Hillside Farmhouse sits on a steep East-sloping hill. We set it across the slope, which allowed us to separate the site into a public, arrival side to the North and a private, garden side to the South. The house becomes the long wall, one room wide, that organizes the site into its two parts. The garage wing, running perpendicularly to the main house, forms a courtyard at the front door. Cars driving in are welcomed by the wide front portico and interlocking stair tower. On the opposite side, under a parade of dormers, the Dining Room saddle-bags into the garden, providing views to the South and East. Its generous overhang keeps out the hot summer sun, but brings in the winter sun. The house is a hybrid of ‘farm house’ and ‘country house’. It simultaneously relates to the active contiguous farm and the classical imagery prevalent in New England architecture. Photography by Robert Benson and Brian Tetrault

Photo: Tom Jenkins

Eric Roth Photography

This home was completely renovated, including an addition. It was transformed from a Colonial style to Greek Revival, which was more fitting for the neighborhood. The screened porch was added as a part of the renovation, with Greek Revival style pillars separating the screens, and durable ipe decking for a floor.

Entry hallway to mid-century-modern renovation with wood ceilings, wood baseboards and trim, hardwood floors, built-in bookcase, floor to ceiling window and sliding screen doors in Berkeley hills, California

This porch works beautifully to connect this home with the newly transformed outdoor spaces. The wicker furnishings help provide the comfortable, timeless feel for this perfect porch. Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography

A recently completed John Kraemer & Sons home in Credit River Township, MN. Photography: Landmark Photography and VHT Studios.

Photo Credit: Charles Chesnut

Photo by: Yuri Grishko © 2016 Houzz Съемка для статьи: http://www.houzz.ru/ideabooks/69820156