Exteriors
We like the rustic color variation and warmth of the siding and shingled roof. The red door and windows is unusual and fun. There isn't additional info on this house, but this architect has a collection of buildings that look like they've been around forever (https://www.jeffreydungan.com/works/), which is neat.
The two styles of siding, with what Susanka calls a "belt" (or something like that) is interesting. Also the midway roof line breaks up the side of the house and makes the scale feel more human (with the two-style siding repeated above), but we don't like the little rooflet that is designed to keep rain off the walkway. Darryl does not like the high color contrast between the two types of siding. The small bridge could be used, for example, where we have our dry creek bed running alongside the south side of the house.
Again, this palette of warm gray/green, warm wood, and black trim is appealing. The stone foundation adds texture to the mix (though Darryl does not like this particular variegated stone). The playful angle of the shed roof over the front entry way makes this renovated ranch look more interesting. The window frames are too heavy for our taste while the black support posts seem spindly. Note that the black flashing is so thin that it shows puckers wherever it is attached.
Shed roof does not look heavy all the way to the edge, as many do. The insulation is cleverly done so that the interior area has a hint of the beams but the ceiling surface conceals the insulation (we'd need more insulation). Katherine likes the two-tier effect of the windows above and below the belt.
See other house photos in this project. The design successfully combines a "classic" farmhouse feel with modern touches and thoughtful design (interior and exterior). As for the exterior, it is simple, but it includes details that keep it from feeling stark.
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