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House Exterior with a Lean-to Roof Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary Design
Contemporary Design
Buchanan ConstructionBuchanan Construction
J. Weiland, Professional Photographer. Paul Jackson, Aerial Photography. Alice Dodson, Architect. This Contemporary Mountain Home sits atop 50 plus acres in the Beautiful Mountains of Hot Springs, NC. Eye catching beauty and designs tribute local Architect, Alice Dodson and Team. Sloping roof lines intrigue and maximize natural light. This home rises high above the normal energy efficient standards with Geothermal Heating & Cooling System, Radiant Floor Heating, Kolbe Windows and Foam Insulation. Creative Owners put there heart & souls into the unique features. Exterior textured stone, smooth gray stucco around the glass blocks, smooth artisan siding with mitered corners and attractive landscaping collectively compliment. Cedar Wood Ceilings, Tile Floors, Exquisite Lighting, Modern Linear Fireplace and Sleek Clean Lines throughout please the intellect and senses.
Lake Whatcom Residence
Lake Whatcom Residence
Haven Design WorkshopHaven Design Workshop
Wrap around wood deck above the ground floor garage of this custom home gives an elevated view of the lake and foothills just beyond.
Large contemporary two floor house exterior in Seattle with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
Wisconsin Dells, WI Wisconsin Log Home
Wisconsin Dells, WI Wisconsin Log Home
Pella Windows & Doors of WisconsinPella Windows & Doors of Wisconsin
Designed/Built by Wisconsin Log Homes & Photos by KCJ Studios
Medium sized and brown rustic two floor house exterior in Other with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
OXFORD
OXFORD
Interior ParticulierInterior Particulier
Design ideas for a medium sized and brown industrial two floor detached house in Los Angeles with wood cladding, a lean-to roof, shiplap cladding and a brown roof.
"Amplified" Tiny House
"Amplified" Tiny House
Asha MevlanaAsha Mevlana
Who lives there: Asha Mevlana and her Havanese dog named Bali Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Size: Main house (400 sq ft), Trailer (160 sq ft.), 1 loft bedroom, 1 bath What sets your home apart: The home was designed specifically for my lifestyle. My inspiration: After reading the book, "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying," I got inspired to just live with things that bring me joy which meant scaling down on everything and getting rid of most of my possessions and all of the things that I had accumulated over the years. I also travel quite a bit and wanted to live with just what I needed. About the house: The L-shaped house consists of two separate structures joined by a deck. The main house (400 sq ft), which rests on a solid foundation, features the kitchen, living room, bathroom and loft bedroom. To make the small area feel more spacious, it was designed with high ceilings, windows and two custom garage doors to let in more light. The L-shape of the deck mirrors the house and allows for the two separate structures to blend seamlessly together. The smaller "amplified" structure (160 sq ft) is built on wheels to allow for touring and transportation. This studio is soundproof using recycled denim, and acts as a recording studio/guest bedroom/practice area. But it doesn't just look like an amp, it actually is one -- just plug in your instrument and sound comes through the front marine speakers onto the expansive deck designed for concerts. My favorite part of the home is the large kitchen and the expansive deck that makes the home feel even bigger. The deck also acts as a way to bring the community together where local musicians perform. I love having a the amp trailer as a separate space to practice music. But I especially love all the light with windows and garage doors throughout. Design team: Brian Crabb (designer), Zack Giffin (builder, custom furniture) Vickery Construction (builder) 3 Volve Construction (builder) Design dilemmas: Because the city wasn’t used to having tiny houses there were certain rules that didn’t quite make sense for a tiny house. I wasn’t allowed to have stairs leading up to the loft, only ladders were allowed. Since it was built, the city is beginning to revisit some of the old rules and hopefully things will be changing. Photo cred: Don Shreve
Contemporary Exterior
Contemporary Exterior
This is an example of a contemporary house exterior in Seattle with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
Modern Farmhouse- Personal Residence
Modern Farmhouse- Personal Residence
Lolio ArchitectLolio Architect
Medium sized and white country two floor detached house in Philadelphia with a lean-to roof, a shingle roof and mixed cladding.
House on the Neck
House on the Neck
Eric Reinholdt, ArchitectEric Reinholdt, Architect
The building is comprised of three volumes, supported by a heavy timber frame, and set upon a terraced ground plane that closely follows the existing topography. Linking the volumes, the circulation path is highlighted by large cuts in the skin of the building. These cuts are infilled with a wood framed curtainwall of glass offset from the syncopated structural grid. Eric Reinholdt - Project Architect/Lead Designer with Elliott, Elliott, Norelius Architecture Photo: Brian Vanden Brink
Evergreen Residence
Evergreen Residence
Revolve Design-BuildRevolve Design-Build
Photo by Revolve Construction Inc
Design ideas for a red modern house exterior in Denver with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
House 96
House 96
Ryan Group ArchitectsRyan Group Architects
Exterior Dining; Firepit; Terrace
This is an example of a medium sized and brown rustic two floor house exterior in Sacramento with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
Cascade Contemporary
Cascade Contemporary
Christian Gladu DesignChristian Gladu Design
Design ideas for a medium sized and brown modern two floor house exterior in Seattle with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
L-M Cabin
L-M Cabin
hw2 design and architecture, llchw2 design and architecture, llc
Existing cabin was dark, cramped and needed a refresh. Given it's proximity to the lake and wetlands the existing footprint could only be expanded 200 SF. After many revisions a 2 bedroom with a loft for the kids was the final design. It has enough flexible space to sleep a crew for a ski weekend or new screen porch for a family weekend at the cabin.
Craftsman Historic Renovation
Craftsman Historic Renovation
Newhaven Builders Inc.Newhaven Builders Inc.
Design ideas for a large and gey classic two floor detached house in Santa Barbara with wood cladding, a lean-to roof and a shingle roof.
Carmel Woods Addition Remodel
Carmel Woods Addition Remodel
DYAR ArchitectureDYAR Architecture
Design ideas for a medium sized and multi-coloured contemporary detached house in San Francisco with mixed cladding and a lean-to roof.
South Entry View
South Entry View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Ulimited Style Photography
This is an example of a medium sized and brown modern bungalow house exterior in Los Angeles with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
Neptune
Neptune
UserUser
Design ideas for a large and brown contemporary house exterior in Vancouver with three floors, wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
Our Custom Homes
Our Custom Homes
Faye Crowe Architect LLCFaye Crowe Architect LLC
Large and brown contemporary bungalow render detached house in Denver with a lean-to roof and a shingle roof.
Mazama Meadow Guest House. Mazama, Washington
Mazama Meadow Guest House. Mazama, Washington
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Guest House entry door. Image by Stephen Brousseau.
Small and brown urban bungalow detached house in Seattle with metal cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
T House
T House
Deedra Richmond, LEED AP, NCIDQDeedra Richmond, LEED AP, NCIDQ
Cumuru wood siding rainscreen, white fiber cement panels, aluminum corner trims, wood roof deck over laminated beams, steel roof
Inspiration for a large and white contemporary bungalow detached house with wood cladding, a lean-to roof, a metal roof, a grey roof and shiplap cladding.
Palisade Custom Home
Palisade Custom Home
Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.
Spanish style courtyard with an iron gate add the Southwest flair to this home built by Keystone Custom Builders, Inc. Photo by Alyssa Falk
Inspiration for a medium sized and beige two floor render detached house in Other with a lean-to roof and a tiled roof.

House Exterior with a Lean-to Roof 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.
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