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House Exterior with Three Floors and Mixed Cladding Ideas and Designs

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Woodland House
Woodland House
McLean QuinlanMcLean Quinlan
Hidden within a clearing in a Grade II listed arboretum in Hampshire, this highly efficient new-build family home was designed to fully embrace its wooded location. Surrounded by woods, the site provided both the potential for a unique perspective and also a challenge, due to the trees limiting the amount of natural daylight. To overcome this, we placed the guest bedrooms and ancillary spaces on the ground floor and elevated the primary living areas to the lighter first and second floors. The entrance to the house is via a courtyard to the north of the property. Stepping inside, into an airy entrance hall, an open oak staircase rises up through the house. Immediately beyond the full height glazing across the hallway, a newly planted acer stands where the two wings of the house part, drawing the gaze through to the gardens beyond. Throughout the home, a calming muted colour palette, crafted oak joinery and the gentle play of dappled light through the trees, creates a tranquil and inviting atmosphere. Upstairs, the landing connects to a formal living room on one side and a spacious kitchen, dining and living area on the other. Expansive glazing opens on to wide outdoor terraces that span the width of the building, flooding the space with daylight and offering a multi-sensory experience of the woodland canopy. Porcelain tiles both inside and outside create a seamless continuity between the two. At the top of the house, a timber pavilion subtly encloses the principal suite and study spaces. The mood here is quieter, with rooflights bathing the space in light and large picture windows provide breathtaking views over the treetops. The living area on the first floor and the master suite on the upper floor function as a single entity, to ensure the house feels inviting, even when the guest bedrooms are unoccupied. Outside, and opposite the main entrance, the house is complemented by a single storey garage and yoga studio, creating a formal entrance courtyard to the property. Timber decking and raised beds sit to the north of the studio and garage. The buildings are predominantly constructed from timber, with offsite fabrication and precise on-site assembly. Highly insulated, the choice of materials prioritises the reduction of VOCs, with wood shaving insulation and an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP) to minimise both operational and embodied carbon emissions.
Lakeside Hideaway
Lakeside Hideaway
Town + Country Cedar Homes, Inc.Town + Country Cedar Homes, Inc.
Design ideas for a brown and large rustic detached house in Other with three floors, mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Denver Modern Home
Denver Modern Home
MaterialMaterial
Denver Modern with natural stone accents.
This is an example of a medium sized and gey contemporary detached house in Denver with three floors, a flat roof and mixed cladding.
Organic Modern Mountain Home
Organic Modern Mountain Home
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Design ideas for a large and multi-coloured rustic detached house in Other with three floors, mixed cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
The Country Mansion
The Country Mansion
Alvarez HomesAlvarez Homes
Photography by Jorge Alvarez.
Photo of an expansive and white classic detached house in Tampa with three floors, mixed cladding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Cheyne Hill - Kingston upon Thames
Cheyne Hill - Kingston upon Thames
Metre Squared ArchitectureMetre Squared Architecture
The unsual setting of the property on a hill in Kingston, along with tricky planning considerations, meant that we had to achieve a space split into different floor levels and with an irregular shape. This allowed us to create diverse spaces inside and out maximizing the natural light ingress on the east and south whilst optimizing the connection between internal and external areas. Vaulted ceilings, crisp finishes, minimalistic lines, modern windows and doors, and a sharp composite cladding resulted in an elegant, airy, and well-lighted dream home.
CASA PR
CASA PR
GUILLEM CARRERA arquitecteGUILLEM CARRERA arquitecte
Large and white contemporary detached house in Barcelona with three floors, mixed cladding, a flat roof, a mixed material roof and a white roof.
Sovereign Oaks #92
Sovereign Oaks #92
Brent Campbell, ArchitectBrent Campbell, Architect
Inspiration for a gey rustic detached house in Other with a pitched roof, a metal roof, three floors and mixed cladding.
Thunder Lake 2
Thunder Lake 2
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Photo of a multi-coloured rustic detached house in Minneapolis with three floors, mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a mixed material roof.
Hidden Lake
Hidden Lake
Arcanum ArchitectureArcanum Architecture
This is an example of a large and gey modern detached house in Sacramento with three floors, mixed cladding and a pitched roof.
