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Brown and Multi-coloured House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Ventana Mountain Estates, Home 502
Ventana Mountain Estates, Home 502
Kevin B Howard Architects, AIAKevin B Howard Architects, AIA
Bill Lesh
Inspiration for a large and brown modern bungalow detached house in Phoenix with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
"Three Birds... One Stone"
"Three Birds... One Stone"
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Donald Chapman, AIA,CMB This unique project, located in Donalds, South Carolina began with the owners requesting three primary uses. First, it was have separate guest accommodations for family and friends when visiting their rural area. The desire to house and display collectible cars was the second goal. The owner’s passion of wine became the final feature incorporated into this multi use structure. This Guest House – Collector Garage – Wine Cellar was designed and constructed to settle into the picturesque farm setting and be reminiscent of an old house that once stood in the pasture. The front porch invites you to sit in a rocker or swing while enjoying the surrounding views. As you step inside the red oak door, the stair to the right leads guests up to a 1150 SF of living space that utilizes varied widths of red oak flooring that was harvested from the property and installed by the owner. Guest accommodations feature two bedroom suites joined by a nicely appointed living and dining area as well as fully stocked kitchen to provide a self-sufficient stay. Disguised behind two tone stained cement siding, cedar shutters and dark earth tones, the main level of the house features enough space for storing and displaying six of the owner’s automobiles. The collection is accented by natural light from the windows, painted wainscoting and trim while positioned on three toned speckled epoxy coated floors. The third and final use is located underground behind a custom built 3” thick arched door. This climatically controlled 2500 bottle wine cellar is highlighted with custom designed and owner built white oak racking system that was again constructed utilizing trees that were harvested from the property in earlier years. Other features are stained concrete floors, tongue and grooved pine ceiling and parch coated red walls. All are accented by low voltage track lighting along with a hand forged wrought iron & glass chandelier that is positioned above a wormy chestnut tasting table. Three wooden generator wheels salvaged from a local building were installed and act as additional storage and display for wine as well as give a historical tie to the community, always prompting interesting conversations among the owner’s and their guests. This all-electric Energy Star Certified project allowed the owner to capture all three desires into one environment… Three birds… one stone.
Acadia Road Residence
Acadia Road Residence
Peter Rose Architecture + Interiors Inc.Peter Rose Architecture + Interiors Inc.
Ed White
Inspiration for a large and brown classic two floor house exterior in Vancouver with wood cladding.
Washington Park
Washington Park
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLCMatthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC
Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design
Inspiration for a brown victorian house exterior in Boston.
Wildewood 5
Wildewood 5
Duket Architects PlannersDuket Architects Planners
Joe Thourot
Design ideas for a large and brown modern detached house in Other with wood cladding, three floors, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Happy Hollow
Happy Hollow
Oak Hill ArchitectsOak Hill Architects
This is an example of a brown and expansive classic detached house in Boston with three floors, mixed cladding, a mansard roof and a shingle roof.
Private Residence- Fontana, Wi
Private Residence- Fontana, Wi
McCormack + Etten / Architects LLPMcCormack + Etten / Architects LLP
McCormack + Etten
This is an example of a large and brown victorian two floor house exterior in Milwaukee with stone cladding, a pitched roof and a mixed material roof.
Beach Style Exterior
Beach Style Exterior
Photo of a large and brown classic two floor house exterior in Seattle with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
reudi retreat
reudi retreat
AXIS ProductionsAXIS Productions
axis productions, inc draper white photography
This is an example of a medium sized and brown rustic split-level detached house in Denver with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Timberpeg Carriage House
Timberpeg Carriage House
TimberpegTimberpeg
Inspiration for a small and brown rustic house exterior in Boston with wood cladding, three floors and a pitched roof.
Western Ranch
Western Ranch
MQ Architecture & Design, LLCMQ Architecture & Design, LLC
© 2002 Tim Murphy / Foto Imagery
Large and brown classic two floor detached house in Denver with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Front
Front
KohlMark Architects and BuildersKohlMark Architects and Builders
Greg Hadley Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized and multi-coloured rustic two floor detached house in DC Metro with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
house in the woods
house in the woods
Johnston ArchitectsJohnston Architects
This highly sustainable house reflects it's owners love of the outdoors. Some of the lumber for the project was harvested and milled on the site. Photo by Will Austin
Craftsman Home
Craftsman Home
Brookstone BuildersBrookstone Builders
Brookstone Builders Home Photo by The Frontier Group
Inspiration for a large and brown classic house exterior in Other with wood cladding.
Lake Keowee: Smith Private Residence
Lake Keowee: Smith Private Residence
Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris HomeLinda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home
With its cedar shake roof and siding, complemented by Swannanoa stone, this lakeside home conveys the Nantucket style beautifully. The overall home design promises views to be enjoyed inside as well as out with a lovely screened porch with a Chippendale railing. Throughout the home are unique and striking features. Antique doors frame the opening into the living room from the entry. The living room is anchored by an antique mirror integrated into the overmantle of the fireplace. The kitchen is designed for functionality with a 48” Subzero refrigerator and Wolf range. Add in the marble countertops and industrial pendants over the large island and you have a stunning area. Antique lighting and a 19th century armoire are paired with painted paneling to give an edge to the much-loved Nantucket style in the master. Marble tile and heated floors give way to an amazing stainless steel freestanding tub in the master bath. Rachael Boling Photography
The outside
The outside
Jobe Corral ArchitectsJobe Corral Architects
Photos by Casey Woods
Photo of a large and brown modern two floor house exterior in Austin with wood cladding and a flat roof.
Southampton
Southampton
Koch ArchitectsKoch Architects
Classic mid-century-modern home clad in stained cedar wood siding, wall mounted sconces, flat roof, stone pavers, and local landscape, in Berkeley hills, California
TRG Architects
TRG Architects
TRG Architecture + Interior DesignTRG Architecture + Interior Design
Photos by Bernard Andre
This is an example of a medium sized and brown contemporary two floor detached house in San Francisco with mixed cladding and a lean-to roof.
Watch Hill Oceanfront Residence
Watch Hill Oceanfront Residence
Michael McKinley and Associates, LLCMichael McKinley and Associates, LLC
Watch Hill Oceanfront Residence Photo featured in Houzz article "Which Window for Your World." Link to article: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/14914516/list/which-window-for-your-world Photo: Kindra Clineff
New Construction - Bethany Beach, Del.
New Construction - Bethany Beach, Del.
Dewson Construction CompanyDewson Construction Company
Photo by: John Jenkins, Image Source Inc
Photo of a large and brown nautical detached house in Philadelphia with three floors, wood cladding and a pitched roof.

Brown and Multi-coloured 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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