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Mission Hills Transformation
Mission Hills Transformation
RDM ArchitectureRDM Architecture
Although the changes we made to this house aren't readily apparent, there were some big ones. The existing house had a large gable end over the recessed entry supported by a pair of columns and pilasters. Our goal was the simplify and modernize the house to give it a more contemporary feel without losing the spirit of the original house. Photos: Bob Greenspan
Stone Canyon
Stone Canyon
Kym Rodger DesignKym Rodger Design
White traditional two floor brick detached house in Los Angeles with a pitched roof and a mixed material roof.
Meadowbrook Ave.
Meadowbrook Ave.
Two Hawks Design and DevelopmentTwo Hawks Design and Development
Inspiration for a medium sized and white traditional bungalow brick house exterior in Phoenix.
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Homewood House
Homewood House
Christopher Architecture & InteriorsChristopher Architecture & Interiors
Design ideas for a white traditional two floor brick house exterior in Birmingham with a shingle roof.
Decks/Porches
Decks/Porches
Twin Peaks Contracting, LLCTwin Peaks Contracting, LLC
Steve Truesdell
Farmhouse house exterior in St Louis.
10 Village Place
10 Village Place
Wedgworth CompaniesWedgworth Companies
Large and white classic two floor brick detached house in Birmingham with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
White Cottage - Earl Street, Randwick
White Cottage - Earl Street, Randwick
BKA Architecture Pty LtdBKA Architecture Pty Ltd
Medium sized and white victorian bungalow terraced house in Sydney with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
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Surrey Circle
Surrey Circle
SHM ArchitectsSHM Architects
Nathan Schroder
Inspiration for a white traditional two floor brick house exterior in Dallas.
Brisbane Street House
Brisbane Street House
alexanderandcoaualexanderandcoau
Murray Fredericks
Photo of a medium sized and white modern two floor brick house exterior in Sydney with a flat roof.
Award Winning Family Room Addition in Bethesda, MD
Award Winning Family Room Addition in Bethesda, MD
BOWABOWA
The home was built in the mid-1960’s as the personal residence of a commercial developer using commercial construction methodologies and systems. Tying into a structure that is almost entirely steel and concrete, and bringing it up to current code required a greater level of engineering expertise that was managed successfully by the builder. Copyright Bob Narod Photography and BOWA
Dormer pop-out provides daylight deep into space
Dormer pop-out provides daylight deep into space
Masterson StudioMasterson Studio
This remodel merged the interior and exterior spaces by opening the existing house to the new patios and decks. This new arrangement of spaces creates a rich and contemporary living environment. The two story deck became an extension of the house, providing private covered outdoor space below and a tree house connection to the valley views from above.
1095 Royal York
1095 Royal York
Peter A. Sellar - Architectural PhotographerPeter A. Sellar - Architectural Photographer
Architect: R. H. Carter Architects Inc. Photography: Peter A. Sellar / www.photoklik.com
Black traditional two floor house exterior in Toronto with a pitched roof.
White Rock Retreat
White Rock Retreat
Southern Botanical, Inc.Southern Botanical, Inc.
Photography: Melissa Preston
Photo of a large classic two floor brick house exterior in Dallas.
Albemarle County Residence
Albemarle County Residence
Johnson, Craven & GibsonJohnson, Craven & Gibson
Entrance Courtyard. Photo by JCG Architects.
Inspiration for a white classic two floor house exterior in Other with a hip roof.
COLVILLE NORMANDY
COLVILLE NORMANDY
Greg Perry DesignGreg Perry Design
Inspired by the venerable turreted estate at the approach to Charlotte Country Club, and itself resting on Eastover’s renowned Colville Road, a monochromatic exterior gently blends classic form with modern flair. A flowing floor plan arrangement is anchored by a central turret and multiple axis lines.
Dallas, TX: Lenore LoCascio
Dallas, TX: Lenore LoCascio
Sarah GreenmanSarah Greenman
Photo: Sarah Greenman © 2014 Houzz
Design ideas for a contemporary house exterior in Dallas.
Hope Valley House
Hope Valley House
Szostak Design IncSzostak Design Inc
Jim Sink
Photo of a modern two floor brick house exterior in Raleigh with a flat roof.
Brooklyn Rowhouse
Brooklyn Rowhouse
Barker Associates Architecture OfficeBarker Associates Architecture Office
Inspiration for a white traditional two floor brick house exterior in New York.

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.
Denbury
Denbury
Roca HomesRoca Homes
GOHBA Finalist – Custom Homes 2401 to 3999 sq. ft
Contemporary two floor house exterior in Ottawa.
Hillview
Hillview
New Leaf Custom HomesNew Leaf Custom Homes
Contemporary home by New Leaf Construction
Inspiration for a modern brick house exterior in Dallas.
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