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Large and Green House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Richmond
Richmond
Haynsworth Custom HomesHaynsworth Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large and green farmhouse two floor detached house in Dallas with concrete fibreboard cladding and a mixed material roof.
DreamDesign 29: Farmhouse on the River
DreamDesign 29: Farmhouse on the River
Starr Custom HomesStarr Custom Homes
This river front farmhouse is located on the St. Johns River in St. Augustine Florida. The two-toned exterior color palette invites you inside to see the warm, vibrant colors that complement the rustic farmhouse design. This 4 bedroom, 3 1/2 bath home features a two story plan with a downstairs master suite. Rustic wood floors, porcelain brick tiles and board & batten trim work are just a few the details that are featured in this home. The kitchen features Thermador appliances, two cabinet finishes and Zodiac countertops. A true "farmhouse" lovers delight!
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
Bear Mountain Custom PaintingBear Mountain Custom Painting
Design ideas for a large and green classic two floor detached house in Atlanta with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Two Story Addition
Two Story Addition
KH DesignsKH Designs
Parker Smith Photography
Large and green classic two floor house exterior in Atlanta with mixed cladding.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Steve Visser BuilderSteve Visser Builder
This is an example of a large and green bungalow house exterior in Grand Rapids with stone cladding.
Lashley
Lashley
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Inspiration for a large and green farmhouse two floor detached house in Other with a pitched roof, a shingle roof and mixed cladding.
Second and Third Floor Porch
Second and Third Floor Porch
CMM Custom HomesCMM Custom Homes
http://www.dlauphoto.com/david/ David Lau
Photo of a large and green coastal house exterior in New York with three floors, wood cladding and a pitched roof.
A Licorice House - Vancouver Painted Lady
A Licorice House - Vancouver Painted Lady
Warline Painting Ltd.Warline Painting Ltd.
Ina Van Tonder
This is an example of a green and large victorian detached house in Vancouver with three floors, wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Morningstar Residence
Morningstar Residence
Zone 4 Architects, LLCZone 4 Architects, LLC
David O. Marlow
Photo of a large and green rustic two floor detached house in Denver with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Lighting that welcomes you home
Lighting that welcomes you home
Designer's Edge Kitchen & BathDesigner's Edge Kitchen & Bath
This West Linn 1970's split level home received a complete exterior and interior remodel. The design included removing the existing roof to vault the interior ceilings and increase the pitch of the roof. Custom quarried stone was used on the base of the home and new siding applied above a belly band for a touch of charm and elegance. The new barrel vaulted porch and the landscape design with it's curving walkway now invite you in. Photographer: Benson Images and Designer's Edge Kitchen and Bath
Saxon Hill Vernacular
Saxon Hill Vernacular
Birdseye DesignBirdseye Design
Inspiration for a large and green farmhouse two floor detached house in Burlington with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a metal 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
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
Bullevard St. Addition
Bullevard St. Addition
Schweitzer Design & Build, Inc.Schweitzer Design & Build, Inc.
Design ideas for a large and green country split-level detached house in Other with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Craftsman Colonial
Craftsman Colonial
Creative Design Construction, Inc.Creative Design Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a large and green classic two floor detached house in New York with vinyl cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Gambrel Entry
Gambrel Entry
Daniel Contelmo ArchitectsDaniel Contelmo Architects
A second story was added over the garage. Photo by Daniel Contelmo Jr.
Photo of a large and green classic two floor detached house in New York with wood cladding, a mansard roof and a shingle roof.
Modern Style Portland Home
Modern Style Portland Home
Beebe Skidmore Architects / ResidentialBeebe Skidmore Architects / Residential
Inspiration for a large and green modern two floor house exterior in Portland with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
2300 Covered Bridge Custom Home
2300 Covered Bridge Custom Home
East Tennessee BuilderEast Tennessee Builder
Large and green traditional bungalow brick detached house in Other with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Seaside - Watercolor
Seaside - Watercolor
UserUser
30A Home
Inspiration for a large and green beach style two floor detached house in Miami with concrete fibreboard cladding and a pitched roof.
Fort Lauderdale meets Key West Luxury, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale meets Key West Luxury, Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Gulf Building LLCGulf Building LLC
Fort Lauderdale meets Key West in this Gulf Building Custom Built South Florida home. The interior and exterior show off it's calm, beachy feel with a touch of elegance and sophistication present in every room.

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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