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Expansive House Exterior with a Lean-to Roof Ideas and Designs

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Japanese Inspired Ranch Home
Japanese Inspired Ranch Home
RA Nelson LLCRA Nelson LLC
A LEED® Gold Certified ranch home with copper and distressed wood siding.
This is an example of an expansive and brown rustic house exterior in Denver with three floors, mixed cladding and a lean-to roof.
Potomac House
Potomac House
Fernau & Hartman ArchitectsFernau & Hartman Architects
Photograph © Prakash Patel
Photo of a multi-coloured and expansive contemporary house exterior in DC Metro with three floors, mixed cladding and a lean-to roof.
West Coast Modern
West Coast Modern
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
Flower beds are the welcoming point to the outdoor entertaining space and side patio lift and glide Westeck doors. Photos by Brice Ferre
Design ideas for an expansive and blue modern two floor detached house in Vancouver with concrete fibreboard cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Summit County Ranch
Summit County Ranch
Berglund ArchitectsBerglund Architects
Ric Stovall
Design ideas for an expansive and brown traditional two floor detached house in Denver with stone cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
New Peninsula Residence
New Peninsula Residence
Kaplan Architects, AIAKaplan Architects, AIA
Kaplan Architects, AIA Location: Redwood City , CA, USA Side view of new home built around old oak trees. Preserving the existing trees on the sloping site was a major factor in the design and siting of the new home. There are large decks and terraces provided to expand the outdoor uses. Landscape lighting provides a dramatic scene at twilight.
Holzhaus Hetena CLT
Holzhaus Hetena CLT
Finnlog DeutschlandFinnlog Deutschland
Das Finnlog-Holzhaus Hetena ist ein 143,5 Quadratmeter großes, einstöckiges Einfamilienhaus. Seine schrägen Dachkonstruktionen und der Atriumhof in der Mitte des Hauses geben ihm eine besondere persönliche Note. Der geschützte Atriumhof sorgt dabei auch in dicht bebauten Gebieten für Privatsphäre, womit sich das Blockhaus Hetena, zusammen mit der futuristischen Dachkonstruktion, ideal in urbane Umgebungen einfügt. Wie alle Kinnlog-Häuser kann es natürlich individuell gestaltet und erweitert werden – z. B. um eine finnische Sauna oder Carport-Stellplätze. https://finnloghaus.de/hetena
Schwalbach Residence
Schwalbach Residence
David D. Quillin ArchitectureDavid D. Quillin Architecture
Roy Schwalbach
Inspiration for an expansive and gey modern detached house in DC Metro with three floors, mixed cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
extension d'habitation
extension d'habitation
Antoine LEJEUNE / Architecte d'intérieurAntoine LEJEUNE / Architecte d'intérieur
Antoine LEJEUNE
Expansive and white contemporary bungalow detached house in Other with wood cladding, a lean-to roof and a tiled roof.
Industrial Farm House
Industrial Farm House
Christopher Simmonds ArchitectChristopher Simmonds Architect
The client’s brief was to create a space reminiscent of their beloved downtown Chicago industrial loft, in a rural farm setting, while incorporating their unique collection of vintage and architectural salvage. The result is a custom designed space that blends life on the farm with an industrial sensibility. The new house is located on approximately the same footprint as the original farm house on the property. Barely visible from the road due to the protection of conifer trees and a long driveway, the house sits on the edge of a field with views of the neighbouring 60 acre farm and creek that runs along the length of the property. The main level open living space is conceived as a transparent social hub for viewing the landscape. Large sliding glass doors create strong visual connections with an adjacent barn on one end and a mature black walnut tree on the other. The house is situated to optimize views, while at the same time protecting occupants from blazing summer sun and stiff winter winds. The wall to wall sliding doors on the south side of the main living space provide expansive views to the creek, and allow for breezes to flow throughout. The wrap around aluminum louvered sun shade tempers the sun. The subdued exterior material palette is defined by horizontal wood siding, standing seam metal roofing and large format polished concrete blocks. The interiors were driven by the owners’ desire to have a home that would properly feature their unique vintage collection, and yet have a modern open layout. Polished concrete floors and steel beams on the main level set the industrial tone and are paired with a stainless steel island counter top, backsplash and industrial range hood in the kitchen. An old drinking fountain is built-in to the mudroom millwork, carefully restored bi-parting doors frame the library entrance, and a vibrant antique stained glass panel is set into the foyer wall allowing diffused coloured light to spill into the hallway. Upstairs, refurbished claw foot tubs are situated to view the landscape. The double height library with mezzanine serves as a prominent feature and quiet retreat for the residents. The white oak millwork exquisitely displays the homeowners’ vast collection of books and manuscripts. The material palette is complemented by steel counter tops, stainless steel ladder hardware and matte black metal mezzanine guards. The stairs carry the same language, with white oak open risers and stainless steel woven wire mesh panels set into a matte black steel frame. The overall effect is a truly sublime blend of an industrial modern aesthetic punctuated by personal elements of the owners’ storied life. Photography: James Brittain
Inspiration
Inspiration
MyresjöhusMyresjöhus
Design ideas for an expansive and white scandi two floor house exterior in Gothenburg with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
Point Crisp
Point Crisp
Ellis Consulting Group Inc.Ellis Consulting Group Inc.
