh yet timeless experience. The structured, austere exterior gives way to an inviting interior. The palette of subdued greens, sunny yellows, and watery blues draws inspiration from nature. Whether in the upholstery or on the walls, trailing blooms lend a note of softness throughout. The dark teal kitchen receives an injection of light from a thoughtfully-appointed skylight; a dining room with vaulted ceilings and bead board walls add a rustic feel. The wall treatment continues through the main floor to the living room, highlighted by a large and inviting limestone fireplace that gives the relaxed room a note of grandeur. Turquoise subway tiles elevate the laundry room from utilitarian to charming. Flanked by large windows, the home is abound with natural vistas. Antlers, antique framed mirrors and plaid trim accentuates the high ceilings. Hand scraped wood flooring from Schotten & Hansen line the wide corridors and provide the ideal space for lounging.

These clients reached out to Hillcrest Construction when their family began out-growing their Phoenixville-area home. Through a comprehensive design phase, opportunities to add square footage were identified along with a reorganization of the typical traffic flow throughout the house. All household traffic into the hastily-designed, existing family room bump-out addition was funneled through a 3’ berth within the kitchen making meal prep and other kitchen activities somewhat similar to a shift at a PA turnpike toll booth. In the existing bump-out addition, the family room was relatively tight and the dining room barely fit the 6-person dining table. Access to the backyard was somewhat obstructed by the necessary furniture and the kitchen alone didn’t satisfy storage needs beyond a quick trip to the grocery store. The home’s existing front door was the only front entrance, and without a foyer or mudroom, the front formal room often doubled as a drop-zone for groceries, bookbags, and other on-the-go items. Hillcrest Construction designed a remedy to both address the function and flow issues along with adding square footage via a 150 sq ft addition to the family room and converting the garage into a mudroom entry and walk-through pantry. - The project’s addition was not especially large but was able to facilitate a new pathway to the home’s rear family room. The existing brick wall at the bottom of the second-floor staircase was opened up and created a new, natural flow from the second-floor bedrooms to the front formal room, and into the rear family hang-out space- all without having to cut through the often busy kitchen. The dining room area was relocated to remove it from the pathway to the door to the backyard. Additionally, free and clear access to the rear yard was established for both two-legged and four-legged friends. The existing chunky slider door was removed and in its place was fabricated and installed a custom centerpiece that included a new gas fireplace insert with custom brick surround, two side towers for display items and choice vinyl, and two base cabinets with metal-grated doors to house a subwoofer, wifi equipment, and other stow-away items. The black walnut countertops and mantle pop from the white cabinetry, and the wall-mounted TV with soundbar complete the central A/V hub. The custom cabs and tops were designed and built at Hillcrest’s custom shop. The farmhouse appeal was completed with distressed engineered hardwood floors and craftsman-style window and door trim throughout. - Another major component of the project was the conversion of the garage into a pantry+mudroom+everyday entry. The clients had used their smallish garage for storage of outdoor yard and recreational equipment. With those storage needs being addressed at the exterior, the space was transformed into a custom pantry and mudroom. The floor level within the space was raised to meet the rest of the house and insulated appropriately. A newly installed pocket door divided the dining room area from the designed-to-spec pantry/beverage center. The pantry was designed to house dry storage, cleaning supplies, and dry bar supplies when the cleaning and shopping are complete. A window seat with doggie supply storage below was worked into the design to accommodate the existing elevation of the original garage window. A coat closet and a small set of steps divide the pantry from the mudroom entry. The mudroom entry is marked with a striking combo of the herringbone thin-brick flooring and a custom hutch. Kids returning home from school have a designated spot to hang their coats and bookbags with two deep drawers for shoes. A custom cherry bench top adds a punctuation of warmth. The entry door and window replaced the old overhead garage doors to create the daily-used informal entry off the driveway. With the house being such a favorable area, and the clients not looking to pull up roots, Hillcrest Construction facilitated a collaborative experience and comprehensive plan to change the house for the better and make it a home to grow within.

This project was am early 1960's build and while a lot of the trim was solid cedar the siding was fiber panel sheets from the last 10-20 years and was showing its age on the gables and garage. We completely replaced the siding on the house, overlaid the siding on the garage, replaced the fascia, and painted everything with Sherwin Williams Latitude paint.

