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Large and Green House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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1926 Tudor
1926 Tudor
Vicki Simon Interior DesignVicki Simon Interior Design
Large and green traditional detached house in Portland with stone cladding and shingles.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Paredes-Grube ArchitectureParedes-Grube Architecture
Green and large traditional two floor detached house in New York with wood cladding and a shingle roof.
Ravenna Second Story Addition- Repeat Client
Ravenna Second Story Addition- Repeat Client
Blue Sound Construction, Inc.Blue Sound Construction, Inc.
With this home remodel, we removed the roof and added a full story with dormers above the existing two story home we had previously remodeled (kitchen, backyard extension, basement rework and all new windows.) All previously remodeled surfaces (and existing trees!) were carefully preserved despite the extensive work; original historic cedar shingling was extended, keeping the original craftsman feel of the home. Neighbors frequently swing by to thank the homeowners for so graciously expanding their home without altering its character. Photo: Miranda Estes
North East Portland Exterior
North East Portland Exterior
Mr. Painter PDX LLCMr. Painter PDX LLC
Beautifully repainted home in North East Portland Oregon neighborhood.
Design ideas for a large and green traditional two floor detached house in Portland with wood cladding and a shingle roof.
Screened Porch viewed from Deck
Screened Porch viewed from Deck
Williams Partnership: ArchitectureWilliams Partnership: Architecture
Landscape Design & Parterre Garden by Norman Johnson
Inspiration for a large and green traditional detached house in Birmingham with three floors and wood cladding.
Mid Century Re-do
Mid Century Re-do
GOLDEN GATE KITCHENSGOLDEN GATE KITCHENS
Spruce & Pine Developer
This is an example of a large and green midcentury bungalow detached house in San Francisco with wood cladding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
(273M)
(273M)
Rite Way Custom HomesRite Way Custom Homes
Green and large victorian two floor detached house in Chicago with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Ridgemont Residence
Ridgemont Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Rear yard from lawn corner. Windows were inspired by Japanese shoji screens and industrial loft window systems. Horizontal alignments of all window muntin bars were fully coordinated throughout. Photo by Clark Dugger
Shalom Residence
Shalom Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Stone exterior veneer with dark green painted board and batten siding & lap siding offset by weathered wood asphalt shingles. Bedroom addition and whole house remodel of a home built in the 1950s sitting on a private lake. (Ryan Hainey)
Homes tweet Homes
Homes tweet Homes
Bryan Assoc. Inc. ArchitectsBryan Assoc. Inc. Architects
Robin Ridge - The car portico offers a protected utility entrance to the kitchen.
Design ideas for a large and green victorian detached house in Chicago with three floors, vinyl cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Chester Ave - Restoration
Chester Ave - Restoration
RKC Builders IncRKC Builders Inc
Design ideas for a large and green traditional two floor house exterior in Los Angeles with wood cladding.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Associated Development Services CorporationAssociated Development Services Corporation
Photo of a large and green classic house exterior in San Luis Obispo with three floors, vinyl cladding and a pitched roof.
Mountain Retreat
Mountain Retreat
Durham Designs & Consulting, LLCDurham Designs & Consulting, LLC
Home is flanked by two stone chimneys with red windows and trim, a soft olive green maintenance-free cement fiberboard placed perfectly on the hillside. Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].
Newport Victorian
Newport Victorian
Anthony Crisafulli PhotographyAnthony Crisafulli Photography
© Anthony Crisafulli 2014
This is an example of a large and green victorian house exterior in Providence with three floors and a pitched roof.
Grand Victorian
Grand Victorian
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Looking at this home today, you would never know that the project began as a poorly maintained duplex. Luckily, the homeowners saw past the worn façade and engaged our team to uncover and update the Victorian gem that lay underneath. Taking special care to preserve the historical integrity of the 100-year-old floor plan, we returned the home back to its original glory as a grand, single family home. The project included many renovations, both small and large, including the addition of a a wraparound porch to bring the façade closer to the street, a gable with custom scrollwork to accent the new front door, and a more substantial balustrade. Windows were added to bring in more light and some interior walls were removed to open up the public spaces to accommodate the family’s lifestyle. You can read more about the transformation of this home in Old House Journal: http://www.cummingsarchitects.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Old-House-Journal-Dec.-2009.pdf Photo Credit: Eric Roth
Inverness - Lakeside Cottage
Inverness - Lakeside Cottage
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
A bright, octagonal shaped sunroom and wraparound deck off the living room give this home its ageless appeal. A private sitting room off the largest master suite provides a peaceful first-floor retreat. Upstairs are two additional bedroom suites and a private sitting area while the walk-out downstairs houses the home’s casual spaces, including a family room, refreshment/snack bar and two additional bedrooms.
Exterior
Exterior
KohlMark Architects and BuildersKohlMark Architects and Builders
Greg Hadley Photography
Large and green traditional two floor detached house in DC Metro with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Cedar Point: Modern Home
Cedar Point: Modern Home
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
mid-century design with organic feel for the lake and surrounding mountains
Photo of a large and green midcentury bungalow detached house in Atlanta with mixed cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a brown roof and board and batten cladding.
Fire Devastates - We revive
Fire Devastates - We revive
Medina Exteriors & RemodelingMedina Exteriors & Remodeling
Large and green classic two floor detached house in Cleveland with vinyl cladding.
Torch Lake (Rapid City) Timber Design
Torch Lake (Rapid City) Timber Design
Edgewater Design GroupEdgewater Design Group
Our clients already had a cottage on Torch Lake that they loved to visit. It was a 1960s ranch that worked just fine for their needs. However, the lower level walkout became entirely unusable due to water issues. After purchasing the lot next door, they hired us to design a new cottage. Our first task was to situate the home in the center of the two parcels to maximize the view of the lake while also accommodating a yard area. Our second task was to take particular care to divert any future water issues. We took necessary precautions with design specifications to water proof properly, establish foundation and landscape drain tiles / stones, set the proper elevation of the home per ground water height and direct the water flow around the home from natural grade / drive. Our final task was to make appealing, comfortable, living spaces with future planning at the forefront. An example of this planning is placing a master suite on both the main level and the upper level. The ultimate goal of this home is for it to one day be at least a 3/4 of the year home and designed to be a multi-generational heirloom. - Jacqueline Southby Photography

Large and Green 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.
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