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Front Yard Daytime View
Front Yard Daytime View
Eaton Custom HomesEaton Custom Homes
The goal in building this home was to create an exterior esthetic that elicits memories of a Tuscan Villa on a hillside and also incorporates a modern feel to the interior. Modern aspects were achieved using an open staircase along with a 25' wide rear folding door. The addition of the folding door allows us to achieve a seamless feel between the interior and exterior of the house. Such creates a versatile entertaining area that increases the capacity to comfortably entertain guests. The outdoor living space with covered porch is another unique feature of the house. The porch has a fireplace plus heaters in the ceiling which allow one to entertain guests regardless of the temperature. The zero edge pool provides an absolutely beautiful backdrop—currently, it is the only one made in Indiana. Lastly, the master bathroom shower has a 2' x 3' shower head for the ultimate waterfall effect. This house is unique both outside and in.
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Rogers Design BuildRogers Design Build
Inspiration for a contemporary bungalow house exterior in Other with wood cladding.
Garfield
Garfield
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JACK COYIER
Photo of a contemporary house exterior in Los Angeles.
CONCEPT-M 198 Mülheim-Kärlich
CONCEPT-M 198 Mülheim-Kärlich
Bien-ZenkerBien-Zenker
Das CONCEPT-M 198 begeistert mit einer einmaligen Architektur aus versetzten Kuben, großflächigen Glaselementen und einem harmonischen Spiel der Farben. Durch die asymmetrisch angeordneten Baukörper und die Fassadenabhebung im Obergeschoss entstehen eine Überdachung des Hauseingangs und ein Balkon im Obergeschoss, die sich stilvoll ins Gesamtbild einfügen. Die außergewöhnliche Architektur spiegelt sich auch im Inneren wider. Dafür repräsentativ sind die Lufträume, die den Eingangsbereich, das Arbeitszimmer und die Galerie erhellen und in Szene setzen. Charakteristisch für das CONCEPT-M Musterhaus in Mülheim-Kärlich ist im Erdgeschoss das Raumkonzept, das weitläufige Wohn- und Nutzräume kombiniert. Ein exklusives Ambiente bietet das Obergeschoss mit seiner Galerie und den zwei Badezimmern, die die Schlafräume perfekt ergänzen. Das Elternschlafzimmer wird zudem durch eine eigene Ankleide und den exklusiven Balkon ergänzt und garantiert entspannte Rückzugsmöglichkeiten. Doch nicht nur in puncto Wohnkomfort und Architektur punktet das CONCEPT-M 198, auch in puncto Nachhaltigkeit und Smart Home setzt das Haus neue Standards. © Bien-Zenker GmbH 2019
Traditional Exteriors
Traditional Exteriors
Wes Hanson Builders, Inc.Wes Hanson Builders, Inc.
Exterior Fireplace
This is an example of a classic house exterior in Minneapolis.
La Cantera Modern Farmhouse Estate
La Cantera Modern Farmhouse Estate
Bannister Custom HomesBannister Custom Homes
This is an example of a rural house exterior in Dallas.
treehouse
treehouse
Gardner Architects LLCGardner Architects LLC
Photography by Jim Tetro This house, built in the 1960s, sits southfacing on a terrific wooded lot in Bethesda, Maryland. The owners desire a whole-house renovation which would improve the general building fabric and systems, and extend the sense of living out of doors in all seasons. The original sixties-modern character is preserved and the renovation extends the design forward into a contemporary, modern approach. Connections to and through the site are enhanced through the creation of new larger window and door openings. Screened porches and decks perch above the sloped and wooded site. The new kitchen and bathrooms allow for opportunities to feel out-of -doors while preparing, cooking, dining, and bathing. Smart passive strategies guide the environmental choices for this project, including envelope improvements, updated mechanical systems, and on-site stormwater management.
Luckett
Luckett
Goshen Valley HomesGoshen Valley Homes
Design ideas for a green traditional two floor house exterior in DC Metro with stone cladding.
Concept 5349 - Front Elevation
Concept 5349 - Front Elevation
Newport HomebuildersNewport Homebuilders
Design ideas for an expansive and brown mediterranean two floor brick house exterior in Dallas with a hip roof.
La Corte di Pietra
La Corte di Pietra
Cornerstone ArchitectsCornerstone Architects
Andrew Pogue Photography
Design ideas for a mediterranean house exterior in Austin with stone cladding.
Cherokee Old Orleans Antique Home
Cherokee Old Orleans Antique Home
Mike Baker BrickMike Baker Brick
This is an example of a house exterior in New Orleans.
Farm house addition and renovation
Farm house addition and renovation
Adirondack DesignAdirondack Design
Rear side with walk out basement overlooking lakeside.
Inspiration for a yellow farmhouse house exterior in Burlington with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Edgemont Abbey- Rear exterior
Edgemont Abbey- Rear exterior
Naikoon Contracting LtdNaikoon Contracting Ltd
Ema Peter
Large and gey traditional two floor brick house exterior in Vancouver.
2017 Home A Rama, People's Choice Award Winner
2017 Home A Rama, People's Choice Award Winner
BBG ConstructionBBG Construction
This is an example of a large and white country two floor detached house in Indianapolis with concrete fibreboard cladding and a mixed material roof.
Hillside - Mari
Hillside - Mari
Meyer & Meyer, Inc. Architecture and InteriorsMeyer & Meyer, Inc. Architecture and Interiors
Shelly Harrison
Design ideas for a white traditional two floor brick house exterior in Boston.
Creekside Courtyard
Creekside Courtyard
BARRETT STUDIO architectsBARRETT STUDIO architects
Maggie Flickinger
Inspiration for a house exterior in Denver.
Seneca
Seneca
Archiverde Landscape ArchitectureArchiverde Landscape Architecture
Nathan Schroder
Design ideas for a beige mediterranean two floor detached house in Dallas with stone cladding, a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Gerakas House
Gerakas House
OFFICETWENTYFIVEARCHITECTSOFFICETWENTYFIVEARCHITECTS
The House is located in a suburb of Athens, called Gerakas. It is surrounded by other private residences with gardens, narrow plots and unformed public spaces, which in the future will become parks and green zone areas. Due to the narrow and deep shape of the site and with an exclusive view to a park at the front side, we decided the volume of housing to reach the two adjacent sites. Basic principle at the architecture of the residence which created its final form was the capture of functional development in the shell. The white color of the dominant volume is combined with an antiquated wood of cedar ,which covers the facade of the 1st floor surface, and paneled clean glass surfaces which surround the site.
Sand Vault House
Sand Vault House
Peter Winkler ArchitectsPeter Winkler Architects
Rumpus and Bedroom wing.
Design ideas for a brown contemporary split-level house exterior in Geelong with wood cladding and a flat roof.
Fireplaces and Fire Pits
Fireplaces and Fire Pits
ARNOLD Masonry & LandscapeARNOLD Masonry & Landscape
ARNOLD Masonry and Landscape
Inspiration for a modern house exterior in Atlanta.

Green 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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