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Entry Courtyard
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Remick Associates Architects + Master BuildersRemick Associates Architects + Master Builders
Paul Dyer
Photo of a contemporary two floor house exterior in San Francisco.
2983 Point Nepean Rd Blairgowrie
2983 Point Nepean Rd Blairgowrie
vistalabvistalab
This is an example of a white contemporary two floor detached house in Melbourne with wood cladding and a flat roof.
Crockett Residence
Crockett Residence
Chris Pardo Design - Elemental ArchitectureChris Pardo Design - Elemental Architecture
This is an example of a contemporary house exterior in Seattle with metal cladding.
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East 20th Modernized Vancouver Special
East 20th Modernized Vancouver Special
Vision Built HomesVision Built Homes
Photo by Sama Jim Canzian
Inspiration for a contemporary two floor house exterior in Vancouver with a pitched roof.
Tarrytown Phase II
Tarrytown Phase II
Webber + Studio, ArchitectsWebber + Studio, Architects
Paul Bardagjy Photography
Medium sized and gey modern two floor concrete detached house in Austin with a flat roof.
Pools
Pools
Legault Construction CRLegault Construction CR
Design ideas for a world-inspired bungalow house exterior in Other.
Leschi Custom Modular Home
Leschi Custom Modular Home
timberland homes inc.timberland homes inc.
Contemporary house exterior in Seattle with metal cladding.
CASA ESAN
CASA ESAN
VEGA VEGA ARQUITECTOSVEGA VEGA ARQUITECTOS
RICARDO JANET
This is an example of a contemporary two floor house exterior in Other.
Leblon Apartment
Leblon Apartment
Mallemont ArchitectureMallemont Architecture
Photo by MCA estúdio
Design ideas for a white contemporary two floor flat in Other.
Haus K.
Haus K.
STUFE 4 ARCHITEKTURSTUFE 4 ARCHITEKTUR
e-rent immbolien Dr. Wirth KG
This is an example of an expansive and white contemporary two floor house exterior in Dusseldorf with a flat roof.
Penthouse, Victoria, London
Penthouse, Victoria, London
Honky Architecture & Interior DesignHonky Architecture & Interior Design
Inspiration for a contemporary house exterior in London with mixed cladding.
Barrett Street Albert Park
Barrett Street Albert Park
Desyne DevelopmentsDesyne Developments
Nick Billings Photography
Photo of a large contemporary two floor house exterior in Melbourne with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
2012 Sunset Idea House Breezehouse - Landscape
2012 Sunset Idea House Breezehouse - Landscape
Habitat DesignHabitat Design
Habitat Design did the plant design and landscape styling for the 2012 Sunset Idea House in Healdsburg, CA. We also provided interior accents from our online store as well!
Byron Bay
Byron Bay
RaffpicsRaffpics
Don Raffaele
Contemporary bungalow house exterior in Gold Coast - Tweed.
Modern Exterior
Modern Exterior
Inspiration for a modern house exterior in Austin.
Morden Road Mews
Morden Road Mews
Luxe Interior InternationalLuxe Interior International
Photo of a contemporary two floor house exterior in London.
2010 - Midtown Stack House
2010 - Midtown Stack House
Joel Kelly DesignJoel Kelly Design
Erica George Dines
Design ideas for a contemporary two floor house exterior in Atlanta with mixed cladding.
Los Angeles Custom Home
Los Angeles Custom Home
C & C Partners Design/Build FirmC & C Partners Design/Build Firm
Modern house exterior in Los Angeles with wood cladding.
Music Box
Music Box
Shapiro DidwayShapiro Didway
David Papazian
Contemporary house exterior in Portland.

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.
Haus KR
Haus KR
Falko Bärenwald ArchitectureFalko Bärenwald Architecture
Bärenwald
Inspiration for a large and white contemporary two floor house exterior in Other with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
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