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san anselmo interior remodel
san anselmo interior remodel
building Lab, inc.building Lab, inc.
Newly articulated entry. Office on the right was created by enclosing an existing porch. photos: Scott Hargis
Small and gey midcentury bungalow house exterior in San Francisco with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Exteriors
Exteriors
SpaceCraft ArchitectureSpaceCraft Architecture
Shelly Harrison Photography
Design ideas for a beige and small rural two floor house exterior in Boston with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Our Work
Our Work
Crossbeam Builders LLCCrossbeam Builders LLC
Inspiration for a small and green classic bungalow house exterior in Salt Lake City with mixed cladding.
Dulwich Hill House
Dulwich Hill House
Studio 74 architectsStudio 74 architects
Douglas Frost
This is an example of a small and yellow eclectic bungalow house exterior in Sydney with wood cladding and a flat roof.
Oxford Street
Oxford Street
Koch ArchitectsKoch Architects
Concrete patio with Ipe wood walls. Floor to ceiling windows and doors to living room with exposed wood beamed ceiling and mid-century modern style furniture, in mid-century-modern home renovation in Berkeley, California - Photo by Bruce Damonte.
Cozy Guest Cottage
Cozy Guest Cottage
Classical TraditionsClassical Traditions
Side elevation Design and photos by Steve Allen Shard, AIBD
Small and white classic bungalow house exterior in Orlando with concrete fibreboard cladding.
Downtown Johnson City Custom
Downtown Johnson City Custom
Jeff Spear HomesJeff Spear Homes
Design ideas for a small and beige traditional bungalow house exterior in Other with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Paddington Butterfly House
Paddington Butterfly House
Michelle Walker architectsMichelle Walker architects
courtyard, indoor outdoor living, polished concrete, open plan kitchen, dining, living Rowan Turner Photography
Design ideas for a small and gey contemporary two floor terraced house in Sydney with a metal roof.
Transportable 'Mackenzie' Show Home
Transportable 'Mackenzie' Show Home
Fraemohs HomesFraemohs Homes
Photo of a small and brown scandinavian bungalow tiny house in Christchurch.
Ligurisches Ferienhaus
Ligurisches Ferienhaus
Sven Wiebe ArchitektenSven Wiebe Architekten
Design ideas for a small and beige mediterranean two floor render tiny house in Other with a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Exterior Rear View
Exterior Rear View
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
Rear facade is an eight-foot addition to the existing home which matched the line of the adjacent neighbor per San Francisco planning codes. Facing a large uphill backyard the new addition houses an open kitchen below with large sliding glass pocket door while above is an enlarged master bedroom suite. Combination of stucco and wood breaks up the facade as do the new Fleetwood aluminum windows.
8523 Oak Harbour Ct
8523 Oak Harbour Ct
Kisel ConstructionKisel Construction
Small and beige contemporary bungalow detached house in Sacramento with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Outdoor Retreat
Outdoor Retreat
Pacific Coast LumberPacific Coast Lumber
Design ideas for a small and brown rustic bungalow detached house in San Luis Obispo with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Post Fire Modern
Post Fire Modern
BARRETT STUDIO architectsBARRETT STUDIO architects
Following the Four Mile Fire, these clients sought to start anew on land with spectacular views down valley and to Sugarloaf. A low slung form hugs the hills, while opening to a generous deck in back. Primarily one level living, a lofted model plane workshop overlooks a dramatic triangular skylight. Exterior Photography by the homeowner, Charlie Martin
linear window at smooth stucco
linear window at smooth stucco
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
a linear window, minimalist landscape + hardscape design at the smooth stucco exterior further accentuates the horizontality of the mid-century modern exterior
Warm River Cabin
Warm River Cabin
Stillwater Design GroupStillwater Design Group
Exiting Cabin built in the 1930's Photo by Jason Letham
Inspiration for a small and brown rustic two floor house exterior in Other with wood cladding.
Craftsman Style Decor
Craftsman Style Decor
Laura of PembrokeLaura of Pembroke
Laura of Pembroke, Inc.
This is an example of a beige and small traditional two floor house exterior in Cleveland with vinyl cladding.
Riverdale - next 100 years
Riverdale - next 100 years
Eurodale Developments IncEurodale Developments Inc
Andrew Snow
Inspiration for a small and red victorian two floor brick house exterior in Toronto.
The Laurel A
The Laurel A
Quality HomesQuality Homes
Welcome to our beautiful, brand-new Laurel A single module suite. The Laurel A combines flexibility and style in a compact home at just 504 sq. ft. With one bedroom, one full bathroom, and an open-concept kitchen with a breakfast bar and living room with an electric fireplace, the Laurel Suite A is both cozy and convenient. Featuring vaulted ceilings throughout and plenty of windows, it has a bright and spacious feel inside.
Monterey County Accessory Dwelling Units ADUs
Monterey County Accessory Dwelling Units ADUs
TEKTON CA, LLCTEKTON CA, LLC
Classic style meets master craftsmanship in every Tekton CA custom Accessory Dwelling Unit - ADU - new home build or renovation. This home represents the style and craftsmanship you can expect from our expert team. Our founders have over 100 years of combined experience bringing dreams to life!

