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Budget Blue House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Affordable Shotgun style home
Affordable Shotgun style home
EPG Homes, LLCEPG Homes, LLC
Affordable shotgun style home built in Chattanooga, TN by Home builder EPG Homes, LLC
Medium sized and beige classic bungalow detached house in Other with vinyl cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Mike's Hammock
Mike's Hammock
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to match the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who cannot live tiny, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design Assistance Jimmy Thornton
Can Xomeu Rita
Can Xomeu Rita
Marià Castelló, ArchitectureMarià Castelló, Architecture
Can Xomeu Rita es una pequeña vivienda que toma el nombre de la finca tradicional del interior de la isla de Formentera donde se emplaza. Su ubicación en el territorio responde a un claro libre de vegetación cercano al campo de trigo y avena existente en la parcela, donde la alineación con las trazas de los muros de piedra seca existentes coincide con la buena orientación hacia el Sur así como con un área adecuada para recuperar el agua de lluvia en un aljibe. La sencillez del programa se refleja en la planta mediante tres franjas que van desde la parte más pública orientada al Sur con el acceso y las mejores visuales desde el porche ligero, hasta la zona de noche en la parte norte donde los dormitorios se abren hacia levante y poniente. En la franja central queda un espacio diáfano de relación, cocina y comedor. El diseño bioclimático de la vivienda se fundamenta en el hecho de aprovechar la ventilación cruzada en el interior para garantizar un ambiente fresco durante los meses de verano, gracias a haber analizado los vientos dominantes. Del mismo modo la profundidad del porche se ha dimensionado para que permita los aportes de radiación solar en el interior durante el invierno y, en cambio, genere sombra y frescor en la temporada estival. El bajo presupuesto con que contaba la intervención se manifiesta también en la tectónica del edificio, que muestra sinceramente cómo ha sido construido. Termoarcilla, madera de pino, piedra caliza y morteros de cal permanecen vistos como acabados conformando soluciones constructivas transpirables que aportan más calidez, confort y salud al hogar.
Long Pond Cabin
Long Pond Cabin
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
This new house is perched on a bluff overlooking Long Pond. The compact dwelling is carefully sited to preserve the property's natural features of surrounding trees and stone outcroppings. The great room doubles as a recording studio with high clerestory windows to capture views of the surrounding forest. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography
Wedge Cabin (with Cal Poly Pomona Architecture)
Wedge Cabin (with Cal Poly Pomona Architecture)
FoxLin ArchitectsFoxLin Architects
Paul Vu Photographer www.paulvuphotographer.com
Small and brown rustic bungalow detached house in Orange County with wood cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Haus S
Haus S
Architekturbüro Heinz S. BauerArchitekturbüro Heinz S. Bauer
This is an example of a large and beige rural two floor render detached house in Munich with a pitched roof, a tiled roof, a grey roof and board and batten cladding.
猫と暮らす中庭のある家
猫と暮らす中庭のある家
猫と建築社猫と建築社
片流れの屋根が印象的なシンプルなファサード。 外壁のグリーンと木製の玄関ドアがナチュラルなあたたかみを感じさせる。 シンプルな外観に合わせ、庇も出来るだけスッキリと見えるようデザインした。
Inspiration for a green and medium sized scandi bungalow detached house in Other with a lean-to roof, a metal roof, metal cladding, a grey roof and board and batten cladding.
Hull Facelift
Hull Facelift
hut design + buildhut design + build
This is a New England beach house that is regularly confronted by severe nor'easters. The task was to provide a face-lift that could withstand the windblown salt and sand. The existing exterior cladding consisted of 3 layers of wood clapboard and vertical shiplap siding. The seal around the windows was significantly compromised causing a cold, drafty house to require extensive heating and expense. We removed the 2 outer layers of existing siding to access the window flashing, which we sealed with membrane flashing. We then applied fiber cement panels and covering the vertical seams with Atlantic cedar battens.
Berger
Berger
AHS GroupAHS Group
Mark Adams
Photo of a small and white modern bungalow house exterior in Austin with wood cladding.
Ridge House
Ridge House
GriD architectsGriD architects
Paul Burk Photography
Photo of a small and brown contemporary bungalow detached house in DC Metro with wood cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Exterior Craftsman Country Ranch Home in Wildwood, Missouri
Exterior Craftsman Country Ranch Home in Wildwood, Missouri
Hibbs HomesHibbs Homes
Hibbs Homes
Photo of a medium sized and blue traditional two floor house exterior in St Louis with vinyl cladding.
Casa P.I.
Casa P.I.
STUDIO CACURIOSTUDIO CACURIO
Rendering - Prospetto sud
Inspiration for a medium sized and white modern two floor detached house in Venice with a half-hip roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.
Backyard Cottages
Backyard Cottages
The Victorian Cottage CorporationThe Victorian Cottage Corporation
Victorian Cottage Corporation
Photo of a small victorian bungalow house exterior in San Francisco.
Scenario House
Scenario House
Scenario ArchitectureScenario Architecture
Photo credits: Matt Clayton
Design ideas for a house exterior in London.
Willow Glen Craftsman Facade Makeover
Willow Glen Craftsman Facade Makeover
Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.
Mark Pinkerton
Small and green traditional two floor house exterior in San Francisco with concrete fibreboard cladding.
Hillandale Craftsman Bungalow
Hillandale Craftsman Bungalow
Carley M Design StudioCarley M Design Studio
Thorough rehab of a charming 1920's craftsman bungalow in Highland Park, featuring low maintenance drought tolerant landscaping and accomidating porch perfect for any petite fete. Photography by Eric Charles.
青と白に洗練された北欧住宅
青と白に洗練された北欧住宅
株式会社REGARD（リガード）株式会社REGARD（リガード）
シャープな印象を与える特徴的な片流れ屋根のフォルム。通りに面する窓の数は減らしたり、小さくしたりすることで、プライバシーに配慮しています。
Photo of a medium sized and white scandi two floor detached house in Tokyo Suburbs with mixed cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Intercity Bungalow Restoration
Intercity Bungalow Restoration
Deskins Group LLCDeskins Group LLC
This is a basic intercity bungalow that had not been well maintained. We replaced the roof, replaced the damaged siding and repainted the house with Sherwin Williams Paint.
Cadillac
Cadillac
Precision Architectural MetalsPrecision Architectural Metals
Design ideas for a gey and medium sized modern two floor detached house in Other with metal cladding, a metal roof and a lean-to roof.
Annexe in metal sheets
Annexe in metal sheets
STOCK 35STOCK 35
Brahl
Urban house exterior in Copenhagen.

Budget Blue 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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