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Bungalow remodel in North Somerset
Bungalow remodel in North Somerset
DHV ArchitectsDHV Architects
Federica Vasetti
Inspiration for a large and white modern two floor render house exterior in Other with a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Extension and refurbishment of 50s bungalow, Hampton Wick
Extension and refurbishment of 50s bungalow, Hampton Wick
The Cave Cooperative LtdThe Cave Cooperative Ltd
Glazing at night, viewed from the garden.
Design ideas for a large and white contemporary two floor render house exterior in Surrey with a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Contemporary Family House
Contemporary Family House
AML ArchitectsAML Architects
Brief: Extend what was originally a small bungalow into a large family home, with feature glazing at the front. Challenge: Overcoming the Town Planning constraints for the ambitious proposal. Goal: Create a far larger house than the original bungalow. The house is three times larger. Unique Solution: There is a small side lane, which effectively makes it a corner plot. The L-shape plan ‘turns the corner’. Sustainability: Keeping the original bungalow retained the embodied energy and saved on new materials, as in a complete new rebuild.
Hunters Gate
Hunters Gate
Group D ArchitectsGroup D Architects
This project is a substantial remodel and refurbishment of an existing dormer bungalow. The existing building suffers from a dated aesthetic as well as disjointed layout, making it unsuited to modern day family living. The scheme is a carefully considered modernisation within a sensitive greenbelt location. Despite tight planning rules given where it is situated, the scheme represents a dramatic departure from the existing property. Group D has navigated the scheme through an extensive planning process, successfully achieving planning approval and has since been appointed to take the project through to construction.
Reinventing the Railway Cottage
Reinventing the Railway Cottage
Clifton SMRClifton SMR
Graham Gaunt
Design ideas for a medium sized and white contemporary two floor render and rear house exterior in London.
Colour Pop House
Colour Pop House
MOOi ArchitectureMOOi Architecture
Exterior view of house extension in cambridge
Black contemporary render and rear house exterior in Cambridgeshire with a pitched roof, a metal roof and a black roof.
Grove Conservation Area
Grove Conservation Area
Metre Squared ArchitectureMetre Squared Architecture
Medium sized and gey modern render and rear house exterior in London with three floors and a flat roof.
Contemporary House Exterior
Contemporary House Exterior
White contemporary bungalow render extension in Edinburgh.
Contemporary Extension to 60's Bungalow
Contemporary Extension to 60's Bungalow
Crockard Building DesignCrockard Building Design
Tommy Morgan
Inspiration for a white contemporary bungalow render extension in Belfast with a flat roof.
Modern Extension, Exeter
Modern Extension, Exeter
New Space ArchitectureNew Space Architecture
There are so many things to consider when designing an extension for open-plan family living; how you enter the space, how you connect the room with the garden, how the different areas within the space interact and flow to name a few... This project allowed us to bring all of these aspects together in an harmonious fashion by tying in an elegant modern extension with a period traditional home. Key features include a parapet flat roof, internal crittall doors and full length glazing and sliding doors helping to bring the outside in. A simple yet elegant design, perfectly formed for modern family life.
New Build Dormer Bungalow
New Build Dormer Bungalow
The Art of BuildingThe Art of Building
Medium sized and white contemporary bungalow render extension in Other.
West Drive, Porthcawl
West Drive, Porthcawl
Dennis Hellyar ArchitectsDennis Hellyar Architects
West Drive, Porthcawl - Front Elevation
Design ideas for a large and white contemporary render and front house exterior in Other with three floors, a hip roof, a tiled roof, a black roof and shiplap cladding.
Surrey Hills
Surrey Hills
RVI Architectural DesignRVI Architectural Design
Visualisations for the exterior transformation of this extended 1930's detached home in Surrey Hills
Large and white traditional two floor render and front house exterior in Surrey with a hip roof, a tiled roof and a grey roof.
Tamarisk Way, East Preston
Tamarisk Way, East Preston
FRESH ArchitectsFRESH Architects
Large scale renovation project to an existing 1930's beachfront property in East Preston
Inspiration for a large and white beach style render and rear house exterior in Sussex with three floors, a pitched roof, a tiled roof and a grey roof.
Single storey rear extension in Surbiton
Single storey rear extension in Surbiton
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Single storey rear extension in Surbiton, with flat roof and white pebbles, an aluminium double glazed sliding door and side window. Photography by Chris Snook
Glass Box
Glass Box
Extended Design ArchitectsExtended Design Architects
CGI by Andrew Martin 3D, Design undertaken for WSPA
Inspiration for a beige contemporary render and rear extension in Surrey with three floors and a pitched roof.
Larkhill House I
Larkhill House I
Highline Architecture LtdHighline Architecture Ltd
Our clients wanted an impressive balcony and terrace space, and lots of light flooding into bedrooms and bathrooms.
Inspiration for a large and multi-coloured modern two floor render and front house exterior in Other with a tiled roof and a grey roof.
Bungalow remodel in North Somerset
Bungalow remodel in North Somerset
DHV ArchitectsDHV Architects
Federica Vasetti
Photo of a large and white modern two floor render house exterior in Other with a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Well Cottage
Well Cottage
Group D ArchitectsGroup D Architects
We were approached by our client to transform extend their existing modest farm house in rural Cheshire. Working within tight planning constraints in Greenbelt, we were able to maximise the potential of the building, working closely with the local authority planning department. The scheme maintains the traditional aesthetic of the original, locally listed building, using modern construction methods. The house benefits from extensive newly landscaped grounds to compliment the new open plan living spaces.
Modern Rear Extension - Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne
Modern Rear Extension - Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne
North View ArchitectureNorth View Architecture
Modern, angled rear extension with white render and brick finish, and frameless corner glazing.
Design ideas for a small modern bungalow render and rear house exterior in Other with a pitched roof, a tiled roof and a red roof.

Render Extension 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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