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View from curb side
View from curb side
OakwrightsOakwrights
Photo of a rural two floor front house exterior in Hampshire with mixed cladding.
Cotswolds House
Cotswolds House
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
The south elevation and new garden terracing, with the contemporary extension with Crittall windows to one side. This was constructed on the site of an unsighly earlier addition which was demolished.
Grade II Listed Farmhouse Extension
Grade II Listed Farmhouse Extension
New Space ArchitectureNew Space Architecture
Extending a Grade II listed property requires an awful lot of careful and considered design to ensure that the alterations are suitable for the property and don't detract from the original historic building. This project highlights how we are able to work with local authority conservation officers to come up with design solutions that are both complimentary to the original building as well as providing a beautiful additional space. Some of this project's main features are locally sourced stonework, large exposed timber trusses and of course, the fantastic glazed gable helping to bring the outside in. This extension was the perfect solution to provide our clients with an incredible open plan space that allowed the original farmhouse to sing.
Forest View - balcony and bedroom extension
Forest View - balcony and bedroom extension
The Practical Planning Company LtdThe Practical Planning Company Ltd
Double storey extension to create new timber balcony created at barn conversion in Melbourne, Derbyshire
Design ideas for a large and red farmhouse two floor side house exterior in Other.
White Crow Cottage
White Crow Cottage
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Design ideas for a brown country side house exterior in Oxfordshire with a pitched roof, a brown roof and shiplap cladding.
The Street
The Street
OPEN architectureOPEN architecture
This family home is a gorgeous property overlooking the greenbelt and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in Plaxtol. The client sought an extensive renovation to bring the house up to date and take in the beautiful garden and surrounding views. A single storey side extension made way for a new living area with green roof and a wood burning stove which allowed for the creation of a protected patio area with an outdoor kitchen. The front door was moved and a new recessed porch was formed to make for a more defined entrance area. A double storey extension created two new bedrooms and bathrooms including the addition of a zinc clad double dormer window built as a stunning feature allowing light to flood in and frame the wonderful countryside views. Other internal reconfigurations allowed all bedrooms to have an ensuite and private spaces. The best features of this property are the continuous views and connectivity with nature through large single panes of glass and corner bifold sliders to the rolling fields beyond.
Two storey side extension with internal remodelling and complete renovation
Two storey side extension with internal remodelling and complete renovation
Home Architecture - Newbury, BerkshireHome Architecture - Newbury, Berkshire
A two storey, side extension with internal remodelling and complete renovation. The extension really accentuates this unique home placed within the scenic environment of the countryside.
Hulls House
Hulls House
Create PerfectCreate Perfect
Inspiration for a large and yellow country front house exterior in Gloucestershire with three floors and a grey roof.
Sharnbrook Bungalow Extension & Refurbishment
Sharnbrook Bungalow Extension & Refurbishment
Imogen JackImogen Jack
This is an example of a multi-coloured rural two floor house exterior in Other with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Hyde Park Custom Residential
Hyde Park Custom Residential
Clark Richardson ArchitectsClark Richardson Architects
Two story addition to an existing single story historic bungalow. The massing design masks the large addition in the back allowing the original historic cottage to engage the Hyde Park historic neighborhood as it always has while providing the owner with the space needed in this sustainable Urban Bungalow design.
Cotswold Country House
Cotswold Country House
Gasson & Phillips InteriorsGasson & Phillips Interiors
Cotswold Country House project
Inspiration for a large rural front house exterior in Gloucestershire with three floors, stone cladding and a tiled roof.
Under the Yew Tree
Under the Yew Tree
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
Photo of a medium sized and beige rural two floor brick and front house exterior in Gloucestershire with a pitched roof, a tiled roof and a brown roof.
Warmly lit House Exterior
Warmly lit House Exterior
OakwrightsOakwrights
Inspiration for a red rural two floor brick and rear house exterior in Hampshire with a tiled roof and a red roof.
Cotswolds House
Cotswolds House
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
This view, from the field, shows the new poolhouse and games room and how they connect with the original house and landscape beyond..
Design ideas for a large and green country side house exterior in Oxfordshire with three floors, stone cladding, a pitched roof, a tiled roof and a brown roof.
Stanstead Park Country Estate
Stanstead Park Country Estate
Stella RooflightStella Rooflight
A custom made roof window which sits flush in the roof
This is an example of a medium sized rural side house exterior in Hampshire.
Buttercup Cottage
Buttercup Cottage
Wright DesignWright Design
A charming Shingle style cottage perched atop a unique hilltop site overlooking Lake Keowee. Carefully designed to maximize the stunning views, this home is seamlessly integrated with its surroundings through an abundance of outdoor living space, including extensive porches and garden areas, a pool and terrace, a summer kitchen and arched stone veranda. On the exterior, a combination of stone, wavy edge and shingle siding are complemented by a cedar shingle roof. The interior features hand-scraped walnut floors, plaster walls, cypress cabinets, a limestone fireplace and walnut and mahogany doors. Old world details like swooping roofs, massive stone arches, and custom ironwork and lighting, help make this home special.
Highland Park bungalow remodel
Highland Park bungalow remodel
ArtCraft Homes LLCArtCraft Homes LLC
Extensive remodel of a 1918 Colonial Revival bungalow with an awkward 1933 addition by Tim Braseth of ArtCraft Homes, Los Angeles. Restored original house while making the addition contemporary. Completed in 2011. Remodel by ArtCraft Homes. Staging by ArtCraft Collection. Photography by Larry Underhill.
Shaws Creek Home - Modern Farmhouse
Shaws Creek Home - Modern Farmhouse
BLDG Workshop Inc.BLDG Workshop Inc.
A new home in a rural setting, the homeowners wanted something that feels modern but still reads as a farmhouse.
Photo of an expansive and white rural bungalow extension in Toronto with metal cladding and a pitched roof.
Buckinghamshire Country House Extension and Remodelling
Buckinghamshire Country House Extension and Remodelling
Building Tectonics LtdBuilding Tectonics Ltd
This is an example of a large and white rural two floor front house exterior in Buckinghamshire with a tiled roof and a black roof.
Two storey side extension with internal remodelling and complete renovation
Two storey side extension with internal remodelling and complete renovation
Home Architecture - Newbury, BerkshireHome Architecture - Newbury, Berkshire
This is an example of a white farmhouse two floor render house exterior in Berkshire with a hip roof, a tiled roof and a red roof.

Country Extension 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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