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Bungalow House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Harvard House
Harvard House
JJC DesignJJC Design
Multi-coloured contemporary bungalow detached house in Other with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
LARGE CONTEMPORARY FAMILY HOME
LARGE CONTEMPORARY FAMILY HOME
Bagnato Architecture & InteriorsBagnato Architecture & Interiors
The undercover patio is large enough to house an area for the outdoor kitchen and dining/sitting area.
This is an example of a brown contemporary bungalow house exterior in Melbourne.
Private House, Cotswolds
Private House, Cotswolds
Found AssociatesFound Associates
Hufton & Crow
Inspiration for a beige modern bungalow house exterior in Gloucestershire with stone cladding.
RANCHO MIRAGE
RANCHO MIRAGE
Martin Kobus HomeMartin Kobus Home
Taking a cue from the past and re-inventing it for now, this oasis in Rancho Mirage exudes cool. Indoor/ outdoor resort style elegance perfectly suited for both relaxation and entertaining. Surfaces of plaster and limestone inside and out create the backbone of this home. Strong architectural lines, organic textures and brilliant light combine for an atmosphere of tranquility and luxury. Photography by: George Guttenberg
Modern Lines
Modern Lines
Designscapes Colorado Inc.Designscapes Colorado Inc.
The living rooms window wall opens up to a front porch with a big view and similar window systems in the dining room and entry hall open onto a more private garden in the back. Photographed by David Lauer Photography
Wolf Hill
Wolf Hill
Nicholson Blunt LLCNicholson Blunt LLC
Photo of a yellow and medium sized contemporary bungalow render house exterior in Boston.
Modern home with pool
Modern home with pool
J. Kramer Corp.J. Kramer Corp.
This is an example of a modern bungalow house exterior in Orange County.
Turtle Rock House
Turtle Rock House
UserUser
Photo by Bruce Damonte
Inspiration for a mediterranean bungalow house exterior in Orange County.
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Bernard Andre PhotographyBernard Andre Photography
Bernard Andre Photography
Contemporary bungalow house exterior in San Francisco.
Marquis Las Vegas (2009 New American Home)
Marquis Las Vegas (2009 New American Home)
Paul AlvarezPaul Alvarez
Contemporary bungalow house exterior in Las Vegas.
Skyline
Skyline
UserUser
Paul Bardagjy
Photo of a contemporary bungalow house exterior in Austin.
Cabin on Flathead Lake
Cabin on Flathead Lake
Andersson-Wise ArchitectsAndersson-Wise Architects
Art Gray
This is an example of a brown rustic bungalow house exterior in Austin with wood cladding.
West Wind Way, Newport Beach, CA
West Wind Way, Newport Beach, CA
Reuter HomesReuter Homes
Western Exposure Photography. http://www.westernexposurebrochures.com/
Two Hull House
Two Hull House
MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects LimitedMacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects Limited
Greg Richardson
Design ideas for a contemporary bungalow house exterior in Other with wood cladding.
Front Entry
Front Entry
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
Photo of a medium sized and gey contemporary bungalow concrete detached house in Sacramento with a flat roof.
Garay Residence, Tiburon, California
Garay Residence, Tiburon, California
Jamba ConstructionJamba Construction
Garay Residence, Tiburon, California. Designed by Swatt Architects. Photos by Russell Abraham. Built by Jamba Construction.
Inspiration for an expansive modern bungalow glass house exterior in San Francisco.
Modernes Haus auf dem Land
Modernes Haus auf dem Land
Zimmerei Werner LüddeckeZimmerei Werner Lüddecke
Photo of a white contemporary bungalow detached house in Dortmund with a flat roof.
Hillside Vista
Hillside Vista
Webber + Studio, ArchitectsWebber + Studio, Architects
© Paul Bardagjy Photography
This is an example of a white and large contemporary bungalow detached house in Austin with a flat roof.
Armonk New York
Armonk New York
Dlux ImagesDlux Images
Costas Picadas/DLux Images
Modern bungalow glass house exterior in New York.
The Elsa Tiny Home Photography - Olive Nest Tiny Homes
The Elsa Tiny Home Photography - Olive Nest Tiny Homes
Calvin Hanson CreativeCalvin Hanson Creative
Brown rural bungalow house exterior in Other with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.

Bungalow 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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