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Green Mountain Getaway - Main House
Green Mountain Getaway - Main House
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
This house is discreetly tucked into its wooded site in the Mad River Valley near the Sugarbush Resort in Vermont. The soaring roof lines complement the slope of the land and open up views though large windows to a meadow planted with native wildflowers. The house was built with natural materials of cedar shingles, fir beams and native stone walls. These materials are complemented with innovative touches including concrete floors, composite exterior wall panels and exposed steel beams. The home is passively heated by the sun, aided by triple pane windows and super-insulated walls. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography
Great East Lake Camp
Great East Lake Camp
Whitten ArchitectsWhitten Architects
Jonathan Reece
Inspiration for a medium sized and brown classic two floor detached house in Portland Maine with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Obra Nueva - Casa EN
Obra Nueva - Casa EN
Gallego ArquitecturaGallego Arquitectura
Photo of a large and brown contemporary detached house in Other with three floors, wood cladding, a flat roof, a mixed material roof and shiplap cladding.
Walloon Lake Residence | Modern Waterfront
Walloon Lake Residence | Modern Waterfront
W. Pearsall Construction Inc.W. Pearsall Construction Inc.
This modern waterfront home was built for today’s contemporary lifestyle with the comfort of a family cottage. Walloon Lake Residence is a stunning three-story waterfront home with beautiful proportions and extreme attention to detail to give both timelessness and character. Horizontal wood siding wraps the perimeter and is broken up by floor-to-ceiling windows and moments of natural stone veneer. The exterior features graceful stone pillars and a glass door entrance that lead into a large living room, dining room, home bar, and kitchen perfect for entertaining. With walls of large windows throughout, the design makes the most of the lakefront views. A large screened porch and expansive platform patio provide space for lounging and grilling. Inside, the wooden slat decorative ceiling in the living room draws your eye upwards. The linear fireplace surround and hearth are the focal point on the main level. The home bar serves as a gathering place between the living room and kitchen. A large island with seating for five anchors the open concept kitchen and dining room. The strikingly modern range hood and custom slab kitchen cabinets elevate the design. The floating staircase in the foyer acts as an accent element. A spacious master suite is situated on the upper level. Featuring large windows, a tray ceiling, double vanity, and a walk-in closet. The large walkout basement hosts another wet bar for entertaining with modern island pendant lighting. Walloon Lake is located within the Little Traverse Bay Watershed and empties into Lake Michigan. It is considered an outstanding ecological, aesthetic, and recreational resource. The lake itself is unique in its shape, with three “arms” and two “shores” as well as a “foot” where the downtown village exists. Walloon Lake is a thriving northern Michigan small town with tons of character and energy, from snowmobiling and ice fishing in the winter to morel hunting and hiking in the spring, boating and golfing in the summer, and wine tasting and color touring in the fall.
Hartington Road
Hartington Road
Pike & PartnersPike & Partners
This is an example of a large and brown contemporary side house exterior in London with three floors, a lean-to roof and a brown roof.
Pearl River - Mid-century modern renovation
Pearl River - Mid-century modern renovation
ROAM ArchitectureROAM Architecture
Updating a modern classic These clients adore their home’s location, nestled within a 2-1/2 acre site largely wooded and abutting a creek and nature preserve. They contacted us with the intent of repairing some exterior and interior issues that were causing deterioration, and needed some assistance with the design and selection of new exterior materials which were in need of replacement. Our new proposed exterior includes new natural wood siding, a stone base, and corrugated metal. New entry doors and new cable rails completed this exterior renovation. Additionally, we assisted these clients resurrect an existing pool cabana structure and detached 2-car garage which had fallen into disrepair. The garage / cabana building was renovated in the same aesthetic as the main house.
Great Hills Residence, Truro MA
Great Hills Residence, Truro MA
Hammer ArchitectsHammer Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized and brown contemporary two floor detached house in Boston with wood cladding and a flat roof.
Lakewood Home
Lakewood Home
Siding Design Pro / SDP RenovationSiding Design Pro / SDP Renovation
Inspiration for a medium sized and brown midcentury split-level detached house in Denver with concrete fibreboard cladding.
Refined Rustic
Refined Rustic
Kristy Cameron DesignKristy Cameron Design
Photo of a large and brown country two floor detached house in Chicago with mixed cladding, a hip roof and a green roof.
