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Midcentury House Exterior with Wood Cladding Ideas and Designs

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Mountain View Double Gable Eichler Remodel
Mountain View Double Gable Eichler Remodel
Klopf ArchitectureKlopf Architecture
Klopf Architecture, Outer Space Landscape Architects, Sezen & Moon Structural Engineer and Flegels Construction updated a classic Eichler open, indoor-outdoor home. Everyone loved the classic, original bones of this house, but it was in need of a major facelift both inside and out. The owners also wanted to remove the barriers between the kitchen and great room, and increase the size of the master bathroom as well as make other layout changes. No addition to the house was contemplated. The owners worked with Klopf Architecture in part because of Klopf’s extensive mid-century modern / Eichler design portfolio, and in part because one of their neighbors who had worked with Klopf on their Eichler home remodel referred them. The Klopf team knew how to update the worn finishes to make a more sophisticated, higher quality home that both looks better and functions better. In conjunction with the atrium and the landscaped rear yard / patio, the glassy living room feels open on both sides and allows an indoor / outdoor flow throughout. The new, natural wood exterior siding runs through the house from inside to outside to inside again, updating one of the classic design features of the Eichler homes. Picking up on the wood siding, walnut vanities and cabinets offset the white walls. Gray porcelain tiles evoke the concrete slab floors and flow from interior to exterior to make the spaces appear to flow together. Similarly the ceiling decking has the same white-washed finish from inside to out. The continuity of materials and space enhances the sense of flow. The large kitchen, perfect for entertaining, has a wall of built-ins and an oversized island. There’s plenty of storage and space for the whole group to prep and cook together. One unique approach to the master bedroom is the bed wall. The head of the bed is tucked within a line of built-in wardrobes with a high window above. Replacing the master closet with this wall of wardrobes allowed for both a larger bathroom and a larger bedroom. This 1,953 square foot, 4 bedroom, 2 bathroom Double Gable Eichler remodeled single-family house is located in Mountain View in the heart of the Silicon Valley. Klopf Architecture Project Team: John Klopf, AIA, Klara Kevane, and Yegvenia Torres-Zavala Landscape Architect: Outer Space Landscape Architects Structural Engineer: Sezen & Moon Contractor: Flegels Construction Landscape Contractor: Roco's Gardening & Arroyo Vista Landscaping, Inc. Photography ©2016 Mariko Reed Location: Mountain View, CA Year completed: 2015
San Carlos Treetop
San Carlos Treetop
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
What started as a kitchen and two-bathroom remodel evolved into a full home renovation plus conversion of the downstairs unfinished basement into a permitted first story addition, complete with family room, guest suite, mudroom, and a new front entrance. We married the midcentury modern architecture with vintage, eclectic details and thoughtful materials.
Lake Sawyer Remodel
Lake Sawyer Remodel
Malone's Landscape Design | BuildMalone's Landscape Design | Build
Upper IPE deck with cable railing and covered space below with bluestone clad fireplace, outdoor kitchen, and infratec heaters. Belgard Melville Tandem block wall with 2x2 porcelain pavers, a putting green, hot tub and metal fire pit. Sherwin Williams Iron Ore paint color
Ranch 31 Exterior - Mid-Century Modern Ranch in the Catskill Mountains
Ranch 31 Exterior - Mid-Century Modern Ranch in the Catskill Mountains
Charles Petersheim, BuilderCharles Petersheim, Builder
Exterior of this modern country ranch home in the forests of the Catskill mountains. Black clapboard siding and huge picture windows.
Photo of a medium sized and black retro bungalow house exterior in New York with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
5406 Duval - Mid-Century Modern
5406 Duval - Mid-Century Modern
Carty Custom Builders, LLCCarty Custom Builders, LLC
Two covered parking spaces accessible from the alley
Photo of a medium sized and gey retro two floor detached house in Austin with wood cladding, a flat roof and a green roof.
Pax I House
Pax I House
Pax Domus, Inc.Pax Domus, Inc.
