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Casa Bonita
Casa Bonita
Domiteaux Garza ArchitectureDomiteaux Garza Architecture
Photo: Charles Davis Smith, AIA
Design ideas for a small and multi-coloured industrial bungalow house exterior in Dallas with mixed cladding and a lean-to roof.
Stanley Ridge Shed
Stanley Ridge Shed
SALA ArchitectsSALA Architects
For more than a decade the owners of this property dreamed of replacing a well-worn trailer, parked by a previous owner onto a forested corner of the site, with a permanent structure that took advantage of breathtaking views across South Park basin. Accompanying a mutual friend nearly as long ago, the architect visited the site as a guest and years later could easily recall the inspiration inherent in the site. Ultimately dream and inspiration met to create this weekend retreat. With a mere 440 square feet planted in the ground, and just 1500 square feet combined across three levels, the design creates indoor and outdoor spaces to frame distant range views and protect inhabitants from the intense Colorado sun and evening chill with minimal impact on its surroundings. Designed by Bryan Anderson Construction by Mountain View Homes Photographs by Troy Thies
Modern Build to Rent
Modern Build to Rent
Meridian HomesMeridian Homes
Small and multi-coloured contemporary two floor render detached house in Orlando with a lean-to roof, a shingle roof and a black roof.
Extension to a Conservation Area, Town House
Extension to a Conservation Area, Town House
UserUser
Richard Chivers www.richard chivers photography A project in Chichester city centre to extend and improve the living and bedroom space of an end of terrace home in the conservation area. The attic conversion has been upgraded creating a master bedroom with ensuite bathroom. A new kitchen is housed inside the single storey extension, with zinc cladding and responsive skylights The brick and flint boundary wall has been sensitively restored and enhances the contemporary feel of the extension.
Historical duplex conversion
Historical duplex conversion
SkyWest BuildersSkyWest Builders
Tre Dunham Design by Donna Osborn
Photo of a small and multi-coloured classic bungalow house exterior in Austin with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Japanese Inspired Remodel in Noe Valley
Japanese Inspired Remodel in Noe Valley
Mark Brand ArchitectureMark Brand Architecture
The design of this remodel of a small two-level residence in Noe Valley reflects the owner's passion for Japanese architecture. Having decided to completely gut the interior partitions, we devised a better-arranged floor plan with traditional Japanese features, including a sunken floor pit for dining and a vocabulary of natural wood trim and casework. Vertical grain Douglas Fir takes the place of Hinoki wood traditionally used in Japan. Natural wood flooring, soft green granite and green glass backsplashes in the kitchen further develop the desired Zen aesthetic. A wall to wall window above the sunken bath/shower creates a connection to the outdoors. Privacy is provided through the use of switchable glass, which goes from opaque to clear with a flick of a switch. We used in-floor heating to eliminate the noise associated with forced-air systems.
Freeport Tiny House
Freeport Tiny House
Marvin Design Gallery by Eldredge LumberMarvin Design Gallery by Eldredge Lumber
Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors open this tiny house up to a larger-than-life ocean view.
Design ideas for a small and multi-coloured contemporary two floor detached house in Portland Maine with a metal roof.
James’s house
James’s house
INDEC COMPANYINDEC COMPANY
Photo of a small and multi-coloured modern bungalow brick detached house in Seattle with board and batten cladding.
RUSTICASA | Casa do Brezo | Paredes de Coura
RUSTICASA | Casa do Brezo | Paredes de Coura
RUSTICASARUSTICASA
© Rusticasa
Small and multi-coloured world-inspired bungalow detached house in Other with wood cladding, a flat roof and a green roof.
Couples Retreat
Couples Retreat
NUMI BuildNUMI Build
Photo of a small and multi-coloured rural bungalow tiny house in Los Angeles with mixed cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof and a black roof.
Rockaway Beach Pacifica ADU
Rockaway Beach Pacifica ADU
Refocus Photography and Virtual ToursRefocus Photography and Virtual Tours
Small and multi-coloured rustic two floor render flat in San Francisco with a pitched roof and a mixed material roof.
355 fairlawn ave
355 fairlawn ave
PMP Design GroupPMP Design Group
This is an example of a small and multi-coloured modern two floor tiny house in Toronto with a flat roof and a mixed material roof.
Summerland Beach House
Summerland Beach House
Triple A Interior DesignTriple A Interior Design
Photo of a small and multi-coloured modern tiny house in Other with three floors, concrete fibreboard cladding and a shingle roof.
MoBu's (Modern Bungalows)
MoBu's (Modern Bungalows)
Ziga Architecture Studio, PLLCZiga Architecture Studio, PLLC
Modern Bungalows Infill Development Project. 3 Dwellings modern shotgun style homes consisting of 2 Bedrooms, 2 Baths + a loft over the Living Areas.
Photo of a small and multi-coloured contemporary two floor detached house in Other with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof and a mixed material roof.
The Cor-Ten House
The Cor-Ten House
Herron Horton Architects, Inc.Herron Horton Architects, Inc.
Chad Mellon Photography
This is an example of a small and multi-coloured bungalow detached house in Little Rock with metal cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Cabin
Cabin
Jess Pedersen ArchitectureJess Pedersen Architecture
This is an example of a small and multi-coloured two floor tiny house in Denver with mixed cladding, a lean-to roof, a metal roof, a red roof and shiplap cladding.
Ormeley Road
Ormeley Road
FAB ArchitectsFAB Architects
Photo of a small and multi-coloured traditional two floor brick tiny house in London with a mansard roof and a tiled roof.
Straw & Shipping Container Home
Straw & Shipping Container Home
Secret Base DesignSecret Base Design
View of back of home - shipping container addition on a straw bale home. Very creative & compact design with tons of character and eclectic recycled materials.
Daybreak Neighborhood - Modern Patio
Daybreak Neighborhood - Modern Patio
Werschay HomesWerschay Homes
Design ideas for a multi-coloured and small modern bungalow detached house in Minneapolis with a lean-to roof, a shingle roof and a black roof.
Freeport Tiny House
Freeport Tiny House
Marvin Design Gallery by Eldredge LumberMarvin Design Gallery by Eldredge Lumber
Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors open this tiny house up to a larger-than-life ocean view.
Photo of a small and multi-coloured contemporary two floor detached house in Portland Maine with a metal roof.

Small and Multi-coloured 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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