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Glass and Clay House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Oceanfront Deck
Oceanfront Deck
ZeroEnergy DesignZeroEnergy Design
Photo by Eric Roth
Photo of a modern glass house exterior in Boston.
1931 Paradise Valley Adobe Restoration/Renovation
1931 Paradise Valley Adobe Restoration/Renovation
| SPIRAL ARCHITECTS || SPIRAL ARCHITECTS |
The south courtyard was re-landcape with specimen cacti selected and curated by the owner, and a new hardscape path was laid using flagstone, which was a customary hardscape material used by Robert Evans. The arched window was originally an exterior feature under an existing stairway; the arch was replaced (having been removed during the 1960s), and a arched window added to "re-enclose" the space. Several window openings which had been covered over with stucco were uncovered, and windows fitted in the restored opening. The small loggia was added, and provides a pleasant outdoor breakfast spot directly adjacent to the kitchen. Architect: Gene Kniaz, Spiral Architects General Contractor: Linthicum Custom Builders Photo: Maureen Ryan Photography
Hilltop Hacienda
Hilltop Hacienda
AlphaStudio Design GroupAlphaStudio Design Group
Centered on seamless transitions of indoor and outdoor living, this open-planned Spanish Ranch style home is situated atop a modest hill overlooking Western San Diego County. The design references a return to historic Rancho Santa Fe style by utilizing a smooth hand troweled stucco finish, heavy timber accents, and clay tile roofing. By accurately identifying the peak view corridors the house is situated on the site in such a way where the public spaces enjoy panoramic valley views, while the master suite and private garden are afforded majestic hillside views. As see in San Diego magazine, November 2011 http://www.sandiegomagazine.com/San-Diego-Magazine/November-2011/Hilltop-Hacienda/ Photos by: Zack Benson
Mahoenui
Mahoenui
Bindon Design GroupBindon Design Group
Gable roof forms connecting upper and lower level and creating dynamic proportions for modern living. pool house with gym, steam shower and sauna, guest accommodation and living space
Complete House Redesign
Complete House Redesign
Craft Design AmericaCraft Design America
he owner of this house wanted to give a “facelift” to his newly purchased home and convert it into a modern design residence. We translated their vision into this magnificent modern-looking house. This project included a complete redesign of the exterior of the house, including the backyard landscaping and a full-size, infinity-edge pool and custom jacuzzi. All the custom concrete work, swimming pool, and pool-side BBQ island, complete with sink and mini-fridge gave this homeowner their own paradise getaway right in the heart of Beverly Hills.
Spanish Oaks Luxury Black & White Modern Kitchen
Spanish Oaks Luxury Black & White Modern Kitchen
By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & ClosetsBy Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets
Modern home in Spanish Oaks a luxury neighborhood in Austin, Texas.
Inspiration for a large and white contemporary two floor glass detached house in Austin with a black roof.
Casa Paraiso
Casa Paraiso
Burdge & Associates ArchitectsBurdge & Associates Architects
A Burdge Architects Mediterranean styled residence in Malibu, California. Large, open floor plan with sweeping ocean views.
Large and white mediterranean bungalow clay detached house in Los Angeles with a pitched roof, a tiled roof and a red roof.
Einfamilienhaus
Einfamilienhaus
Lifestyle-House GmbHLifestyle-House GmbH
Photo of a medium sized and white classic two floor glass detached house in Stuttgart with a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Southwest Style
Southwest Style
Reliance Construction Inc.Reliance Construction Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized and beige bungalow clay detached house in Albuquerque with a flat roof.
Iron Doors
Iron Doors
ADOORING DESIGNSADOORING DESIGNS
Medium sized and red classic two floor clay detached house in Dallas with a half-hip roof.
Dollhouse
Dollhouse
Rumsey ArchitectureRumsey Architecture
Photo of a medium sized and beige bungalow clay house exterior in Phoenix.
Organic Pueblo at Privada
Organic Pueblo at Privada
Urban Design AssociatesUrban Design Associates
Southwestern home made from adobe. Architect: Urban Design Associates Builder: R-Net Custom Homes Interiors: Billie Springer Photography: Thompson Photographic
Sophisticated Desert Modern
Sophisticated Desert Modern
Full Circle Custom HomesFull Circle Custom Homes
This is an example of a large and beige modern bungalow clay house exterior in Phoenix with a flat roof.
Our Work
Our Work
Chapman CompaniesChapman Companies
Medium sized and beige two floor clay detached house in Albuquerque with a flat roof.
Villa Firenze - OCCUPIED STAGING - SOLD in 48hrs!
Villa Firenze - OCCUPIED STAGING - SOLD in 48hrs!
Embur InteriorsEmbur Interiors
Tye Hardison tye's photography (505) 681-6245 www.tyesphotography.com
Photo of a large and beige mediterranean two floor clay house exterior in Albuquerque.
Mediterranean Exterior
Mediterranean Exterior
Photo of an expansive and beige mediterranean two floor clay detached house in Los Angeles with a flat roof and a tiled roof.
Shop made windows to replace original windows that had rotted
Shop made windows to replace original windows that had rotted
Tent Rock, Inc.Tent Rock, Inc.
Design ideas for a large and brown two floor clay detached house in Albuquerque with a pitched roof and a mixed material roof.
Boat sheds by Stachan Group Architects
Boat sheds by Stachan Group Architects
Strachan Group ArchitectsStrachan Group Architects
Patrick Reynolds
Inspiration for a contemporary two floor glass house exterior in Napier-Hastings.
Turnstyle ID - Lieve Saether - Christmas Installation
Turnstyle ID - Lieve Saether - Christmas Installation
Twist Tours Real Estate and Portfolio MarketingTwist Tours Real Estate and Portfolio Marketing
Allison Cartwright
Photo of a contemporary bungalow glass house exterior in Austin.
Hawk's Nest
Hawk's Nest
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
Front entrance to home. Main residential enterance is the walkway to the blue door. The ground floor is the owner's metal works studio. Anice Hochlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography LLC

Glass and Clay 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.
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