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Medium Sized House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Front Doors
Front Doors
Martins Millwork IncMartins Millwork Inc
Photo of a medium sized and brown classic two floor brick detached house in Atlanta.
Chandler's Cottage
Chandler's Cottage
Blue Ridge Mountain Rustic HomesBlue Ridge Mountain Rustic Homes
This is an example of a medium sized and brown rustic bungalow house exterior in Atlanta with wood cladding.
Hood House
Hood House
Mihaly SlocombeMihaly Slocombe
Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.
Modern Farmhouse- Personal Residence
Modern Farmhouse- Personal Residence
Lolio ArchitectLolio Architect
Medium sized and white country two floor detached house in Philadelphia with a lean-to roof, a shingle roof and mixed cladding.
The 2013 Nationals Awards
The 2013 Nationals Awards
National Association of Home BuildersNational Association of Home Builders
The Field at Lambert Ranch Irvine, CA Builder: The New Home Company Marketing Director: Joan Marcus-Colvin Associate: Summers/Murphy & Partners
Photo of a medium sized and white mediterranean two floor render house exterior in DC Metro.
Winchester Country Club - Auburn, CA
Winchester Country Club - Auburn, CA
California CraftsmanCalifornia Craftsman
Check out this beautiful contemporary home in Winchester recently completed by JBT Signature Homes. We used JeldWen W2500 series windows and doors on this project.
House 96
House 96
Ryan Group ArchitectsRyan Group Architects
Exterior Dining; Firepit; Terrace
This is an example of a medium sized and brown rustic two floor house exterior in Sacramento with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
Southold Exterior
Southold Exterior
G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.
This charming ranch on the north fork of Long Island received a long overdo update. All the windows were replaced with more modern looking black framed Andersen casement windows. The front entry door and garage door compliment each other with the a column of horizontal windows. The Maibec siding really makes this house stand out while complimenting the natural surrounding. Finished with black gutters and leaders that compliment that offer function without taking away from the clean look of the new makeover. The front entry was given a streamlined entry with Timbertech decking and Viewrail railing. The rear deck, also Timbertech and Viewrail, include black lattice that finishes the rear deck with out detracting from the clean lines of this deck that spans the back of the house. The Viewrail provides the safety barrier needed without interfering with the amazing view of the water.
OXFORD
OXFORD
Interior ParticulierInterior Particulier
Medium sized and brown industrial two floor detached house in Los Angeles with wood cladding, shiplap cladding and a brown roof.
Interchange
Interchange
RAINIER PACIFICRAINIER PACIFIC
This is an example of a medium sized and white modern two floor detached house in Portland with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
Elevated Barn Living: The Perfect Outdoor Venue for Entertaining
Elevated Barn Living: The Perfect Outdoor Venue for Entertaining
One Source SystemsOne Source Systems
Sonance Hi-Fidelity Speakers, there were 6 total.
Medium sized farmhouse bungalow house exterior in Baltimore with wood cladding.
A-Frame Chalet
A-Frame Chalet
Linebox StudioLinebox Studio
Mountainside A-Frame cottage
Inspiration for a medium sized scandinavian detached house in Montreal with three floors, wood cladding and a shingle roof.
Upper Westside Contemporary Charm
Upper Westside Contemporary Charm
MG Custom BuildersMG Custom Builders
Photo of a medium sized and white contemporary detached house in Sacramento with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Historical Craftsman Renovation
Historical Craftsman Renovation
Balboa Design GroupBalboa Design Group
Photo of a green and medium sized classic bungalow house exterior in San Diego with a pitched roof and wood cladding.
Дом у моря
Дом у моря
Архитектурное бюро "ХВОЯ"Архитектурное бюро "ХВОЯ"
фотографии - Дмитрий Цыренщиков
Photo of a medium sized and beige rustic detached house in Saint Petersburg with three floors, wood cladding, a metal roof and a mansard roof.
Seattle Exterior Paint Job
Seattle Exterior Paint Job
Bad Dancer PaintingBad Dancer Painting
This is an example of a medium sized and blue classic two floor house exterior in Seattle.
Bank Barns
Bank Barns
King Construction Company LLCKing Construction Company LLC
Photo of a medium sized and brown farmhouse two floor detached house in Other with wood cladding, a hip roof and a metal roof.
South Entry View
South Entry View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Ulimited Style Photography
This is an example of a medium sized and brown modern bungalow house exterior in Los Angeles with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
Remodels & Additions
Remodels & Additions
Archambault ConstructionArchambault Construction
Front view of renovated barn with new front entry, landscaping, and creamery.
Inspiration for a medium sized and beige farmhouse two floor detached house in Boston with wood cladding, a mansard roof and a metal roof.
Finished Exterior
Finished Exterior
Lineage ArchitectsLineage Architects
The picture shows the completed rear and side of the home.
Inspiration for a medium sized two floor detached house in Other with wood cladding, an orange house and a metal roof.

Medium Sized 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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