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Expansive House Exterior with Four Floors Ideas and Designs

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Mediterranean Colonial Mansion
Mediterranean Colonial Mansion
Marie Share InteriorsMarie Share Interiors
Design ideas for an expansive mediterranean render detached house in Boston with four floors.
Precise and Modernized Hardie Siding
Precise and Modernized Hardie Siding
United Signature TacomaUnited Signature Tacoma
A precise and modernized style designed with James Hardie fiber cement exterior material.
This is an example of an expansive and white modern flat in Seattle with four floors, concrete fibreboard cladding, a flat roof, a mixed material roof, a white roof and board and batten cladding.
The Cove- Water View Delpino Custom Luxury Coastal Dutch West Indies Style Home
The Cove- Water View Delpino Custom Luxury Coastal Dutch West Indies Style Home
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
Inspired by the Dutch West Indies architecture of the tropics, this custom designed coastal home backs up to the Wando River marshes on Daniel Island. With expansive views from the observation tower of the ports and river, this Charleston, SC home packs in multiple modern, coastal design features on both the exterior & interior of the home.
The Juliette 2021 Parade of Homes Entry
The Juliette 2021 Parade of Homes Entry
Affinity Homes LLCAffinity Homes LLC
Modern Italian home front-facing balcony featuring three outdoor-living areas, six bedrooms, two garages, and a living driveway.
Inspiration for an expansive and white modern detached house in Portland with four floors and a brown roof.
Jamestown Waterfront 4
Jamestown Waterfront 4
Tuck and Tuck ArchitectsTuck and Tuck Architects
New Shingle Style home on the Jamestown, RI waterfront.
Photo of an expansive and beige nautical detached house in Providence with four floors, wood cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and shingles.
Custom Plantation Shutters Stun in this 60+ Window New Construction Home
Custom Plantation Shutters Stun in this 60+ Window New Construction Home
Acadia Shutters & Blinds, Inc.Acadia Shutters & Blinds, Inc.
Beautifully crafted real wood plantation shutters as seen from the exterior of our clients stunning estate.
Inspiration for an expansive and white traditional brick detached house in Nashville with four floors, a shingle roof and a black roof.
Modern Home
Modern Home
YES Glazing SolutionsYES Glazing Solutions
Expansive modern house exterior in Kent with four floors.
Keston Park, Kent
Keston Park, Kent
Mormac LondonMormac London
A stunning 22,000 sq ft eight bedroom family home set in a private estate in Kent. Traditional and elegant, and featuring an incredible marble entrance hall, statement chandelier and a wonderful curved marble staircase. Gold is the predominant colour throughout the property which gives a feeling of grandeur and opulence. The attention to detail and workmanship by the Mormac team is to an exceptionally high standard. The property features all the hallmarks of a historic home such as the fine dining room with gold leaf ceiling, drawing room with antique fireplace, library/study, cloakrooms, and staff accommodation. The property enjoys a number of amenities such as residential lift, car lift, turntable, and an incredible 8000 sq ft basement. The leisure facilities include a stunning indoor swimming pool, tennis court, sauna, steam room, cinema, yoga area, gymnasium, complete with entertainment area for over 200 people, perfect for accommodating large family gatherings and parties. The centre piece is a spectacular bar area complete with a wine cellar and a contemporary statement chandelier. Outside there is a sunken courtyard with a dazzling water feature. This is a property we are very proud to include in our portfolio of exceptional builds.
Milestone
Milestone
C.E.I.C.E.I.
Design ideas for an expansive and white classic detached house in DC Metro with four floors, stone cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof and a grey roof.
Lake Michigan Beach Home Street View
Lake Michigan Beach Home Street View
Jody Snider Homes, Inc.Jody Snider Homes, Inc.
This 4 story beach home on Lake Michigan has a spectacular view of the lake and beach front. Although it is a 2 car garage, the driveway can hold 6 more cars.
M.AH Villa, Riyadh
M.AH Villa, Riyadh
monoblok design & interiorsmonoblok design & interiors
Outdoor sitting
Design ideas for an expansive and beige contemporary semi-detached house in Other with four floors, stone cladding and a flat roof.
Thimble Island Victorian Home
Thimble Island Victorian Home
Joseph Sepot ArchitectsJoseph Sepot Architects
The lower level of the home, which is clad in stone, is dedicated to storage of watercraft. Jim Fiora Photography LLC
Inspiration for an expansive and gey victorian detached house in New York with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof, four floors, a grey roof and shingles.
2448 W Diversey - New Construction Development
2448 W Diversey - New Construction Development
Flat Pack Kitchen DesignFlat Pack Kitchen Design
Welcome to 2448 W Diversey, three modern residences located in this boutique building located in Avondale in Chicago IL. The design juxtaposes sleek lines with organic shapes. Using contrasting elements & warm textures to reimagine the traditional residence. Modern clean lines in this black and white palette are a timeless and classic feel, with endless possibilities from subdued to statement-making. Warm style woods, high contrast dark finishes and sleek stones to create a cozy modern & chic design aesthetic. Expansive living spaces await your splash individuality to adorn them.
Exedra Lyon - Hotel Boscolo
Exedra Lyon - Hotel Boscolo
marco polloni architettomarco polloni architetto
Photo of an expansive and beige traditional flat in Lyon with four floors, mixed cladding, a mansard roof, a metal roof, a grey roof and shiplap cladding.
The Cove- Water View Delpino Custom Luxury Coastal Dutch West Indies Style Home
The Cove- Water View Delpino Custom Luxury Coastal Dutch West Indies Style Home
Delpino Custom HomesDelpino Custom Homes
Inspired by the Dutch West Indies architecture of the tropics, this custom designed coastal home backs up to the Wando River marshes on Daniel Island. With expansive views from the observation tower of the ports and river, this Charleston, SC home packs in multiple modern, coastal design features on both the exterior & interior of the home.
George B. and Susan Elkins House
George B. and Susan Elkins House
nC2 architecture llcnC2 architecture llc
Winner of a NYC Landmarks Conservancy Award for historic preservation, the George B. and Susan Elkins house, dating to approximately 1852, was painstakingly restored, enlarged and modernized in 2019. This building, the oldest remaining house in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, has been recognized by the NYC Landmarks Commission as an Individual Landmark and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The house was essentially a ruin prior to the renovation. Interiors had been gutted, there were gaping holes in the roof and the exterior was badly damaged and covered with layers of non-historic siding. The exterior was completely restored to historically-accurate condition and the extensions at the sides were designed to be distinctly modern but deferential to the historic facade. The new interiors are thoroughly modern and many of the finishes utilize materials reclaimed during demolition.
Toole Crossing
Toole Crossing
DVG Architecture and Planning P.C.DVG Architecture and Planning P.C.
Photo of an expansive contemporary flat in Other with four floors and concrete fibreboard cladding.
Custom Design - Elevation - MacDonald Highlands
Custom Design - Elevation - MacDonald Highlands
Blue HeronBlue Heron
Photo of an expansive contemporary detached house in Las Vegas with four floors and a flat roof.
Jamestown Waterfront 4
Jamestown Waterfront 4
Tuck and Tuck ArchitectsTuck and Tuck Architects
New Shingle Style home on the Jamestown, RI waterfront.
Expansive and beige coastal detached house in Providence with four floors, wood cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and shingles.
Milestone
Milestone
C.E.I.C.E.I.
Photo of an expansive and white classic detached house in DC Metro with four floors, stone cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof and a grey roof.

Expansive House Exterior with Four Floors 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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