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Scandinavian Two Floor House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Scandinavian Modern Exterior
Scandinavian Modern Exterior
10K Architecture10K Architecture
10K designed this new construction home for a family of four who relocated to a serene, tranquil, and heavily wooded lot in Shorewood. Careful siting of the home preserves existing trees, is sympathetic to existing topography and drainage of the site, and maximizes views from gathering spaces and bedrooms to the lake. Simple forms with a bold black exterior finish contrast the light and airy interior spaces and finishes. Sublime moments and connections to nature are created through the use of floor to ceiling windows, long axial sight lines through the house, skylights, a breezeway between buildings, and a variety of spaces for work, play, and relaxation.
Edina Modern Scandinavian
Edina Modern Scandinavian
Charlie & Co. Design, LtdCharlie & Co. Design, Ltd
Spacecrafting Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized and black scandi two floor house exterior in Minneapolis with concrete fibreboard cladding and a pitched roof.
1960's remodel - Japanese & Scandinavian style house
1960's remodel - Japanese & Scandinavian style house
Mark Hazeldine PhotographyMark Hazeldine Photography
Garden and rear facade of a 1960s remodelled and extended detached house in Japanese & Scandinavian style.
Photo of a medium sized and brown scandi two floor rear house exterior in Surrey with wood cladding, a flat roof, a black roof and board and batten cladding.
Aloha 144
Aloha 144
Guadalupe Cruz-Conde LleoGuadalupe Cruz-Conde Lleo
Large and white scandi two floor detached house in Malaga with a tiled roof and a white roof.
Ridge Home
Ridge Home
NortherlyNortherly
The matte black standing seam material wraps up and over the house like a blanket, only exposing the ends of the house where Kebony vertical tongue and groove siding and glass fill in the recessed exterior walls.
Brook House Barn- Rear Dusk
Brook House Barn- Rear Dusk
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Lou Boxer Builder Photographer: Greg Premru Photography
This is an example of a medium sized and red scandinavian two floor detached house in Boston with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof, a black roof and shiplap cladding.
Bay
Bay
Urban AnglesUrban Angles
Urban Angles
Design ideas for a large and brown scandinavian two floor house exterior in Melbourne with a flat roof.
Scandinavian Modern home 1400 SF
Scandinavian Modern home 1400 SF
Design Build AdvisorsDesign Build Advisors
The East and North sides of our Scandinavian modern project showing Black Gendai Shou Sugi siding from Nakamoto Forestry
Photo of a medium sized and black scandi two floor detached house in Seattle with wood cladding, a lean-to roof, a metal roof and a black roof.
Scandinavian Sophistication
Scandinavian Sophistication
City Homes, LLCCity Homes, LLC
Medium sized and beige scandi two floor detached house in Minneapolis with mixed cladding, a butterfly roof, a shingle roof and a grey roof.
Big Sandy Lake 1
Big Sandy Lake 1
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized and red scandinavian two floor detached house in Minneapolis with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Game On
Game On
Rowland+Broughton Architecture & Urban DesignRowland+Broughton Architecture & Urban Design
Inspiration for a white scandinavian two floor detached house with a pitched roof.
Dovercourt
Dovercourt
Wanda Ely Architect Inc.Wanda Ely Architect Inc.
A backyard oasis - the deck with wide stairs from end to end spills down into the yard. The back of the home is re-clad in black siding to match the new windows.
Scandinavian Farmhouse
Scandinavian Farmhouse
Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.
Photo of a large and white scandinavian two floor render detached house in Austin with a pitched roof, a metal roof and a black roof.
北欧テイストの家
北欧テイストの家
株式会社　山下ホーム株式会社　山下ホーム
ガルバリウム鋼鈑を立平張りにしすっきりとした外観。
Photo of a brown scandinavian two floor detached house in Other with a lean-to roof.
House in Yamato
House in Yamato
KUM建築設計事務所KUM建築設計事務所
Large and brown scandi two floor detached house in Yokohama with a pitched roof.
オフグリッド・えねこや六曜舎
オフグリッド・えねこや六曜舎
株式会社 アトリエ六曜舎株式会社 アトリエ六曜舎
写真：大槻茂 築４０年の古家をスケルトンリフォームした事務所兼用住宅。建物ボリュームを小さくし、切妻を片流れ屋根に変更して、太陽光発電パネルと太陽熱温水器、トップライトを設置。18kWhの鉛蓄電池によって、電力会社の電線をひかない「オフグリッド」を実現した。当面はガスも引かずに、コンロはIH、給湯器はなく、太陽熱の温水のみで年間７割以上の入浴・シャワーが可能。雨水タンクや井戸水など、水の有効利用をはかりつつ、木質バイオマスの無電力ペレットストーブを採用して「完全CO2排出ゼロ」の事務所を実現した。
Benton Scandinavian Modern Farmhouse
Benton Scandinavian Modern Farmhouse
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
This Scandinavian look shows off beauty in simplicity. The clean lines of the roof allow for very dramatic interiors. Tall windows and clerestories throughout bring in great natural light! Meyer Design Lakewest Custom Homes
Velfac inspiration
Velfac inspiration
VELFACVELFAC
Design ideas for a medium sized and gey scandinavian two floor detached house in Aarhus with mixed cladding and a metal roof.
Балкон мансарды коттеджа для Подмосковья
Балкон мансарды коттеджа для Подмосковья
Архитектурное бюро ГлушковаАрхитектурное бюро Глушкова
Архитектурное бюро Глушкова спроектировало этот красивый и теплый дом.
Inspiration for a large and multi-coloured scandi two floor detached house in Moscow with mixed cladding, a shingle roof, a brown roof, board and batten cladding and a mansard roof.
Mueller Modern Scandinavian Farmhouse
Mueller Modern Scandinavian Farmhouse
Breathe Design StudioBreathe Design Studio
Completed in 2015, this project incorporates a Scandinavian vibe to enhance the modern architecture and farmhouse details. The vision was to create a balanced and consistent design to reflect clean lines and subtle rustic details, which creates a calm sanctuary. The whole home is not based on a design aesthetic, but rather how someone wants to feel in a space, specifically the feeling of being cozy, calm, and clean. This home is an interpretation of modern design without focusing on one specific genre; it boasts a midcentury master bedroom, stark and minimal bathrooms, an office that doubles as a music den, and modern open concept on the first floor. It’s the winner of the 2017 design award from the Austin Chapter of the American Institute of Architects and has been on the Tribeza Home Tour; in addition to being published in numerous magazines such as on the cover of Austin Home as well as Dwell Magazine, the cover of Seasonal Living Magazine, Tribeza, Rue Daily, HGTV, Hunker Home, and other international publications. ---- Featured on Dwell! https://www.dwell.com/article/sustainability-is-the-centerpiece-of-this-new-austin-development-071e1a55 --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/scandifarmhouse

Scandinavian Two Floor 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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