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Point Loma Addition Remodel
Point Loma Addition Remodel
Lars Remodeling & DesignLars Remodeling & Design
The goal for this Point Loma home was to transform it from the adorable beach bungalow it already was by expanding its footprint and giving it distinctive Craftsman characteristics while achieving a comfortable, modern aesthetic inside that perfectly caters to the active young family who lives here. By extending and reconfiguring the front portion of the home, we were able to not only add significant square footage, but create much needed usable space for a home office and comfortable family living room that flows directly into a large, open plan kitchen and dining area. A custom built-in entertainment center accented with shiplap is the focal point for the living room and the light color of the walls are perfect with the natural light that floods the space, courtesy of strategically placed windows and skylights. The kitchen was redone to feel modern and accommodate the homeowners busy lifestyle and love of entertaining. Beautiful white kitchen cabinetry sets the stage for a large island that packs a pop of color in a gorgeous teal hue. A Sub-Zero classic side by side refrigerator and Jenn-Air cooktop, steam oven, and wall oven provide the power in this kitchen while a white subway tile backsplash in a sophisticated herringbone pattern, gold pulls and stunning pendant lighting add the perfect design details. Another great addition to this project is the use of space to create separate wine and coffee bars on either side of the doorway. A large wine refrigerator is offset by beautiful natural wood floating shelves to store wine glasses and house a healthy Bourbon collection. The coffee bar is the perfect first top in the morning with a coffee maker and floating shelves to store coffee and cups. Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring was selected for use throughout the home, offering the warm feel of hardwood, with the benefits of being waterproof and nearly indestructible - two key factors with young kids! For the exterior of the home, it was important to capture classic Craftsman elements including the post and rock detail, wood siding, eves, and trimming around windows and doors. We think the porch is one of the cutest in San Diego and the custom wood door truly ties the look and feel of this beautiful home together.
Mountain Stone Brick & Arriscraft Citadel® Stone Home - Georgia
Mountain Stone Brick & Arriscraft Citadel® Stone Home - Georgia
General ShaleGeneral Shale
Expansive home featuring combination Mountain Stone brick and Arriscraft Citadel® Iron Mountain stone. Additional accents include ARRIS-cast Cafe and browns sills. Mortar used is Light Buff.
Barton Creek Builder Spec Home
Barton Creek Builder Spec Home
Dawn Hearn Interior DesignDawn Hearn Interior Design
This wonderful home was a group effort! Home design and initial interior selections by LaRue Architects. Construction by Rivendale Homes. We were hired for additional design finish and fixture selections. The beautiful staging for placing the home on the market is by John-William Interiors. Photography by JPM Real Estate Photography
Tudor Charm
Tudor Charm
Cornerstone Builders IncCornerstone Builders Inc
Expansive and white victorian brick house exterior in Other with three floors and a pitched roof.
Cor-Ten Cattails Sculptural Fence
Cor-Ten Cattails Sculptural Fence
Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.
Tom Crane
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary house exterior in Philadelphia.
Biltmore Forest Romantic
Biltmore Forest Romantic
ACM DesignACM Design
Design ideas for an expansive and gey classic two floor house exterior in Other with stone cladding.
The Ranch - Rustic Revelation
The Ranch - Rustic Revelation
Red Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock ContractorsRed Rock Pools and Spas and Red Rock Contractors
Great set of single stringer stairs headed up to the exterior deck of the Man Cave Guest Apartment. Overlooking the competition horse shoe field. Photo by Michael Woodall
Trollinger House
Trollinger House
Andrew A. Willett, Architect, PAAndrew A. Willett, Architect, PA
Jay Weiland
This is an example of an expansive and brown traditional house exterior in Other with three floors and stone cladding.
Passarelli Custom Homes - Lake Norman home
Passarelli Custom Homes - Lake Norman home
Nedoff FotographyNedoff Fotography
Immaculate Lake Norman, North Carolina home built by Passarelli Custom Homes. Tons of details and superb craftsmanship put into this waterfront home. All images by Nedoff Fotography
Over The Top
Over The Top
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
outdoor fireplace looks over putting green.
Inspiration for an expansive modern house exterior in Minneapolis with mixed cladding.
Rustic Rocky Springs Exterior Entry
Rustic Rocky Springs Exterior Entry
Alair Homes ClemsonAlair Homes Clemson
The stone accents, green siding, and stain grade trim create a rustic design on the exterior of this mountain lake house.
Inspiration for an expansive and green traditional two floor house exterior in Other with mixed cladding.
Mid-Century Modern home remodel
Mid-Century Modern home remodel
John Webb Construction and DesignJohn Webb Construction and Design
Here is an architecturally built house from the early 1970's which was brought into the new century during this complete home remodel by adding a garage space, new windows triple pane tilt and turn windows, cedar double front doors, clear cedar siding with clear cedar natural siding accents, clear cedar garage doors, galvanized over sized gutters with chain style downspouts, standing seam metal roof, re-purposed arbor/pergola, professionally landscaped yard, and stained concrete driveway, walkways, and steps.
Country Ranch
Country Ranch
Linda Parsons with Ashlin DesignLinda Parsons with Ashlin Design
Linda Parsons
Design ideas for an expansive and brown traditional bungalow detached house in Columbus with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
StarrWood Luxury
StarrWood Luxury
Landsted Companies, LLCLandsted Companies, LLC
Landmarkphotodesign.com
Inspiration for a brown and expansive traditional two floor house exterior in Minneapolis with stone cladding, a shingle roof and a grey roof.
Classic Transitional, Los Altos
Classic Transitional, Los Altos
AK DesignAK Design
Large transitional black, gray, beige, and wood tone exterior home in Los Altos.
Photo of an expansive and gey classic bungalow render and front detached house in San Francisco with a shingle roof and a grey roof.
2018 Home A Rama People Choice
2018 Home A Rama People Choice
Kent Shaffer Builders, Inc.Kent Shaffer Builders, Inc.
The Home Aesthetic
Inspiration for an expansive and white country two floor brick detached house in Indianapolis with a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Monterra Oaks
Monterra Oaks
Lewis BuildersLewis Builders
Our French Normandy-style estate nestled in the hills high above Monterey is complete. Featuring a separate one bedroom one bath carriage house and two garages for 5 cars. Multiple French doors connect to the outdoor spaces which feature a covered patio with a wood-burning fireplace and a generous tile deck!
LakeStone
LakeStone
Bear Mountain BuildersBear Mountain Builders
Mountain Modern Lakefront Home
This is an example of an expansive and gey rustic two floor detached house in Other with mixed cladding and a mixed material roof.
Sequoyah Addition
Sequoyah Addition
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Design ideas for an expansive and red traditional brick detached house in Other with three floors, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Award winner - Skydance Drive
Award winner - Skydance Drive
Mountain + Beach Interiors - Schonewill Int'lMountain + Beach Interiors - Schonewill Int'l
With a dramatic mountain sunset showing the views of this custom home. Debra, the interior designer worked with the client to simplify the exterior materials and colors. The natural stone and steel were chosen to bring throughout the inside of the home. The vanilla buff and muted charcoal, greys, browns and black window frames and a talented landscaper bringing in the steel beam and natural elements to soften the architecture. Eric Lucero photography

Expansive Brown 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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