141 Home Design Photos
Living Space Landscapes
Living Space Landscapes. Shade garden replacing turf area.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard garden in Minneapolis with a garden path and natural stone pavers.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional backyard garden in Minneapolis with a garden path and natural stone pavers.
Asha Mevlana
Who lives there: Asha Mevlana and her Havanese dog named Bali
Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas
Size: Main house (400 sq ft), Trailer (160 sq ft.), 1 loft bedroom, 1 bath
What sets your home apart: The home was designed specifically for my lifestyle.
My inspiration: After reading the book, "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying," I got inspired to just live with things that bring me joy which meant scaling down on everything and getting rid of most of my possessions and all of the things that I had accumulated over the years. I also travel quite a bit and wanted to live with just what I needed.
About the house: The L-shaped house consists of two separate structures joined by a deck. The main house (400 sq ft), which rests on a solid foundation, features the kitchen, living room, bathroom and loft bedroom. To make the small area feel more spacious, it was designed with high ceilings, windows and two custom garage doors to let in more light. The L-shape of the deck mirrors the house and allows for the two separate structures to blend seamlessly together. The smaller "amplified" structure (160 sq ft) is built on wheels to allow for touring and transportation. This studio is soundproof using recycled denim, and acts as a recording studio/guest bedroom/practice area. But it doesn't just look like an amp, it actually is one -- just plug in your instrument and sound comes through the front marine speakers onto the expansive deck designed for concerts.
My favorite part of the home is the large kitchen and the expansive deck that makes the home feel even bigger. The deck also acts as a way to bring the community together where local musicians perform. I love having a the amp trailer as a separate space to practice music. But I especially love all the light with windows and garage doors throughout.
Design team: Brian Crabb (designer), Zack Giffin (builder, custom furniture) Vickery Construction (builder) 3 Volve Construction (builder)
Design dilemmas: Because the city wasn’t used to having tiny houses there were certain rules that didn’t quite make sense for a tiny house. I wasn’t allowed to have stairs leading up to the loft, only ladders were allowed. Since it was built, the city is beginning to revisit some of the old rules and hopefully things will be changing.
Photo cred: Don Shreve
Positive Garden Ltd
London roof garden.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary rooftop and rooftop deck in London with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary rooftop and rooftop deck in London with an outdoor kitchen and no cover.
BLDG Workshop Inc.
Coup D'Etat
This is an example of a small contemporary detached granny flat in Toronto.
This is an example of a small contemporary detached granny flat in Toronto.
Bawtree Design | Architecture + Interiors
Camilla Quiddington
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional side yard deck in Sydney with an awning.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional side yard deck in Sydney with an awning.
Jacalyn Gould Landscape Architect
Photo of a small contemporary courtyard patio in Boston with a container garden, natural stone pavers and no cover.
Debra Drake Design
Mid-sized traditional foyer in Seattle with a dutch front door, beige walls, light hardwood floors and a red front door.
Thompson Remodeling
The owners of this beautiful historic farmhouse had been painstakingly restoring it bit by bit. One of the last items on their list was to create a wrap-around front porch to create a more distinct and obvious entrance to the front of their home.
Aside from the functional reasons for the new porch, our client also had very specific ideas for its design. She wanted to recreate her grandmother’s porch so that she could carry on the same wonderful traditions with her own grandchildren someday.
Key requirements for this front porch remodel included:
- Creating a seamless connection to the main house.
- A floorplan with areas for dining, reading, having coffee and playing games.
- Respecting and maintaining the historic details of the home and making sure the addition felt authentic.
Upon entering, you will notice the authentic real pine porch decking.
Real windows were used instead of three season porch windows which also have molding around them to match the existing home’s windows.
The left wing of the porch includes a dining area and a game and craft space.
Ceiling fans provide light and additional comfort in the summer months. Iron wall sconces supply additional lighting throughout.
Exposed rafters with hidden fasteners were used in the ceiling.
Handmade shiplap graces the walls.
On the left side of the front porch, a reading area enjoys plenty of natural light from the windows.
The new porch blends perfectly with the existing home much nicer front facade. There is a clear front entrance to the home, where previously guests weren’t sure where to enter.
We successfully created a place for the client to enjoy with her future grandchildren that’s filled with nostalgic nods to the memories she made with her own grandmother.
"We have had many people who asked us what changed on the house but did not know what we did. When we told them we put the porch on, all of them made the statement that they did not notice it was a new addition and fit into the house perfectly.”
– Homeowner
Bittoni Architects
As the clouds change color and are in constant motion along the coastline, the house and its materials were thought of as a canvas to be manipulated by the sky. The house is neutral while the exterior environment animates the interior spaces.
everton_galepacific
Achieve a completely seamless look with the Everton glass fence channel system. Glass panels are embedded beneath the surface of the substrate.
Photo of a mid-sized asian backyard rectangular pool in Melbourne with decking.
Photo of a mid-sized asian backyard rectangular pool in Melbourne with decking.
Dabah Landscape Designs
This is an example of a small traditional backyard deck in New York with no cover.
J Steven Kemp Architect
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This is an example of a mid-sized country three-storey white house exterior in Atlanta with stone veneer, a gable roof and a metal roof.
This is an example of a mid-sized country three-storey white house exterior in Atlanta with stone veneer, a gable roof and a metal roof.
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Photography by Lucas Henning.
This is an example of a small contemporary two-storey house exterior in Seattle with wood siding, a flat roof and a metal roof.
This is an example of a small contemporary two-storey house exterior in Seattle with wood siding, a flat roof and a metal roof.
Aquilus Piscines - France
Mid-sized modern backyard rectangular pool in Grenoble with a pool house and decking.
Azman Architects
The initially unpromising attic was transformed into a light-filled space with views of the sky and surrounding rooftops. It is comprised of a master bedroom and bathroom, whilst a full height glass door leads from the bedroom to a small terrace.
Photography: Ben Blossom
Benedict Design
View of extension from rear deck
Huw Lambert Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary deck in Sydney.
Design ideas for a small contemporary deck in Sydney.
西島正樹/プライム PRIME Inc.architecture & planning
This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Tokyo with a home bar, white walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, a plaster fireplace surround, a freestanding tv and brown floor.
agence anthony costa architecte
AACA
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary rectangular lap pool in Other with decking.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary rectangular lap pool in Other with decking.
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