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View from curb side
View from curb side
OakwrightsOakwrights
Photo of a rural two floor front house exterior in Hampshire with mixed cladding.
St Augustine
St Augustine
Square Feet HomeSquare Feet Home
Zinc clad rear extension with garden seating area
This is an example of a contemporary house exterior in London.
Sevenoaks House
Sevenoaks House
Tye ArchitectsTye Architects
Client’s brief A modern replacement dwelling designed to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings while prioritizing high-quality design and sustainability. It is crafted to preserve the site's openness through clever landscape integration, minimizing its environmental impact. The dwelling provides five bedrooms, five bathrooms, an open-plan living arrangement, two studies, reception/family areas, utility, storage, and an integral double garage. Furthermore, the dwelling also includes a guest house with two bedrooms and one bathroom, as well as a pool house/leisure facility. Programme The original 72-week programme was extended due to COVID and lockdown. Following lockdown, there were issues with supplies and extra works were requested by the clients (tennis court, new landscape, etc.). It took around two years to complete with extra time allocated for the landscaping. Materials The construction of the building is based on a combination of traditional and modern techniques. Structure: reinforced concrete + steel frame External walls: concrete block cavity walls clad in natural stone (bonded). First floor has areas of natural stone ventilated facade. Glazing: double glazing with solar protection coating and aluminium frames. Roof and terraces: ceramic finish RAF system Flooring: timber floor for Sky Lounge and Lower Ground Floor. Natural stone for Upper Ground Floor and ceramic tiles for bathrooms. Landscape and access: granite setts and granite stepping stones. Budget constraints The original project had to be adjusted which implied some value engineering and redesign of some areas including removing the pond, heated pool, AC throughout. How the project contributes to its environment Due to the sensitive location within the Metropolitan Green Belt, we carefully considered the scale and massing to achieve less impact than that of the existing. Our strategy was to develop a proposal which integrates within the setting. The dwelling is built into the landscape, so the lower ground floor level is a partial basement opening towards the rear, capturing downhill views over the site. The first-floor element is offset from the external envelope, reducing its appearance. The dwelling adopts a modern flat roof design lowering the roof finish level and reducing its impact. The proposed material palette consists of marble and limestone; natural material providing longevity. Marble stone finishes the lower ground floor levels, meeting the landscape. The upper ground floor has a smooth limestone finish, with contemporary architectural detailing. The mirror glazed box on top of the building containing the Sky Lounge appears as a lighter architectural form, sitting on top of the heavier, grounded form below and nearly disappearing reflecting the surrounding trees and sky. The project aims to minimize waste disposal by treating foul water through a treatment plant and discharging surface water back to the ground. It incorporates a highly efficient Ground Source Heat Pump system that is environmentally friendly, and the house utilizes MVHR to significantly reduce heat loss. The project features high-spec insulation throughout to minimize heat loss. Experience of occupants The clients are proud of the house, the fantastic design (a landmark in the area) and the everyday use of the building.
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Devon Passivhaus
Devon Passivhaus
McLean QuinlanMcLean Quinlan
Inspiration for a house exterior in London.
Surrey Cottage
Surrey Cottage
Aflux DesignsAflux Designs
This is an example of a traditional house exterior in London.
House in Harlesden, London
House in Harlesden, London
A-Zero ArchitectsA-Zero Architects
Design ideas for a scandinavian house exterior in London.
Moorsfort
Moorsfort
Juliet Murphy PhotographyJuliet Murphy Photography
This is an example of a yellow traditional brick and front house exterior in London with three floors, a pitched roof, a tiled roof and a brown roof.
Transitional House Exterior
Transitional House Exterior
Design ideas for a classic house exterior in London.
1930s Modernist Masterpiece
1930s Modernist Masterpiece
ABQ StudioABQ Studio
This is an example of a large contemporary house exterior in Sussex.
Wildwood Holt
Wildwood Holt
Unique HomestaysUnique Homestays
This is an example of a rustic two floor render detached house in Cornwall.
Sunroom extension, Sherborne
Sunroom extension, Sherborne
Brooks & Pointon ConstructionBrooks & Pointon Construction
B&P took on the renovation of this substantial period property in Sherborne, Gloucestershire. This extensive project included a new roof, loft conversion and complete internal re-structuring, to create open plan living. A separate Coach House to Guest House conversion was also completed as part of this project.
Bringing a Victorian Farmhouse to Life!
Bringing a Victorian Farmhouse to Life!
Architectural Bronze CasementsArchitectural Bronze Casements
In the meticulous restoration of this architectural gem, timber sub-frames have been thoughtfully integrated into the brick and stone reveals, serving as the perfect receptacle for elegant bronze casements with very pretty leaded detail to the top windows. The renovation also showcases several sets of timber doors, expertly accented with bronze inserts. A delightful touch is in the form of a steep pointed window, artfully executed using the Heritage system.
Miramar
Miramar
Sue Vaughton Photography & DesignSue Vaughton Photography & Design
Contemporary rear house exterior in Devon.
Recent photography work
Recent photography work
Abode 360Abode 360
This is an example of a traditional house exterior in Hertfordshire.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Upgrade Properties LLCUpgrade Properties LLC
This is an example of a country house exterior in Charlotte.
Legacy at Silverleaf
Legacy at Silverleaf
AFT ConstructionAFT Construction
Roehner Ryan
Inspiration for a large and white rural two floor detached house in Phoenix with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Our Work
Our Work
Sinclair PaintingSinclair Painting
This is an example of a medium sized and blue traditional two floor detached house in San Francisco with a shingle roof, mixed cladding and a hip roof.
City Modern Farmhouse Town & Country Charlotte
City Modern Farmhouse Town & Country Charlotte
Linnane HomesLinnane Homes
This is an example of a large and white rural two floor painted brick detached house in Charlotte with a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and board and batten cladding.
San Carlos Mid-Century Modern Remodel
San Carlos Mid-Century Modern Remodel
Klopf ArchitectureKlopf Architecture
Mariko Reed
Inspiration for a medium sized and brown retro bungalow detached house in San Francisco with wood cladding and a flat roof.

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.
Modern Farmhouse Plan 4195-00032
Modern Farmhouse Plan 4195-00032
America's Best House PlansAmerica's Best House Plans
Packed with all the modern amenities fitting any family’s lifestyle, this dreamy Modern Farmhouse plan lays out a stunning exterior with classic board and batten, a plethora of windows, a stone perimeter skirt, and three attractive covered porches.
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