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Rosinante Residence
Rosinante Residence
Cole Thomas HomesCole Thomas Homes
Jesse Ramirez - Weaponize Commercial Photography & Video - This was an extensive remodel and addition project that totally transformed an existing residence into a spectacular showpiece. The eclectic blend of Mediterranean, Moroccan, Spanish, and Tuscan influences... and mixtures of rustic and more formal finishes made for a dynamic finished result. The inclusion of extensive landscaping and a modern pool topped off an amazing project.
Atherton Modern Residence
Atherton Modern Residence
Swatt | Miers ArchitectsSwatt | Miers Architects
Russell Abraham
Photo of a white and large modern two floor render house exterior in San Francisco with a flat roof.
LoHi Private Residence
LoHi Private Residence
Andrea Schumacher InteriorsAndrea Schumacher Interiors
Raul Garcia
Contemporary house exterior in Denver with wood cladding.
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Craftsman exterior
Craftsman exterior
Lawrence and Gomez ArchitectsLawrence and Gomez Architects
Craftsman transformation including front entry, porch, and period details
Traditional house exterior in Denver with wood cladding.
Blue Victorian
Blue Victorian
Merrick Design and Build Inc.Merrick Design and Build Inc.
The addition that was added on to this historic home in Silver Spring has the perfect blending on tradition and new elements to make the home pop. Photo by Hoachlander Davis Photography Architect Jeff Broadhurst
twist
twist
Randy BrownRandy Brown
exterior entry of twist
This is an example of a contemporary two floor house exterior in Omaha.
Hampshire - Exterior
Hampshire - Exterior
Custom Design/Build, Inc.Custom Design/Build, Inc.
Small midcentury bungalow house exterior in Detroit.
Front Exterior
Front Exterior
Dresser HomesDresser Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional two floor brick house exterior in Atlanta.
Grand Slam
Grand Slam
Blue Sky Building CompanyBlue Sky Building Company
This is an example of a gey classic two floor house exterior in Raleigh.
Architecture Walk: Exterior Styles and Palettes
Architecture Walk: Exterior Styles and Palettes
Kerrie Kelly Design LabKerrie Kelly Design Lab
Photo of a classic two floor brick house exterior in Sacramento with a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Points North
Points North
Birdseye DesignBirdseye Design
Design ideas for a rustic detached house in Burlington with wood cladding, three floors, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Woodvalley House
Woodvalley House
Ziger|Snead ArchitectsZiger|Snead Architects
Photography by Alain Jaramillo
Design ideas for a contemporary house exterior in Baltimore with wood cladding.
Garage & Artist's Studio Live Oak Forest on Spring Island
Garage & Artist's Studio Live Oak Forest on Spring Island
Johnson & Associates ArchitectsJohnson & Associates Architects
Beige rural house exterior in Atlanta.
Thin Rock by General Shale
Thin Rock by General Shale
General ShaleGeneral Shale
This is an example of a classic house exterior in Other with stone cladding.
Lima Residence
Lima Residence
Abramson ArchitectsAbramson Architects
Poured concrete, dark metal and Trespa wood-like panels accentuate the various forms of the structure. Photo: Jim Bartsch
Photo of a large and gey modern two floor concrete house exterior in Los Angeles with a flat roof.
Olive Mill
Olive Mill
J. Grant Design StudioJ. Grant Design Studio
Photo of a mediterranean two floor house exterior in Santa Barbara.
Westbury, Long Island
Westbury, Long Island
Alexander Johnson PhotographyAlexander Johnson Photography
Copyright 2011 Alexander Johnson & Associates
Photo of a contemporary bungalow house exterior in New York.
Landmark Builders - Custom Home Builder
Landmark Builders - Custom Home Builder
Landmark BuildersLandmark Builders
Mediterranean two floor house exterior in Sacramento.
exterior
exterior
Elad GonenElad Gonen
architect :dafna fisher gvirtzman
This is an example of a contemporary bungalow 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.
McLean Tudor Curb-Appeal
McLean Tudor Curb-Appeal
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Featuring tudor-esque elements, this home was converted with a new synthetic slate roof with extended eaves, composite board-and-batten siding/trim and new true-divided light windows.
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