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Glass House Exterior with a Shingle Roof Ideas and Designs

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Haus Köln
Haus Köln
thomas | geisel | photographiethomas | geisel | photographie
This is an example of a black contemporary two floor glass detached house in Cologne with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Leaf House
Leaf House
Junction Architecture & DesignJunction Architecture & Design
Night view from pool terrace.
Design ideas for a large and black modern glass detached house in Columbus with three floors, a flat roof and a shingle roof.
Ridgecrest
Ridgecrest
Pamela Pennington StudiosPamela Pennington Studios
Photo Credit: Eric Zepeda
Design ideas for a medium sized and gey contemporary two floor glass detached house in San Francisco with a flat roof and a shingle roof.
Asian Contemporary | 2017 Street of Dreams
Asian Contemporary | 2017 Street of Dreams
Westlake Development Group, LLCWestlake Development Group, LLC
Justin Krug Photography
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary two floor glass detached house in Portland with a flat roof and a shingle roof.
Carmen Drive - 1
Carmen Drive - 1
New Age DesignNew Age Design
New Age Design
Large and multi-coloured traditional two floor glass detached house in Toronto with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Craftsman Whole House Remodel with Second Level Addition
Craftsman Whole House Remodel with Second Level Addition
Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-BuildGregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build
Street facade, house just completed. Original house included the front porch and low roof. The original front porch remains, but finishes were updated. A second level, the side addition (carport and the room above) and an extension to the back of the home were added. Owner's wanted me to respect the existing house and the character of the older neighborhood, so that the finished home would still fit into its context. Construction by CG&S Design-Build Photo: Tre Dunham, Fine Focus Photography
Metal Roofing - Pencil Rib Musket Brown
Metal Roofing - Pencil Rib Musket Brown
Guardian Roofing & GuttersGuardian Roofing & Gutters
This is an example of a large and black contemporary split-level glass detached house in Seattle with a lean-to roof and a shingle roof.
Family Room Terrace Exterior
Family Room Terrace Exterior
Mary McKenna & Associates, Inc.Mary McKenna & Associates, Inc.
Outdoor lounge are and patio outside Communal Retreat. Exterior view of the two-sided fireplace.
This is an example of a medium sized and multi-coloured contemporary two floor glass detached house in Boston with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Earll Drive
Earll Drive
Shift PHXShift PHX
Design ideas for a medium sized and gey retro bungalow glass detached house in Phoenix with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Bumbak House
Bumbak House
ere studio architectsere studio architects
This is an example of a large and gey modern glass detached house in Other with three floors, a flat roof and a shingle roof.
Front Entry
Front Entry
Allison ArchitectureAllison Architecture
We took the original steel pipe columns and redistributed them, remaining true to the original feel of the Front Entry. the Red door invites people to enter.
Braestone Fall
Braestone Fall
Braestone Estates Inc.Braestone Estates Inc.
Award winning sales center at Braestone
Inspiration for a large and white farmhouse bungalow glass detached house in Toronto with a shingle roof.
A Spa in the Mountains
A Spa in the Mountains
Fox Construction, Inc.Fox Construction, Inc.
Tim Murphy Photography
Photo of a large and brown rustic two floor glass detached house in Denver with a lean-to roof and a shingle roof.
PASSIVES SOLARHAUS MODELL 001
PASSIVES SOLARHAUS MODELL 001
JB ATELIERJB ATELIER
Das Solarhaus-Modell-001 ist ein Bio-klimatisches Haus in einer passiven-Solar-Architektur aus Holz und Glas konzipiert, umweltschonend, zukunftsorientiert und kostengünstig
Cat Cay Residence
Cat Cay Residence
Touzet StudioTouzet Studio
Large and white beach style two floor glass detached house in Miami with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Residential Yoga Studio Exterior
Residential Yoga Studio Exterior
Mary McKenna & Associates, Inc.Mary McKenna & Associates, Inc.
Exterior translucent glass facade of the yoga studio letting light penetrate into the studio while providing privacy.
Design ideas for a medium sized and multi-coloured contemporary two floor glass detached house in Boston with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Metal Roofing - Pencil Rib Musket Brown
Metal Roofing - Pencil Rib Musket Brown
Guardian Roofing & GuttersGuardian Roofing & Gutters
This is an example of a large and black contemporary split-level glass detached house in Seattle with a lean-to roof and a shingle roof.
Oceans Palms Residence
Oceans Palms Residence
Sarah Z DesignsSarah Z Designs
Photo credit: Paul Stoppi The balcony of the Ocean Palms condominium in Hollywood, FL
This is an example of a small and white classic glass flat in Miami with three floors, a flat roof and a shingle roof.
VistaMar17 Residence
VistaMar17 Residence
Sarco Architects Costa Rica - CaribbeanSarco Architects Costa Rica - Caribbean
Quinn Kirkpatrick
Large and beige contemporary glass detached house in Other with three floors, a lean-to roof and a shingle roof.
New Construction in Pennsylvania
New Construction in Pennsylvania
C & A Construction Group IncC & A Construction Group Inc
Large and beige traditional two floor glass detached house in Philadelphia with a shingle roof.

Glass House Exterior with a Shingle 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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