As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy, fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom— making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

Container House exterior
シアトルにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (メタルサイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

ダラスにある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (メタルサイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

Corner window detail. Photography by Lucas Henning.
シアトルにある高級な中くらいなインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (メタルサイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

Simply two way bi-folding doors were added to this modest extension to allow it to flow seamlessly into the garden.
ロンドンにあるお手頃価格の小さなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (メタルサイディング、アパート・マンション、混合材屋根) の写真

This image is a perfect example of the new extension and how it blends seamlessly with the original 1940's part of the home. Red brick to match the existing with a MaxLine feature cladding section, and light well windows.

John Granen
シアトルにある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (メタルサイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

サンフランシスコにあるモダンスタイルのおしゃれな茶色い家 (メタルサイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

William Layzell
チャネル諸島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 (メタルサイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

ミネアポリスにあるラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな二階建ての家 (メタルサイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

Remodel of an existing, dated 1990s house within greenbelt. The project involved a full refurbishment, recladding of the exterior and a two storey extension to the rear. The scheme provides much needed extra space for a growing family, taking advantage of the large plot, integrating the exterior with the generous open plan interior living spaces. Group D guided the client through the concept, planning, tender and construction stages of the project, ensuring a high quality delivery of the scheme.

As written in Northern Home & Cottage by Elizabeth Edwards Sara and Paul Matthews call their head-turning home, located in a sweet neighborhood just up the hill from downtown Petoskey, “a very human story.” Indeed it is. Sara and her husband, Paul, have a special-needs son as well as an energetic middle-school daughter. This home has an answer for everyone. Located down the street from the school, it is ideally situated for their daughter and a self-contained apartment off the great room accommodates all their son’s needs while giving his caretakers privacy—and the family theirs. The Matthews began the building process by taking their thoughts and needs to Stephanie Baldwin and her team at Edgewater Design Group. Beyond the above considerations, they wanted their new home to be low maintenance and to stand out architecturally, “But not so much that anyone would complain that it didn’t work in our neighborhood,” says Sara. “We were thrilled that Edgewater listened to us and were able to give us a unique-looking house that is meeting all our needs.” Lombardy LLC built this handsome home with Paul working alongside the construction crew throughout the project. The low maintenance exterior is a cutting-edge blend of stacked stone, black corrugated steel, black framed windows and Douglas fir soffits—elements that add up to an organic contemporary look. The use of black steel, including interior beams and the staircase system, lend an industrial vibe that is courtesy of the Matthews’ friend Dan Mello of Trimet Industries in Traverse City. The couple first met Dan, a metal fabricator, a number of years ago, right around the time they found out that their then two-year-old son would never be able to walk. After the couple explained to Dan that they couldn’t find a solution for a child who wasn’t big enough for a wheelchair, he designed a comfortable, rolling chair that was just perfect. They still use it. The couple’s gratitude for the chair resulted in a trusting relationship with Dan, so it was natural for them to welcome his talents into their home-building process. A maple floor finished to bring out all of its color-tones envelops the room in warmth. Alder doors and trim and a Doug fir ceiling reflect that warmth. Clearstory windows and floor-to-ceiling window banks fill the space with light—and with views of the spacious grounds that will become a canvas for Paul, a retired landscaper. The couple’s vibrant art pieces play off against modernist furniture and lighting that is due to an inspired collaboration between Sara and interior designer Kelly Paulsen. “She was absolutely instrumental to the project,” Sara says. “I went through two designers before I finally found Kelly.” The open clean-lined kitchen, butler’s pantry outfitted with a beverage center and Miele coffee machine (that allows guests to wait on themselves when Sara is cooking), and an outdoor room that centers around a wood-burning fireplace, all make for easy, fabulous entertaining. A den just off the great room houses the big-screen television and Sara’s loom— making for relaxing evenings of weaving, game watching and togetherness. Tourgoers will leave understanding that this house is everything great design should be. Form following function—and solving very human issues with soul-soothing style.

Remodel of an existing, dated 1990s house within greenbelt. The project involved a full refurbishment, recladding of the exterior and a two storey extension to the rear. The scheme provides much needed extra space for a growing family, taking advantage of the large plot, integrating the exterior with the generous open plan interior living spaces. Group D guided the client through the concept, planning, tender and construction stages of the project, ensuring a high quality delivery of the scheme.

Gorgeous contemporary home sitting on a Northern Indiana resort lake. Built with entertaining in mind; the home hosts a large open great room/kitchen on the main level and an amazing rooftop deck. Products used: Natural Stone Veneers Platinum Ledgestone and Ramco metal roofing and siding. Landscaping by Linton's. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; Architectural Design by Helman Sechrist Architecture; Interior Design by Homeowner; Photography by Marie Martin Kinney. Images are the property of Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc. and may not be used without written consent.

William Layzell
チャネル諸島にある中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (メタルサイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

ローリー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 (メタルサイディング、マルチカラーの外壁、混合材屋根) の写真

PROYECTO DE VIVIENDA UNIFAMILIAR AISLADA Y PISCINA
マヨルカ島にある高級なモダンスタイルのおしゃれな家の外観 (メタルサイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

他の地域にある高級な中くらいなカントリー風のおしゃれな家の外観 (メタルサイディング、混合材屋根) の写真

Our ’Corten Extension’ project; new open plan kitchen-diner as part of a side-return and rear single storey extension and remodel to a Victorian terrace. The Corten blends in beautifully with the existing brick whilst the plan form kicks out towards the garden to create a small sheltered seating area.