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Budget Bungalow House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Westside Garage and Patio
Westside Garage and Patio
Stephanie D PooleStephanie D Poole
This mosaic tiled surfboard shower was my design and created by www.willandjane.com - a husband and wife team from San Diego.
Design ideas for a small and green beach style bungalow detached house in Santa Barbara with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
One Level Bungalow
One Level Bungalow
Whitestone Building and RenovationsWhitestone Building and Renovations
One level bungalow. Photo Credit- Natalie Wyman
Small and black modern bungalow detached house in Other with mixed cladding and a shingle roof.
East Nashville Craftsman
East Nashville Craftsman
Leverick HomesLeverick Homes
Photo of a small and white traditional bungalow brick house exterior in Nashville.
Pine Forest
Pine Forest
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
(c) steve keating photography
This is an example of a small and beige contemporary bungalow house exterior in Seattle with wood cladding and a lean-to 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.
Mike's Hammock
Mike's Hammock
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to math the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who could not live in a tiny house, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design assistance by Jimmy Thornton
Tanglin House
Tanglin House
rjharjha
Small and white contemporary bungalow brick and rear extension in Berkshire.
338 Worsleys
338 Worsleys
Young ArchitectsYoung Architects
Jamie Armstrong
Photo of a brown and medium sized contemporary bungalow detached house in Christchurch with wood cladding, a flat roof and a metal roof.
Desert Living Oasis Home with Standing Seam Metal Roof and Solar Energy System
Desert Living Oasis Home with Standing Seam Metal Roof and Solar Energy System
EnergyPal SolarEnergyPal Solar
Beautifully balanced and serene desert landscaped modern build with standing seam metal roofing and seamless solar panel array. The simplistic and stylish property boasts huge energy savings with the high production solar array.
James Hardie Sierra 8
James Hardie Sierra 8
Deskins Group LLCDeskins Group LLC
This is a basic overlay featuring James Hardie Sierra 8 4x8 panels. We also replaced the fascia trim and soffits on the front. This is one of the most expensive homes we have worked on due to its location.
FACHADAS
FACHADAS
DONSTUDIODONSTUDIO
Photo of a small classic bungalow house exterior in Other with a flat roof.
Los Angeles Spanish bungalow remodel
Los Angeles Spanish bungalow remodel
ArtCraft Homes LLCArtCraft Homes LLC
A traditional 1930 Spanish bungalow, re-imagined and respectfully updated by ArtCraft Homes to create a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home of over 1,300sf plus 400sf of bonus space in a finished detached 2-car garage. Authentic vintage tiles from Claycraft Potteries adorn the all-original Spanish-style fireplace. Remodel by Tim Braseth of ArtCraft Homes, Los Angeles. Photos by Larry Underhill.
Travis and Kelly's Casita Guesthouse and Office
Travis and Kelly's Casita Guesthouse and Office
New AvenueNew Avenue
Exterior of the casita in the corner of the backyard.
Photo of a small and beige classic bungalow render house exterior in San Francisco with a pitched roof.
Smiths Lake House
Smiths Lake House
Sandberg Schoffel ArchitectsSandberg Schoffel Architects
This house is a simple elegant structure - more permanent camping than significant imposition. The external deck with inverted hip roof extends the interior living spaces. Photo; Guy Allenby
Oak Crest
Oak Crest
Austin Lighting & DrainageAustin Lighting & Drainage
Featured here are Bistro lights over the swimming pool. These are connected using 1/4" cable strung across from the fence to the house. We've also have an Uplight shinning up on this beautiful 4 foot Yucca Rostrata.
Nicholas Backyard ADU
Nicholas Backyard ADU
Design Appruv, Inc.Design Appruv, Inc.
A classic San Diego Backyard Staple! Our clients were looking to match their existing homes "Craftsman" aesthetic while utilizing their construction budget as efficiently as possible. At 956 s.f. (2 Bed: 2 Bath w/ Open Concept Kitchen/Dining) our clients were able to see their project through for under $168,000! After a comprehensive Design, Permitting & Construction process the Nicholas Family is now renting their ADU for $2,500.00 per month.
Eton Guest House
Eton Guest House
UserUser
Sunny Casita natural landscape
Inspiration for a small and white bungalow render detached house in Phoenix with a flat roof.
Past Projects
Past Projects
Robin Custom HomesRobin Custom Homes
The Sapelo is a comfortable country style design that will always make you feel at home, with plenty of modern fixtures inside! It is a 1591 square foot 3 bedroom 2 bath home, with a gorgeous front porch for enjoying those beautiful summer evenings!
Walnut Creek Lorie Ct.
Walnut Creek Lorie Ct.
J.E.O. ConstructionJ.E.O. Construction
Medium sized and white mediterranean bungalow render detached house in San Francisco with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
2033 Andreo Ave
2033 Andreo Ave
Archer Building GroupArcher Building Group
Nicole Leone
Inspiration for a small and blue traditional bungalow house exterior in Los Angeles with wood cladding.

Budget Bungalow 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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