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Tudor Pop Top
Tudor Pop Top
Doug Walter ArchitectDoug Walter Architect
A 1,000 s.f. addition on top of a 1930's Tudor cottage without overwhelming it. Matched rooflines and proportions and designed in the spirit of the original home. Front door used to be facing to the side, so was relocated. A new gentle oak stair to the new second floor comes down just inside the front door. Contractor was Chris Viney, of Britman Construction, and photographer was Philip Wegener Photography
Del Ray Sears Bungalow
Del Ray Sears Bungalow
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Stacy Zarin-Goldberg
This is an example of a medium sized and yellow classic two floor detached house in DC Metro with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
The Dark Farmhouse
The Dark Farmhouse
Kelsey Leigh Design Co.Kelsey Leigh Design Co.
Ginnifer Heinrichs
This is an example of a large country house exterior in Oklahoma City.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
House SprucingHouse Sprucing
Inspiration for a large and white rural two floor detached house in Other with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
467 Shake Rag Road
467 Shake Rag Road
The Brigman Group, INC.The Brigman Group, INC.
Photographer: Ryan Theede
Inspiration for a large and blue traditional bungalow detached house in Other with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a mixed material roof.
Private Residence - London
Private Residence - London
Lomax & ChiLomax & Chi
Richard Gooding
This is an example of a contemporary house exterior in London.
Tuscan Antique Natural Thin Stone Veneer
Tuscan Antique Natural Thin Stone Veneer
Quarry MillQuarry Mill
Tuscan Antique tumbled thin stone veneer from the Quarry Mill gives this residential home an old world feel. Tuscan Antique is a beautiful tumbled natural limestone veneer with a range of mostly gold tones. There are a few grey pieces as well as some light brown pieces in the mix. The tumbling process softens the edges and makes for a smoother texture. Although our display shows a raked mortar joint for consistency, Tuscan Antique lends itself to the flush or overgrout techniques of old-world architecture. Using a flush or overgrout technique takes you back to the times when stone was used structurally in the construction process. This is the perfect stone if your goal is to replicate a classic Italian villa.
Barrel Vaulted Covered Timber-Framed Entry : The Cadence : 2018 Parade of Homes
Barrel Vaulted Covered Timber-Framed Entry : The Cadence : 2018 Parade of Homes
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint Colors by Sherwin Williams Exterior Body Color : Dorian Gray SW 7017 Exterior Accent Color : Gauntlet Gray SW 7019 Exterior Trim Color : Accessible Beige SW 7036 Exterior Timber Stain : Weather Teak 75% Stone by Eldorado Stone Exterior Stone : Shadow Rock in Chesapeake Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Product : StyleLine Series Windows Supplied by Troyco Garage Doors by Wayne Dalton Garage Door Lighting by Globe Lighting / Destination Lighting Exterior Siding by James Hardie Product : Hardiplank LAP Siding Exterior Shakes by Nichiha USA Roofing by Owens Corning Doors by Western Pacific Building Materials Deck by Westcoat
Greater Avenues Mid-Century Modern
Greater Avenues Mid-Century Modern
Kyle AikenKyle Aiken
Utah Mid-Century Modern Sunset Facade Photo - https://www.kaikenphotography.com/
Blue Sage Street of Dreams
Blue Sage Street of Dreams
Platinum Builders LLCPlatinum Builders LLC
Inspiration for a large and gey traditional two floor concrete detached house in Omaha with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
The Willow
The Willow
Simons Design StudioSimons Design Studio
Low Country Style with a very dark green painted brick and board and batten exterior with real stone accents. White trim and a caramel colored shingled roof make this home stand out in any neighborhood. Interior Designer: Simons Design Studio Builder: Magleby Construction Photography: Alan Blakely Photography
modern ranch in san jose
modern ranch in san jose
building Lab, inc.building Lab, inc.
A coat of matte dark paint conceals the existing stucco textures. Modern style fencing with horizontal wood slats and luxurious plantings soften the appearance. Photo by Scott Hargis.
MALCOLM - New Home
MALCOLM - New Home
Big House Little HouseBig House Little House
Inspiration for a black contemporary two floor detached house in Brisbane with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
Transitional in Colleyville
Transitional in Colleyville
Providential Custom HomesProvidential Custom Homes
Large and multi-coloured classic two floor detached house in Dallas with mixed cladding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Black Bungalow
Black Bungalow
Ed Hughey, Architect & RealtorEd Hughey, Architect & Realtor
Small and black scandi bungalow house exterior in Austin with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
illume
illume
Alair Homes - Salt LakeAlair Homes - Salt Lake
Brad Montgomery
Inspiration for a large and black traditional bungalow detached house in Salt Lake City with stone cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
picture window
picture window
Ying Li ArchitectYing Li Architect
Amandakirkpatrick Photo
Large and gey traditional detached house in New York with three floors, mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
1939 Brick House Remodel and Addition - Bethesda
1939 Brick House Remodel and Addition - Bethesda
Paola One Design - P.O.D.Paola One Design - P.O.D.
Rear courtyard with view of new kitchen and addition. Tod Connell Photography
Photo of a large and red contemporary brick detached house in DC Metro with three floors, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
West Quebec
West Quebec
Two Fold InteriorsTwo Fold Interiors
Photo of a large and brown rustic split-level detached house in Toronto with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Osprey Landing
Osprey Landing
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Ryan Gamma
This is an example of a large and white modern two floor detached house in Tampa with mixed cladding and a flat roof.

Budget, Premium 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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