preserve the exact structure floorplan rooflines window and door placement and overall proportions of the original house do not alter massing or layout in any way transform the exterior design to match the style of the inspiration image modern farmhouse european cottage influence transitional design materials colors replace empty faces with soft beige stucco as the primary exterior finish replace stone with white mortar light warm diverse limestone replace brick with painted brick shift to a clean natural palette soft beige natural tones dark bronze accents windows doors convert all windows to black aluminum or steel style frames without changing openings roof dark charcoal shingles and minimal metal accents entry details sleek modern large single entry front door with large glass horizontal panelling add modern wall sconces in black metal lighting should feel warm and soft evening ambiance highlighting the modern forms overall result a clean high contrast modern farmhouse with european cottage minimalist influence while strictly preserving the original structure