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New California Ranch
New California Ranch
Landmark ConstructionLandmark Construction
Photo of a white rural two floor house exterior in Santa Barbara with a pitched roof.
Mid-Country French Farm
Mid-Country French Farm
Charles Hilton ArchitectsCharles Hilton Architects
Alice Washburn Award 2013 - Winner - Accessory Building Charles Hilton Architects Photography: Woodruff Brown
Design ideas for a two floor house exterior in New York with stone cladding and a half-hip roof.
The Farmhouse
The Farmhouse
UserUser
http://mollywinnphotography.com
Design ideas for a medium sized and white country bungalow house exterior in Austin.
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Butcher Ranch
Butcher Ranch
Michael G Imber, ArchitectsMichael G Imber, Architects
Erik Kvalsvik
White country two floor house exterior in Austin with a pitched roof.
The Constantia Kloof
The Constantia Kloof
Nico van der Meulen ArchitectsNico van der Meulen Architects
Photography by Victoria Pilcher and David Ross
Inspiration for a contemporary two floor house exterior with metal cladding.
Beck Lake House
Beck Lake House
John M. Holmes ArchitectJohn M. Holmes Architect
Stephen Ironside
Design ideas for a gey and large rustic two floor detached house in Birmingham with a lean-to roof, metal cladding and a metal roof.
Stratton
Stratton
Bluetime CollaborativeBluetime Collaborative
Robert Swinburne
Contemporary house exterior in Boston with metal cladding.
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Hill Country Christmas
Hill Country Christmas
Dawn Hearn Interior DesignDawn Hearn Interior Design
Front courtyard features natural wreaths on the front doors. Tre Dunham with Fine Focus Photography
Inspiration for a rural house exterior in Austin with stone cladding.
Barrington Farm House
Barrington Farm House
Brewster Thornton Group Architects, LLPBrewster Thornton Group Architects, LLP
Robert Brewster Photography
White and medium sized rural two floor detached house in Providence with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
UserUser
Casey Fry
White rural two floor house exterior in Austin.
Farm House
Farm House
Bergeron Custom Homes, LLCBergeron Custom Homes, LLC
This is an example of a white country two floor house exterior in Charleston with a mixed material roof.
My Own House
My Own House
Hoffman Grayson Architects LLPHoffman Grayson Architects LLP
Originally, the front of the house was on the left (eave) side, facing the primary street. Since the Garage was on the narrower, quieter side street, we decided that when we would renovate, we would reorient the front to the quieter side street, and enter through the front Porch. So initially we built the fencing and Pergola entering from the side street into the existing Front Porch. Then in 2003, we pulled off the roof, which enclosed just one large room and a bathroom, and added a full second story. Then we added the gable overhangs to create the effect of a cottage with dormers, so as not to overwhelm the scale of the site. The shingles are stained Cabots Semi-Solid Deck and Siding Oil Stain, 7406, color: Burnt Hickory, and the trim is painted with Benjamin Moore Aura Exterior Low Luster Narraganset Green HC-157, (which is actually a dark blue). Photo by Glen Grayson, AIA
Perdue Place
Perdue Place
Rusafova Markulis ArchitectsRusafova Markulis Architects
photography: Jennifer Coates
Inspiration for a modern concrete house exterior in Other.
Riverfront Villa
Riverfront Villa
Architectural Photographer Ron RosenzweigArchitectural Photographer Ron Rosenzweig
Photographer: Ron Rosenzweig Home Builder: Onshore Construction & Dev. Co. Interior Design: Marc Michaels Cabinetry: Artistry-Masters of Woodcraft Architects: Dailey Janssen Architects
Barn
Barn
Springhouse Architects, LLCSpringhouse Architects, LLC
Photo of a large and black classic two floor house exterior in Cincinnati with a pitched roof.
French Quarter Residence
French Quarter Residence
Trapolin-Peer ArchitectsTrapolin-Peer Architects
Exterior of Historic Multi-Family Home Photos by: Will Crocker Photography
Design ideas for a traditional house exterior in New Orleans with wood cladding.
Marvin Ultimate Windows & Artisan James Hardie Siding Glencoe, IL
Marvin Ultimate Windows & Artisan James Hardie Siding Glencoe, IL
Siding & Windows Group LtdSiding & Windows Group Ltd
This Glencoe, IL Colonial Style Home was remodeled by Siding & Windows Group. We installed Marvin Ultimate Clad Windows, Fypon Shutters in Black, Premium James Hardie Artisan Lap Siding in ColorPlus Technology Color Evening Blue. Installed James Hardie Artisan Accent Trim in ColorPlus Technology Color Arctic White, Hardie Soffit & Fascia in Arctic White. Also remodeled Front Entry Portico with Wood Columns and Railings.
Creekside -- Gardens
Creekside -- Gardens
SRM Architecture and InteriorsSRM Architecture and Interiors
This is an example of a contemporary house exterior in Portland with wood cladding.

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.
Padaro Residence
Padaro Residence
Dana Berkus InteriorsDana Berkus Interiors
Ciro Coelho
Inspiration for a modern house exterior in Santa Barbara with wood cladding.
Cottage Renovation
Cottage Renovation
Sean Papich Landscape ArchitectureSean Papich Landscape Architecture
Photo of a traditional house exterior in Boston.
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