Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional two-storey beige house exterior in New York with mixed siding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional two-storey beige house exterior in New York with mixed siding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.

Clean and classic exterior with textural elements. 2010 A-List Award for Best Home Remodel Originally the interior of the house consisted of small, dark rooms, low ceilings and dyed in the wool traditional furnishings. Recognizing the “solid bones” of the house the couple embarked on a renovation to expand the living space, reconfigure existing rooms and bring light into the structure. The overarching plan was to bring fresh, modern, sustainable materials to use in every room. This would create a unique contrast to traditional materials like dry stacked stone and reclaimed wood floors and ceilings. A subtle play of unexpected textures is apparent throughout the house.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional two-storey brick red exterior in Raleigh with a gable roof.

This is an example of a large traditional two-storey white exterior in Nashville with vinyl siding and a gable roof.

Photo of a large traditional two-storey white exterior in Nashville with vinyl siding and a gable roof.

This reproduction colonial sits in a wooded clearing framed by the low stone wall and simple, elegant foundation planting that is maintained to respect the architectural features of this home. Medium scaled flowering pear, cherry and redbud are the canopy link to the large oaks and pines that surround the home. The fieldstone and bluestone waterfall steps in the wall are a formal response to the main entrance. Photo: Paul Maue

Photo of a large traditional two-storey white exterior in Nashville with vinyl siding and a gable roof.

Photo by Emily Minton Redfield
Small traditional sunroom in Dallas with a standard ceiling and blue floor.

Design ideas for a large traditional two-storey white exterior in Nashville with vinyl siding and a gable roof.

Photograph by - Jim Graziano (snapWerx photography)
Photo of a large traditional two-storey brick red exterior in Charlotte with a hip roof.

This reproduction colonial sits in a wooded clearing framed by the low stone wall and simple, elegant foundation planting that is maintained to respect the architectural features of this home. Medium scaled flowering pear, cherry and redbud are the canopy link to the large oaks and pines that surround the home. The fieldstone and bluestone waterfall steps in the wall are a formal response to the main entrance. Photo: Paul Maue

Colonial Williamsburg: http://colonialwilliamsburg.com/

Design ideas for a large traditional two-storey white exterior in Nashville with vinyl siding and a gable roof.

Mid-sized traditional two-storey beige house exterior in New York with mixed siding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.

Landing and Master Bedroom in British Colonial Style Residence. Pasadena, CA Erika Bierman Photography www.erikabiermanphotography.com
This is an example of a traditional hallway in Los Angeles with beige walls and brown floor.

The architectural vocabulary draws upon British Colonial precedents in the West Indies with masonry-stucco walls, a standing seam metal hip roof with a kick at the eaves, a wooden balcony supported by wood brackets on the more public street facade, and a wooden gallery atop hefty masonry columns framed with wood brackets on the more private waterfront façade. These features have been developed and refined over hundreds of years to accommodate comfortable living in the Caribbean and have evolved into a living tradition of beautiful vernacular architecture that is, as a result, truly sustainable. The covered outdoor spaces in conjunction with the protected courts, deep overhangs and operable wood shutters provide a sustainable home that respects the context and climate, maximizes energy-efficiency and minimizes environmental impact. The simple massing and layout of this house with its simple and flexible spaces can accommodate many different family types and lifestyles and can even change uses as market demands change over time. These characteristics together with a timeless elegance and beauty support the firmness, commodity and delight required for truly sustainable living.

Photo of a large traditional two-storey white exterior in Nashville with vinyl siding and a gable roof.

Large traditional two-storey white exterior in Nashville with vinyl siding and a gable roof.