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Village Exterior
Village Exterior
Homes by Pinnacle, Inc.Homes by Pinnacle, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized and gey traditional two floor detached house in Chicago with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Contemporary Timber Clad Side Extension
Contemporary Timber Clad Side Extension
LIFE SIZE ArchitectureLIFE SIZE Architecture
JCJ Construction
Design ideas for a house exterior in Sussex.
緑店モデルＢ
緑店モデルＢ
クラシスホーム株式会社クラシスホーム株式会社
Design ideas for a white scandi house exterior in Nagoya with a pitched roof.
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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
Duration shingle by Owen's Corning - color is Black Onyx
Duration shingle by Owen's Corning - color is Black Onyx
Intown RoofingIntown Roofing
Photo of a large and white rural two floor detached house in Atlanta with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Modern Board and Batton Farmhouse
Modern Board and Batton Farmhouse
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
William David Homes
Large and white country two floor detached house in Houston with concrete fibreboard cladding, a hip roof and a metal roof.
Modern Farmhouse Custom Home
Modern Farmhouse Custom Home
Gryboski Builders Inc.Gryboski Builders Inc.
Inspiration for a large and blue classic two floor detached house in Other with mixed cladding.
Front
Front
New Old, LLCNew Old, LLC
Joe Purvis Photos
Inspiration for a farmhouse house exterior in Charlotte.
Mountain Peek
Mountain Peek
Centre Sky Architecture LtdCentre Sky Architecture Ltd
Mountain Peek is a custom residence located within the Yellowstone Club in Big Sky, Montana. The layout of the home was heavily influenced by the site. Instead of building up vertically the floor plan reaches out horizontally with slight elevations between different spaces. This allowed for beautiful views from every space and also gave us the ability to play with roof heights for each individual space. Natural stone and rustic wood are accented by steal beams and metal work throughout the home. (photos by Whitney Kamman)
Tanglewood Modern House
Tanglewood Modern House
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
This new modern house is located in a meadow in Lenox MA. The house is designed as a series of linked pavilions to connect the house to the nature and to provide the maximum daylight in each room. The center focus of the home is the largest pavilion containing the living/dining/kitchen, with the guest pavilion to the south and the master bedroom and screen porch pavilions to the west. While the roof line appears flat from the exterior, the roofs of each pavilion have a pronounced slope inward and to the north, a sort of funnel shape. This design allows rain water to channel via a scupper to cisterns located on the north side of the house. Steel beams, Douglas fir rafters and purlins are exposed in the living/dining/kitchen pavilion. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography
Transitional Exterior
Transitional Exterior
Large and white traditional two floor detached house in Indianapolis with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Bainbridge Island Retreat
Bainbridge Island Retreat
Ben Trogdon ArchitectsBen Trogdon Architects
This is an example of a medium sized and brown world-inspired bungalow detached house in Seattle with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Martis Camp Lot 581
Martis Camp Lot 581
Kelly & Stone ArchitectsKelly & Stone Architects
Martis Camp Realty
Inspiration for a large and black contemporary detached house in Sacramento with three floors, mixed cladding and a flat roof.
Alexandria - Modern Meets Traditional
Alexandria - Modern Meets Traditional
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Graced with an abundance of windows, Alexandria’s modern meets traditional exterior boasts stylish stone accents, interesting rooflines and a pillared and welcoming porch. You’ll never lack for style or sunshine in this inspired transitional design perfect for a growing family. The timeless design merges a variety of classic architectural influences and fits perfectly into any neighborhood. A farmhouse feel can be seen in the exterior’s peaked roof, while the shingled accents reference the ever-popular Craftsman style. Inside, an abundance of windows flood the open-plan interior with light. Beyond the custom front door with its eye-catching sidelights is 2,350 square feet of living space on the first level, with a central foyer leading to a large kitchen and walk-in pantry, adjacent 14 by 16-foot hearth room and spacious living room with a natural fireplace. Also featured is a dining area and convenient home management center perfect for keeping your family life organized on the floor plan’s right side and a private study on the left, which lead to two patios, one covered and one open-air. Private spaces are concentrated on the 1,800-square-foot second level, where a large master suite invites relaxation and rest and includes built-ins, a master bath with double vanity and two walk-in closets. Also upstairs is a loft, laundry and two additional family bedrooms as well as 400 square foot of attic storage. The approximately 1,500-square-foot lower level features a 15 by 24-foot family room, a guest bedroom, billiards and refreshment area, and a 15 by 26-foot home theater perfect for movie nights. Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography
Pacific Heights San Francisco Residence
Pacific Heights San Francisco Residence
Mason Miller ArchitectMason Miller Architect
View from back upper terrace Douglas Friedman Photography
Photo of a large and white mediterranean render detached house in San Francisco with three floors, a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Sylvan Circle, Naperville, IL
Sylvan Circle, Naperville, IL
M House DevelopmentM House Development
This is an example of a country house exterior in Chicago.
Transitional Estate
Transitional Estate
Interior ArchaeologyInterior Archaeology
Design ideas for an expansive and beige classic render detached house in San Francisco with three floors, a half-hip roof and a green roof.
Greatwater Retreat
Greatwater Retreat
Brianna Michelle Interior DesignBrianna Michelle Interior Design
Stephen Allen Photography
Photo of a mediterranean house exterior in Orlando with a black roof.
Maxwell House Part 2
Maxwell House Part 2
Kaleidoscope Design Build, LLCKaleidoscope Design Build, LLC
View of new carport, storage, deck, and addition from the driveway.
Medium sized and blue traditional bungalow detached house in Houston with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.

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.
Il Nostro Sogno
Il Nostro Sogno
Andrea Swan - Swan ArchitectureAndrea Swan - Swan Architecture
Landmark Photography
Inspiration for a mediterranean house exterior in Minneapolis.
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