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Grey House Exterior with a Lean-to Roof Ideas and Designs

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"Amplified" Tiny House
"Amplified" Tiny House
Asha MevlanaAsha Mevlana
Who lives there: Asha Mevlana and her Havanese dog named Bali Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Size: Main house (400 sq ft), Trailer (160 sq ft.), 1 loft bedroom, 1 bath What sets your home apart: The home was designed specifically for my lifestyle. My inspiration: After reading the book, "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying," I got inspired to just live with things that bring me joy which meant scaling down on everything and getting rid of most of my possessions and all of the things that I had accumulated over the years. I also travel quite a bit and wanted to live with just what I needed. About the house: The L-shaped house consists of two separate structures joined by a deck. The main house (400 sq ft), which rests on a solid foundation, features the kitchen, living room, bathroom and loft bedroom. To make the small area feel more spacious, it was designed with high ceilings, windows and two custom garage doors to let in more light. The L-shape of the deck mirrors the house and allows for the two separate structures to blend seamlessly together. The smaller "amplified" structure (160 sq ft) is built on wheels to allow for touring and transportation. This studio is soundproof using recycled denim, and acts as a recording studio/guest bedroom/practice area. But it doesn't just look like an amp, it actually is one -- just plug in your instrument and sound comes through the front marine speakers onto the expansive deck designed for concerts. My favorite part of the home is the large kitchen and the expansive deck that makes the home feel even bigger. The deck also acts as a way to bring the community together where local musicians perform. I love having a the amp trailer as a separate space to practice music. But I especially love all the light with windows and garage doors throughout. Design team: Brian Crabb (designer), Zack Giffin (builder, custom furniture) Vickery Construction (builder) 3 Volve Construction (builder) Design dilemmas: Because the city wasn’t used to having tiny houses there were certain rules that didn’t quite make sense for a tiny house. I wasn’t allowed to have stairs leading up to the loft, only ladders were allowed. Since it was built, the city is beginning to revisit some of the old rules and hopefully things will be changing. Photo cred: Don Shreve
Big Top
Big Top
The Ranch MineThe Ranch Mine
Photo by Roehner + Ryan
Design ideas for a white modern bungalow render detached house in Phoenix with a lean-to roof, a metal roof and a black roof.
Fremont High-Performing Home
Fremont High-Performing Home
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
Photo by Andrew Giammarco.
Design ideas for a large and white contemporary detached house in Seattle with three floors, wood cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
frying pan valley pop top
frying pan valley pop top
AXIS ProductionsAXIS Productions
A detail shot of the cement fiber board siding, also known as Hardy board.
Design ideas for a medium sized and brown contemporary two floor house exterior in Denver with concrete fibreboard cladding and a lean-to roof.
Prolongez l'été
Prolongez l'été
DecofermDecoferm
Photo of a medium sized and gey modern two floor brick house exterior in Rennes with a lean-to roof.
Craftsman Residential Truett Ave. Townhomes
Craftsman Residential Truett Ave. Townhomes
Cayce Mill Design CenterCayce Mill Design Center
Inspiration for a medium sized and blue contemporary two floor house exterior in Nashville with vinyl cladding and a lean-to roof.
Hog Pen Creek Residence
Hog Pen Creek Residence
Lake Flato ArchitectsLake Flato Architects
Casey Dunn
Design ideas for a contemporary two floor house exterior in Austin with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
Cliffside Farmhouse
Cliffside Farmhouse
Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.
This is an example of a medium sized and white modern bungalow detached house in Austin with wood cladding, a lean-to roof, a metal roof, a black roof and board and batten cladding.
Cardiff Montgomery Modern
Cardiff Montgomery Modern
DZN PartnersDZN Partners
Front of home from Montgomery Avenue with view of entry steps, planters and street parking.
This is an example of a large and white contemporary two floor detached house in San Diego with a lean-to roof.
Villa Schatzlmayr
Villa Schatzlmayr
Philipp Architekten - Anna PhilippPhilipp Architekten - Anna Philipp
Inspiration for a large and white modern two floor render detached house in Other with a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Alder Street Residence. Camano Island, WA
Alder Street Residence. Camano Island, WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Design ideas for a large and gey modern two floor detached house in Seattle with concrete fibreboard cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Westchester Residence
Westchester Residence
JWT AssociatesJWT Associates
The front entry incorporates a custom pivot front door and new bluestone walls. We also designed all of the hardscape and landscape. The beams and boarding are all original.
The 21st Century Ranch
The 21st Century Ranch
RD Architecture, LLCRD Architecture, LLC
This is an example of a gey midcentury bungalow detached house in Houston with concrete fibreboard cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Oregon Row
Oregon Row
Lifetime ExteriorsLifetime Exteriors
This is an example of a medium sized and gey modern two floor terraced house in Portland with concrete fibreboard cladding, a lean-to roof and a shingle roof.
Modern Blend | Custom Home
Modern Blend | Custom Home
My House Design/Build/TeamMy House Design/Build/Team
My House Design/Build Team | www.myhousedesignbuild.com | 604-694-6873 | Reuben Krabbe Photography
Large and beige midcentury two floor detached house in Vancouver with stone cladding, a lean-to roof and a mixed material roof.
Shelburne Woods net zero spec home front entry
Shelburne Woods net zero spec home front entry
Mountain Sun Building & DesignMountain Sun Building & Design
Design ideas for a gey modern detached house in Other with three floors, concrete fibreboard cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Arbor Lake custom home
Arbor Lake custom home
Premier Homes by JonesPremier Homes by Jones
front elevation, limestone surrounds
This is an example of an expansive and red traditional two floor brick detached house in St Louis with a lean-to roof and a shingle roof.
Bellevue Custom Home Front Walk
Bellevue Custom Home Front Walk
ArchiUS Architecture + DesignArchiUS Architecture + Design
Large poured pavers create a modern walkway to the front door.
Photo of a large and gey modern two floor detached house in Seattle with mixed cladding, a lean-to roof and a shingle roof.
Mountain Model Cabin
Mountain Model Cabin
Mountain House PlansMountain House Plans
A tiny, super insulated, passive solar home, Richard C. MacCrea
This is an example of a small and beige modern bungalow render detached house in Other with a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Medina Waterfront Residence, Medina WA
Medina Waterfront Residence, Medina WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
View to entry. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Photo of a large and gey contemporary detached house in Seattle with three floors, mixed cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.

Grey House Exterior with a Lean-to 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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