Creative Captures, David Barrios
Design ideas for a medium sized and black retro bungalow detached house in Other with wood cladding.
Myrtle Mid-Century Residence
Myrtle Mid-Century Residence
Giulietti Schouten Weber ArchitectsGiulietti Schouten Weber Architects
Aerial view of the house and property. Chad Beecroft
Inspiration for a large and black midcentury two floor house exterior in Portland with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Mid Century Modern Paint Colors
Mid Century Modern Paint Colors
Peg Cox DesignPeg Cox Design
Blue midcentury split-level house exterior in Seattle with wood cladding and a hip roof.
Midcentury Exterior
Midcentury Exterior
Inspiration for a medium sized and gey midcentury two floor house exterior in Austin with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
EXTERIOR | Memorial City, Texas | Springwell Midcentury Modern | Entire Home Rem
EXTERIOR | Memorial City, Texas | Springwell Midcentury Modern | Entire Home Rem
Sweetlake Interior Design LLCSweetlake Interior Design LLC
This Midcentury Modern Home was originally built in 1964 and was completely over-hauled and a seriously major renovation! We transformed 5 rooms into 1 great room and raised the ceiling by removing all the attic space. Initially, we wanted to keep the original terrazzo flooring throughout the house, but unfortunately we could not bring it back to life. This house is a 3200 sq. foot one story. We are still renovating, since this is my house...I will keep the pictures updated as we progress! Photo by Chuck Williams
Mid-Century Modern
Mid-Century Modern
New Urban Home BuildersNew Urban Home Builders
Ashley Avila Photography
Midcentury house exterior in Grand Rapids with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Mid-Century Remodel
Mid-Century Remodel
2fORM Architecture2fORM Architecture
New Life to the Exterior Higher Resolution Photography
This is an example of a midcentury house exterior in Portland with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Peachtree Lane Full Remodel
Peachtree Lane Full Remodel
The Hawley Real Estate GroupThe Hawley Real Estate Group
Peachtree Lane Full Remodel - Front Elevation After
Design ideas for a medium sized and blue midcentury bungalow detached house in San Francisco with wood cladding, a hip roof, a shingle roof, a brown roof and shiplap cladding.
Glen Ellen Residence
Glen Ellen Residence
Knock Architecture and DesignKnock Architecture and Design
Inspiration for a medium sized retro bungalow detached house in San Francisco with wood cladding, a hip roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and shiplap cladding.
Bellevue (mid century modern)
Bellevue (mid century modern)
JLS Construction Inc.JLS Construction Inc.
New mid century modern in Bellevue Washington, full renovation.
Photo of a gey retro bungalow detached house in Seattle with wood cladding and a metal roof.
Mid-Century Ranch Addition/Remodel
Mid-Century Ranch Addition/Remodel
Gregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-BuildGregory Thomas, Architect, AKBD, CG&S Design-Build
The view deck is cantilevered out over the back yard and toward the sunset view. (Landscaping is still being installed here.)
Brown midcentury two floor detached house in Austin with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Lynwood Mid-Century Modern
Lynwood Mid-Century Modern
Cadence Design StudioCadence Design Studio
Photo by JC Buck
Medium sized and gey midcentury split-level detached house in Denver with wood cladding.
Elegant Home
Elegant Home
LDB HOMES LLCLDB HOMES LLC
Beautiful modern home. Professionally landscaped.
Large and white retro two floor detached house in Seattle with wood cladding.
5406 Duval - Mid-Century Modern
5406 Duval - Mid-Century Modern
Carty Custom Builders, LLCCarty Custom Builders, LLC
This is an example of a medium sized and gey retro two floor detached house in Austin with wood cladding, a flat roof and a green roof.
Northgate Exterior
Northgate Exterior
CarsonSpeer BuildersCarsonSpeer Builders
This mid-century modern was a full restoration back to this home's former glory. New cypress siding was installed to match the home's original appearance. New windows with period correct mulling and details were installed throughout the home. Photo credit - Inspiro 8 Studios

Midcentury House Exterior with Wood Cladding 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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