Our clients already had a cottage on Torch Lake that they loved to visit. It was a 1960s ranch that worked just fine for their needs. However, the lower level walkout became entirely unusable due to water issues. After purchasing the lot next door, they hired us to design a new cottage. Our first task was to situate the home in the center of the two parcels to maximize the view of the lake while also accommodating a yard area. Our second task was to take particular care to divert any future water issues. We took necessary precautions with design specifications to water proof properly, establish foundation and landscape drain tiles / stones, set the proper elevation of the home per ground water height and direct the water flow around the home from natural grade / drive. Our final task was to make appealing, comfortable, living spaces with future planning at the forefront. An example of this planning is placing a master suite on both the main level and the upper level. The ultimate goal of this home is for it to one day be at least a 3/4 of the year home and designed to be a multi-generational heirloom. - Jacqueline Southby Photography

Moody colors contrast with white painted trim and a custom white oak coat hook wall in a combination laundry/mudroom that leads to the home from the garage entrance.

a plywood panel marks the new side entry vestibule, accessed from the driveway and framed by bold wide horizontal black siding at the new addition
オレンジカウンティにある高級な小さなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (コンクリート繊維板サイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

シアトルにあるラグジュアリーなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (コンクリート繊維板サイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

Low Country Style with a very dark green painted brick and board and batten exterior with real stone accents. White trim and a caramel colored shingled roof make this home stand out in any neighborhood. Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Magleby Communities (Magleby Construction) Alan Blakely Photography

Brian Thomas Jones
ロサンゼルスにある高級なコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (コンクリート繊維板サイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

This beautiful, three-story, updated shingle-style cottage is perched atop a bluff on the shores of Lake Michigan, and was designed to make the most of its towering vistas. The proportions of the home are made even more pleasing by the combination of stone, shingles and metal roofing. Deep balconies and wrap-around porches emphasize outdoor living, white tapered columns, an arched dormer, and stone porticos give the cottage nautical quaintness, tastefully balancing the grandeur of the design. The interior space is dominated by vast panoramas of the water below. High ceilings are found throughout, giving the home an airy ambiance, while enabling large windows to display the natural beauty of the lakeshore. The open floor plan allows living areas to act as one sizeable space, convenient for entertaining. The diagonally situated kitchen is adjacent to a sunroom, dining area and sitting room. Dining and lounging areas can be found on the spacious deck, along with an outdoor fireplace. The main floor master suite includes a sitting area, vaulted ceiling, a private bath, balcony access, and a walk-through closet with a back entrance to the home’s laundry. A private study area at the front of the house is lined with built-in bookshelves and entertainment cabinets, creating a small haven for homeowners. The upper level boasts four guest or children’s bedrooms, two with their own private bathrooms. Also upstairs is a built-in office space, loft sitting area, ample storage space, and access to a third floor deck. The walkout lower level was designed for entertainment. Billiards, a bar, sitting areas, screened-in and covered porches make large groups easy to handle. Also downstairs is an exercise room, a large full bath, and access to an outdoor shower for beach-goers. Photographer: Bill Hebert Builder: David C. Bos Homes

This is a natural gas fueled home and the 6.2KW of solar is a 100% offset for the electric power needs of this home. 12" metal standing seam roofing over garage with Malarkey Vista in Midnight black composition roofing on remainder of roof. Clopay Modern Steel garage doors prepainted black. Cumulus Vantage30 by Eldorado Stone

This Scandinavian look shows off beauty in simplicity. The clean lines of the roof allow for very dramatic interiors. Tall windows and clerestories throughout bring in great natural light! Meyer Design Lakewest Custom Homes

Our clients already had a cottage on Torch Lake that they loved to visit. It was a 1960s ranch that worked just fine for their needs. However, the lower level walkout became entirely unusable due to water issues. After purchasing the lot next door, they hired us to design a new cottage. Our first task was to situate the home in the center of the two parcels to maximize the view of the lake while also accommodating a yard area. Our second task was to take particular care to divert any future water issues. We took necessary precautions with design specifications to water proof properly, establish foundation and landscape drain tiles / stones, set the proper elevation of the home per ground water height and direct the water flow around the home from natural grade / drive. Our final task was to make appealing, comfortable, living spaces with future planning at the forefront. An example of this planning is placing a master suite on both the main level and the upper level. The ultimate goal of this home is for it to one day be at least a 3/4 of the year home and designed to be a multi-generational heirloom. - Jacqueline Southby Photography

Low Country Style with a very dark green painted brick and board and batten exterior with real stone accents. White trim and a caramel colored shingled roof make this home stand out in any neighborhood. Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Alan Blakely Photography

ワシントンD.C.にある高級な中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (コンクリート繊維板サイディング、緑の外壁、混合材屋根) の写真

This gorgeous lake home sits right on the water's edge. It features a harmonious blend of rustic and and modern elements, including a rough-sawn pine floor, gray stained cabinetry, and accents of shiplap and tongue and groove throughout.

James Hardie "V" groove siding painted with Sherwin Williams Iron Ore. Cumulus Vantage 30 Eldorado Stone.
ポートランドにある高級なモダンスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (コンクリート繊維板サイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

シアトルにあるラグジュアリーなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (コンクリート繊維板サイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

This beautiful, three-story, updated shingle-style cottage is perched atop a bluff on the shores of Lake Michigan, and was designed to make the most of its towering vistas. The proportions of the home are made even more pleasing by the combination of stone, shingles and metal roofing. Deep balconies and wrap-around porches emphasize outdoor living, white tapered columns, an arched dormer, and stone porticos give the cottage nautical quaintness, tastefully balancing the grandeur of the design. The interior space is dominated by vast panoramas of the water below. High ceilings are found throughout, giving the home an airy ambiance, while enabling large windows to display the natural beauty of the lakeshore. The open floor plan allows living areas to act as one sizeable space, convenient for entertaining. The diagonally situated kitchen is adjacent to a sunroom, dining area and sitting room. Dining and lounging areas can be found on the spacious deck, along with an outdoor fireplace. The main floor master suite includes a sitting area, vaulted ceiling, a private bath, balcony access, and a walk-through closet with a back entrance to the home’s laundry. A private study area at the front of the house is lined with built-in bookshelves and entertainment cabinets, creating a small haven for homeowners. The upper level boasts four guest or children’s bedrooms, two with their own private bathrooms. Also upstairs is a built-in office space, loft sitting area, ample storage space, and access to a third floor deck. The walkout lower level was designed for entertainment. Billiards, a bar, sitting areas, screened-in and covered porches make large groups easy to handle. Also downstairs is an exercise room, a large full bath, and access to an outdoor shower for beach-goers. Photographer: Bill Hebert Builder: David C. Bos Homes

Master Bedroom addition to 1950's Mid-Century residence. w/ Studio|Durham Architects
セントルイスにある高級なコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (コンクリート繊維板サイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

Renovation of an existing house included small adjustments to the rooflines to make a much more modern expression inspired by Scandinavian architecture. Minimal trim around windows and corners also helps the pure geometric forms emerge. While still respecting the scale and the origins of the local style, it is unmistakably distinct. Its complementary black box master suite with roof deck creates a contrast with the more traditional, iconic house shapes in white. The result is a house that is familiar and comfortable while at the same time challenging our ideas about what a house should be.

Hadley
ワシントンD.C.にあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (コンクリート繊維板サイディング、混合材屋根) の写真