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

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Eagle Crest Residence
Eagle Crest Residence
Berglund ArchitectsBerglund Architects
Ric Stovall
This is an example of an expansive and brown contemporary detached house in Denver with three floors, stone cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal 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.
Maison ALT
Maison ALT
CLAPP ArchitectesCLAPP Architectes
Maison avec terrasse
Design ideas for an expansive and gey contemporary two floor front detached house in Paris with wood cladding, a lean-to roof, a metal roof, a grey roof and shiplap cladding.
Hill Country Contemporary
Hill Country Contemporary
Todd Glowka Builder, Inc.Todd Glowka Builder, Inc.
Lauren Keller
Photo of an expansive and white classic bungalow detached house in Austin with stone cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal 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.
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.
Award winner - Skydance Drive
Award winner - Skydance Drive
Mountain + Beach Interiors - Schonewill Int'lMountain + Beach Interiors - Schonewill Int'l
With a dramatic mountain sunset showing the views of this custom home. Debra, the interior designer worked with the client to simplify the exterior materials and colors. The natural stone and steel were chosen to bring throughout the inside of the home. The vanilla buff and muted charcoal, greys, browns and black window frames and a talented landscaper bringing in the steel beam and natural elements to soften the architecture. The rear elevations shows how the many architectural windows capture the mountain views all over the home. Outdoor spaces include a large lounge area, dining area, BBQ deck, master bedroom bridge like balcony, zen garden, and area off the lower level recreation area. Eric Lucero photography
Arbor Lake custom home
Arbor Lake custom home
Premier Homes by JonesPremier Homes by Jones
front elevation, limestone surrounds
Design ideas for an expansive and red classic two floor brick house exterior in St Louis with a lean-to roof.
4800 Sq. Ft. Northwest Farmhouse Showcase Home
4800 Sq. Ft. Northwest Farmhouse Showcase Home
Wendy O'Brien Interior Planning & DesignWendy O'Brien Interior Planning & Design
Hearth and Home’s superb view of the Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club is on full display with a layout that takes full advantage of the home’s desirable setting. From indoors, oversized windows allow uninterrupted views, and a large outdoor living area provides a fantastic option for outdoor entertaining.

For more photos of this project visit our website: https://wendyobrienid.com.

Photography by Valve Interactive: https://valveinteractive.com/


West Coast Modern
West Coast Modern
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
Outdoor entertaining space looks gorgeous with braced post from Western red cedar detail. Poured concrete patio extends from large lift and glide doors. Photos by Brice Ferre
Our Work
Our Work
CertaPro Painters of Northern AZCertaPro Painters of Northern AZ
Expansive and green modern detached house in Phoenix with three floors, wood cladding, a lean-to roof and a shingle roof.
Lake Washington Waterfront Home
Lake Washington Waterfront Home
Scott Allen ArchitectureScott Allen Architecture
Facing a Lake Washington waterfront in the Pacific Northwest, this casual yet formal façade creates the perfect interface between nature and architecture.
Windermere Lakeside Residence
Windermere Lakeside Residence
Site Lines Architecture Inc.Site Lines Architecture Inc.
Contemporary Lakeside Residence Photos: Crocodile Creative Contractor: Quiniscoe Homes
Photo of an expansive and gey rustic two floor detached house in Vancouver with mixed cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Kadenwood Whistler
Kadenwood Whistler
Sofo KitchensSofo Kitchens
Whistler Home custom built by Need Brophy Services nestled in amazing Kadenwood area — in Whistler, Canada.
Design ideas for an expansive and brown contemporary two floor detached house in Vancouver with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
Buzzards Bay New Home
Buzzards Bay New Home
Cape Associates, Inc.Cape Associates, Inc.
Design ideas for an expansive and brown contemporary two floor detached house in Boston with wood cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Stepped Hillside Landscape
Stepped Hillside Landscape
New Century Design Inc.New Century Design Inc.
Design ideas for an expansive and gey contemporary render detached house in Calgary with three floors, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Hill
Hill
Ross Builders, Inc.Ross Builders, Inc.
Front
Design ideas for an expansive and white traditional detached house in Chicago with three floors, stone cladding, a lean-to roof, a mixed material roof, a brown roof and shiplap cladding.
Clayfield Residence
Clayfield Residence
Focus ArchitectureFocus Architecture
Inspiration for an expansive and white contemporary two floor render house exterior in Brisbane with a lean-to 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
Exterior Contemporary Mountain Home
Exterior Contemporary Mountain Home
Germania ConstructionGermania Construction
Exteriors are the first expression of a home's aesthetic, and this home exudes elegance and contemporary glam from the moment you see it.
Expansive and brown contemporary two floor detached house in Salt Lake City with wood cladding, a mixed material roof, a black roof and a lean-to roof.

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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