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Jekyll Island renovation 1204-02
Jekyll Island renovation 1204-02
Kevin M. Higgins, Architect. P.C.Kevin M. Higgins, Architect. P.C.
This 1960s ranch was transformed into a spacious, airy beach cottage -- ideal for its laid-back Jekyll Island setting. Contractor: Wilson Construction, Brunswick, GA
Topar
Topar
SDG Architecture, Inc.SDG Architecture, Inc.
Photographer: Dean J. Birinyi
Photo of a medium sized traditional two floor house exterior in San Francisco.
Front, traditional
Front, traditional
Janof ArchitectureJanof Architecture
I designed this home for a young family, and one half of the client couple wanted a french provincial home, while the other wanted a modern, industrial home. I really listened to their dramatically different visions. They might sound insurmountably opposed, but what I aim for is that unexpected solution that can come from the most vexing puzzle. We found it: the home is spectacular--a juxtaposition of the traditional and the modern, a jewel on Queen Anne overlooking Seattle, Mt. Rainier and the Sound.
Designer/ Architectural Gallery
Designer/ Architectural Gallery
dustin.peck.photography.incdustin.peck.photography.inc
Photography by dustin peck photography, inc.
Design ideas for a modern house exterior in Charlotte with wood cladding.
Pleasant Park
Pleasant Park
Christopher Simmonds ArchitectChristopher Simmonds Architect
Design ideas for a contemporary bungalow house exterior in Ottawa with mixed cladding and a hip roof.
Ravenna 4 Star Built Green Renovation
Ravenna 4 Star Built Green Renovation
LimeLite DevelopmentLimeLite Development
4 Star Built Green Renovation in Seattle's Ravenna neighborhood- exterior
Photo of a small contemporary bungalow house exterior in Seattle.
English Tudor
English Tudor
DSA ArchitectsDSA Architects
Design ideas for a large classic two floor brick house exterior in Chicago.
McDaniel Oaks Entry View
McDaniel Oaks Entry View
LS3P LivingLS3P Living
Entry View | Custom home Studio of LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. | Marc Lamkin Photography
Medium sized and beige classic two floor brick house exterior in Atlanta.
Wheeler Residence
Wheeler Residence
Saniee Architects, LLCSaniee Architects, LLC
This is the new renovated exterior of a 1908s "Contemporary" style house which has been altered to have a new fresh feel and look.
Contemporary two floor house exterior in New York.
Mac's Shack
Mac's Shack
Studio TJPStudio TJP
The welcoming front porch has benches built into the guardrails for enjoying a cup of coffee in the morning sun. Photo copyright Howard Miller
Photo of a medium sized and gey classic detached house in Portland with wood cladding, three floors, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Bastrop County Plantation House
Bastrop County Plantation House
VOH ArchitectsVOH Architects
The restoration of a c.1850's plantation house with a compatible addition, pool, pool house, and outdoor kitchen pavilion; project includes historic finishes, refurbished vintage light and plumbing fixtures, antique furniture, custom cabinetry and millwork, encaustic tile, new and vintage reproduction appliances, and historic reproduction carpets and drapes. © Copyright 2011, Rick Patrick Photography
Bungalow Modern
Bungalow Modern
Rick & Cindy Black ArchitectsRick & Cindy Black Architects
Whit Preston
Design ideas for a contemporary house exterior in Austin with wood cladding.
Boxenbaum Residence
Boxenbaum Residence
Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney ArchitectsEhrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects
Situated on a sloping corner lot across from an elementary school, the Boxenbaum House orients itself away from two perimeter streets towards rear and side outdoor spaces and gardens for privacy and serenity. (Photo: Juergen Nogai)
Georgian House Renovation, Cowesset, Rhodle Island
Georgian House Renovation, Cowesset, Rhodle Island
Clifford M. Renshaw ArchitectsClifford M. Renshaw Architects
Aaron Usher Photography
Inspiration for a beige country two floor house exterior in Providence with mixed cladding and a mansard roof.
River Bank
River Bank
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
© Steve Keating Photography
This is an example of a contemporary house exterior in Seattle with wood cladding.
Traditional Exterior
Traditional Exterior
This is an example of a gey classic two floor house exterior in Other with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Nethermead Residence
Nethermead Residence
Carlton EdwardsCarlton Edwards
Won 2013 AIANC Design Award
Brown classic two floor detached house in Charlotte with wood cladding and a metal roof.
Entry
Entry
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
This is an example of a large and red rustic two floor house exterior in Minneapolis with mixed cladding.
Country House in Tenterden
Country House in Tenterden
Andrea CollinsAndrea Collins
www.brandoninteriordesign.co.uk You don't get a second chance to make a first impression !! The front door of this grand country house has been given a new lease of life by painting the outdated "orange" wood in a bold and elegant green. The look is further enhanced by the topiary in antique stone plant holders.
New Construction - Del Mar Mesa, CA
New Construction - Del Mar Mesa, CA
Dawson Design GroupDawson Design Group
Brady Architectural Photography
Design ideas for a large and multi-coloured contemporary two floor house exterior in San Diego with mixed cladding and a flat roof.

Black 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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