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Villa Flottbek
Villa Flottbek
Finkernagel Ross GmbHFinkernagel Ross GmbH
Design ideas for a classic house exterior in Hamburg.
Albion Duplex
Albion Duplex
Habitat Studio ArchitectsHabitat Studio Architects
The stark volumes of the Albion Avenue Duplex were a reinvention of the traditional gable home. The design grew from a homage to the existing brick dwelling that stood on the site combined with the idea to reinterpret the lightweight costal vernacular. Two different homes now sit on the site, providing privacy and individuality from the existing streetscape. Light and breeze were concepts that powered a need for voids which provide open connections throughout the homes and help to passively cool them. Built by NorthMac Constructions.
Rove
Rove
The Ranch MineThe Ranch Mine
Photos by Roehner + Ryan
Photo of a large and white modern bungalow render detached house in Phoenix with a flat roof.
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Rove
Rove
The Ranch MineThe Ranch Mine
Photos by Roehner + Ryan
Photo of a large and white modern bungalow render detached house in Phoenix with a flat roof.
Scottow Hill Homestead, Scarborough, Maine
Scottow Hill Homestead, Scarborough, Maine
MGM BuildersMGM Builders
Photo of a traditional house exterior in Portland Maine.
Scottow Hill Homestead, Scarborough, Maine
Scottow Hill Homestead, Scarborough, Maine
MGM BuildersMGM Builders
Photo of a classic house exterior in Portland Maine.
Scottow Hill Homestead, Scarborough, Maine
Scottow Hill Homestead, Scarborough, Maine
MGM BuildersMGM Builders
Inspiration for a traditional house exterior in Portland Maine.
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松戸の家
松戸の家
PLUSdesign / プラスデザインPLUSdesign / プラスデザイン
Photo of a gey modern detached house in Tokyo with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
The Michael
The Michael
Mike Love Construction, Inc.Mike Love Construction, Inc.
This custom modern Farmhouse plan boast a bonus room over garage with vaulted entry.
Inspiration for a large and white farmhouse bungalow detached house in Other with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a mixed material roof, a black roof and board and batten cladding.
守山の家
守山の家
株式会社岸研一建築設計事務所株式会社岸研一建築設計事務所
This is an example of a house exterior in Kyoto.
Банный домик с бассейном (фото)
Банный домик с бассейном (фото)
Виктория ЛапухинаВиктория Лапухина
House exterior in Other.
Glenroy Project
Glenroy Project
Riki S. DesignRiki S. Design
New construction modern cape cod
Large and white modern two floor render detached house in Los Angeles with a shingle roof and a grey roof.
Marino House Plan
Marino House Plan
South Florida Design | House PlansSouth Florida Design | House Plans
This coastal 4 bedroom house plan features 4 bathrooms, 2 half baths and a 3 car garage. Its design includes a slab foundation, CMU exterior walls, cement tile roof and a stucco finish. The dimensions are as follows: 74′ wide; 94′ deep and 27’3″ high. Features include an open floor plan and a covered lanai with fireplace and outdoor kitchen. Amenities include a great room, island kitchen with pantry, dining room and a study. The master bedroom includes 2 walk-in closets. The master bath features dual sinks, a vanity and a unique tub and shower design! Three bedrooms and 3 bathrooms are located on the opposite side of the house. There is also a pool bath.
Sheffield Lane Custom Home
Sheffield Lane Custom Home
LivModernLivModern
House exterior in Chicago.
Mockingbird Custom Home
Mockingbird Custom Home
LivModernLivModern
House exterior in Chicago.
Front Porch Facelift
Front Porch Facelift
RIC design buildRIC design build
Our client loved their home, but didn't love the exterior, which was dated and didn't reflect their aesthetic. A fresh farmhouse design fit the architecture and their plant-loving vibe. A widened, modern approach to the porch, a fresh coat of paint, a new front door, raised pollinator garden beds and rain chains make this a sustainable and beautiful place to welcome you home.
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Thompson ConstructionThompson Construction
Medium sized and multi-coloured retro split-level detached house in Minneapolis with wood cladding and a flat roof.
外観
外観
ART BOX 建築工房 一級建築士事務所ART BOX 建築工房 一級建築士事務所
This is an example of a house exterior in Other.

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.
Zaremba Residence
Zaremba Residence
Reitsma & AssociatesReitsma & Associates
Photo of a contemporary house exterior in Sunshine Coast.
Seaside Living
Seaside Living
Shanna Shryne DesignShanna Shryne Design
Beach style house exterior in Los Angeles.
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