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Green House Exterior with Wood Cladding Ideas and Designs

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Coastal Cottage
Coastal Cottage
Tina Colebrook ArchitectTina Colebrook Architect
Everyone loves a good before and after story. Whether it’s the ugly duckling or Cinderella, the basic story is the same. Something undesirable and unattractive is transformed into something beautiful. I recently completed an architectural project that is a perfect example of this concept. An old dilapidated waterfront cottage (very common in Anne Arundel County) had become an eyesore. In this case the use of new, updated materials with a fresh color palette solved the problems. A metal roof, hardishingle siding, windows and porches are the basic building blocks for the new and improved skin. Finishing touches such as the exposed rafter tail detail, manicured landscaping and new fixtures all helped to add character. This cottage is all decked out and ready to continue its life in style. Amazing what a facelift can do for a house! Photography by Michael McLaughlin
Centerport Residence
Centerport Residence
Diversified Design Associates Architects, P.C.Diversified Design Associates Architects, P.C.
Green and large traditional two floor detached house in New York with wood cladding and a shingle roof.
Putnam Retreat
Putnam Retreat
HUDSON DESIGN Architecture & Construction MgmtHUDSON DESIGN Architecture & Construction Mgmt
Photo of a brown rustic two floor house exterior in New York with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof and shingles.
Glen Road
Glen Road
risa boyer architecturerisa boyer architecture
Inspiration for a large and black midcentury bungalow detached house in Portland with wood cladding, a lean-to roof, a shingle roof and a black roof.
Bedford Retreat
Bedford Retreat
Nakamoto ForestryNakamoto Forestry
(via VonDalwig) An existing 1967 complex of three buildings and a pool situated on 13 acres of meadows and wetlands was previously renovated and 2009. The main house was extended and a pool added in that renovation but the addition and pool felt more like a detached limb than an integrated part to the house and the plan adjustments and facade work did little to take advantage of the beautiful property and surroundings. Our approach was to allow the parts – the buildings, the landscape, the pool – to unfold and connect to the whole both inside and out, spatially and programmatically – and to establish relationships between spaces that builds a ‘stage’ allowing a programmatic ‘dance’ for the owners to visually and physically connect to the beautiful exterior setting. We reconfigured the floor plan and exterior openings, directing it towards views and created an exterior pergola that include, rather than exclude, the guest studio while also fulfilling the town pool regulations. The outcome is a subtle framing of multiple platforms that connects in and out.
Center Hall Colonial
Center Hall Colonial
Jay Reinert Architect, LLCJay Reinert Architect, LLC
Photo of a medium sized and gey classic two floor detached house in Philadelphia with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and shiplap cladding.
Modern New Build - Westport CT
Modern New Build - Westport CT
HSL Building Company, LLCHSL Building Company, LLC
Brand new construction in Westport Connecticut. Transitional design. Classic design with a modern influences. Built with sustainable materials and top quality, energy efficient building supplies. HSL worked with renowned architect Peter Cadoux as general contractor on this new home construction project and met the customer's desire on time and on budget.
Terraced House - Elm Grove - Modern Wood Exterior in a Wooded Suburban Setting
Terraced House - Elm Grove - Modern Wood Exterior in a Wooded Suburban Setting
Vetter ArchitectsVetter Architects
The client’s request was quite common - a typical 2800 sf builder home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living space, and den. However, their desire was for this to be “anything but common.” The result is an innovative update on the production home for the modern era, and serves as a direct counterpoint to the neighborhood and its more conventional suburban housing stock, which focus views to the backyard and seeks to nullify the unique qualities and challenges of topography and the natural environment. The Terraced House cautiously steps down the site’s steep topography, resulting in a more nuanced approach to site development than cutting and filling that is so common in the builder homes of the area. The compact house opens up in very focused views that capture the natural wooded setting, while masking the sounds and views of the directly adjacent roadway. The main living spaces face this major roadway, effectively flipping the typical orientation of a suburban home, and the main entrance pulls visitors up to the second floor and halfway through the site, providing a sense of procession and privacy absent in the typical suburban home. Clad in a custom rain screen that reflects the wood of the surrounding landscape - while providing a glimpse into the interior tones that are used. The stepping “wood boxes” rest on a series of concrete walls that organize the site, retain the earth, and - in conjunction with the wood veneer panels - provide a subtle organic texture to the composition. The interior spaces wrap around an interior knuckle that houses public zones and vertical circulation - allowing more private spaces to exist at the edges of the building. The windows get larger and more frequent as they ascend the building, culminating in the upstairs bedrooms that occupy the site like a tree house - giving views in all directions. The Terraced House imports urban qualities to the suburban neighborhood and seeks to elevate the typical approach to production home construction, while being more in tune with modern family living patterns. Overview: Elm Grove Size: 2,800 sf, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Completion Date: September 2014 Services: Architecture, Landscape Architecture Interior Consultants: Amy Carman Design
Golden Pond Residence
Golden Pond Residence
Architectural Design StudioArchitectural Design Studio
Design ideas for a brown rural two floor detached house in Phoenix with wood cladding and a shingle roof.
The Bunker
The Bunker
John West Stoddard, Inc.John West Stoddard, Inc.
Exterior view of the porch and barn doors. A simple palette of wood, steel, and concrete creates a rugged and durable workout space for years to come.
Modern Farmhouse | 2019 Dry Creek Parade
Modern Farmhouse | 2019 Dry Creek Parade
Solitude HomesSolitude Homes
Inspiration for a large and white farmhouse two floor detached house in Boise with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Doors
Doors
Windows By TollWindows By Toll
Design ideas for a large and gey traditional two floor detached house in New York with wood cladding, a mansard roof and a shingle roof.
Inspiration Home
Inspiration Home
Long and Long DesignLong and Long Design
Jean Allsopp
This is an example of a white traditional two floor detached house in Birmingham with wood cladding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
The Stacey
The Stacey
L. Martinez ConstructionL. Martinez Construction
Inspiration for a gey and medium sized traditional two floor detached house in Chicago with a pitched roof, a shingle roof and wood cladding.
Desert Color Project
Desert Color Project
MG Homes, LLCMG Homes, LLC
Medium sized and black traditional two floor detached house in Salt Lake City with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Backyard
Backyard
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
Tom Jenkins Photography
Design ideas for a large and gey nautical two floor detached house in Charleston with wood cladding and a shingle roof.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Hanson Builders, Inc.Hanson Builders, Inc.
James Hardie Arctic White Board & Batten Siding with Black Metal Roof Accents and Charcoal shingles.
Photo of a large and white farmhouse two floor detached house in Minneapolis with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Ladera Remodel
Ladera Remodel
Libby Raab ArchitectureLibby Raab Architecture
Paul Dyer
Inspiration for a medium sized and black classic bungalow detached house in San Francisco with wood cladding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Leucadia Mid Century
Leucadia Mid Century
DZN PartnersDZN Partners
The entrance to the home ©PixelProFoto
Inspiration for a large and gey retro two floor detached house in San Diego with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
The Double-barreled Shotgun
The Double-barreled Shotgun
Carl Mattison DesignCarl Mattison Design
The front exterior after
Design ideas for a small and green classic bungalow detached house in Atlanta with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.

Green House Exterior with Wood Cladding 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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