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Stanhope Gardens, London
Stanhope Gardens, London
KMI London LtdKMI London Ltd
This is an example of a large and brown modern two floor brick and front house exterior in London with a flat roof, a mixed material roof and a grey roof.
Triple Crown Outdoor Living
Triple Crown Outdoor Living
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This Arts and Crafts gem was built in 1907 and remains primarily intact, both interior and exterior, to the original design. The owners, however, wanted to maximize their lush lot and ample views with distinct outdoor living spaces. We achieved this by adding a new front deck with partially covered shade trellis and arbor, a new open-air covered front porch at the front door, and a new screened porch off the existing Kitchen. Coupled with the renovated patio and fire-pit areas, there are a wide variety of outdoor living for entertaining and enjoying their beautiful yard.
Extension and refurbishment of 50s bungalow, Hampton Wick
Extension and refurbishment of 50s bungalow, Hampton Wick
The Cave Cooperative LtdThe Cave Cooperative Ltd
circular window of the bedroom though magnolia blossoms
Design ideas for a large and red contemporary two floor house exterior in Surrey with a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Grey Lynn Modern Addition to a Traditional Villa
Grey Lynn Modern Addition to a Traditional Villa
Broswick Builders LtdBroswick Builders Ltd
Located in a quiet Grey Lynn St, the original cold, dark, damp villa was in need of restoration and extension to provide for a growing young family that reflected their family and friend focused lifestyle. Following a full restoration of the existing exterior and interior of the existing weatherboard clad villa, Matz Architects proposed a 3 level cedar clad extension that peaks out from the eastern side and above the ridgeline of the villa. Contrasts in materials and finishes are deliberately used throughout as you pass from historic to modern, to aid a recognition of the past and a reflection of the future.
Barn Style Extension
Barn Style Extension
YES Glazing SolutionsYES Glazing Solutions
Overlooking the hills lays a traditional farmhouse with a stunning barn extension. It all started with a general enquiry through our website looking for sliding doors. Our experienced team member invited them to our Biggin Hill showroom and showed them multiple sliding door ideas. The homeowner intended to create large walls of glass throughout the extension. They were impressed with the design of the pocket slider and YES Glazing Solutions could provide a unique infinity corner sliding door to maximise the opening and allow natural lighting into the room. After approving what the homeowners wanted, we moved forwardly to the next stage. At YES Glazing Solutions we do everything in-house, our fully trained and employed installers installed both the YES Ultra-Slim 3-panel sliding door and a 3-panel pocket sliding door. Both of our sliding doors have narrow sightlines giving an almost seamless view. Overall, the homeowner was delighted with the result of this project. Product Specification: YES Ultra-Slim Sliding Doors (5000mm x 2060mm & 9000mm x 2060mm)
Burke Rd. Sunroom
Burke Rd. Sunroom
Ardent Architects Pty LtdArdent Architects Pty Ltd
All the original house details were replicated to ensure a seamless integration of the extension. The timber windows were all double glazed with low-e glass removing the need for blinds or screening. Pam Morris - Spectral Modes Photography
A Perfect Retreat
A Perfect Retreat
EASA ArchitectureEASA Architecture
Covered outdoor Family Room with Kitchen, Dining, and Sitting areas.
Inspiration for a large and white classic bungalow rear house exterior in San Francisco with wood cladding, a pitched roof and shiplap cladding.
Brentwood Residence
Brentwood Residence
Whitten Architects, Inc.Whitten Architects, Inc.
This is an example of a large and white modern bungalow render extension in Los Angeles with a flat roof.
Extension to 1960s Detached Home
Extension to 1960s Detached Home
ArchitectureLIVEArchitectureLIVE
Our design changed the original rectangular footprint into an L-shape with new render cladding for the existing brickwork and contrasting blue-grey faire-face brickwork for the extension.
Cotswolds House
Cotswolds House
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
The entrance front of the original house from the new courtyard garden, with the rear of the poolhouse to the LHS..
Photo of a large and brown farmhouse front house exterior in Oxfordshire with three floors, stone cladding, a pitched roof, a tiled roof and a brown roof.
Extérieur du projet ATILYUS
Extérieur du projet ATILYUS
ELLYPSEELLYPSE
Belle vue de la façade arrière de la maison. Nous pouvons constater que l'extension ne dénote pas.
Large and white contemporary house exterior in Dijon with a tiled roof and a brown roof.
Timeless Tudor Reconstruction
Timeless Tudor Reconstruction
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Inspiration for a large and multi-coloured classic two floor render and rear house exterior in Chicago with a pitched roof, a shingle roof and a grey roof.
Buckinghamshire Country House Extension and Remodelling
Buckinghamshire Country House Extension and Remodelling
Building Tectonics LtdBuilding Tectonics Ltd
This is an example of a large and white rural two floor front house exterior in Buckinghamshire with a tiled roof and a black roof.
Balwyn Renovation by Night
Balwyn Renovation by Night
Architest Pty LtdArchitest Pty Ltd
Post Renovation External View
Large and beige traditional two floor extension in Melbourne with wood cladding.
Northcote House 1
Northcote House 1
Windiate ArchitectsWindiate Architects
Inspiration for a large and white classic bungalow house exterior in Melbourne with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Burke Rd. Sunroom
Burke Rd. Sunroom
Ardent Architects Pty LtdArdent Architects Pty Ltd
Special attention to detail was paid to ensure that the extension was seamless to the existing house. The external window architraves conceal the edge of the bagging to the brickwork for a neat finish. Pam Morris - Spectral Modes
Home Renovation Detached House Oxfordshire | Project House
Home Renovation Detached House Oxfordshire | Project House
Black Swan ArchitectureBlack Swan Architecture
This home renovation project showcases the transformation of an existing 1960s detached house with the purpose of updating it to match the needs of the growing family. The project included the addition of a new master bedroom, the extension of the kitchen, the creation of a home office, and upgrade of the thermal envelope for improved energy efficiency.
Maidenhead
Maidenhead
Aspen Design & BuildAspen Design & Build
Rear extension
Inspiration for a large contemporary bungalow brick and rear house exterior in Berkshire with a flat roof and a grey roof.
Cotswolds House
Cotswolds House
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
The side of the house has been opened-up with a glazed corridor with Crittall windows..
Inspiration for a large and brown country side house exterior in Oxfordshire with three floors, stone cladding, a pitched roof, a tiled roof and a brown roof.
The Lodge, Hampshire
The Lodge, Hampshire
RVI Architectural DesignRVI Architectural Design
Front landscaped patio area and new main entrance door. High-performance 3m high aluminium doors by Schuco
Large and white contemporary bungalow render and front house exterior in Hampshire with a flat roof and a grey roof.

Large Extension 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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