Craig Kronenberg used simple materials and forms to create this family compound. The use of stained siding, a stone base and a standing seam metal roof make this a low maintenance home. The house is located to focus all rooms on the river view. Photographs by Harlan Hambright.

Traditional & Contemporary Blend
Photo of a traditional two-storey brick exterior in Brisbane with a hip roof.

Inspiration for a large beach style two-storey white house exterior in Perth with wood siding, a gable roof and a metal roof.

The guest cottage includes a shared bath and storage area with bunk rooms on each side. photo: Adams Mohler Ghillino
Contemporary exterior in Seattle with metal siding and a shed roof.

2013 Sunset Magazine Idea Home in Seabrook WA, featuring ASC Building Products' beautiful metal standing seam Skyline Roofing. Photo Credit Sunset Magazine.

Plantation living, this home offers a sanctuary with private courtyard swimming pool and amazing outdoor spaces, topped off with stunning views to Noosa.

Luke Carter Wilton
Inspiration for a contemporary two-storey black house exterior in Perth with mixed siding, a flat roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.

One emerges from the forest and first comes upon the artist's studio with north facing clerestry windows and large french doors opening out onto the work terrace. photo: Adams Mohler Ghillino

West Elevation and Back Yard Photo by Art Grice
This is an example of a contemporary two-storey exterior in Seattle with wood siding and a shed roof.

Traditional two-storey white exterior in Melbourne with wood siding.

View from the street. Entry garden is to the right and a semi-detached guest suite hovers above the garage to create a covered entry walk. photo: Ben Benschneider

Inspiration for a beach style two-storey white exterior in Perth with wood siding, a gable roof and a metal roof.

Stunning Hampton's inspired design by evermore designed homes
This is an example of a traditional two-storey white exterior in Brisbane with concrete fiberboard siding and a gable roof.

Echoing shapes of the mountain views in the distance, this family retreat on the Eastern slopes of the Cascades is made from fireproof granite, cement siding, aluminum windows, and zincalume roofing, guarding against risk in the pine forest setting. Photo by Fred Housel

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary backyard patio in Melbourne with concrete pavers, no cover and a vegetable garden.

Stunning Hampton's inspired design by evermore designed homes
Photo of a mid-sized traditional two-storey white exterior in Brisbane with concrete fiberboard siding and a gable roof.

Large beach style white house exterior in Perth with wood siding, a gable roof and a metal roof.

Design ideas for a beach style two-storey white exterior in Perth with wood siding, a gable roof and a metal roof.

Luke Carter Wilton
Contemporary two-storey black house exterior in Perth with mixed siding, a flat roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.