Large Eclectic House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Train Custom Homes

Photo of a large and gey eclectic two floor house exterior in Dallas with a pitched roof.

Past Present House

chadbourne + doss architects

A modern conservatory was the concept for a new addition that opens the house to the backyard. A new Kitchen and Family Room open to a covered Patio at the Ground Floor. The Upper Floor includes a new Bedroom and Covered Deck.

Holliday Farms Model for Home-A-Rama 2020

Sigma Builders LLC

Modern Tutor at Holliday Farms
Large and white eclectic two floor detached house in Indianapolis with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof and a black roof.

World Travelers' Retreat

Hobbs' Ink, LLC

Spacious screened porch
Inspiration for a large and green bohemian two floor detached house in Austin with a pitched roof, mixed cladding and a metal roof.

Recent Exterior, Old Greenwich, Connecticut

Debra Kling Colour Consultant

Photo of a large and beige bohemian house exterior in New York with three floors and vinyl cladding.

Eclectic Transitional Home on Acreage

Wyrick Residential Design

Large and white eclectic two floor painted brick detached house in Houston with a hip roof, a mixed material roof and a black roof.

High Ash, Chorleywood

Jack Dusek & Co.

The extended, remodelled and reimagined front elevation of an original 1960's detached home. We introduced a new brick at ground floor, with off white render at first floor and soldier course brick detailing. All finished off with a new natural slate roof and oak frame porch around the new front entrance.

REINVENT Riverock

Rock Kauffman Design

Dave Kingma
This is an example of a large and white bohemian two floor brick house exterior in Grand Rapids with a pitched roof.

Modern Farmhouse

User

White Modern Farmhouse style. Simple details combine. Elixir Imaging
Inspiration for a large and white bohemian two floor house exterior in Other with concrete fibreboard cladding and a pitched roof.

Federal Style Residence

User

Prosofsky Architectural Photography
This is an example of a large and white bohemian house exterior in Edmonton with three floors and concrete fibreboard cladding.

Eclectic New Home, Oakville

Whitehall Homes

Photo of a large and white eclectic two floor house exterior in Other with wood cladding.

Casa Larga

Re-Shape Development

Casa Larga is a 2,200sqft major renovation and addition to an existing 1920's Spanish style home in the Atwater Village neighborhood of Los Angeles. The new design is an eclectic approach to fusing contemporary elements with traditional Spanish residential design. The result brings a material palette of texture and tactile qualities while the architecture creates softness through the use of arches and curves.

American Gothic

H.G. McCullough Designers

Photographer-Zachary Straw
This is an example of a large and white eclectic two floor house exterior in Indianapolis with wood cladding and a pitched roof.

Whimsical Lake House Cottage

Jonathan Miller Architects

Inspiration for a large and white eclectic detached house in Other with three floors, concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.

S. Residence | Modern Tale on Center Hall Colonial | Interesting Roof Lines

Aric Gitomer Architect LLC

The owner of this 5,200 square foot home located in Sparta, New Jersey was looking to do something a little bit different. He was looking to flair all the roof lines and create a solid feeling structure.The core of the house is completely open two stories with just the stairway interrupting the openness. The first floor is very open with the kitchen completely open to a beautiful sitting area with a fireplace and to an oversized breakfast area which flows directly into the two story high family room which is topped off with arch top windows. Off to the side of the house projects a Conservatory that brings in the morning sun. The upstairs has an spacious Master Bedroom Suite that features a Master Den with a two sided fireplace.

Sliding Barn Doors With Rustic Iron Straps in Reclaimed Barn Wood

Dynamic Garage Door

Dynamic Garage Door specializes in Tuscan Architectural beautification in the Newport Beach, CA through our custom designed and hand made architectural shutters, garden gates and garage doors. This Newport-Mesa Tuscan home was exquisitely decorated with a combination of custom gates, decorative shutters and balcony barn door style shutters all handcrafted out of authentic, century-old reclaimed barn wood specifically harvested for this custom project. Beginning with the balcony shutters which actually slide from side to side like a real barn door we worked a charming rustic shutter design that would typically be seen in the Tuscan Riviera. We opted for sliding shutters as the balcony spacing limited the swing action of even bi-folding shutters. Incorporating real barn door hardware railing and crowing it behind the faux reclaimed wood beam made an excellent statement while adding functional shutters that can be shut close for comfort during the summer morning when the sun beats down into the master suite. The four shutter leafs are decorated with real hand forged dummy straps that were hammered and crafted by hand to achieve that gorgeous rustic charm typical of Tuscan architecture. The reclaimed barn wood from a century-old barn gives off a timeless appearance that increase in characters as the years go by. Because rustic barn wood has already aged beautifully over hundreds of years, the next century will only increase its authentically gorgeous appearance. The culmination of this project has been a meticulous collaborative input of our in-house head designer and the clients themselves. Although the completion of this project is lengthy and intricate, the results speak volumes and the wait simply justifies the outcome. The rest of thew windows on this Tuscan home have been accessorized with rustic barn wood as well and accentuated with our custom designed and handmade dummy iron hinge straps. Our dummy hardware is so authentically done in the same tradition used for hundreds of years in Europe to create shutter hardware that looks authentic and functional although it is only decorative. The details of our custom shutters is evident in the slightest of details including the bolts used to hold the shutter straps in place. Each of the shutter also has a decorative ring pull with a hand-hammered back plate which enhances the appearance of true functional shutters and defining that authentic Tuscan look. The beauty of this Tuscan home is visible throughout the entire property including the garden gates, garage doors and entry door. Again, for the garden gates, we went with rustic barn wood carefully crafted to preserve the original surface that has aged over hundreds of years but building the gates on galvanized steel frames that will ensure structural durability for the next few hundred years. The gates are highly secure, sound and can definitely hold back a crowd with authentic rustic charm. Don't be fooled with the simple-looking gate design. It is quite intricate with its 45 degree angle cuts around the perimeter of the trim which deviates water away from crevices that would otherwise make the gates vulnerable to the accumulation of moisture from the elements, sprinkler system or simply air humidity since the home is located near the ocean. Each one of the garden gates is equipped with European style mortise lock mechanisms and roller catches. Dynamic Garage Door gates are not your typical garden gates, they are truly made with quality and durability in mind as well as aesthetic attention to detail. Everything, from the hardware used, the core steel frame and overlay material used is hand selected and approved individually for maximum beauty and timeless appreciation. At Dynamic Garage Door, we specialize in multiple facet projects that include garden gates, driveway gates as well as barn doors and shutters. It is very important because these are the accessories that can make or break the beauty and continuity of your home's architectural style and authenticity. Increase your curb appeal and home value with Dynamic Garage Door's gates, shutters and automatic custom garage doors. Our in-house designers would love to speak with you today! Design Consultation Center: (855) 343-3667

French Eclectic Custom Plan

Zurich Homes Inc

Front Door Details
Inspiration for a large and brown eclectic two floor brick house exterior in Other.

Holliday Farms Model for Home-A-Rama 2020

Sigma Builders LLC

Modern Tutor at Holliday Farms
Large and white bohemian two floor detached house in Indianapolis with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof and a black roof.

Park Drive North

Mitchell Wilk Architecture

Tutor-style rooflines are modernized by lead-coated coper dormers, brackets and an oversized metal canopy above the entrance.
Photo of a large and gey eclectic detached house in New York with stone cladding.

Christmas Decorating

Cosa Belle Interiors

This is an example of a large and beige bohemian two floor render house exterior in Orange County with a hip roof.

Large Eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic exterior architecture choices for your house designs.

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