Detlev Von Kessel
Inspiration for an expansive and white world-inspired house exterior in Tampa with three floors and a lean-to roof.
Big Lick Project
Big Lick Project
Sage CustomSage Custom
Photo of an expansive and beige modern two floor detached house with stone cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Contemporary Beach House Treasure Island
Contemporary Beach House Treasure Island
J. S. Perry & Co., Inc.J. S. Perry & Co., Inc.
If there is a God of architecture he was smiling when this large oceanfront contemporary home was conceived in built. Located in Treasure Island, The Sand Castle Capital of the world, our modern, majestic masterpiece is a turtle friendly beacon of beauty and brilliance. This award-winning home design includes a three-story glass staircase, six sets of folding glass window walls to the ocean, custom artistic lighting and custom cabinetry and millwork galore. What an inspiration it has been for JS. Company to be selected to build this exceptional one-of-a-kind luxury home. Contemporary, Tampa Flordia DSA
Two Story Addition | Fishtown, PA
Two Story Addition | Fishtown, PA
Ryann Reed Design BuildRyann Reed Design Build
Two story addition in Fishtown, Philadelphia. With Hardie siding in aged pewter and black trim details for windows and doors. First floor includes kitchen, pantry, mudroom and powder room. The second floor features both a guest bedroom and guest bathroom.
Serene Hills
Serene Hills
Kim Kenney, Allied ASIDKim Kenney, Allied ASID
Design ideas for an expansive and beige contemporary two floor detached house in Austin with mixed cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Las Tortugas
Las Tortugas
Laura Juarez Baggett Studio, PLLCLaura Juarez Baggett Studio, PLLC
Charles Davis Smith, AIA
Photo of an expansive and gey modern two floor brick detached house in Dallas with a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Colorado Open Sky Way
Colorado Open Sky Way
Tiffany HomesTiffany Homes
This is an example of a beige and expansive contemporary two floor detached house in Denver with mixed cladding, a lean-to roof and a shingle roof.
Branch House
Branch House
TOLO ArchitectureTOLO Architecture
Design ideas for an expansive and brown contemporary bungalow detached house in Los Angeles with a shingle roof, metal cladding and a lean-to roof.
Modern Pool House
Modern Pool House
Laidlaw Schultz architectsLaidlaw Schultz architects
Exterior: Set in a remote district just outside Halfway, Oregon, this working ranch required a water reserve for fire fighting for the newly constructed ranch house. This pragmatic requirement was the catalyst for the unique design approach — having the water reserve serve a dual purpose: fitness and firefighting. Borrowing from the surrounding landscape, two masses — one gabled mass and one shed form — are skewed to each other, recalling the layered hills that surround the home. Internally, the two masses give way to an open, unencumbered space. The use of wood timbers, so fitting for this setting, forms the rhythm to the design, with glass infill opening the space to the surrounding landscape. The calm blue pool brings all of these elements together, serving as a complement to the green prairie in summer and the snow-covered hills in winter.
Industrial Farm House
Industrial Farm House
Christopher Simmonds ArchitectChristopher Simmonds Architect
The client’s brief was to create a space reminiscent of their beloved downtown Chicago industrial loft, in a rural farm setting, while incorporating their unique collection of vintage and architectural salvage. The result is a custom designed space that blends life on the farm with an industrial sensibility. The new house is located on approximately the same footprint as the original farm house on the property. Barely visible from the road due to the protection of conifer trees and a long driveway, the house sits on the edge of a field with views of the neighbouring 60 acre farm and creek that runs along the length of the property. The main level open living space is conceived as a transparent social hub for viewing the landscape. Large sliding glass doors create strong visual connections with an adjacent barn on one end and a mature black walnut tree on the other. The house is situated to optimize views, while at the same time protecting occupants from blazing summer sun and stiff winter winds. The wall to wall sliding doors on the south side of the main living space provide expansive views to the creek, and allow for breezes to flow throughout. The wrap around aluminum louvered sun shade tempers the sun. The subdued exterior material palette is defined by horizontal wood siding, standing seam metal roofing and large format polished concrete blocks. The interiors were driven by the owners’ desire to have a home that would properly feature their unique vintage collection, and yet have a modern open layout. Polished concrete floors and steel beams on the main level set the industrial tone and are paired with a stainless steel island counter top, backsplash and industrial range hood in the kitchen. An old drinking fountain is built-in to the mudroom millwork, carefully restored bi-parting doors frame the library entrance, and a vibrant antique stained glass panel is set into the foyer wall allowing diffused coloured light to spill into the hallway. Upstairs, refurbished claw foot tubs are situated to view the landscape. The double height library with mezzanine serves as a prominent feature and quiet retreat for the residents. The white oak millwork exquisitely displays the homeowners’ vast collection of books and manuscripts. The material palette is complemented by steel counter tops, stainless steel ladder hardware and matte black metal mezzanine guards. The stairs carry the same language, with white oak open risers and stainless steel woven wire mesh panels set into a matte black steel frame. The overall effect is a truly sublime blend of an industrial modern aesthetic punctuated by personal elements of the owners’ storied life. Photography: James Brittain

Expansive House Exterior with a Lean-to 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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