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Country Two Floor House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Private Residence IV - Clark County
Private Residence IV - Clark County
T.J. Gilbride Architects, Inc.T.J. Gilbride Architects, Inc.
This is an example of a large country two floor detached house in DC Metro with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
2015 Parade House
2015 Parade House
DJF Builders IncDJF Builders Inc
Design ideas for a white farmhouse two floor house exterior in Raleigh with a pitched roof.
Willow Street- Naperville, IL
Willow Street- Naperville, IL
M House DevelopmentM House Development
Inspiration for a white farmhouse two floor house exterior in Chicago.
Charlotte House
Charlotte House
Ryan Bent PhotographyRyan Bent Photography
rustic barn yoga studio and pool house.
Inspiration for a large and red country two floor house exterior in Charlotte with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
West View Guest House
West View Guest House
Sutphin Architecture, PLLCSutphin Architecture, PLLC
Jessica Maida Photography
This is an example of a large and white country two floor detached house in Other with metal cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Modern Farmhouse in Gorham
Modern Farmhouse in Gorham
MGM BuildersMGM Builders
Large and white country two floor detached house in Portland Maine with vinyl cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Fox Run
Fox Run
Hagstrom BuilderHagstrom Builder
A Modern Farmhouse set in a prairie setting exudes charm and simplicity. Wrap around porches and copious windows make outdoor/indoor living seamless while the interior finishings are extremely high on detail. In floor heating under porcelain tile in the entire lower level, Fond du Lac stone mimicking an original foundation wall and rough hewn wood finishes contrast with the sleek finishes of carrera marble in the master and top of the line appliances and soapstone counters of the kitchen. This home is a study in contrasts, while still providing a completely harmonious aura.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Shane McFarland ConstructionShane McFarland Construction
Reed Brown Photography, Julie Davis Interiors
Large and white farmhouse two floor brick house exterior in Nashville.
Napa Farmhouse Inspired Reno in Rockridge
Napa Farmhouse Inspired Reno in Rockridge
The Home Co.The Home Co.
Design ideas for a white and medium sized rural two floor detached house in San Francisco with metal cladding.
Greenfield House
Greenfield House
Bluetime CollaborativeBluetime Collaborative
Robert Swinburne
Design ideas for a small and white rural two floor house exterior in Boston with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
WAGGENER RANCH CUSTOM HOME
WAGGENER RANCH CUSTOM HOME
Westphall RemodelingWestphall Remodeling
This is an example of an expansive and beige farmhouse two floor render detached house in Austin with a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Cottage with front yard courtyard and fire pit
Cottage with front yard courtyard and fire pit
Nautilus HomesNautilus Homes
Beautifully appointed custom home near Venice Beach, FL. Designed with the south Florida cottage style that is prevalent in Naples. Every part of this home is detailed to show off the work of the craftsmen that created it.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Pillar & PenPillar & Pen
A large opening to the outside for entertaining.
Large and white country two floor detached house in New York with wood cladding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Simmons Forge 1
Simmons Forge 1
SHELTER Custom-Built LivingSHELTER Custom-Built Living
Patrick Brickman Photography
Design ideas for a large and white country two floor house exterior in Charleston with concrete fibreboard cladding and a pitched roof.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
UserUser
New custom house in the Tree Section of Manhattan Beach, California. Custom built and interior design by Titan&Co. Modern Farmhouse
Large and white farmhouse two floor house exterior in Los Angeles with vinyl cladding and a pitched roof.
The Right House v1.0
The Right House v1.0
Harry Hunt ArchitectsHarry Hunt Architects
Photo-Jim Westphalen
This is an example of a small and white farmhouse two floor detached house in Other with mixed cladding and a pitched roof.
Eleanor - Low Country Farmhouse
Eleanor - Low Country Farmhouse
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming, farmhouse-inspired design. Clad in low-maintenance siding, the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal, with its columned porch, multiple gables, shutters and interesting roof lines. Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors, horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. The interior is equally impressive, with an open floor plan that accommodates today’s family and modern lifestyles. An eight-foot covered porch leads into a large foyer and a powder room. Beyond, the spacious first floor includes more than 2,000 square feet, with one side dominated by public spaces that include a large open living room, centrally located kitchen with a large island that seats six and a u-shaped counter plan, formal dining area that seats eight for holidays and special occasions and a convenient laundry and mud room. The left side of the floor plan contains the serene master suite, with an oversized master bath, large walk-in closet and 16 by 18-foot master bedroom that includes a large picture window that lets in maximum light and is perfect for capturing nearby views. Relax with a cup of morning coffee or an evening cocktail on the nearby covered patio, which can be accessed from both the living room and the master bedroom. Upstairs, an additional 900 square feet includes two 11 by 14-foot upper bedrooms with bath and closet and a an approximately 700 square foot guest suite over the garage that includes a relaxing sitting area, galley kitchen and bath, perfect for guests or in-laws.
Solbakken Lakefront Home
Solbakken Lakefront Home
MSI Custom Homes, LLCMSI Custom Homes, LLC
Saari & Forrai
Inspiration for a large and white country two floor detached house in Minneapolis with vinyl cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Newport Heights
Newport Heights
Blackband DesignBlackband Design
Interior Design by Blackband Design 949.872.2234 www.blackbanddesign.com Home Build & Design by: Graystone Custom Builders, Inc. Newport Beach, CA (949) 466-0900
Black Is The New Farmhouse
Black Is The New Farmhouse
a.d.d. concept + designa.d.d. concept + design
This is an example of a large and black farmhouse two floor house exterior in San Francisco with mixed cladding.

Country Two Floor 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 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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