Diamond Heights
Diamond Heights
Martinkovic Milford ArchitectsMartinkovic Milford Architects
Multi-coloured contemporary detached house in San Francisco with three floors, mixed cladding and a flat roof.
Lakeside Mountain Modern
Lakeside Mountain Modern
Alexander Design Group, Inc.Alexander Design Group, Inc.
Spacecrafting
This is an example of a gey country detached house in Minneapolis with three floors, mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
X Factor House
X Factor House
Pennington PhillipsPennington Phillips
This is an example of a large and white contemporary detached house in London with three floors and mixed cladding.
North Camp
North Camp
Liv4 ArchitectureLiv4 Architecture
Scott Amundson
Photo of an expansive and brown rustic detached house in Minneapolis with three floors, mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a mixed material roof.
Ross Moro House
Ross Moro House
Lanefab Design/BuildLanefab Design/Build
Photo: Martin Knowles
Photo of a gey and medium sized contemporary detached house in Vancouver with three floors, mixed cladding and a flat roof.
SkyTop Estate
SkyTop Estate
Buchanan ConstructionBuchanan Construction
J. Weiland Photography- Breathtaking Beauty and Luxurious Relaxation awaits in this Massive and Fabulous Mountain Retreat. The unparalleled Architectural Degree, Design & Style are credited to the Designer/Architect, Mr. Raymond W. Smith, https://www.facebook.com/Raymond-W-Smith-Residential-Designer-Inc-311235978898996/, the Interior Designs to Marina Semprevivo, and are an extent of the Home Owners Dreams and Lavish Good Tastes. Sitting atop a mountain side in the desirable gated-community of The Cliffs at Walnut Cove, https://cliffsliving.com/the-cliffs-at-walnut-cove, this Skytop Beauty reaches into the Sky and Invites the Stars to Shine upon it. Spanning over 6,000 SF, this Magnificent Estate is Graced with Soaring Ceilings, Stone Fireplace and Wall-to-Wall Windows in the Two-Story Great Room and provides a Haven for gazing at South Asheville’s view from multiple vantage points. Coffered ceilings, Intricate Stonework and Extensive Interior Stained Woodwork throughout adds Dimension to every Space. Multiple Outdoor Private Bedroom Balconies, Decks and Patios provide Residents and Guests with desired Spaciousness and Privacy similar to that of the Biltmore Estate, http://www.biltmore.com/visit. The Lovely Kitchen inspires Joy with High-End Custom Cabinetry and a Gorgeous Contrast of Colors. The Striking Beauty and Richness are created by the Stunning Dark-Colored Island Cabinetry, Light-Colored Perimeter Cabinetry, Refrigerator Door Panels, Exquisite Granite, Multiple Leveled Island and a Fun, Colorful Backsplash. The Vintage Bathroom creates Nostalgia with a Cast Iron Ball & Claw-Feet Slipper Tub, Old-Fashioned High Tank & Pull Toilet and Brick Herringbone Floor. Garden Tubs with Granite Surround and Custom Tile provide Peaceful Relaxation. Waterfall Trickles and Running Streams softly resound from the Outdoor Water Feature while the bench in the Landscape Garden calls you to sit down and relax a while.
Holmby Hills Residence
Holmby Hills Residence
lauri morrison studiolauri morrison studio
Inspiration for an expansive and white classic detached house in Los Angeles with three floors, mixed cladding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Original Design Farmhouse and Barn
Original Design Farmhouse and Barn
Mackin ArchitectsMackin Architects
Farmhouse with attached barn converted to garage, living space, and observatory silo.
This is an example of an expansive and white rural house exterior in New York with three floors, mixed cladding and a pitched roof.
Boulder Ridge
Boulder Ridge
Vertical Arts ArchitectureVertical Arts Architecture
Gibeon Photography
Inspiration for a large and gey traditional detached house in Denver with three floors, mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
VIVIENDA UNIFAMILIAR MARESME
VIVIENDA UNIFAMILIAR MARESME
MOLINS DESIGNMOLINS DESIGN
Jordi Miralles
Design ideas for a medium sized and white contemporary house exterior in Barcelona with three floors, mixed cladding and a flat roof.

House Exterior with Three Floors and Mixed Cladding 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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