Expansive House Exterior with a Pink House Ideas and Designs

Downspout detailing. Note how downspout design leaves a gap between spout and catch basin so that debris from the roof can be trapped by the stone filter and prevented from entering the underground drainage system,

Mediterranean Exterior

This is an example of an expansive two floor clay detached house in Denver with a flat roof and a pink house.

The Melaleuca — The Grove at Lake Ida — Delray Beach, Florida

Seaside Builders Of Delray Beach, Florida

This is an example of an expansive world-inspired two floor detached house in Miami with wood cladding, a pink house, a hip roof and a metal roof.

2022 NARI CotY Award-Winning Entire Houses Over $1,000,000

National Association of the Remodeling Industry

RisherMartin Fine Homes, Austin, Texas, 2022 Regional CotY Award Winner, Entire House Over $1,000,000
Inspiration for an expansive classic two floor render detached house in Austin with a pink house, a pitched roof and a metal roof.

Landscape

Jacoviello Custom Builders, Inc.

This is an example of an expansive mediterranean two floor render house exterior in Miami with a hip roof and a pink house.

Carpe Diem

Meon Building Contractors Ltd

Inspiration for an expansive contemporary detached house in London with a pink house, a pitched roof and a tiled roof.

Sand Dollar, Estate Home

Northwest Builders Company Ltd.

Welcome to Sand Dollar, a grand five bedroom, five and a half bathroom family home the wonderful beachfront, marina based community of Palm Cay. On a double lot, the main house, pool, pool house, guest cottage with three car garage make an impressive homestead, perfect for a large family. Built to the highest specifications, Sand Dollar features a Bermuda roof, hurricane impact doors and windows, plantation shutters, travertine, marble and hardwood floors, high ceilings, a generator, water holding tank, and high efficiency central AC. The grand entryway is flanked by formal living and dining rooms, and overlooking the pool is the custom built gourmet kitchen and spacious open plan dining and living areas. Granite counters, dual islands, an abundance of storage space, high end appliances including a Wolf double oven, Sub Zero fridge, and a built in Miele coffee maker, make this a chef’s dream kitchen. On the second floor there are five bedrooms, four of which are en suite. The large master leads on to a 12’ covered balcony with balmy breezes, stunning marina views, and partial ocean views. The master bathroom is spectacular, with marble floors, a Jacuzzi tub and his and hers spa shower with body jets and dual rain shower heads. A large cedar lined walk in closet completes the master suite. On the third floor is the finished attic currently houses a gym, but with it’s full bathroom, can be used for guests, as an office, den, playroom or media room. Fully landscaped with an enclosed yard, sparkling pool and inviting hot tub, outdoor bar and grill, Sand Dollar is a great house for entertaining, the large covered patio and deck providing shade and space for easy outdoor living. A three car garage and is topped by a one bed, one bath guest cottage, perfect for in laws, caretakers or guests. Located in Palm Cay, Sand Dollar is perfect for family fun in the sun! Steps from a gorgeous sandy beach, and all the amenities Palm Cay has to offer, including the world class full service marina, water sports, gym, spa, tennis courts, playground, pools, restaurant, coffee shop and bar. Offered unfurnished.

Villa in South of France

Peter Lombardi Architects

Nestled under a canopy of native umbrella pines and capturing panoramic views of the mediterranean and the coast of Eze to the east, this house of stucco, local limestone, wrought iron, and red clay tiles offers a fresh interpretation of the timeless villa tradition of the Côte d’Azure.

Loft in Milan

Rossana Pedrali

Photo of an expansive bohemian detached house in Milan with mixed cladding, a pink house, a flat roof and a metal roof.

Nicasio Hacienda

David Ludwig - Architect

IN addition to interior courtyard circulation, a second pathway system was added to surround the buildings and provide separate partialaly-covered spaces with views of the water LOw stone benches for seating are part of the landscape elements

Hacineda porch framing detail

David Ludwig - Architect

Complex framing forms. The intersection of the new gable and the existing inner walkway roof created a complex framing detail which was exposed and exploited as decoration.

Contemporary Hacienda Courtyard

David Ludwig - Architect

View of courtyard and pool from entry. Note gable to right of umbrella. THis is the added gable to signify location of main entry doors to visitors in courtyard.

The Melaleuca — The Grove at Lake Ida — Delray Beach, Florida

Seaside Builders Of Delray Beach, Florida

Design ideas for an expansive world-inspired two floor concrete detached house in Miami with a pink house, a hip roof and a metal roof.

Hacineda Great Room

David Ludwig - Architect

Note center window completing panoramic view of lake below. In original design, this was the loation of a massive fireplace, which completely blocked the view. We removed the fireplace and opened up the window.

Nicasio Hacienda

David Ludwig - Architect

U-shaped courtyard facing east shelters pool. Covered walkway surrounds outdoor space linking the 3 building together.
This is an example of an expansive contemporary bungalow render detached house in San Francisco with a pink house, a pitched roof and a tiled roof.

Villa in South of France

Peter Lombardi Architects

Expansive House Exterior with a Pink House 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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