…covered with earth and grasses to offer shelter from the brutal winter winds while opening to the warming southern sun. On the porch, custom lounge chairs of reclaimed barn wood…

…present architectural styles. On the exterior facade, low-maintenance siding, a columned front porch, several gables, shutters and intriguing rooflines adds charming curb appeal. Additional highlights of the exterior feature: trusses…

…space adjacent to the first-floor kitchen, dining, and living rooms, while maintaining walkout access to the home’s lower level. A screened porch and Goshen Stone patios for grilling, dining, and…

…raised surrounding porch and deck, hardwood, tile, and slate floors throughout, custom built-ins, marble countertops, tiled kitchen walls, vaulted shiplap ceilings, post and beam. What We Love: This contemporary farmhouse…

…of 650 square feet inside and 350 square feet of porch living space; living large on a small footprint. The cost was $275,000. The homeowners commissioned the architects to reimagine…

…porch graced the main level. Minimal alterations were made to the interior, with the owners prioritizing the retention of the original cottage’s lofty ceilings and beadboard walls. Adjustments made were…

…a rustic touch. Above: Vaulted ceilings allow for a double volume great room with floor-to-ceiling windows that offer plenty of natural light and a 50-inch fireplace that keeps the space…

…design, providing several points of connection with the surrounding grade. A strong connection between inside and out was accomplished through well-framed views, a stone terrace, and a generous screened porch….

…GAF Timberline Natural Shadow Charcoal (Shingles), Natural Stone, Porch Ceiling Weathered Teak (Columns), Custom Glenview Door Mahogany in Espresso Finish (Front Door), Timber Tech, Prime+ Collection Dark Cocoa (Decking). Above:…

…The original structure was stripped down to its foundation and then meticulously reimagined. The result is a cabin designed around the original lodge’s fireplace, featuring crossing timber vaulted ceilings and…