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Expansive House Exterior with a Pitched Roof Ideas and Designs

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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.
Custom Stone Entry with Glass and Metal Doors
Custom Stone Entry with Glass and Metal Doors
Michelle's InteriorsMichelle's Interiors
I redesigned the blue prints for the stone entryway to give it the drama and heft that's appropriate for a home of this caliber. I widened the metal doorway to open up the view to the interior, and added the stone arch around the perimeter. I also defined the porch with a stone border in a darker hue. Photo by Brian Gassel
Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers
Best in American Living Winner: Caruthers
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Inspiration for an expansive and multi-coloured traditional two floor detached house in Houston with mixed cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and board and batten cladding.
Rear Elevation with Covered Porch and Lots of Windows
Rear Elevation with Covered Porch and Lots of Windows
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Rear elevation features large covered porch, gray cedar shake siding, and white trim. Dormer roof is standing seam copper. Photo by Mike Kaskel
This is an example of a gey and expansive country two floor detached house in Chicago with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
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.
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
Modern Farmhouse Remodel
KGA Studio Architects, PCKGA Studio Architects, PC
Photo of an expansive and white country detached house in Denver with three floors, mixed cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof, a black roof and board and batten cladding.
Wallis Residence
Wallis Residence
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Photography by Chase Daniel
Expansive and white mediterranean two floor detached house in Austin with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a mixed material roof.
newton residence 2 - dpdk.08
newton residence 2 - dpdk.08
david phillipsdavid phillips
new construction / builder - cmd corp.
This is an example of an expansive and beige classic render detached house in Boston with three floors, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Modern English Tudor
Modern English Tudor
Hendel HomesHendel Homes
Landmark
This is an example of an expansive and white traditional two floor render detached house in Minneapolis with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
California Mission
California Mission
Windstone PartnersWindstone Partners
Expansive and white mediterranean two floor render detached house in Houston with a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Whiteside Lodge
Whiteside Lodge
MossCreekMossCreek
Designed by MossCreek, this beautiful timber frame home includes signature MossCreek style elements such as natural materials, expression of structure, elegant rustic design, and perfect use of space in relation to build site. Photo by Mark Smith
Skyline Lodge
Skyline Lodge
Prudhomme Design & InteriorsPrudhomme Design & Interiors
Expansive rustic two floor detached house in Other with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a mixed material roof and a brown roof.
Scandinavian Influence
Scandinavian Influence
Knight Construction Design Inc.Knight Construction Design Inc.
This is an example of an expansive and gey scandi two floor detached house in Minneapolis with mixed cladding, a pitched roof, a mixed material roof and a black roof.
East Coast Traditional
East Coast Traditional
Fautt HomesFautt Homes
Expanded wrap around porch with dual columns. Bronze metal shed roof accents the rock exterior.
Inspiration for an expansive and beige nautical two floor detached house in San Francisco with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Front Exterior
Front Exterior
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
This is an example of an expansive and white classic two floor detached house in Charlotte with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
ISABELLA residence
ISABELLA residence
Symmetry ArchitectsSymmetry Architects
Inspiration for an expansive and white mediterranean two floor render detached house in Dallas with a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Jane Group Inc.Jane Group Inc.
Modern Farmhouse combining a metal roof, limestone, board and batten and steel windows and doors. Photo by Jeff Herr Photography.
Expansive farmhouse two floor detached house in Atlanta with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
FOR SALE: Tanglewood Transitional Estate
FOR SALE: Tanglewood Transitional Estate
Frankel Design BuildFrankel Design Build
Photo of an expansive contemporary two floor brick detached house in Houston with a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Barton Creek || New Construction || Austin, Texas || Exterior
Barton Creek || New Construction || Austin, Texas || Exterior
Etch Design GroupEtch Design Group
Photo of an expansive and gey traditional concrete detached house in Austin with three floors, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
The Westminster at Willow Creek Farms
The Westminster at Willow Creek Farms
Landmark HomesLandmark Homes
This grand 2-story home with first-floor owner’s suite includes a 3-car garage with spacious mudroom entry complete with built-in lockers. A stamped concrete walkway leads to the inviting front porch. Double doors open to the foyer with beautiful hardwood flooring that flows throughout the main living areas on the 1st floor. Sophisticated details throughout the home include lofty 10’ ceilings on the first floor and farmhouse door and window trim and baseboard. To the front of the home is the formal dining room featuring craftsman style wainscoting with chair rail and elegant tray ceiling. Decorative wooden beams adorn the ceiling in the kitchen, sitting area, and the breakfast area. The well-appointed kitchen features stainless steel appliances, attractive cabinetry with decorative crown molding, Hanstone countertops with tile backsplash, and an island with Cambria countertop. The breakfast area provides access to the spacious covered patio. A see-thru, stone surround fireplace connects the breakfast area and the airy living room. The owner’s suite, tucked to the back of the home, features a tray ceiling, stylish shiplap accent wall, and an expansive closet with custom shelving. The owner’s bathroom with cathedral ceiling includes a freestanding tub and custom tile shower. Additional rooms include a study with cathedral ceiling and rustic barn wood accent wall and a convenient bonus room for additional flexible living space. The 2nd floor boasts 3 additional bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, and a loft that overlooks the living room.

Expansive House Exterior with a Pitched Roof 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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