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Budget House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Rustic Cabin
Rustic Cabin
J Martin BuildersJ Martin Builders
Heidi A. Long
Inspiration for a small rustic house exterior in Other.
229 Lichfield
229 Lichfield
Young ArchitectsYoung Architects
Stephen Goodenough
This is an example of a small modern bungalow house exterior in Christchurch with metal cladding.
Garde corps
Garde corps
Menuiserie DuvernoisMenuiserie Duvernois
domaine de cauvicourt rampe exterieure
This is an example of a contemporary house exterior in Le Havre.
NEO-Classic Entry Doors
NEO-Classic Entry Doors
BOLDWIN DOORS LTD.BOLDWIN DOORS LTD.
David Wu
Design ideas for a medium sized modern house exterior in Miami.
1960s Haysboro Design and Renovation project
1960s Haysboro Design and Renovation project
JTA Design- planning- permits -draftingJTA Design- planning- permits -drafting
Transformed a 1960's bungalow in Haysboro into a modern 2019 modern infill. We gave this property a complete renovation, keeping the existing shell. Finished in 3.5 months. Shoot me a message if you would like to check out this property and walk thru this design! Also, Learn more on our design process
Big Lake Alaska Trex Dock
Big Lake Alaska Trex Dock
Treeline ConstructionTreeline Construction
Dock from shoreline.
Medium sized classic house exterior in Other.
Braidwood House
Braidwood House
Hugh Gordon Architect Pty LtdHugh Gordon Architect Pty Ltd
Braidwood House This site on the outer edge of historic Braidwood is bounded to the south and east with the outer fringe of the town, opening to the meandering stone fringed creek to the north and Golf Course to the West. The brief for this house was at first glance contradictory: to be sympathetic with the traditional country character of the site but also modern, open and filled with natural light. To achieve this a simple two story volume under a single steep pitched roof is 'cut-back' with pergola's, veranda’s and voids to create sculptured, light filled spaces. An angled wall cutting a wedge in the roof draws people into the entry where glimpses of the house beyond and above are revealed. The plan is simple with Living areas to the north in a central main room with high timber lined coffered ceilings and central window seats. The Kitchen takes advantage of the morning sun with bi-fold windows and French doors opening to a terrace. The main bedroom, also on the east side, has an ensuite to the south with a frameless glass and miniorb shower recess on the inside of the angled entry wall. The Living Areas, studies and verandas are to the west, orientated to the setting sun and views to the distant mountains. A loft above provides generous sleeping and play areas for the grandchildren. The house is dug into the land sloping down to the creek, presenting a private facade to the town and reducing the impact of the building mass. This, together with the alignment of the plan with the contours, allows the Living areas to open to natural ground to the north and to sheltered and private courtyards to the sides and rear of the building. As with many country homes the Carport and workshop is a separate pavilion to the side of the house. Materials are simple and robust with walls of bagged brickwork throughout; concrete slab floors are battened and finished with hardwood T&G flooring and large section hardwood beams, posts and screens add to the warmth of the interior and exterior spaces. Rain water is directed to a large underground rain water tank and solar power is collected with a solar hot water system and photo voltaic panels. Hydronic radiators and a slow combustion stove assist with heating, with natural cooling provided by cross ventilation and ceiling fans.
Architect's Garden Studio
Architect's Garden Studio
Mark Eric Benner - Architects, Ltd.Mark Eric Benner - Architects, Ltd.
Photographer: Matthew Hutchison
Inspiration for a small and beige traditional bungalow house exterior in Chicago with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a green roof.
LOGHOUSE×DIY
LOGHOUSE×DIY
株式会社ビックボックス株式会社ビックボックス
Photo of a brown scandi bungalow house exterior in Other with a pitched roof.
Pavimento Impreso Imitación Madera en Exteriores
Pavimento Impreso Imitación Madera en Exteriores
Euromar PavimentosEuromar Pavimentos
Medium sized mediterranean bungalow brick house exterior in Madrid with an orange house and shiplap cladding.
The Conn Project
The Conn Project
Pratt GuysPratt Guys
Conn project, designed and built by Pratt Guys, in 2019 - Photo owned by Pratt Guys - NOTE: Can only be used online, digitally, TV and print WITH written permission from Pratt Guys. (PrattGuys.com) - Photo was taken on July 29, 2019.
大草原の小さな家
大草原の小さな家
夢設計（一級建築設計事務所）夢設計（一級建築設計事務所）
2階の屋上をビアガーデンにしたい、というご希望でしたが、屋外階段を制作するとコストが上がるため、仮設用の階段を設置。ビールとおつまみをもって上がれれば良い、というところで落ち着きました。
Design ideas for a small and beige rustic house exterior in Other with wood cladding.
Githunguri Maisonette
Githunguri Maisonette
GreenCad ConceptsGreenCad Concepts
Large and gey modern two floor detached house in Other with stone cladding, a butterfly roof, a metal roof, a red roof and shiplap cladding.
Classic Entry Doors
Classic Entry Doors
BOLDWIN DOORS LTD.BOLDWIN DOORS LTD.
David Wu
Design ideas for a large traditional house exterior in New York.
Residential Deck Renovation
Residential Deck Renovation
MAV Construction and DesignMAV Construction and Design
Power wash complete, revealing the beautiful wood underneath. Ready for paint.
Two floor detached house in Dallas.
Покраска дома в д.Ваганово
Покраска дома в д.Ваганово
Атлант-МастерАтлант-Мастер
House exterior in Saint Petersburg.
Beams
Beams
UserUser
Wood beams
Inspiration for a traditional house exterior in Tampa.
Projets Eclairage
Projets Eclairage
Antoine Heusse / Photo-hAntoine Heusse / Photo-h
Eclairage en façade
Photo of a medium sized modern house exterior in Toulouse.
NEO-Classic Entry Doors
NEO-Classic Entry Doors
BOLDWIN DOORS LTD.BOLDWIN DOORS LTD.
David Wu
This is an example of a medium sized modern house exterior in Miami.
Classic Entry Doors
Classic Entry Doors
BOLDWIN DOORS LTD.BOLDWIN DOORS LTD.
David Wu
This is an example of a medium sized traditional house exterior in Miami.

Budget 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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