traditional yet contemporary home design

I am doing some design work for new clients of mine.  They are looking for a home that blends the contemporary with the traditional; something that is both yesterday and today.  I presented the following three concepts.

A double gable scheme.  This form is "familiar" while remaining uncommon.

Here I integrated a classic saltbox colonial roof form with a single nearly full width shed dormer.  Window patterns and dramatic color contrast emphasize the contemporary.

Gable on saltbox scheme.  The full width gable is an unusual variation.  The side bumpout and "link" between house and garage are clad in galvanized metal.