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Lodge at Beaver Valley Ranch
Lodge at Beaver Valley Ranch
Caribou Creek Log & TimberCaribou Creek Log & Timber
Inspiration for an expansive and multi-coloured rustic detached house in Other with three floors, mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a mixed material roof.
Modern Ranch
Modern Ranch
Kyle Hunt & Partners, IncorporatedKyle Hunt & Partners, Incorporated
James Kruger, LandMark Photography, Peter Eskuche, AIA, Eskuche Design, Sharon Seitz, HISTORIC studio, Interior Design
This is an example of an expansive and beige rustic two floor detached house in Minneapolis with mixed cladding.
Newly Rustic in Los Olivos
Newly Rustic in Los Olivos
Elliott & Pohls ConstructionElliott & Pohls Construction
Location: Los Olivos, CA // Type: New Construction // Architect: Appelton & Associates // Photo: Creative Noodle
Inspiration for an expansive and brown rustic two floor house exterior in Santa Barbara with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Home Addition & Sports Court
Home Addition & Sports Court
First Choice Custom BuildersFirst Choice Custom Builders
Rustic ranch home. Rock and wood accents to flow with the rustic setting, complete with courtyard, sports court, work-out room, spa and upper balcony office space.
Our Work
Our Work
CertaPro Painters of Northern AZCertaPro Painters of Northern AZ
This is an example of an expansive and brown rustic two floor detached house in Phoenix with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Cry of the Loon
Cry of the Loon
Quigley ArchitectsQuigley Architects
Modern House Productions
Design ideas for an expansive and brown rustic bungalow house exterior in Minneapolis with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
Calecho Breckenridge Colorado Mining Theme Home
Calecho Breckenridge Colorado Mining Theme Home
Trilogy PartnersTrilogy Partners
A unique Mining Themed Home Designed and Built by Trilogy Partners in Breckenridge Colorado on the Breckenridge Golf Course. This home was the grand prize winner of the 2008 Summit County Parade of Homes winning every major award. Also featured in Forbes Magazine. 5 Bedrooms 6 baths 5500 square feet with a three car garage. All exterior finishes are of reclaimed barn wood. Authentic timber frame structure. Interior by Trilogy Partners, additional interiors by Interiors by Design Michael Rath, John Rath, Clay Schwarck Photography
Triple Tree Residence
Triple Tree Residence
Studio ArchitectsStudio Architects
Inspiration for an expansive rustic two floor render detached house in Other with a shingle roof and a grey roof.
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.
Aspen Residence
Aspen Residence
North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.North Fork Builders of Montana, Inc.
Photo of an expansive and brown rustic bungalow house exterior in Denver with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
New Hope Barn Conversion
New Hope Barn Conversion
Wolstenholme Associates, LLCWolstenholme Associates, LLC
Katrina Mojzesz http://www.topkatphoto.com
Expansive and red rustic two floor house exterior in Philadelphia with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Montana Ski House
Montana Ski House
Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.Brooks and Falotico Associates, Inc.
Gordon Gregory
Design ideas for an expansive and brown rustic two floor detached house in New York with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
New Custom Home - Natural Surroundings
New Custom Home - Natural Surroundings
GREAT FALLS ConstructionGREAT FALLS Construction
Bob Narod Photography
Design ideas for an expansive rustic house exterior in DC Metro.
Elk Peak Ranch
Elk Peak Ranch
Structural AssociatesStructural Associates
David O. Marlow Photography
This is an example of an expansive rustic detached house in Denver.
Kettle Lake $ 28,899,000
Kettle Lake $ 28,899,000
Mark D. Evernden & Associates - Engel & VölkersMark D. Evernden & Associates - Engel & Völkers
Rarely does such an historic, strikingly beautiful property come to the open market. Once owned by the infamous Ford family of Henry Ford heritage, this sprawling 242 Acre estate features 2 high-caliber houses, amazing mountain views(which is only a 45min drive), pristinely natural landscape, one of Alberta's only covered bridges, horse barn, pasture, paddocks, storage & riding areas, outbuildings & several large lakes. Extremely well-built, over 5000 sqft walkout bungalow showcases exquisite pine hardwood, imported kitchen cabinetry from South Carolina, granite counters, high-end appliances, opulent office/den, decadent dining room & more than $1-million spent on millwork alone. Exposed wood beams from Alberta Graineries, stone archways, sun room, & patio/deck with magnificent Rocky Mountain & west-facing views. Master Retreat with a beautiful 6-pc spa-bath with steam shower, soaker tub & walk-in closet. There's also a large coach-house blending modern accents with rustic woodwork & finishings. 2,926 Sq Feet Above Ground 3 Bedrooms, 4 Bath Bungalow, Built in 2011
Executive & Family Mountain Retreat
Executive & Family Mountain Retreat
Montana Creative architecture + designMontana Creative architecture + design
© Gibeon Photography
Inspiration for an expansive and brown rustic house exterior in Jackson with three floors, wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Mountain Modern Estate
Mountain Modern Estate
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
Photo of an expansive and white rustic detached house in Minneapolis with three floors, concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof, a mixed material roof, a brown roof and board and batten cladding.
Rustic Luxury
Rustic Luxury
Aneka Interiors Inc.Aneka Interiors Inc.
This is an example of an expansive and beige rustic two floor house exterior in Denver with stone cladding and a pitched roof.
Glacier Club
Glacier Club
Element Window & DoorElement Window & Door
Built by Veritas Fine Homes
Inspiration for an expansive and brown rustic two floor house exterior in Albuquerque with wood cladding and a hip roof.
Farmhouse Style in the Sierras
Farmhouse Style in the Sierras
Heslin ConstructionHeslin Construction
Vance Fox Photography
This is an example of an expansive and gey rustic two floor detached house in Sacramento with stone cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.

Expansive Rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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