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Jekyll Island renovation 1204-02
Jekyll Island renovation 1204-02
Kevin M. Higgins, Architect. P.C.Kevin M. Higgins, Architect. P.C.
This 1960s ranch was transformed into a spacious, airy beach cottage -- ideal for its laid-back Jekyll Island setting. Contractor: Wilson Construction, Brunswick, GA
baba_Haus
baba_Haus
humnlab+ architecture /humnlab+ architecture /
bryAn winters
Photo of a contemporary bungalow house exterior in Los Angeles.
Woodmeister Master Builders - WestWind
Woodmeister Master Builders - WestWind
Woodmeister Master BuildersWoodmeister Master Builders
A breezy seaside cottage that is an NAHB Green Building Standard - GOLD certified home.
Small nautical bungalow house exterior in Boston with wood cladding.
New Orleans Style Shotgun
New Orleans Style Shotgun
RHD HomesRHD Homes
Medium sized and blue traditional bungalow house exterior in New Orleans with concrete fibreboard cladding and a hip roof.
Balsam Mountain Rustic Elegance
Balsam Mountain Rustic Elegance
Appalachian Antique HardwoodsAppalachian Antique Hardwoods
A welcoming gate and deep front porch greet visitors to this mountain home. "Backwoods Bark" poplar bark siding, "Vintage Craft" reclaimed hand hewn beams, and "Rustic Rails" natural twig railing all help set the tone for this relaxing and rustic home. Reclaimed and Natural Materials supplied by Appalachian Antique Hardwoods. Morgan-Keefe Builders. Photo by E. Loveland. Home design by MossCreek
Cozy Cottage
Cozy Cottage
Gatling DesignGatling Design
Photo by Ed Gohlich
Small and white classic bungalow detached house in San Diego with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
The Green House
The Green House
Stephen R. Holt ArchitectsStephen R. Holt Architects
This home was built for a couple who were interested in the modern architecture of the late 1950’s and early 1960’s. They wanted their home to be energy efficient and to blend with the natural environment. The site they selected was on a steep rocky wooded hillside overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. As serious art collectors they also needed natural lighting and expansive spaces in which to display their extensive collections.
SeaFoam Bungalow
SeaFoam Bungalow
tuthill architecturetuthill architecture
This is an example of a green world-inspired bungalow house exterior in Miami with wood cladding.
Courtyard with Fountain
Courtyard with Fountain
Tom Meaney Architect, AIATom Meaney Architect, AIA
The intimate entry court of this Carmel residence is washed in morning light and protected from the canyon winds. The covered rear terrace overlooks the pool and views to the distant ocean. Weathered finishes, simple details, and a muted palette evoke the rustic architecture of central Italy. Hand forged ironwork, antique roof tile, and combining brick with stone are common design elements of that region.
Front elevation
Front elevation
Chioco DesignChioco Design
1930's Cottage Casey Dunn Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional bungalow house exterior in Austin with wood cladding.
The BirdHouse
The BirdHouse
Matthew Heritage Interior PhotographerMatthew Heritage Interior Photographer
Matthew Heritage
Photo of a brown and small rustic bungalow house exterior in Devon with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture
Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture
Grounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLAGrounded - Richard Risner RLA, ASLA
Grounded - Modern Landscape Architecture
Design ideas for a contemporary bungalow house exterior in San Diego.
Stone Manor House
Stone Manor House
Worthington & Shagen Custom Builder, Inc.Worthington & Shagen Custom Builder, Inc.
Design ideas for a beige rural bungalow house exterior in Philadelphia.
Canyon House
Canyon House
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
© Steve Keating - http://www.steve-keating.com/
This is an example of a rustic bungalow house exterior in Seattle.
Mid Century Modern - Revitalized
Mid Century Modern - Revitalized
Brion Jeannette ArchitectureBrion Jeannette Architecture
This 1950s 2800 sq. ft. home with great bones needed a boost into the 21st Century with updated technology, appliances and finishes. A master suite was created, bathrooms and closets opened and enlarged, and the house refocused to the rear yard where entertainment and family play occur with ease. Newport Beach, California Marcia Heitzmann Photographer
Pleasant Park
Pleasant Park
Christopher Simmonds ArchitectChristopher Simmonds Architect
Design ideas for a contemporary bungalow house exterior in Ottawa with mixed cladding and a hip roof.
Contemporary Tuscan
Contemporary Tuscan
Noel Cross+ArchitectsNoel Cross+Architects
Los Gatos – Contemporary Tuscan - This two story home captures the essence of a Tuscan Villa, yet is clearly of our time and without all the crumbling stone and sentimental goo gah. Exterior and interior design details have been stripped down to their elemental forms for a clean and crisp, yet comfortable atmosphere that still evokes a feeling of old world sensibility. This outdoor loggia frames the views of the Silicon Valley. Equally comfortable housing pool parties for the neighborhood kids, or elegant dinner parties for the high tech elite. A shady outdoor loggia with cozy outdoor fireplace create the perfect environment for relaxed Saturday afternoon barbecues. Design Team: Noel Cross+Architects - Architect Bethe Cohen Interior Design Jason Bowman Landscape Architect/California Horticulture Chris Blackwell Inc. – General Contractor
Ravenna 4 Star Built Green Renovation
Ravenna 4 Star Built Green Renovation
LimeLite DevelopmentLimeLite Development
4 Star Built Green Renovation in Seattle's Ravenna neighborhood- exterior
Photo of a small contemporary bungalow house exterior in Seattle.
Side elevation
Side elevation
Frederick + Frederick ArchitectsFrederick + Frederick Architects
John McManus Photography
This is an example of a medium sized and white country bungalow house exterior in Atlanta with wood cladding and a hip roof.
The Green House in Waldeck, TX
The Green House in Waldeck, TX
Mantilla Home DesignMantilla Home Design
Bernardo Mantilla B.
Inspiration for a traditional bungalow house exterior in Houston.

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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