AV Architects + Builders Location: Great Falls, VA, USA Our modern farm style home design was exactly what our clients were looking for. They had the charm and the landscape they wanted, but needed a boost to help accommodate a family of four. Our design saw us tear down their existing garage and transform the space into an entertaining family friendly kitchen. This addition moved the entry of the home to the other side and switched the view of the kitchen on the side of the home with more natural light. As for the ceilings, we went ahead and changed the traditional 7’8” ceilings to a 9’4” ceiling. Our decision to approach this home with smart design resulted in removing the existing stick frame roof and replacing it with engineered trusses to have a higher and wider roof, which allowed for the open plan to be implemented without the use of supporting beams. And once the finished product was complete, our clients had a home that doubled in space and created many more opportunities for entertaining and relaxing in style. Stacy Zarin Photography

View of the Modern Gate, Fence, and the Driveway. This Majestic Modern House is Pure Joy to Come Home to Each Day.

Viewing the gates from the exterior you see the active door on the right, and the inactive door on the left. There is a dummy handle to create a symmetrical look on the left door. Eventually the project was converted to include an electronic strike, and a custom alteration was made to the latch so that it would work with the electronic strike. The Moda Latch is no longer available, but the Alta Latch is available and has much the same design. Photos by 360 Yardware

Photo: Corynne Pless © 2013 Houzz

Surrounded by trees and a symphony of song birds, this handsome Rustic Mountain Home is a hidden jewel with an impressive articulation of texture and symmetry. Cedar Shakes Siding, Large Glass Windows and Steel Cable Railings combine to create a unique Architectural treasure. The sleek modern touches throughout the interior include Minimalistic Interior Trim, Monochromatic Wall Paint, Open Stair Treads, and Clean Lines that create an airy feel. Rustic Wood Floors and Pickled Shiplap Walls add warmth to the space, creating a perfect balance of clean and comfortable. A see-through Gas Fireplace begins a journey down the Master Suite Corridor, flooded with natural light and embellished with Vaulted Exposed Beam Ceilings. The Custom Outdoor Fire-pit area is sure to entice a relaxing evening gathering. Photo Credit-Kevin Meechan

Privacy Panels in Mahogany Privacy Courtyard Gate with Stainless Steel Gate Hardware. Photos by 360 Yardware.

Alta Contemporary Stainless Steel Gate Latch and Deadbolt on Mahogany Gate. Photos by 360 Yardware.

LEED Certified renovation of existing house.

Contemporary open concept kitchen with integrated banquette

Fresh mix of Bamboo and painted cabinets for the open, spacious kitchen.

When visitors pass through the gate into the forecourt, they experience another array of cantilevered cast concrete steps that “float” up to the front door. Bianchi, a Phoenix based pool and landscape designer, set this rhythmic path to echo the lines and ascending forms of the architects dramatic rusted-steel entry pergola. michaelwoodall.com

Bates Masi Architects

3wiredesigns is a professional photography and real estate marketing firm located in Central Arkansas. We specialize is showcasing premier properties and luxury estates for sale in the Little Rock area. Photography Credit: CHRIS WHITE

This area was originally the outside patio. isARK Studio tied into the existing slab and tile and again used drywall and a play on space and light to create sculptural elements in the architecture.

Bright pops of color and unique lighting continue from the kitchen into the dining area. Black high gloss full overlay cabinets also provide a minimalist look and add extra storage.

Photo by Tara Bussema © 2012 Houzz Architect: Arlene Edjourian of AMK Studio http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5537828/list/My-Houzz--An-Orange-County-Ranch-Gets-Into-the-Swing-of-Things

Modern farmhouse kitchen featuring white ceiling and white cabinetry accented with blue ceramic backsplash tiles, a white farmhouse kitchen sink, black drawer pulls and handles, lucite and silver metal counter seating at a kitchen island painted cornflower-blue, stainless steel appliances including a stove/cooktop, hood, dishwasher and fridge, and glass dewdrop-shaped pendant lights against a backdrop of cedar wood walls, and hardwood flooring.