Contemporary home on narrow lot in Oklahoma City with white stucco and gray siding.
Small contemporary two-storey stucco white house exterior in Oklahoma City with a hip roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and clapboard siding.

Custom waterfront home on Island Estates, Clearwater Beach, FL
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style three-storey green house exterior in Tampa with wood siding, a flat roof, a shingle roof and clapboard siding.

Exterior View from Northeast
Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury two-storey grey house exterior in Boston with wood siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and clapboard siding.

Completed in 2021, this custom modern farmhouse is filled with unique touches throughout. Repurposed wood from the barn that stood on the land prior to construction can be found throughout and the home's floor plan is designed to accommodate guests of all ages. See more at Wildwood, MO Custom Home by Hibbs Luxury Homes

This traditional Cape Cod was ready for a refresh including the updating of an old, poorly constructed addition. Without adding any square footage to the house or expanding its footprint, we created much more usable space including an expanded primary suite, updated dining room, new powder room, an open entryway and porch that will serve this retired couple well for years to come.

New custom home.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional two-storey grey house exterior in Boston with wood siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and clapboard siding.

Mid-sized contemporary two-storey brown house exterior in Detroit with wood siding, a shingle roof, a black roof, clapboard siding and a gable roof.

Painted Brick home in Davidson NC
This is an example of a large transitional two-storey brick white house exterior in Charlotte with a gable roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and clapboard siding.

With bold, clean lines and beautiful natural wood vertical siding, this Scandinavian Modern home makes a statement in the vibrant and award-winning master planned Currie community. This home’s design uses symmetry and balance to create a unique and eye-catching modern home. Using a color palette of black, white, and blonde wood, the design remains simple and clean while creating a homey and welcoming feel. The sheltered back deck has a big cozy fireplace, making it a wonderful place to gather with friends and family. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow natural light to pour in from outside. This stunning Scandi Modern home is thoughtfully designed down to the last detail.

Closeup of the ridge cap we installed on this architectural asphalt re-roofing job on an expansive Wilton, CT contemporary home. As this project featured a SureStart 5-Star 100% CertainTeed Roofing System, the ridge vents and ridge caps (as well as the underlayment, WinterGuard ice & water shield and 5,000 square feet of Landmark Architectural Asphalt shingles in Pewterwood shade were all CertainTeed products. In conjunction with our status as a CertainTeed Credentialed contractor, purchasing these products enabled the homeowner to qualify for the 5-star CertainTeed SureStart warranty program, which provides 50 years of coverage for tear-off, new materials, and installation labor, and disposal. What's more, this warranty is transferrable from the property owner at time of installation to the first subsequent owner.

Rustic yet refined, this modern country retreat blends old and new in masterful ways, creating a fresh yet timeless experience. The structured, austere exterior gives way to an inviting interior. The palette of subdued greens, sunny yellows, and watery blues draws inspiration from nature. Whether in the upholstery or on the walls, trailing blooms lend a note of softness throughout. The dark teal kitchen receives an injection of light from a thoughtfully-appointed skylight; a dining room with vaulted ceilings and bead board walls add a rustic feel. The wall treatment continues through the main floor to the living room, highlighted by a large and inviting limestone fireplace that gives the relaxed room a note of grandeur. Turquoise subway tiles elevate the laundry room from utilitarian to charming. Flanked by large windows, the home is abound with natural vistas. Antlers, antique framed mirrors and plaid trim accentuates the high ceilings. Hand scraped wood flooring from Schotten & Hansen line the wide corridors and provide the ideal space for lounging.

New 10' deep front porch the full width of the house. Brick sides and pavers. Standing seam metal roof.
This is an example of a large traditional two-storey white house exterior in Atlanta with mixed siding, a hip roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and clapboard siding.

This is an example of a country three-storey white house exterior in Nashville with a gable roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof, board and batten siding and clapboard siding.

A home in need of a full exterior remodel! All of the windows were replaced with Infinity from Marvin fiberglass windows. The siding was replaced. Installation of aluminum soffit & facia, new gutters, and new gutter topper. Installation of new ProVia front entry door and storm door.

Hilltop home with stunning views of the Willamette Valley
Photo of a large modern two-storey grey house exterior in Other with mixed siding, a butterfly roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and clapboard siding.