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Clay Detached House Ideas and Designs

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Carmel Remodel
Carmel Remodel
Will Bullock-Painting & RestoringWill Bullock-Painting & Restoring
Photo of a large and beige shabby-chic style two floor clay detached house in San Francisco with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
1931 Paradise Valley Adobe Restoration/Renovation
1931 Paradise Valley Adobe Restoration/Renovation
| SPIRAL ARCHITECTS || SPIRAL ARCHITECTS |
The south courtyard was re-landcape with specimen cacti selected and curated by the owner, and a new hardscape path was laid using flagstone, which was a customary hardscape material used by Robert Evans. The arched window was originally an exterior feature under an existing stairway; the arch was replaced (having been removed during the 1960s), and a arched window added to "re-enclose" the space. Several window openings which had been covered over with stucco were uncovered, and windows fitted in the restored opening. The small loggia was added, and provides a pleasant outdoor breakfast spot directly adjacent to the kitchen. Architect: Gene Kniaz, Spiral Architects General Contractor: Linthicum Custom Builders Photo: Maureen Ryan Photography
Mahoenui
Mahoenui
Bindon Design GroupBindon Design Group
Gable roof forms connecting upper and lower level and creating dynamic proportions for modern living. pool house with gym, steam shower and sauna, guest accommodation and living space
Casa Paraiso
Casa Paraiso
Burdge & Associates ArchitectsBurdge & Associates Architects
A Burdge Architects Mediterranean styled residence in Malibu, California. Large, open floor plan with sweeping ocean views.
Large and white mediterranean bungalow clay detached house in Los Angeles with a pitched roof, a tiled roof and a red roof.
Southwest Style
Southwest Style
Reliance Construction Inc.Reliance Construction Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized and beige bungalow clay detached house in Albuquerque with a flat roof.
Iron Doors
Iron Doors
ADOORING DESIGNSADOORING DESIGNS
Medium sized and red classic two floor clay detached house in Dallas with a half-hip roof.
Organic Pueblo at Privada
Organic Pueblo at Privada
Urban Design AssociatesUrban Design Associates
Southwestern home made from adobe. Architect: Urban Design Associates Builder: R-Net Custom Homes Interiors: Billie Springer Photography: Thompson Photographic
Our Work
Our Work
Chapman CompaniesChapman Companies
Medium sized and beige two floor clay detached house in Albuquerque with a flat roof.
Mediterranean Exterior
Mediterranean Exterior
Photo of an expansive and beige mediterranean two floor clay detached house in Los Angeles with a flat roof and a tiled roof.
Shop made windows to replace original windows that had rotted
Shop made windows to replace original windows that had rotted
Tent Rock, Inc.Tent Rock, Inc.
Design ideas for a large and brown two floor clay detached house in Albuquerque with a pitched roof and a mixed material roof.
Old Palo Alto
Old Palo Alto
Green Circle Construction, Inc.Green Circle Construction, Inc.
White and large mediterranean two floor clay detached house in San Francisco with a tiled roof.
Silverleaf Home 10
Silverleaf Home 10
Sonora West Development, Inc.Sonora West Development, Inc.
Christopher Vialpando, http://chrisvialpando.com
This is an example of a medium sized and beige bungalow clay detached house in Phoenix with a flat roof.
Spanish Revival
Spanish Revival
Rollins Andrew InteriorsRollins Andrew Interiors
This is an example of a beige and large mediterranean two floor clay detached house in Los Angeles with a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
North Scottsdale Adobe Hacienda
North Scottsdale Adobe Hacienda
FHP Builders LLCFHP Builders LLC
Designed by award winning architect Clint Miller, this North Scottsdale property has been featured in Phoenix Home and Garden's 30th Anniversary edition (January 2010). The home was chosen for its authenticity to the Arizona Desert. Built in 2005 the property is an example of territorial architecture featuring a central courtyard as well as two additional garden courtyards. Clint's loyalty to adobe's structure is seen in his use of arches throughout. The chimneys and parapets add interesting vertical elements to the buildings. The parapets were capped using Chocolate Flagstone from Northern Arizona and the scuppers were crafted of copper to stay consistent with the home's Arizona heritage.
Comstock Hills - Total Renovation, Spanish Transitional
Comstock Hills - Total Renovation, Spanish Transitional
Dana Benson ConstructionDana Benson Construction
Interior Design by Grace Benson Photography by Bethany Nauert
Inspiration for a white traditional two floor clay detached house in Los Angeles.
Palo Alto CA
Palo Alto CA
Northern Roof TilesNorthern Roof Tiles
Designed and building supervised by owner. Tile: Country French in 3 size 2 thickness 3 color blend This residence sits on the corner of a T junction facing a public park. The color blend of the roof compliments perfectly the soft shades of the stucco and quickly mellowed down so that the house blends perfectly with the established neighborhood. Residence in Haverford PA (Hilzinger) Architect: Peter Zimmerman Architects of Berwyn PA Builder: Griffiths Construction of Chester Springs PA Roofer Fergus Sweeney LLC of Downingtown PA This was a re-model and addition to an existing residence. The original roof had been cedar but the architect specified our handmade English tiles. The client wanted a brown roof but did not like a mono dark color so we created this multi shaded roof which met his requirements perfectly. We supplied Arris style hips which allows the roof to fold over at the corners rather than using bulky hip tiles which draw attention to the hips.
Delray Ocean
Delray Ocean
INTELAEINTELAE
Inspiration for an expansive and gey contemporary two floor clay detached house in Miami with a half-hip roof and a metal roof.
Silverleaf Home 10
Silverleaf Home 10
Sonora West Development, Inc.Sonora West Development, Inc.
Christopher Vialpando, http://chrisvialpando.com
Inspiration for a large and beige bungalow clay detached house in Phoenix with a flat roof.
Michelet Residence
Michelet Residence
Pentimento Lighting and FurnishingsPentimento Lighting and Furnishings
Large and beige mediterranean two floor clay detached house in Phoenix with a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Spanish Andalusian Home
Spanish Andalusian Home
Geoffrey Mouen Architect, LLCGeoffrey Mouen Architect, LLC
Photo of a beige two floor clay detached house in Orlando.

Clay Detached House 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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