Before and After

The carport has been echoed and turned into an integral two-car garage, and all of the windows and doors have been updated for a more contemporary look. It's the innovative use of materials, however, that really make this project a standout.

The weathered brick and wide-wale vertical siding have been replaced by corrugated tin and clapboard siding, a down-home look that suits the lakeside setting--and the homeowners--just fine. Tin is also used as a roofing material, most notably on a series of small shed roofs that now shade the front windows.

The light-on-light trim and siding keep the overall look sunny and bright, which is just what the homeowners had in mind for this contemporary, country home.