Piseco Lake Residence- Exterior
Piseco Lake Residence- Exterior
Phinney Design GroupPhinney Design Group
Elizabeth Haynes
Inspiration for a large and brown rustic detached house in Boston with three floors, wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Midcentury Modern 2
Midcentury Modern 2
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
Midcentury Modern Remodel includes new screened porch addition + privacy wall enclosing moss garden opening to bedrooms - Architecture: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Interior Architecture: HAUS with Design Studio Vriesman, General Contractor: Wrightworks, Landscape Architecture: A2 Design, Photography: HAUS
Tudor Revival
Tudor Revival
Muse | Kirwan ArchitectsMuse | Kirwan Architects
Rear Facade with Additions Photo By: Erik Kvalsvik
Design ideas for a brown and medium sized classic two floor brick detached house in DC Metro with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Fancourt Residence
Fancourt Residence
LS3P LivingLS3P Living
Exterior | Custom home studio of LS3P ASSOCIATES LTD. | Photo by Fairview Builders LLC.
This is an example of a large and brown traditional two floor house exterior in Other with stone cladding and a pitched roof.
Many Decks
Many Decks
Forst Construction, Inc.Forst Construction, Inc.
custom built
This is an example of a brown coastal two floor house exterior in Other with wood cladding and a hip roof.
Green Mountain Getaway - Guest House
Green Mountain Getaway - Guest House
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
The guesthouse of our Green Mountain Getaway follows the same recipe as the main house. With its soaring roof lines and large windows, it feels equally as integrated into the surrounding landscape. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography
The Kimberley
The Kimberley
Raykon ConstructionRaykon Construction
This is an example of a medium sized and brown classic two floor house exterior in Salt Lake City with stone cladding and a hip roof.
Einfamilienhaus in Dickholzbauweise, Oberammergau
Einfamilienhaus in Dickholzbauweise, Oberammergau
kauba architekturkauba architektur
Ausgangssituation Ein auf dem Grundstück bestehender Ferienbungalow aus den 1950er Jahren musste dem Neubau eines Einfamilienhauses für eine junge vierköpfige Familie weichen. Der Einsatz von natürlichen Materialien, wie Holz, Naturstein, Dämmstoffen aus Holzwolle, etc. war den Bauherren sehr wichtig. Dieser Umstand und die landwirtschaftlich geprägte Umgebung gaben dem Gebäude seine Form und sein Erscheinungsbild. Konstruktion, energetisches und ökologisches Konzept Das voll unterkellerte Gebäude steht auf einem schmalen, langgestreckten Grundstück und öffnet sich nach Südwesten, über eine beheizbare Pfosten- Riegel- Fassade mit Dreifachverglasung. Alle statischen Konstruktionselemente, wie Wände, Decken und das Dach, bestehen aus Dickholzplatten. Lediglich die tragenden Innenwände im Erdgeschoss wurden aus Kalksandstein errichtet. Die so generierte „Speichermasse“, eine kontrollierte Be- und Entlüftung mit Wärmerückgewinnung, sowie auf den Innenwänden angebrachte Wandheizmodule tragen zu einem behaglichen Wohnklima bei. Für das Gebäude wurde überwiegend heimisches Holz aus der Produktion eines nahe gelegenen Holzverarbeitungsbetriebes verwendet. Alle Konstruktions- und Verkleidungshölzer wurden unbehandelt eingebaut. Die Wärmeversorgung erfolgt über eine zentrale Pelletheizung. Die auf dem Dach angeordneten Sonnenkollektoren dienen sowohl der Warmwasserbereitung als auch der Heizungsunterstützung. Über eine Regenwasserzisterne werden die Spülkästen der Toiletten und die Waschmaschine mit gesammeltem Niederschlagswasser versorgt. Das Gertenwasser wird ebenso über die Zisterne bereitgestellt.
Cliffs Valley Home
Cliffs Valley Home
AR Homes by American Eagle BuildersAR Homes by American Eagle Builders
Large and brown traditional two floor detached house in Other with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof and a mixed material roof.
Harbor Head
Harbor Head
John Dvorsack ArchitectJohn Dvorsack Architect
Designed to look like it’s always been there, this 4 bedroom shingle style farm house sits on a beautiful private parcel in West Falmouth. The biggest challenge for this project was to take advantage of the primary water views which in this case were in the front of the home. To accomplish this, the main entrance to the house and the outdoor entertainment spaces were all on the front of the house. A screen room resides at the intersection of the wings of the wraparound porch for evening relaxation overlooking the water. The stair to the third floor roof deck provides sweeping views of the Elizabethan Island chain and Buzzards Bay.
House for a Butcher and an Art Maven
House for a Butcher and an Art Maven
Architecture in FormationArchitecture in Formation
Michelle Rose Photography
This is an example of a medium sized and brown contemporary bungalow house exterior in New York with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.

Premium Brown 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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