Affordable Small House Exterior Ideas and Designs

With so much attention devoted to interior design, the exterior of a home can often get overlooked, but as the first thing that welcomes both us and our guests, it is worth devoting some time tending to the outside of your house. Furthermore, focusing on the kerb appeal of your home can add significant value if and when it comes time to sell up. Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian homes, with their bay windows and elegant plasterwork, often benefit from built in architecture advantages, but even if your house design is unassuming from the outside, small decorative and structural improvements to the exterior of your home can equal huge impact. Key areas of building design to focus on are the front door, the driveway or approach to your home, the porch area, the windows, the facade and the roof. And just a note of caution... before any significant exterior architecture gets under way, check first whether you need planning permission for your exterior house designs– this applies particularly to listed houses or buildings in a conservation area, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Take a look through the house designs, exterior architecture and images of front doors and driveways on Houzz to inspire your facade or building design, or read on for a few more pointers when it comes to redesigning your exterior.

How do I give my home an exterior facelift?

You may feel like your home’s exterior architecture is unalterable but there are a wide range of options available to improve its external building design, no matter what raw materials you begin with. Begin with the front door and the pathway or driveway that lead up to your home as these are easy to improve without huge budgets. A driveway or pathway must be kept neat and tidy and you can consider replacing tarmac with attractive tiles or gravel. Repainting or replacing the fence, wall or gate that fronts your home can also offer an overnight transformation without breaking the bank. An area to not cut corners however is the front door, where spending a little extra can make a huge difference in quality, and painting it in a colour you love will pay you back every time it welcomes you home! Updating your windows can be a significant building design project but it is one that has benefits both inside and out, as well as potentially saving you money on energy later. If you are lucky enough to have period windows such as bay windows with sash or leaded windows, then maintaining them should be a top priority, but if they are beyond repair then there are plenty of window professionals that will offer modern, double or triple glazed equivalents that could still work in your bay window. Working with uPVC? Not a problem – the best improvement you can make is to ensure your windows are the right size and shape for your home's overall proportions.

How do I update my home’s facade?

When it comes to updating the facade of your home, painting is the quickest and most affordable way to achieve a makeover, and if you opt for a colour other than white it can really make a statement (although sticking within the palette of your road and local area is advisable). A makeover that requires a bit more patience but can add romance and character to the most mundane of homes is to adorn the walls with climbing plants – delicate trailing wisteria is ever a British favourite, whilst roses and jasmine offer fragrance as well as beauty. If you’re looking to make more significant changes to the exterior of your home, whether that is adding timber cladding, hanging tiles, installing a bay window or rendering, then you should first check whether your house designs require planning permission. A New England style wood boarded home is beautiful and bright, but remember that it will need frequent repainting if it is going to stay looking its best, whilst stucco render or Tyrolean render can tidy up a home's exterior but think carefully before covering over original brickwork.

What should I consider if building a home from scratch?

If you’re working with an architect on a brand new build, the options are endless when it comes to deciding on the exterior architecture. But first things first, you will need to check planning permissions, building regulations and local restrictions, such as being in a conservation area, to make sure your plans for your exterior house designs will meet stipulations. If you are building in a street with predominantly Victorian facades, with bay windows and side returns, you might need to ensure your house designs fit in with the rest of the homes on the street, but if you’re building in a more remote area you’ll probably have more freedom for your building design. There are many architectural decisions to make, do you want a flat, gabled, hipped, mansard or perhaps even a curved roof? Do you want bay windows? Crittall windows? Perhaps external shutters? Do you want glass walls? Do you want wood cladding? Do you want a very symmetrical building design or something more contemporary? The decision is all yours but remember to consider the benefits of various materials over others and the effects that some architecture styles will have on everyday life, for example glass walls will look attractive but will give you less privacy. Your architect or builder will be able to guide you through the best exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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