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West River Beach Cottage
West River Beach Cottage
Brickhouse Kitchens and BathsBrickhouse Kitchens and Baths
This is an example of a small and green nautical bungalow detached house in Baltimore with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Whidbey Family Camp
Whidbey Family Camp
H2D Architecture + DesignH2D Architecture + Design
This family camp on Whidbey Island is designed with a main cabin and two small sleeping cabins. The main cabin is a one story with a loft and includes two bedrooms and a kitchen. The cabins are arranged in a semi circle around the open meadow. Designed by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Photos by: Chad Coleman Photography #whidbeyisland #whidbeyislandarchitect #h2darchitects
Lincoln
Lincoln
Acorn Deck House CompanyAcorn Deck House Company
With a grand total of 1,247 square feet of living space, the Lincoln Deck House was designed to efficiently utilize every bit of its floor plan. This home features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car detached garage and boasts an impressive great room, whose soaring ceilings and walls of glass welcome the outside in to make the space feel one with nature.
Sun filled ADU garage conversion in Studio City
Sun filled ADU garage conversion in Studio City
Metropolis Drafting and Construction IncMetropolis Drafting and Construction Inc
In the quite streets of southern Studio city a new, cozy and sub bathed bungalow was designed and built by us. The white stucco with the blue entrance doors (blue will be a color that resonated throughout the project) work well with the modern sconce lights. Inside you will find larger than normal kitchen for an ADU due to the smart L-shape design with extra compact appliances. The roof is vaulted hip roof (4 different slopes rising to the center) with a nice decorative white beam cutting through the space. The bathroom boasts a large shower and a compact vanity unit. Everything that a guest or a renter will need in a simple yet well designed and decorated garage conversion.
Forever Ranch
Forever Ranch
Kipnis Architecture + PlanningKipnis Architecture + Planning
This is the renovated design which highlights the vaulted ceiling that projects through to the exterior.
Photo of a small and gey retro bungalow detached house in Chicago with concrete fibreboard cladding, a hip roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and shiplap cladding.
Medick Way
Medick Way
Jamee Parish Architects, LLCJamee Parish Architects, LLC
This is a colonial revival home where we added a substantial addition and remodeled most of the existing spaces. The kitchen was enlarged and opens into a new screen porch and back yard.
Warm River Cabin
Warm River Cabin
Stillwater Design GroupStillwater Design Group
Exterior Elevation of the restored 1930's small fishing cabin. Photo by Jason Letham
Inspiration for a small and brown rustic two floor detached house in Other with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Jarratt Avenue Historic Landmark
Jarratt Avenue Historic Landmark
Avenue B DevelopmentAvenue B Development
C. L. Fry Photo
Photo of a small and beige traditional two floor detached house in Austin with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Sugar Grove Farmhouse
Sugar Grove Farmhouse
Elizabeth Eason Architecture LLCElizabeth Eason Architecture LLC
Bruce Cole Photography
Inspiration for a small and white farmhouse detached house in Other with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Portland ADU
Portland ADU
Copeland + Co.Copeland + Co.
Photo of a small and blue traditional bungalow detached house in Portland with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Entry gate
Entry gate
Tim Andersen ArchitectTim Andersen Architect
New gates at sidewalk have latch set and strap hinges. Pickets are 36" high and 2.75" wide, made by ripping a 1 x 6 in half. Spacing between pickets is generally 2.75".
Barn Conversion/ Addition
Barn Conversion/ Addition
Sun StructuresSun Structures
Inspiration for a small and white rural two floor detached house in Other with wood cladding, a mansard roof and a shingle roof.
The James at Home Town Square
The James at Home Town Square
Landmark HomesLandmark Homes
This charming 1-story home offers an floor plan, inviting front porch with decorative posts, a 2-car rear-entry garage with mudroom, and a convenient flex space room with an elegant coffered ceiling at the front of the home. With lofty 10' ceilings throughout, attractive hardwood flooring in the Foyer, Living Room, Kitchen, and Dining Room, and plenty of windows for natural lighting, this home has an elegant and spacious feel. The large Living Room includes a cozy gas fireplace with stone surround, flanked by windows, and is open to the Dining Room and Kitchen. The open Kitchen includes Cambria quartz counter tops with tile backsplash, a large raised breakfast bar open to the Dining Room and Living Room, stainless steel appliances, and a pantry. The adjacent Dining Room provides sliding glass door access to the patio. Tucked away in the back corner of the home, the Owner’s Suite with painted truncated ceiling includes an oversized closet and a private bathroom with a 5' tile shower, cultured marble double vanity top, and Dura Ceramic flooring. Above the Living Room is a convenient unfinished storage area, accessible by stairs
Westchester Pool House
Westchester Pool House
Significant Homes LLCSignificant Homes LLC
Charles Hilton Architects, Robert Benson Photography From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.
Cottage in the Woods
Cottage in the Woods
Spivey Architects, Inc.Spivey Architects, Inc.
Dickson Dunlap Photography
Design ideas for a white and small traditional two floor detached house in Charleston with wood cladding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Cabot Cove Tiny House
Cabot Cove Tiny House
Tyler Karu Design + InteriorsTyler Karu Design + Interiors
A tiny waterfront house in Kennebunkport, Maine. Photos by James R. Salomon
Design ideas for a blue and small nautical bungalow tiny house in Portland Maine with wood cladding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Oak Crest
Oak Crest
Austin Lighting & DrainageAustin Lighting & Drainage
Featured here are Bistro lights over the swimming pool. These are connected using 1/4" cable strung across from the fence to the house. We've also have an Uplight shinning up on this beautiful 4 foot Yucca Rostrata.
Mackworth Home Remodel
Mackworth Home Remodel
MGM BuildersMGM Builders
This project started as a cramped cape with little character and extreme water damage, but over the course of several months, it was transformed into a striking modern home with all the bells and whistles. Being just a short walk from Mackworth Island, the homeowner wanted to capitalize on the excellent location, so everything on the exterior and interior was replaced and upgraded. Walls were torn down on the first floor to make the kitchen, dining, and living areas more open to one another. A large dormer was added to the entire back of the house to increase the ceiling height in both bedrooms and create a more functional space. The completed home marries great function and design with efficiency and adds a little boldness to the neighborhood. Design by Tyler Karu Design + Interiors. Photography by Erin Little.
Nicholas Backyard ADU
Nicholas Backyard ADU
Design Appruv, Inc.Design Appruv, Inc.
A classic San Diego Backyard Staple! Our clients were looking to match their existing homes "Craftsman" aesthetic while utilizing their construction budget as efficiently as possible. At 956 s.f. (2 Bed: 2 Bath w/ Open Concept Kitchen/Dining) our clients were able to see their project through for under $168,000! After a comprehensive Design, Permitting & Construction process the Nicholas Family is now renting their ADU for $2,500.00 per month.
Forever Ranch
Forever Ranch
Kipnis Architecture + PlanningKipnis Architecture + Planning
This is the renovated design which highlights the vaulted ceiling that projects through to the exterior.
Photo of a small and gey midcentury bungalow detached house in Chicago with concrete fibreboard cladding, a hip roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and shiplap cladding.

Small House Exterior with a Shingle Roof 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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