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Atherton Estate Luxury Home by Markay Johnson Construction
Atherton Estate Luxury Home by Markay Johnson Construction
Markay Johnson ConstructionMarkay Johnson Construction
Builder: Markay Johnson Construction visit: www.mjconstruction.com Project Details: This uniquely American Shingle styled home boasts a free flowing open staircase with a two-story light filled entry. The functional style and design of this welcoming floor plan invites open porches and creates a natural unique blend to its surroundings. Bleached stained walnut wood flooring runs though out the home giving the home a warm comfort, while pops of subtle colors bring life to each rooms design. Completing the masterpiece, this Markay Johnson Construction original reflects the forethought of distinguished detail, custom cabinetry and millwork, all adding charm to this American Shingle classic. Architect: John Stewart Architects Photographer: Bernard Andre Photography
Rosinante Residence
Rosinante Residence
Cole Thomas HomesCole Thomas Homes
Jesse Ramirez - Weaponize Commercial Photography & Video - This was an extensive remodel and addition project that totally transformed an existing residence into a spectacular showpiece. The eclectic blend of Mediterranean, Moroccan, Spanish, and Tuscan influences... and mixtures of rustic and more formal finishes made for a dynamic finished result. The inclusion of extensive landscaping and a modern pool topped off an amazing project.
DAWN HARBOR, RIVERSIDE, CT
DAWN HARBOR, RIVERSIDE, CT
Granoff ArchitectsGranoff Architects
Expansive and brown traditional house exterior in New York with wood cladding and three floors.
Wilton Historic Restoration
Wilton Historic Restoration
Four Brothers Design + BuildFour Brothers Design + Build
Complete restoration of historic plantation home in Middlesex Virginia.
Design ideas for a red and expansive country two floor brick house exterior in DC Metro with a mansard roof.
Contemporary Exterior
Contemporary Exterior
Photo of an expansive and brown rustic split-level detached house in Denver with stone cladding, a hip roof and a mixed material roof.
Westchester Whimsy
Westchester Whimsy
Daniel Contelmo ArchitectsDaniel Contelmo Architects
The front elevation shows the formal entry to the house. A stone path the the side leads to an informal entry. Set into a slope, the front of the house faces a hill covered in wildflowers. The pool house is set farther down the hill and can be seem behind the house. Photo by: Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Davis Residence
Davis Residence
Abramson ArchitectsAbramson Architects
The first floor base is mostly solid, in response to the harsh Canadian winter, and is clad in layer of stone and wood. It reads heavy and rooted to the earth. As the façade lifts up and away from the grade, it is wrapped in wood and detailed as a rain-screen, which stands proudly on the stone below it. Photo: Tom Arban
The Country Mansion
The Country Mansion
Alvarez HomesAlvarez Homes
Photography by Jorge Alvarez.
Photo of an expansive and white classic detached house in Tampa with three floors, mixed cladding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Frenchmans Creek, Stoke Fleming
Frenchmans Creek, Stoke Fleming
BBH Chartered Architects LtdBBH Chartered Architects Ltd
Frenchmans Creek, Stoke Fleming, Devon, England. external shot by BBH Chartered Architects (Dartmouth) Ltd.
Design ideas for an expansive and beige contemporary render house exterior in Devon with three floors and a hip roof.
Architect: Jon C Bernhard
Architect: Jon C Bernhard
SWABACK pllcSWABACK pllc
Amazing Views and outdoor entertaining spaces
Inspiration for an expansive bungalow house exterior in Phoenix.
Water tower inspired home inside front gate at dusk 2
Water tower inspired home inside front gate at dusk 2
Western Design InternationalWestern Design International
2 story Rustic Ranch style home designed by Western Design International of Prineville Oregon Located in Brasada Ranch Resort Contractor: Chuck Rose of CL Rose Construction - http://clroseconstruction.com Photo by: Chandler Photography
Haus K.
Haus K.
STUFE 4 ARCHITEKTURSTUFE 4 ARCHITEKTUR
e-rent immbolien Dr. Wirth KG
This is an example of an expansive and white contemporary two floor house exterior in Dusseldorf with a flat roof.
Olympus Drive House
Olympus Drive House
Lloyd ArchitectsLloyd Architects
Photo by Mark Weinberg
Photo of an expansive and white contemporary house exterior in Salt Lake City with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Cambridge
Cambridge
E. B. Mahoney Builders, Inc.E. B. Mahoney Builders, Inc.
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean two floor house exterior in Philadelphia.
Liz Stewart
Liz Stewart
Liz StewartLiz Stewart
I provide architectural, interior and environmental design. This is a Brentwood, CA. project that I created and built.
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean two floor render house exterior in Los Angeles with 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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