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House Exterior with Wood Cladding and a Blue Roof Ideas and Designs

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Barn Office
Barn Office
PhiBa ArchitecturePhiBa Architecture
Renovation of an old barn into a personal office space. This project, located on a 37-acre family farm in Pennsylvania, arose from the need for a personal workspace away from the hustle and bustle of the main house. An old barn used for gardening storage provided the ideal opportunity to convert it into a personal workspace. The small 1250 s.f. building consists of a main work and meeting area as well as the addition of a kitchen and a bathroom with sauna. The architects decided to preserve and restore the original stone construction and highlight it both inside and out in order to gain approval from the local authorities under a strict code for the reuse of historic structures. The poor state of preservation of the original timber structure presented the design team with the opportunity to reconstruct the roof using three large timber frames, produced by craftsmen from the Amish community. Following local craft techniques, the truss joints were achieved using wood dowels without adhesives and the stone walls were laid without the use of apparent mortar. The new roof, covered with cedar shingles, projects beyond the original footprint of the building to create two porches. One frames the main entrance and the other protects a generous outdoor living space on the south side. New wood trusses are left exposed and emphasized with indirect lighting design. The walls of the short facades were opened up to create large windows and bring the expansive views of the forest and neighboring creek into the space. The palette of interior finishes is simple and forceful, limited to the use of wood, stone and glass. The furniture design, including the suspended fireplace, integrates with the architecture and complements it through the judicious use of natural fibers and textiles. The result is a contemporary and timeless architectural work that will coexist harmoniously with the traditional buildings in its surroundings, protected in perpetuity for their historical heritage value.
Artists Haven
Artists Haven
Joe McGuire DesignJoe McGuire Design
Aptly titled Artist Haven, our Aspen studio designed this private home in Aspen's West End for an artist-client who expresses the concept of "less is more." ⁠ In this extensive remodel, we created a serene, organic foyer to welcome our clients home. We went with soft neutral palettes and cozy furnishings. A wool felt area rug and textural pillows make the bright open space feel warm and cozy. The floor tile turned out beautifully and is low maintenance as well.⁠ We used the high ceilings to add statement lighting to create visual interest. Colorful accent furniture and beautiful decor elements make this truly an artist's retreat. --- Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/artists-haven
Environmentally Friendly
Environmentally Friendly
TruexCullins Architecture + Interior DesignTruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design
To view other green projects by TruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design visit www.truexcullins.com Photographer: Jim Westphalen
Medium sized and green rustic bungalow house exterior in Burlington with wood cladding, a hip roof, a metal roof and a blue roof.
Musterhaus Liesl
Musterhaus Liesl
Regnauer Hausbau GmbH & Co. KGRegnauer Hausbau GmbH & Co. KG
Ein Vitalhaus in perfekter Vollendung. Ein Ort voller Schönheit, Wohlfühlqualität und Sorglosigkeit. Regnauer erkennt das Gute im Traditionellen und holt es mit Liesl ins Hier und Jetzt - in bewusster Neuinterpretation, in gekonnter Übertragung auf die Bedürfnisse und Komfortansprüche von heute. Und von morgen. In Architektur und Ästhetik, in Funktionalität und Technik.
Saffron Lodge
Saffron Lodge
3bd Architects3bd Architects
This is a remodel of a 1970s built extension in a Conservation Area in Bath. Some small but significant changes have transformed this family home into a space to be desired. Constructed by Missiato Design and Build, flooring by Mandarin Stone Official and worktops by Granite Supreme.
Oeanside Japanese-style Farmhouse
Oeanside Japanese-style Farmhouse
Ludwig DesignLudwig Design
Exterior View from Spaa toward home. Close corner holds Dining area, Left corner holds Kitchen/Family Room Alcove. long deck on right passes along Great Room to Guest Bath and Lower Floor Guest Bed. Upper level shows niche for Master Bed view deck.
Lake Minnetonka Nantucket-Style Beauty
Lake Minnetonka Nantucket-Style Beauty
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
Road side view of beautiful lake side home.
