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Expansive Blue House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Traditional (with a twist) Pool and Rear of Home.
Traditional (with a twist) Pool and Rear of Home.
Peg Berens Interior Design LLCPeg Berens Interior Design LLC
Please visit my website directly by copying and pasting this link directly into your browser: http://www.berensinteriors.com/ to learn more about this project and how we may work together! A grandiose swimming pool with a miraculous view of the main house. Robert Naik Photography.
Greenwich Georgian
Greenwich Georgian
VanderHorn ArchitectsVanderHorn Architects
Red and expansive traditional brick detached house in New York with three floors, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Madison Park Mid-Century Modern
Madison Park Mid-Century Modern
Darren Patt ConstructionDarren Patt Construction
Inspiration for an expansive and gey retro two floor detached house in Seattle with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
RIDGELINE
RIDGELINE
MEYER ARCHITECTUREMEYER ARCHITECTURE
Inspiration for an expansive and white mediterranean two floor render house exterior in Los Angeles with a hip roof.
Angelwylde House
Angelwylde House
Webber + Studio, ArchitectsWebber + Studio, Architects
© Paul Finkel Photography
Inspiration for an expansive and multi-coloured rustic two floor detached house in Austin with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Carlsbad Ranch
Carlsbad Ranch
Ginger Rabe Designs, LLCGinger Rabe Designs, LLC
The transformation of this ranch-style home in Carlsbad, CA, exemplifies a perfect blend of preserving the charm of its 1940s origins while infusing modern elements to create a unique and inviting space. By incorporating the clients' love for pottery and natural woods, the redesign pays homage to these preferences while enhancing the overall aesthetic appeal and functionality of the home. From building new decks and railings, surf showers, a reface of the home, custom light up address signs from GR Designs Line, and more custom elements to make this charming home pop. The redesign carefully retains the distinctive characteristics of the 1940s style, such as architectural elements, layout, and overall ambiance. This preservation ensures that the home maintains its historical charm and authenticity while undergoing a modern transformation. To infuse a contemporary flair into the design, modern elements are strategically introduced. These modern twists add freshness and relevance to the space while complementing the existing architectural features. This balanced approach creates a harmonious blend of old and new, offering a timeless appeal. The design concept revolves around the clients' passion for pottery and natural woods. These elements serve as focal points throughout the home, lending a sense of warmth, texture, and earthiness to the interior spaces. By integrating pottery-inspired accents and showcasing the beauty of natural wood grains, the design celebrates the clients' interests and preferences. A key highlight of the redesign is the use of custom-made tile from Japan, reminiscent of beautifully glazed pottery. This bespoke tile adds a touch of artistry and craftsmanship to the home, elevating its visual appeal and creating a unique focal point. Additionally, fabrics that evoke the elements of the ocean further enhance the connection with the surrounding natural environment, fostering a serene and tranquil atmosphere indoors. The overall design concept aims to evoke a warm, lived-in feeling, inviting occupants and guests to relax and unwind. By incorporating elements that resonate with the clients' personal tastes and preferences, the home becomes more than just a living space—it becomes a reflection of their lifestyle, interests, and identity. In summary, the redesign of this ranch-style home in Carlsbad, CA, successfully merges the charm of its 1940s origins with modern elements, creating a space that is both timeless and distinctive. Through careful attention to detail, thoughtful selection of materials, rebuilding of elements outside to add character, and a focus on personalization, the home embodies a warm, inviting atmosphere that celebrates the clients' passions and enhances their everyday living experience. This project is on the same property as the Carlsbad Cottage and is a great journey of new and old. Redesign of the kitchen, bedrooms, and common spaces, custom-made tile, appliances from GE Monogram Cafe, bedroom window treatments custom from GR Designs Line, Lighting and Custom Address Signs from GR Designs Line, Custom Surf Shower, and more.
Patio
Patio
Spieler ConstructionSpieler Construction
Photo of an expansive and white modern two floor render detached house in Santa Barbara with a hip roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.
5490 Franklin Goldmine Rd
5490 Franklin Goldmine Rd
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Inspiration for an expansive detached house in Atlanta with three floors, stone cladding and a shingle roof.
West University
West University
Ashwood Designs and Custom HomesAshwood Designs and Custom Homes
Design ideas for an expansive and white classic two floor brick detached house in Houston with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Capewell House
Capewell House
OBM InternationalOBM International
Robin Hill
This is an example of an expansive and beige mediterranean detached house in Miami with three floors, stone cladding, a hip roof and a tiled roof.
Floating Peak House
Floating Peak House
KISTLER & KNAPP BUILDERSKISTLER & KNAPP BUILDERS
Inspiration for an expansive and beige modern two floor detached house in Boston with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Transitional
Transitional
Candelaria Design AssociatesCandelaria Design Associates
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean two floor detached house in Phoenix with mixed cladding.
Arbors At Echo Falls
Arbors At Echo Falls
Meydenbauer GroupMeydenbauer Group
Brandon Heiser
This is an example of an expansive and brown classic two floor house exterior in Seattle with mixed cladding and a hip roof.
Walmsley Private residence in Cheshire
Walmsley Private residence in Cheshire
Design by UBERDesign by UBER
An exterior shot at ground level shows that from the lawn above nobody would suspect the vast 6,000 ft sq space which was excavated beneath a collection of farm outbuildings and a newly joined 200 year old main farm house, was for a 'club' mood - in contrast to the calm luxury of the upstairs floors. The underground leisure suite contains a pool, jacuzzi, sauna, steam room, workout room, his and her luxury changing rooms, a cinema, bar - with DJ booth, dance floor and glass wine display cabinetry as well as a minor kitchen.
Custom New Home
Custom New Home
Bishop Builders, Inc.Bishop Builders, Inc.
Beige and expansive contemporary detached house in Other with three floors, mixed cladding and a pitched roof.
Casa O - Wellington
Casa O - Wellington
Alonso & Associates, Inc.Alonso & Associates, Inc.
Jerry Rabinowitz
This is an example of an expansive and beige world-inspired two floor render house exterior in Miami.
Lakeside Estate
Lakeside Estate
Chautauqua Woods CorporationChautauqua Woods Corporation
Inspiration for an expansive and red traditional brick detached house in New York with three floors, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
VPC - Blowing Rock Custom Home
VPC - Blowing Rock Custom Home
VPC Builders, LLCVPC Builders, LLC
Photography by Brian Bookwalter
This is an example of an expansive and brown rustic house exterior in Charlotte with three floors and mixed cladding.
Harrison Design LA
Harrison Design LA
Harrison DesignHarrison Design
This is an example of an expansive and beige traditional house exterior in Los Angeles.
Chateau Herbe
Chateau Herbe
Western Design InternationalWestern Design International
Mazor
This is an example of an expansive and beige mediterranean render house exterior in Other with three floors.

Expansive Blue 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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