VillaModern

John Frederic Daniell

dnb — Sat, 05 May 2012 17:55:22 +0000

Prairie style design elements make this home desirable for urban and rural sites. Main floor master bedroom suite is comfortable and is oriented towards the rear to capture the views of your property. The open floor plan provides for casual living starting with a comfortable front entry porch that is perfect for relaxing and interacting with the neighbors. Tall ceilings in the living area create a spacious environment and are open to kitchen and dining. Windows and sliding doors spill the living area out onto generous covered outdoor living spaces. The second floor is simple and comfortable with two bedrooms with generous windows and a shared full bathroom.

Aspen Groves

dnb — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 01:40:06 +0000

Rustic and comfortable this mountain retreat will be comfortable for all four seasons. Simple and convenient garage and front porch access through log framed gables create the perfect experience for your daily living or entertaining. The stone base anchors the building to the site and provides a substantial platform for the expansive porches and decks. Two rear covered areas extend the living space outside and an exterior fireplace creates a cozy sitting area for those cool evenings. A semi formal dining room compliments the informal breakfast area and a covered outdoor eating area. A luxurious main floor master bedroom is convenient and separated from two upstairs bedrooms. Each of the two upstairs bedrooms is spacious and has a generous walk in closet and private bath. The stairway is open to the vaulted living space and an open balcony provides access to the upstairs bedrooms. There is 1725 square feet on the first floor and 758 square feet on the second floor totaling 2483 square feet.

L. E. Jan Brouwer

dnb — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 01:12:34 +0000

This is a contemporary lodge that is at home in the woods or in your favorite ski resort. Designed to fit into a sloping lot the oversize garage is located to elevate the main living areas of the house to better capture views and create a smaller footprint. Steep roofs and deep gables and exposed beams create a western rustic lodge feeling. A first floor bedroom is perfect for an office, or guest quarters that can be separated from the rest of the house. The second level living is open and casual and the master bedroom is convenient with a generous master bath and walk-in closet. The living space is vaulted for a dramatic living experience and to better capture any views.

C. Von Linne

dnb — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 22:20:35 +0000

Compact and city lot friendly this design is a simple and refined three bedroom home in the Prairie style. Horizontal lines and vertical casement windows complimented with a stone base anchor the design within the roots established by Frank Lloyd Wright. With an open main floor living, kitchen, and dining, the casual space is modern living wrapped in a traditional prairie style exterior. Main floor office, laundry and powder bath compliments the first floor spaces. The second floor is traditional 3 bedrooms 2 baths with one bath being in the master bedroom suite. both first floor and second floor plans are 1034 square feet totaling 2068 square feet of conditioned living space.

J.F. Encke

dnb — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 20:17:31 +0000

This comfortable Craftsman cottage is livable and efficient. A covered front porch welcomes visitors and provides a comfortable place to relax. The exterior detailing with board and batten and lap siding is at home in a historic neighborhood or your secluded vacation spot. Efficient planning and easy access to covered porch areas provides a comfortable and flexible living experience. A main floor office / bedroom provides flexibility for empty nesters or a growing family. The living spaces are open and efficient for casual living and keeps the feeling cozy and affordable. The Living room has porthole windows at the public side to provide privacy and still allow ample daylight into the space and a wall of cabinetry below. A four panel sliding door opens up to let the living space flow onto the rear covered porch. The dining room is central and open and becomes part of the living and kitchen spaces. A two car garage is connected via the laundry / mudroom which is full sized to maximize efficiency and comfort.
The second floor is efficient but still provides comfortable room sizes and an open airy common loft area with access to a covered porch. Each bedroom has a walk in closet and a generous helping of windows.
Efficient to build with a small footprint the first floor is 1030 square feet and the second floor is 752 square feet totaling 1882 square feet.

H.C. Orsted

dnb — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 22:16:32 +0000

Inspired by the Spanish architecture of the southwest and the Tuscan villas of the Mediterranean, this house is luxury living at its best. With stone used extensively on the exterior and interior along with stucco and exposed timber framing, the house is rooted to the landscape and surrounding environment. The entry courtyard is welcoming and serves as an outdoor living space. The trellis that draws visitors to the front door also provides a private entrance to the guest suite and a sheltered outdoor sitting area with a fire pit for cozy evening gatherings. The dramatic entry provides a central circulation space for the whole house with access to the courtyard pool and an open staircase to the bedrooms upstairs. Step down to the recreation room with french doors to the pool deck.

The open kitchen dining and living space is vaulted with clerestory windows and exposed timber roof trusses. The kitchen is very spacious with an open walk in pantry. A breakfast nook provides casual eating space with windows on three sides to enjoy the scenery. The living and dining spaces open up on both sides to outdoor living areas that can take advantage of weather conditions and changing seasons. Stepping up to a semi private study that too has access to pool courtyard, this space is a quiet retreat from the public living spaces and a transitional space into the master bedroom which has a fireplace, separate dressing rooms and a luxurious bath with tub and shower and separate vanities.

The second floor is for the kids with two bedrooms each with walk in closets and a jack and jill bath for privacy. There is a second floor living area for seclusion from the public space and has a covered balcony that overlooks the pool courtyard below.

The first floor area of the house is 3452 square feet plus 464 square feet in the quest suite. The second floor is 1200 square feet. Total living space is 5116 square feet.

