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MID-CENTURY RENO
MID-CENTURY RENO
Glenda Meads ArchitectsGlenda Meads Architects
Design ideas for a contemporary house exterior in Detroit.
Modern Villa. Exterior 3d Visualization
Modern Villa. Exterior 3d Visualization
ArchiCGI 3D RenderingArchiCGI 3D Rendering
errific Design for the Modern Villa Exterior The villa exterior consists of square blocks, which compose a modern and trendy look. Another remarkable thing that focus the attention is large windows which take most of the facade. The swimming pool with the wood base looks inviting and very atmospheric. Such House exterior 3dvisualization is a wonderful choice to stand out and impress.
Lakeview Residence
Lakeview Residence
Design PlatformDesign Platform
Second story was added to original 1917 brick single story home. New modern steel canopy over front porch to disguise the area of the addition. Cedar shake shingles on gable of second floor. Matching brick brought up to the second floor on the left. Photo by Jess Blackwell
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Apartaments Rodons / Apartamentos Redondos
Apartaments Rodons / Apartamentos Redondos
estudi d'arquitectura Ricard Turonestudi d'arquitectura Ricard Turon
marc Torra www.fragments.cat
Small and beige contemporary bungalow tiny house in Other with wood cladding and a flat roof.
Transitional Custom Home in HP
Transitional Custom Home in HP
Ellen Grasso & Sons, LLCEllen Grasso & Sons, LLC
Design ideas for a traditional two floor house exterior in Dallas.
The Oscar Home Plan 1428
The Oscar Home Plan 1428
Donald A. Gardner ArchitectsDonald A. Gardner Architects
The storybook exterior features a front facing garage that is ideal for narrower lots. The arched garage bays add character to the whimsical exterior. This home enjoys a spacious single dining area while the kitchen is multi-functional with a center cook-top island and bar seating for casual eating and gathering. Two additional bedrooms are found upstairs, and are separated by a loft for privacy.
Louisiana Cottage
Louisiana Cottage
Farmer Payne Architects - LouisianaFarmer Payne Architects - Louisiana
www.farmerpaynearchitects.com
Traditional house exterior in New Orleans.
Sutter Street
Sutter Street
A K Smith ArchitectsA K Smith Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized and beige two floor render detached house in San Diego with a flat roof.
Sagebrush Modern
Sagebrush Modern
Shannon White DesignShannon White Design
Aaron Kraft / Krafty Photos
Design ideas for a contemporary house exterior in Other.
Farmhouse Modern
Farmhouse Modern
Smith Architectural StudioSmith Architectural Studio
Clive Smith
Photo of a large and white country bungalow detached house in Sacramento with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Custom designed Rose Bay House
Custom designed Rose Bay House
PrebuiltPrebuilt
Tom Ferguson
Design ideas for a medium sized modern two floor house exterior in Sydney.
Front facade
Front facade
UserUser
Martin Vecchio Photography
This is an example of a large and black beach style two floor detached house in Detroit with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Grant Ritchie PhotographyGrant Ritchie Photography
Grant Ritchie
Inspiration for a white and large traditional two floor brick detached house in Other with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
New Hampshire Lake House
New Hampshire Lake House
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Situated on the edge of New Hampshire’s beautiful Lake Sunapee, this Craftsman-style shingle lake house peeks out from the towering pine trees that surround it. When the clients approached Cummings Architects, the lot consisted of 3 run-down buildings. The challenge was to create something that enhanced the property without overshadowing the landscape, while adhering to the strict zoning regulations that come with waterfront construction. The result is a design that encompassed all of the clients’ dreams and blends seamlessly into the gorgeous, forested lake-shore, as if the property was meant to have this house all along. The ground floor of the main house is a spacious open concept that flows out to the stone patio area with fire pit. Wood flooring and natural fir bead-board ceilings pay homage to the trees and rugged landscape that surround the home. The gorgeous views are also captured in the upstairs living areas and third floor tower deck. The carriage house structure holds a cozy guest space with additional lake views, so that extended family and friends can all enjoy this vacation retreat together. Photo by Eric Roth
Organic Modern Mountain Home
Organic Modern Mountain Home
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Design ideas for a large and multi-coloured rustic detached house in Other with mixed cladding and three floors.
RoShamBo at Seabrook
RoShamBo at Seabrook
grouparchitectgrouparchitect
A custom vacation home by Grouparchitect and Hughes Construction. Photographer credit: © 2018 AMF Photography.
This is an example of a medium sized and blue beach style detached house in Seattle with three floors, concrete fibreboard cladding and a pitched roof.
Point Buckeye 2.0
Point Buckeye 2.0
Hagstrom BuilderHagstrom Builder
Natural light streams in everywhere through abundant glass, giving a 270 degree view of the lake. Reflecting straight angles of mahogany wood broken by zinc waves, this home blends efficiency with artistry.
Saint Helena Modern Farmhouse
Saint Helena Modern Farmhouse
Matt FriendMatt Friend
Inspiration for a black rural bungalow detached house in San Francisco with metal cladding, a flat roof and a metal roof.
Modern Exterior Update Chicago IL 60625
Modern Exterior Update Chicago IL 60625
Siding & Windows Group LtdSiding & Windows Group Ltd
James Hardie by Siding & Windows Group in Lap Siding in ColorPlus Technology Color Iron Gray and HardieTrim in ColorPlus Technology Color Arctic White.

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.
Fontana Street Whole House - Prairie Village
Fontana Street Whole House - Prairie Village
Schloegel Design RemodelSchloegel Design Remodel
White brick exterior with black shutters and double turquoise door.
Photo of a white traditional bungalow brick detached house in Kansas City with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
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