Design ideas for a large and blue beach style detached house in Minneapolis with three floors, wood cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a blue roof and board and batten cladding.
Asian Exterior
Asian Exterior
World-inspired two floor house exterior in San Francisco with wood cladding and a blue roof.
Artists Haven
Artists Haven
Joe McGuire DesignJoe McGuire Design
Aptly titled Artist Haven, our Boulder studio designed this private home in Aspen's West End for an artist-client who expresses the concept of "less is more." ⁠ In this extensive remodel, we created a serene, organic foyer to welcome our clients home. We went with soft neutral palettes and cozy furnishings. A wool felt area rug and textural pillows make the bright open space feel warm and cozy. The floor tile turned out beautifully and is low maintenance as well.⁠ We used the high ceilings to add statement lighting to create visual interest. Colorful accent furniture and beautiful decor elements make this truly an artist's retreat. --- Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/artists-haven
Old Steel roof
Old Steel roof
Built Construction & RenoBuilt Construction & Reno
This is an example of a large and white country two floor detached house in Other with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof and a blue roof.
The Cedar
The Cedar
Kessler Construction LLCKessler Construction LLC
A custom two story cabin.
Photo of a medium sized and brown classic two floor tiny house with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof and a blue roof.
The Lighthouse Cottage
The Lighthouse Cottage
BTM Constructions Pty LtdBTM Constructions Pty Ltd
Inspiration for a gey bungalow detached house in Sydney with wood cladding, a metal roof and a blue roof.
Certified Luxury Builders - Veritas Fine Homes Inc - Durango, CO - Glick Home
Certified Luxury Builders - Veritas Fine Homes Inc - Durango, CO - Glick Home
Dream Coast BuildersDream Coast Builders
Design ideas for a brown and expansive rustic bungalow detached house in Other with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a blue roof and board and batten cladding.
Picturesque Princess Anne
Picturesque Princess Anne
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
2-story addition to this historic 1894 Princess Anne Victorian. Family room, new full bath, relocated half bath, expanded kitchen and dining room, with Laundry, Master closet and bathroom above. Wrap-around porch with gazebo. Photos by 12/12 Architects and Robert McKendrick Photography.
本中山の家～中庭のある平屋～
本中山の家～中庭のある平屋～
クローバー建築設計事務所｜CLOVER ARCHITECTURE STUDIOクローバー建築設計事務所｜CLOVER ARCHITECTURE STUDIO
This is an example of a medium sized and brown rustic bungalow detached house with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof, a blue roof and board and batten cladding.
Picturesque Princess Anne
Picturesque Princess Anne
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
2-story addition to this historic 1894 Princess Anne Victorian. Family room, new full bath, relocated half bath, expanded kitchen and dining room, with Laundry, Master closet and bathroom above. Wrap-around porch with gazebo. Photos by 12/12 Architects and Robert McKendrick Photography.
The Lighthouse Cottage
The Lighthouse Cottage
BTM Constructions Pty LtdBTM Constructions Pty Ltd
Design ideas for a gey bungalow detached house in Sydney with wood cladding, a metal roof and a blue roof.
Lake Minnetonka Nantucket-Style Beauty
Lake Minnetonka Nantucket-Style Beauty
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
Road side view of beautiful lake side home.
Inspiration for a large and blue beach style detached house in Minneapolis with three floors, wood cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a blue roof and board and batten cladding.
Brand New Heritage Villa
Brand New Heritage Villa
Bosanac BuildersBosanac Builders
A beautiful 3 bedroom home, with double garage in traditional New Zealand Villa style. Has all the hallmarks of a villa but with modern accents. Has a gorgeous open plan living room, dining and kitchen with scullery for entertaining. The kitchen island has a bespoke fluted face with a beautifully curved isand stone benchtop. Has a generous powder room and two fully tiled bathrooms.
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Wandering RootsWandering Roots
Tiny house exterior in Kennesaw GA
Small and white country bungalow tiny house with wood cladding, a metal roof, a blue roof and board and batten cladding.

House Exterior with Wood Cladding and a Blue 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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