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Rustic House Exterior with Wood Cladding Ideas and Designs

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Rear Elevation
Tindall Architecture WorkshopTindall Architecture Workshop
Photo by Fisheye Studios
Photo of a large and brown rustic detached house in Other with three floors, wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
The Coyle
The Coyle
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
Photographer: Alexander Canaria and Taylor Proctor
This is an example of a rustic bungalow house exterior in Seattle with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Our Work
Our Work
Markus Burkhart ConstructionMarkus Burkhart Construction
This is an example of a large and brown rustic two floor detached house in Sacramento with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
The Ranches at Belt Creek
The Ranches at Belt Creek
Laura Fedro Interiors, Inc.Laura Fedro Interiors, Inc.
Inspiration for a large and brown rustic two floor house exterior in Other with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Woody
Woody
Topos HomesTopos Homes
Photo by Benjamin Rasmussen for Dwell Magazine.
Small and brown rustic bungalow tiny house in Denver with a flat roof and wood cladding.
Shelton House
Shelton House
Appalachian Log StructuresAppalachian Log Structures
Rick Lee Photography
Photo of a medium sized and brown rustic two floor house exterior in DC Metro with wood cladding and a hip roof.
New Homes
New Homes
Pete Conrad ConstructionPete Conrad Construction
Design ideas for a brown and medium sized rustic bungalow house exterior in Burlington with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Swiss Chalet
Swiss Chalet
Alpine Custom InteriorsAlpine Custom Interiors
Alpine Custom Interiors works closely with you to capture your unique dreams and desires for your next interior remodel or renovation. Beginning with conceptual layouts and design, to construction drawings and specifications, our experienced design team will create a distinct character for each construction project. We fully believe that everyone wins when a project is clearly thought-out, documented, and then professionally executed.
Timberframe Lake House
Timberframe Lake House
All in the DetailsAll in the Details
Northpeak Design
Design ideas for a rustic two floor house exterior in Manchester with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
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.
Creekside Cottage
Creekside Cottage
Amy A. Alper, ArchitectAmy A. Alper, Architect
Photo: Eric Rorer
This is an example of a rustic two floor house exterior in San Francisco with wood cladding.
Afton Timber Frame Retreat
Afton Timber Frame Retreat
Smith & Robertson, Inc.Smith & Robertson, Inc.
Sitting atop a mountain, this Timberpeg timber frame vacation retreat offers rustic elegance with shingle-sided splendor, warm rich colors and textures, and natural quality materials.
East West House
East West House
TruexCullins Architecture + Interior DesignTruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design
Westphalen Photography
Inspiration for a rustic house exterior in Burlington with wood cladding.
House by the Lake
House by the Lake
Rob Bramhall ArchitectsRob Bramhall Architects
Rob Bramhall
Design ideas for a large and brown rustic two floor detached house in Boston with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Hamptons Modern Farmhouse
Hamptons Modern Farmhouse
UserUser
This is an example of a rustic house exterior in New York with wood cladding.
2013 Parade Home Moose Ridge Cabin Log Home
2013 Parade Home Moose Ridge Cabin Log Home
Mountain Life and Home of ColoradoMountain Life and Home of Colorado
This is an example of a rustic house exterior in Denver with three floors and wood cladding.
Heron Point
Heron Point
Joseph T Dashiell BuildersJoseph T Dashiell Builders
Rustic house exterior in Other with wood cladding.
Rocky Mountain Retreat
Rocky Mountain Retreat
Bob Greenspan PhotographyBob Greenspan Photography
©2013 Bob Greenspan Photography
Design ideas for a rustic house exterior in Denver with wood cladding.
Elk Ridge Lodge
Elk Ridge Lodge
Centre Sky Architecture LtdCentre Sky Architecture Ltd
Like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/centresky Designed as a prominent display of Architecture, Elk Ridge Lodge stands firmly upon a ridge high atop the Spanish Peaks Club in Big Sky, Montana. Designed around a number of principles; sense of presence, quality of detail, and durability, the monumental home serves as a Montana Legacy home for the family. Throughout the design process, the height of the home to its relationship on the ridge it sits, was recognized the as one of the design challenges. Techniques such as terracing roof lines, stretching horizontal stone patios out and strategically placed landscaping; all were used to help tuck the mass into its setting. Earthy colored and rustic exterior materials were chosen to offer a western lodge like architectural aesthetic. Dry stack parkitecture stone bases that gradually decrease in scale as they rise up portray a firm foundation for the home to sit on. Historic wood planking with sanded chink joints, horizontal siding with exposed vertical studs on the exterior, and metal accents comprise the remainder of the structures skin. Wood timbers, outriggers and cedar logs work together to create diversity and focal points throughout the exterior elevations. Windows and doors were discussed in depth about type, species and texture and ultimately all wood, wire brushed cedar windows were the final selection to enhance the "elegant ranch" feel. A number of exterior decks and patios increase the connectivity of the interior to the exterior and take full advantage of the views that virtually surround this home. Upon entering the home you are encased by massive stone piers and angled cedar columns on either side that support an overhead rail bridge spanning the width of the great room, all framing the spectacular view to the Spanish Peaks Mountain Range in the distance. The layout of the home is an open concept with the Kitchen, Great Room, Den, and key circulation paths, as well as certain elements of the upper level open to the spaces below. The kitchen was designed to serve as an extension of the great room, constantly connecting users of both spaces, while the Dining room is still adjacent, it was preferred as a more dedicated space for more formal family meals. There are numerous detailed elements throughout the interior of the home such as the "rail" bridge ornamented with heavy peened black steel, wire brushed wood to match the windows and doors, and cannon ball newel post caps. Crossing the bridge offers a unique perspective of the Great Room with the massive cedar log columns, the truss work overhead bound by steel straps, and the large windows facing towards the Spanish Peaks. As you experience the spaces you will recognize massive timbers crowning the ceilings with wood planking or plaster between, Roman groin vaults, massive stones and fireboxes creating distinct center pieces for certain rooms, and clerestory windows that aid with natural lighting and create exciting movement throughout the space with light and shadow.
Private Residence 3
Private Residence 3
Pursley Dixon ArchitecturePursley Dixon Architecture
Design ideas for a rustic house exterior in Charlotte with wood cladding.

Rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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