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Mediterranean Escape in Saratoga, CA
Mediterranean Escape in Saratoga, CA
Golden Visions DesignGolden Visions Design
Front entry of the new mediterranean style home in Saratoga, CA.
Design ideas for an expansive and beige mediterranean two floor render house exterior in San Francisco with a hip roof.
Lake Minnetonka New Construction
Lake Minnetonka New Construction
Vivid Interior Design - Danielle LovenVivid Interior Design - Danielle Loven
Landmark Photography
Photo of an expansive and gey classic bungalow house exterior in Minneapolis with mixed cladding.
Meyer & Meyer, Inc. Featured in New England Home Magazine
Meyer & Meyer, Inc. Featured in New England Home Magazine
GIBSON SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTYGIBSON SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY
http://meyerandmeyerarchitects.com/portfolio/residential/archangel-estate
Happy Canyon Pavilion Project
Happy Canyon Pavilion Project
Sienna Custom Homes Inc.Sienna Custom Homes Inc.
This is an example of an expansive rustic house exterior in Denver with three floors, stone cladding and a pitched roof.
French Chateau
French Chateau
William T BakerWilliam T Baker
James Lockheart photo
Expansive and beige mediterranean two floor house exterior in Atlanta with stone cladding and a hip roof.
Rustic House Outside View
Rustic House Outside View
FORMA ConstructionFORMA Construction
Located in Martis Camp in Lake Tahoe. Outside is landscaped. Large driveway and garage. Custom cut stacked stone for entrance, and beautiful outside finishes.
202 Seabreeze Ave | Delray Beach, Florida
202 Seabreeze Ave | Delray Beach, Florida
Seaside Builders Of Delray Beach, FloridaSeaside Builders Of Delray Beach, Florida
Photo of an expansive and beige mediterranean two floor concrete detached house in Miami with a hip roof and a tiled roof.
GHOSTDANCE
GHOSTDANCE
MarvinMarvin
This 10,970 square-foot, single-family home took the place of an obsolete structure in an established, picturesque Milwaukee suburb. The newly constructed house feels both fresh and relevant while being respectful of its surrounding traditional context. It is sited in a way that makes it feel as if it was there very early and the neighborhood developed around it. The home is clad in a custom blend of New York granite sourced from two quarries to get a unique color blend. Large, white cement board trim, standing-seam copper, large groupings of windows, and cut limestone accents are composed to create a home that feels both old and new—and as if it were plucked from a storybook. Marvin products helped tell this story with many available options and configurations that fit the design.
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.
Naples Mediterranean
Naples Mediterranean
EKO DevelopmentEKO Development
Design ideas for an expansive and white mediterranean two floor render detached house in Miami with a half-hip roof and a shingle roof.
Texas Hill Country Residence
Texas Hill Country Residence
UserUser
The 5,000 square foot private residence is located in the community of Horseshoe Bay, above the shores of Lake LBJ, and responds to the Texas Hill Country vernacular prescribed by the community: shallow metal roofs, regional materials, sensitive scale massing and water-wise landscaping. The house opens to the scenic north and north-west views and fractures and shifts in order to keep significant oak, mesquite, elm, cedar and persimmon trees, in the process creating lush private patios and limestone terraces. The Owners desired an accessible residence built for flexibility as they age. This led to a single level home, and the challenge to nestle the step-less house into the sloping landscape. Full height glazing opens the house to the very beautiful arid landscape, while porches and overhangs protect interior spaces from the harsh Texas sun. Expansive walls of industrial insulated glazing panels allow soft modulated light to penetrate the interior while providing visual privacy. An integral lap pool with adjacent low fenestration reflects dappled light deep into the house. Chaste stained concrete floors and blackened steel focal elements contrast with islands of mesquite flooring, cherry casework and fir ceilings. Selective areas of exposed limestone walls, some incorporating salvaged timber lintels, and cor-ten steel components further the contrast within the uncomplicated framework. The Owner’s object and art collection is incorporated into the residence’s sequence of connecting galleries creating a choreography of passage that alternates between the lucid expression of simple ranch house architecture and the rich accumulation of their heritage. The general contractor for the project is local custom homebuilder Dauphine Homes. Structural Engineering is provided by Structures Inc. of Austin, Texas, and Landscape Architecture is provided by Prado Design LLC in conjunction with Jill Nokes, also of Austin. Cecil Baker + Partners Photography
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #1 - Denali Custom Homes
2015 Midwest Home Luxury Home #1 - Denali Custom Homes
Spacecrafting / Architectural PhotographySpacecrafting / Architectural Photography
Builder: Denali Custom Homes - Architectural Designer: Alexander Design Group - Interior Designer: Studio M Interiors - Photo: Spacecrafting Photography
Mountain Star Contemporary Home
Mountain Star Contemporary Home
RA Nelson LLCRA Nelson LLC
Inspiration for an expansive and brown contemporary split-level house exterior in Denver with mixed cladding.
Our Homes - Exteriors - Plans available for purchase!
Our Homes - Exteriors - Plans available for purchase!
UserUser
Front of Pebble Creek - Plans available at www.MartyWhite.net
This is an example of an expansive and white classic bungalow brick house exterior in Charlotte.
Tahoe Model - Craftsman Series
Tahoe Model - Craftsman Series
Timber Block HomesTimber Block Homes
The exterior of the Tahoe is absolutely stunning with an abundance of windows which allows for the most splendid of views. You’ll love the spacious, open concept featuring a 15’X18’ kitchen and large dining area. The great room is optimal for spending time with family, or enjoying the company of friends. Make the task of laundry an easy one with a main floor laundry room with sink. When the day is done, retire to your huge master bedroom, complete with an impressive walk-in closet. More at www.timberblock.com
West Mobile Renovation
West Mobile Renovation
Walcott Adams Verneuille ArchitectsWalcott Adams Verneuille Architects
West Mobile Renovation
Photo of a white and expansive traditional two floor detached house in Other with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Mountain side Modern Nest
Mountain side Modern Nest
Stillwater Architecture L.L.C.Stillwater Architecture L.L.C.
Gibeon Photography
Inspiration for an expansive and brown modern two floor glass house exterior in Other.
Wellesley Country Home
Wellesley Country Home
The Lagasse Group, LLCThe Lagasse Group, LLC
Exterior of Wellesley Country Home project. Architect: Morehouse MacDonald & Associates. Landscape Design: Gregory Lombardi Design. Photo: Sam Gray Photography
SEABROOK BEACH HOUSE
SEABROOK BEACH HOUSE
Duncan McRoberts Associates, LLCDuncan McRoberts Associates, LLC
This is an example of an expansive beach style two floor house exterior in Seattle with wood cladding and a hip roof.
LA VINYA
LA VINYA
Lagula ArquitectesLagula Arquitectes
Mauricio Fuertes
Expansive and white contemporary two floor house exterior in Barcelona with mixed cladding and a flat roof.

Expansive 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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