William Parry

dnb — Thu, 01 Dec 2011 02:58:53 +0000

The detailing is refined traditional. Porch columns and roof trim is streamlined and clean yet still incorporate elements of colonial cottages built in many regions of the country. Originally conceived to take advantage of an urban setting with alley access the garage could be configured to allow front access for typical suburban developments. Design elements are simple symmetrical gable roofs and window elements assembled in a casual asymmetrical building mass. Able to blend into a beach community or an urban infill lot, this house has cottage detailing and is sized to be efficient. The symmetrical and formal elevation could easily be oriented towards the street in an urban setting to establish an architectural presence in a neighborhood. This orientation creates a sense of privacy while still allowing neighbor interaction. The second story is set back so that the design might fit in with a neighborhood of single story homes.
This house has the ability to fit into a variety of site configurations. This facade would be appropriate for a suburban lot with the front porch opening to the street. This house would also work well in a rural setting oriented with rear porch or dining windows to take advantage of a view.

Able to blend into a beach community or an urban infill lot, this house has cottage detailing and is sized to be efficient. A compact design with the first floor of 913 square feet and second floor of 510 square feet totals an efficient 1423 square feet of finished living space. With both public and private covered porch areas the living space is enlarged and flows into the outdoors. Kitchen and living and dining spaces are combined and open for casual modern living. The living and dining spaces are defined with window placement and ceiling detailing. A main floor bedroom could easily function as a simple guest room or home office. The garage door is oriented to the side to be less prominent and take advantage of a possible alley access. The second floor is all about efficiency and encompass a mere 510 square feet. The room configuration allows for windows on three sides of each bedroom so they are bright and feel more spacious. Efficient closets and bath with linen storage complete the comfortable but utilitarian room configuration.

Simon Newcomb

dnb — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:18:18 +0000

Here in the Newcomb house, Northwest Arts and Crafts characteristics are combined with design elements that compliment contemporary living. This design eludes a refined rustic feeling with stone base accents that support exposed timber framing elements. Wood construction and detailing keep this design connected to the earth and environment. The character and textures provided with the exposed structural elements create character and intimate exterior spaces. Outdoor living is generously accommodated at both the front and rear areas of the house enabling living spaces that take advantage of the transitioning seasons.

Feeling comfortable in the mountains or in a spacious wooded urban setting this house has windows and architectural features that can capture spectacular views and vistas. The exterior timber framing and trellis features serve to create exterior transitional spaces and break down the hard clear divisions between interior and exterior. The kitchen in today’s mode of social living is often the central space of social activity. This house accommodates these lifestyle characteristics with a spacious kitchen that is open to a cozy breakfast nook and the dining and living spaces. The main living space will have a timber framed vaulted ceiling that directly extends out to the rear covered outdoor living areas. Architectural detailing throughout the interior should be rich with wood and texture. A generous tiled formal entry leads into the main living spaces. Adjacent is a semi-private study which could also accommodate a small bedroom. Private space of the master bedroom are close by but conveniently secluded and include a spacious walk-in closet and luxurious master bath. Near the kitchen is the main floor everyday workings of the house and includes a laundry mudroom near a powder room and the stairway to bedrooms and loft on the second floor.

The main level encompasses 2079 square feet and the second level is 888 square feet totaling 2967 square feet. Exterior decks and patios add an additional 2521 square feet of space to provide outdoor enjoyment. The garage is generous with 1011 square feet and the guest quarters above the garage comprise 729 square feet.

RW Porter

dnb — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 19:20:10 +0000

Compact efficient living for a weekend retreat or urban infill living. As shown this design will easily fit in a city location but would be equally happy in a rural setting with views of the beach or mountains. With two bedrooms and two baths this design would work well for a couple with kids or as a vacation retreat. The main bath serves the basic uses and includes a space for stacking laundry. The master bedroom has a master bath that is modest but comfortable and a walk-in closet. A covered patio extends the master into a potential sleeping porch or just a quiet sheltered reading area. The real excitement is the open vaulted public living spaces that flow out through several sliding doors to the three covered outdoor living areas. Living space is essentially doubled with the wraparound decks. Imagine being able to take advantage of panoramic vistas from these spaces.

At 1552 square feet this design is efficient yet livable.
Deck area is 1235 square feet and patio at master bedroom is 242 square feet as shown.

Jenkins

dnb — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 01:28:21 +0000

Ample covered outdoor living space expands the living area for entertainment or relaxing. Both the dining and living spaces are oriented and aligned with the covered porch areas to enhance vistas or views. The design is a modern interpretation of the prairie style that was so popular in the early half of the 1900′s. The detailing is clean and the spaces are open and comfortable. With traditional forms the interior spaces are open and flow both visually and functionally to the outdoor living spaces. Main floor master bedroom suite is a secluded retreat from the public spaces. Originally considered for a city corner lot with views to the private side the front is semi private and the living spaces are open and are best enjoyed in a mild climate.

Vaulted ceilings at the public spaces create a dramatic experience that flows to the outdoor living areas. Upstairs has two generous bedrooms with walk in closets that share a single full bathroom. The stairwell is open with windows that flood light to the lower level.

First floor area is 1481 square feet
second floor area 739 square feet
total 2220 square feet.

Garage area is 504 square feet.
Covered porch area at living and dining is 478 square feet and 252 square feet at master bedroom.
Uncovered deck area at living room is 375 square feet.