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Beach Bungalow Renovation
Beach Bungalow Renovation
Coastal Home Design StudioCoastal Home Design Studio
An adorable but worn down beach bungalow gets a complete remodel and an added roof top deck for ocean views. The design cues for this home started with a love for the beach and a Vetrazzo counter top! Vintage appliances, pops of color, and geometric shapes drive the design and add interest. A comfortable and laid back vibe create a perfect family room. Several built-ins were designed for much needed added storage. A large roof top deck was engineered and added several square feet of living space. A metal spiral staircase and railing system were custom built for the deck. Ocean views and tropical breezes make this home a fabulous beach bungalow.
Royal Oak, MI Exterior Makeover
Royal Oak, MI Exterior Makeover
MainStreet Design BuildMainStreet Design Build
This bungalow features a two-tier roof line to give more dimension to the front face of the home. Columns were added to the new covered front porch, and the stone below the bay window was replaced with new flagstone. A pergola was added at the breezeway area, and a new window was added to the front gable on the garage, with dark green shutters, which was finished in cedar shake siding. Photo courtesy of Kate Benjamin Photography
Mazama Ranchero
Mazama Ranchero
CAST architectureCAST architecture
CAST architecture
Photo of a small and brown contemporary bungalow house exterior in Seattle with mixed cladding and a lean-to roof.
Clinton - "Pool House"
Clinton - "Pool House"
Tiezzi Construction, LLCTiezzi Construction, LLC
Entertaining, relaxing and enjoying life…this spectacular pool house sits on the water’s edge, built on piers and takes full advantage of Long Island Sound views. An infinity pool with hot tub and trellis with a built in misting system to keep everyone cool and relaxed all summer long!
Samford Valley
Samford Valley
Saunders Building Company Pty LtdSaunders Building Company Pty Ltd
Front Entry
Small and black modern bungalow detached house in Brisbane with concrete fibreboard cladding, a flat roof and a metal roof.
For the Love of MCM!!!
For the Love of MCM!!!
Sklar StudiosSklar Studios
Good design comes in all forms, and a play house is no exception. When asked if we could come up with a little something for our client's daughter and her friends that also complimented the main house, we went to work. Complete with monkey bars, a swing, built-in table & bench, & a ladder up a cozy loft - this spot is a place for the imagination to be set free...and all within easy view while the parents hang with friends on the deck and whip up a little something in the outdoor kitchen.
Stone Cottage
Stone Cottage
TKP ArchitectsTKP Architects
This award-winning and intimate cottage was rebuilt on the site of a deteriorating outbuilding. Doubling as a custom jewelry studio and guest retreat, the cottage’s timeless design was inspired by old National Parks rough-stone shelters that the owners had fallen in love with. A single living space boasts custom built-ins for jewelry work, a Murphy bed for overnight guests, and a stone fireplace for warmth and relaxation. A cozy loft nestles behind rustic timber trusses above. Expansive sliding glass doors open to an outdoor living terrace overlooking a serene wooded meadow. Photos by: Emily Minton Redfield
Pass-A-Grille Beach School House
Pass-A-Grille Beach School House
Goodwin Heart Pine CompanyGoodwin Heart Pine Company
Extraordinary Pass-A-Grille Beach Cottage! This was the original Pass-A-Grill Schoolhouse from 1912-1915! This cottage has been completely renovated from the floor up, and the 2nd story was added. It is on the historical register. Flooring for the first level common area is Antique River-Recovered® Heart Pine Vertical, Select, and Character. Goodwin's Antique River-Recovered® Heart Pine was used for the stair treads and trim.
AIA GOLD MEDAL Winner for Design Excellence Family Room with Primary Suite Above
AIA GOLD MEDAL Winner for Design Excellence Family Room with Primary Suite Above
Clawson Architects, LLCClawson Architects, LLC
Buildings have 4 sides. So often, the sides and back are forgotten and yet this is often where we gather and entertain the most. A seamless addition added an expanded kitchen, mudroom, family room primary suite, renovated hall bath, home office and Attic loft Suite
Beach Drive Waterfront Studio. Camano Island WA
Beach Drive Waterfront Studio. Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Photography by Lucas Henning.
Design ideas for a small and gey modern bungalow detached house in Seattle with stone cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Tarrytown Phase II
Tarrytown Phase II
Webber + Studio, ArchitectsWebber + Studio, Architects
Paul Bardagjy Photography
This is an example of a small and beige modern bungalow detached house in Austin with a flat roof and mixed cladding.
Front Porch Addition with Exterior Renovation
Front Porch Addition with Exterior Renovation
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
Our client wished to expand the front porch to reach the length of the house in addition to a full exterior renovation including siding and new windows. The porch previously was limited to a small roof centered over the front door. We entirely redesigned the space to include wide stairs, a bluestone walkway and a porch with space for chairs, sofa and side tables.
Pleasure Point Beach House
Pleasure Point Beach House
Noel Cross+ArchitectsNoel Cross+Architects
Gina Viscusi Elson - Interior Designer Kathryn Strickland - Landscape Architect Meschi Construction - General Contractor Michael Hospelt - Photographer
Organic Contemporary Asheville Renovation
Organic Contemporary Asheville Renovation
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Side entry parking area with wrap around porch. Grill area off the kitchen.
Inspiration for a small and gey contemporary bungalow detached house in Other with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
Austin Downtown Condo
Austin Downtown Condo
Studio M DesignsStudio M Designs
Small urban bungalow flat in Austin.
Woodmeister Master Builders - WestWind
Woodmeister Master Builders - WestWind
Woodmeister Master BuildersWoodmeister Master Builders
A breezy seaside cottage that is an NAHB Green Building Standard - GOLD certified home.
Small nautical bungalow house exterior in Boston with wood cladding.
Hillside Retreat
Hillside Retreat
MODAMERICAN DESIGNMODAMERICAN DESIGN
Inspiration for a small and beige modern bungalow glass detached house in Los Angeles with a lean-to roof.
Raleigh Whole House Remodel
Raleigh Whole House Remodel
RenovatiaRenovatia
Front Door
Small and gey traditional bungalow house exterior in Raleigh with mixed cladding.
Guest House with Garage-Shop and Greenhouse
Guest House with Garage-Shop and Greenhouse
Dominic Paul Mercadante ArchitectureDominic Paul Mercadante Architecture
The first floor houses a generous two car garage with work bench, small mechanical room and a greenhouse. The second floor houses a one bedroom guest quarters. Brian Vanden Brink Photographer
Glen Oaks
Glen Oaks
Becker StudiosBecker Studios
Design ideas for a small and white retro bungalow house exterior in Santa Barbara with wood cladding and a pitched roof.

Luxury Small 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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