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Hathaway Point Lake Cottage
Hathaway Point Lake Cottage
Bickford Construction CorporationBickford Construction Corporation
Lake Cottage Porch, standing seam metal roofing and cedar shakes blend into the Vermont fall foliage. Simple and elegant. Photos by Susan Teare
Design ideas for a rustic bungalow house exterior in Burlington with wood cladding, a metal roof and a black roof.
Bovina House
Bovina House
kimberly peck architectkimberly peck architect
The goal of this project was to build a house that would be energy efficient using materials that were both economical and environmentally conscious. Due to the extremely cold winter weather conditions in the Catskills, insulating the house was a primary concern. The main structure of the house is a timber frame from an nineteenth century barn that has been restored and raised on this new site. The entirety of this frame has then been wrapped in SIPs (structural insulated panels), both walls and the roof. The house is slab on grade, insulated from below. The concrete slab was poured with a radiant heating system inside and the top of the slab was polished and left exposed as the flooring surface. Fiberglass windows with an extremely high R-value were chosen for their green properties. Care was also taken during construction to make all of the joints between the SIPs panels and around window and door openings as airtight as possible. The fact that the house is so airtight along with the high overall insulatory value achieved from the insulated slab, SIPs panels, and windows make the house very energy efficient. The house utilizes an air exchanger, a device that brings fresh air in from outside without loosing heat and circulates the air within the house to move warmer air down from the second floor. Other green materials in the home include reclaimed barn wood used for the floor and ceiling of the second floor, reclaimed wood stairs and bathroom vanity, and an on-demand hot water/boiler system. The exterior of the house is clad in black corrugated aluminum with an aluminum standing seam roof. Because of the extremely cold winter temperatures windows are used discerningly, the three largest windows are on the first floor providing the main living areas with a majestic view of the Catskill mountains.
Dogtrot
Dogtrot
CLB ArchitectsCLB Architects
Although the Dogtrot house is one gabled form, protected outdoor spaces are carved out of the main volume and extended on either end, where perforated siding adds texture and provides covered porches with privacy and protection from the elements. Residential architecture and interior design by CLB in Jackson, Wyoming.
New Hampshire Snow and Lake Lodge
New Hampshire Snow and Lake Lodge
MossCreekMossCreek
This beautiful lake and snow lodge site on the waters edge of Lake Sunapee, and only one mile from Mt Sunapee Ski and Snowboard Resort. The home features conventional and timber frame construction. MossCreek's exquisite use of exterior materials include poplar bark, antique log siding with dovetail corners, hand cut timber frame, barn board siding and local river stone piers and foundation. Inside, the home features reclaimed barn wood walls, floors and ceilings.
Exterior
Exterior
Copper Basin Custom HomesCopper Basin Custom Homes
Photo of a rustic house exterior in Houston.
Mountain Timber Frame Home in Canada
Mountain Timber Frame Home in Canada
Riverbend Timber FramingRiverbend Timber Framing
Exterior of a lakeside timber frame home is inviting with custom timber trusses and quick access to the covered deck. Photos: Copyright Heidi Long, Longview Studios, Inc.
MOOSEHORN DESIGN BUILD CONSTRUCTION PICS PT2
MOOSEHORN DESIGN BUILD CONSTRUCTION PICS PT2
NORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILDNORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILD
This is an example of a small and white rustic two floor detached house in Minneapolis with metal cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof and board and batten cladding.
King Wedding Barn
King Wedding Barn
King Construction Company LLCKing Construction Company LLC
Wedding Barn
Medium sized and brown rustic two floor house exterior in Other with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Bloomer Rustic
Bloomer Rustic
Lampert LumberLampert Lumber
Design ideas for a medium sized and gey rustic bungalow detached house in Minneapolis with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Heritage Cabin
Heritage Cabin
RMT ArchitectsRMT Architects
This is an example of a medium sized rustic house exterior in Denver with wood cladding.
Promontory Mountain Getaway
Promontory Mountain Getaway
Habitations Residential Design GroupHabitations Residential Design Group
Inspiration for a medium sized and brown rustic bungalow detached house in Salt Lake City with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Rustic Exterior
Rustic Exterior
This is an example of a rustic house exterior in Other with wood cladding.
Tiny House
Tiny House
Cushman Design GroupCushman Design Group
Susan Teare
Photo of a rustic house exterior in Burlington.
Collaboration Projects
Collaboration Projects
Chad W Howell Construction Inc.Chad W Howell Construction Inc.
Photo of an expansive and brown rustic two floor house exterior in Boston with wood cladding and a half-hip roof.
FARMHOUSE EXTENSION AND RENOVATION, KILBRITTAIN, CORK
FARMHOUSE EXTENSION AND RENOVATION, KILBRITTAIN, CORK
Linehan ConstructionLinehan Construction
Claire O'Rourke
Design ideas for a rustic house exterior in Cork.
Montana Dog House
Montana Dog House
Heather Scott Home & DesignHeather Scott Home & Design
Photo of a rustic house exterior in Austin.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Spanjer HomesSpanjer Homes
Large and beige rustic bungalow render house exterior in Denver with a pitched roof.
New Hope Barn Conversion
New Hope Barn Conversion
Wolstenholme Associates, LLCWolstenholme Associates, LLC
Katrina Mojzesz http://www.topkatphoto.com
The Lodge
The Lodge
Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.
Contractor: HBRE Interior Design: Brooke Voss Design Photography: Scott Amundson
Design ideas for a white rustic detached house in Minneapolis with metal cladding, a metal roof and a grey roof.
Exterior
Exterior
Classic FinishesClassic Finishes
Limeslurry is the perfect look for aging brick. This home is a 100 year old farmhouse with an addition. The mortar joints were weathered and nearly an inch deep. The lime slurry transforms with a new, sculpted look. Lime slurry also adds structural integrity: filling mortar joints and locking in aging brick. Because it is lime-based the brick is still able to breath. A strong improvement that highlights the architecture of the home and the striking landscaping.

Rustic White 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 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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