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Medium Sized and Small House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Simply Shingle Style
Simply Shingle Style
Tindall Architecture WorkshopTindall Architecture Workshop
Medium sized and brown classic two floor detached house in Charlotte with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a brown roof and shingles.
Urban Living with a View
Urban Living with a View
Tracy A. Stone ArchitectTracy A. Stone Architect
The project includes 8 townhouses (that are independently owned as single family homes), developed as 4 individual buildings. Each house has 4 stories, including a large deck off a family room on the fourth floor featuring commanding views of the city and mountains beyond
Cottages at Triangle Ranch
Cottages at Triangle Ranch
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
Prairie Cottage- Florida Cracker inspired 4 square cottage
Photo of a small and brown country bungalow tiny house in Tampa with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof, a grey roof and board and batten cladding.
casiTa
casiTa
The Ranch MineThe Ranch Mine
Photos by Roehner + Ryan
Inspiration for a small modern bungalow concrete tiny house in Phoenix with a flat roof.
Exterior paint is a dark green - almost black
Exterior paint is a dark green - almost black
Constructive BuildersConstructive Builders
New multi level home built after existing home was removed. Home features a contemporary but warm exterior and fits the lot with the taller portions of the home balancing with the slope of the hill. Paint color is Sherwin Williams Jasper. Cedar has a tinted gray/brown stain. Posts and soffits are black.
Beach Block Contemporary
Beach Block Contemporary
QMA ArchitectsQMA Architects
A Ventnor City Beach Block Contemporary designed to maximize ocean views from every floor and every room.
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary detached house in Philadelphia with four floors and a flat roof.
Pickford Residence
Pickford Residence
AAHA StudioAAHA Studio
Front facade design
Photo of a medium sized and white contemporary two floor detached house in Los Angeles with mixed cladding, a lean-to roof, a shingle roof and a grey roof.
The Elm
The Elm
Kessler Construction LLCKessler Construction LLC
Custom two story home with board and batten siding.
Medium sized and multi-coloured farmhouse two floor detached house with mixed cladding, a pitched roof, a mixed material roof, a black roof and board and batten cladding.
Conifer Mountain Home | James Hardie ColorPlus
Conifer Mountain Home | James Hardie ColorPlus
BellwetherBellwether
This mountain home has an amazing location nestled in the forest in Conifer, Colorado. Built in the late 1970s this home still had the charm of the 70s inside and out when the homeowner purchased this home in 2019– it still had the original green shag carpet inside! Just like it was time to remove and replace the old green shag carpet, it was time to remove and replace the old T1-11 siding! Colorado Siding Repair installed James Hardie Color Plus lap siding in Aged Pewter with Arctic White trim. We added James Hardie Color Plus Staggered Shake in Cobblestone to add design flair to the exterior of this truly unique home. We replaced the siding with James Hardie Color Plus Siding and used Sherwin-Williams Duration paint for the rest of the house to create a seamless exterior design. The homeowner wanted to move a window and a door and we were able to help make that happen during the home exterior remodel. What’s your favorite part of this update? We love the stagger shake in Cobblestone!
One Story Country Home
One Story Country Home
Ranchers by Design Custom Homes Ltd.Ranchers by Design Custom Homes Ltd.
Rendering of a one story country home.
Medium sized and yellow contemporary bungalow house exterior in Vancouver with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof and board and batten cladding.
Denver Cutting- Edge Dwelling
Denver Cutting- Edge Dwelling
Workshop EstatesWorkshop Estates
Photo of a medium sized and white modern two floor brick detached house in Denver with a pitched roof, a metal roof and a black roof.
Bridge House
Bridge House
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Entry walk elevates to welcome visitors to covered entry porch - welcome to bridge house - entry - Bridge House - Fenneville, Michigan - Lake Michigan, Saugutuck, Michigan, Douglas Michigan - HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Maison Bois Brûlé Shou-Sugi Ban
Maison Bois Brûlé Shou-Sugi Ban
Florent PasquierFlorent Pasquier
bois brulé, shou sugi ban
Photo of a black and medium sized modern two floor detached house in Other with wood cladding, a metal roof, a black roof, a pitched roof and board and batten cladding.
Maison Bois Brûlé Shou-Sugi Ban
Maison Bois Brûlé Shou-Sugi Ban
Florent PasquierFlorent Pasquier
bois brulé, shou sugi ban
Photo of a black and medium sized modern two floor detached house in Other with wood cladding, a metal roof, a black roof, a pitched roof and board and batten cladding.
Brook House Barn- Rear Dusk
Brook House Barn- Rear Dusk
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Lou Boxer Builder Photographer: Greg Premru Photography
This is an example of a medium sized and red scandinavian two floor detached house in Boston with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof, a black roof and shiplap cladding.
Exterior
Exterior
Studio CorbeauStudio Corbeau
Mid-century modern exterior with covered walkway and black front door.
This is an example of a medium sized and white retro bungalow painted brick detached house in Phoenix with a flat roof and a white roof.
KILLARNEY | MODERN INFILL
KILLARNEY | MODERN INFILL
Andison Residential DesignAndison Residential Design
Located on an established corner in the neighbourhood of Killarney in Calgary, AB, this new single-family custom home was designed to make a lasting impression. With a striking rectangular design and plenty of modern clean lines, this home is full of character. Materials include smooth stucco, horizontal siding, brick, metal panelling and cedar accents – and of course, the large glass windows that are a hallmark of modern architecture. The expansive windows wrap around the corners to let the light pour into the interior from multiple sides. Rather than incorporating the garage front and center like many contemporary homes, the home has a simple walkway to its stylish asymmetrical front entrance (the garage is located to the side of the home).
Contemporary Farmhouse Style - Haddonfield, NJ
Contemporary Farmhouse Style - Haddonfield, NJ
Jay Reinert Architect, LLCJay Reinert Architect, LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized and white farmhouse two floor detached house in Philadelphia with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof, a mixed material roof, a grey roof and board and batten cladding.
2 Bedroom - Manchester Farmhouse
2 Bedroom - Manchester Farmhouse
The Baldwin Architectural GroupThe Baldwin Architectural Group
This large 2 bedroom original farmhouse design combines country living quaintess with modern minimalism. The covered porch on the rear side provides an enclosed and peaceful space for retreat and calm. A small rear balcony off the master bedroom is the perfect getaway for morning coffee. A 3 car garage is tactfully incorporated into the design in order to maximize space for this cozy home. Farm style doors provide easy access add an old style country feel. Square Footage Breakdown Total Heated Square Footage - 1582 1st Floor - 1460 2nd Floor- 122 Beds/Baths Bedrooms: 2 Full bathrooms: 1.5 Foundation Type Standard Foundations: Slab Exterior Walls Standard Type(s): 2x6 studs Dimensions Width: 72' 0" Depth: 47' 10" Max ridge height from finished first floor: 35' Garage Type: Attached Area: 795 sq. ft. Count: 3 Cars Entry Location: Side Ceiling Heights Floor / Height: First Floor / 10' 0" Second Floor / 8' 0" Roof Details Primary Pitch: 6 on 12 Framing Type: Vaulted
Parker Modified | Downtown Naperville, IL
Parker Modified | Downtown Naperville, IL
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized and white rural two floor detached house in Chicago with concrete fibreboard cladding and a metal roof.

Medium Sized and 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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