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Large House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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214 Mt Royal Dr.
214 Mt Royal Dr.
CAMPBELL CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING LLCCAMPBELL CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING LLC
Photo of a large and multi-coloured rustic house exterior in Denver with three floors, mixed cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof and a grey roof.
Entry
Entry
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
This is an example of a large and red rustic two floor house exterior in Minneapolis with mixed cladding.
2528 Pinckney
2528 Pinckney
Williams Farrow BuildersWilliams Farrow Builders
Photo of a large and blue traditional two floor house exterior in Charlotte with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Monitor Horse Barn with Stain, Red Metal Roof, Cupola, Horse Weathervane
Monitor Horse Barn with Stain, Red Metal Roof, Cupola, Horse Weathervane
Fisher BarnsFisher Barns
Design ideas for a large and brown rural two floor house exterior in Other with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Greenwich horse barn
Greenwich horse barn
UserUser
Design ideas for a large and white classic two floor house exterior in New York with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Front Door
Front Door
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Inspiration for a large and white classic detached house in Chicago with a black roof and a metal roof.
Morrison Mountain Home | Cedar to James Hardie WoodTone Rustic
Morrison Mountain Home | Cedar to James Hardie WoodTone Rustic
BellwetherBellwether
This home in Morrison, Colorado had aging cedar siding, which is a common sight in the Rocky Mountains. The cedar siding was deteriorating due to deferred maintenance. Colorado Siding Repair removed all of the aging siding and trim and installed James Hardie WoodTone Rustic siding to provide optimum protection for this home against extreme Rocky Mountain weather. This home's transformation is shocking! We love helping Colorado homeowners maximize their investment by protecting for years to come.
Vineyard Home
Vineyard Home
Mikiten ArchitectureMikiten Architecture
Surrounded by permanently protected open space in the historic winemaking area of the South Livermore Valley, this house presents a weathered wood barn to the road, and has metal-clad sheds behind. The design process was driven by the metaphor of an old farmhouse that had been incrementally added to over the years. The spaces open to expansive views of vineyards and unspoiled hills. Erick Mikiten, AIA
Our Work
Our Work
Goodner Brothers Custom HomesGoodner Brothers Custom Homes
Large and beige mediterranean two floor clay detached house in Austin with a hip roof and a tiled roof.
Mid Century Modern Addition & Exterior
Mid Century Modern Addition & Exterior
Neil Kelly CompanyNeil Kelly Company
The Portland Heights home of Neil Kelly Company CFO, Dan Watson (and family), gets a modern redesign led by Neil Kelly Portland Design Consultant Michelle Rolens, who has been with the company for nearly 30 years. The project includes an addition, architectural redesign, new siding, windows, paint, and outdoor living spaces.
Contemporary Design
Contemporary Design
Buchanan ConstructionBuchanan Construction
J. Weiland, Professional Photographer. Paul Jackson, Aerial Photography. Alice Dodson, Architect. This Contemporary Mountain Home sits atop 50 plus acres in the Beautiful Mountains of Hot Springs, NC. Eye catching beauty and designs tribute local Architect, Alice Dodson and Team. Sloping roof lines intrigue and maximize natural light. This home rises high above the normal energy efficient standards with Geothermal Heating & Cooling System, Radiant Floor Heating, Kolbe Windows and Foam Insulation. Creative Owners put there heart & souls into the unique features. Exterior textured stone, smooth gray stucco around the glass blocks, smooth artisan siding with mitered corners and attractive landscaping collectively compliment. Cedar Wood Ceilings, Tile Floors, Exquisite Lighting, Modern Linear Fireplace and Sleek Clean Lines throughout please the intellect and senses.
Ocean Inspired Remodel at Tropical Land's End
Ocean Inspired Remodel at Tropical Land's End
Coastal SourceCoastal Source
Odd Duck Art Photography
Photo of a large and beige world-inspired render house exterior in Philadelphia with three floors.
Old Town Oasis
Old Town Oasis
Lindgren LandscapeLindgren Landscape
Glass Photography
Inspiration for a large rustic house exterior in Denver.
Craftsman Exterior
Craftsman Exterior
Photo of a large and green classic two floor detached house in Los Angeles with mixed cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and shingles.
Lake Whatcom Residence
Lake Whatcom Residence
Haven Design WorkshopHaven Design Workshop
Wrap around wood deck above the ground floor garage of this custom home gives an elevated view of the lake and foothills just beyond.
Large contemporary two floor house exterior in Seattle with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
Roncesvalles Reno
Roncesvalles Reno
M-Squared Contracting Inc.M-Squared Contracting Inc.
Only the chicest of modern touches for this detached home in Tornto’s Roncesvalles neighbourhood. Textures like exposed beams and geometric wild tiles give this home cool-kid elevation. The front of the house is reimagined with a fresh, new facade with a reimagined front porch and entrance. Inside, the tiled entry foyer cuts a stylish swath down the hall and up into the back of the powder room. The ground floor opens onto a cozy built-in banquette with a wood ceiling that wraps down one wall, adding warmth and richness to a clean interior. A clean white kitchen with a subtle geometric backsplash is located in the heart of the home, with large windows in the side wall that inject light deep into the middle of the house. Another standout is the custom lasercut screen features a pattern inspired by the kitchen backsplash tile. Through the upstairs corridor, a selection of the original ceiling joists are retained and exposed. A custom made barn door that repurposes scraps of reclaimed wood makes a bold statement on the 2nd floor, enclosing a small den space off the multi-use corridor, and in the basement, a custom built in shelving unit uses rough, reclaimed wood. The rear yard provides a more secluded outdoor space for family gatherings, and the new porch provides a generous urban room for sitting outdoors. A cedar slatted wall provides privacy and a backrest.
2015 Street of Dreams | Serenity
2015 Street of Dreams | Serenity
Westlake Development Group, LLCWestlake Development Group, LLC
Gregory Spec
Photo of a large and beige contemporary two floor house exterior in Portland with mixed cladding.
Copper Mountain Residence
Copper Mountain Residence
PLAADPLAAD
This is an example of a large and brown modern detached house in Other with three floors, wood cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof, a grey roof and board and batten cladding.
Whistler House
Whistler House
Terradon ConstructionTerradon Construction
A.Jones
This is an example of a large and gey traditional two floor house exterior in Vancouver with stone cladding and a flat roof.
Richardson
Richardson
Core GroupCore Group
Design ideas for a large and black traditional two floor detached house in Atlanta with a half-hip roof, a metal roof and a black roof.

Large 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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