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Weaving Studio
Weaving Studio
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
Photographer: Jay Goodrich
Design ideas for a small and brown modern bungalow house exterior in Seattle with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
Modern Exterior
Modern Exterior
This is an example of a small modern two floor house exterior in New York.
Beach House DOTTO
Beach House DOTTO
Martin Gomez ArquitectosMartin Gomez Arquitectos
This is an example of a small coastal bungalow house exterior in Other with a flat roof.
Peninsula Shift
Peninsula Shift
Stephenson Design CollectiveStephenson Design Collective
The two prefabricated modules are connected to the site built garage. Alpinfoto
Design ideas for a small modern two floor house exterior in Seattle with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
Valley Center House
Valley Center House
Kevin Daly ArchitectsKevin Daly Architects
Photo by Grant Mudford
Design ideas for a small urban house exterior in Other with metal cladding and a flat 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
Del Mar Residence
Del Mar Residence
Allard Jansen Architects, Inc.Allard Jansen Architects, Inc.
This project, located within the Camino Del Mar 'beach community', posed an interesting challenge. The project sits within the low lying areas of the San Dieguito River flood plain which required that the building finished floor be set at an elevation 7'-0" above the existing grade. Our goal in dealing with the flood plain requirements and the floor area restrictions was to create a simple, efficient plan that would maximize light, air and privacy, as well as have a strong connection between indoor and outdoor living. We have chosen durable materials appropriate to the neighborhood context that would perform well under a marine environment and satisfy the client's desire for an "autheticity of materials" with a contemporary aesthetic. Awarded the Home of the Year 2008 - San Diego Home and Garden Magazine
Maison contemporaine écologique de niveau passif
Maison contemporaine écologique de niveau passif
Architecture Bioclimatique AuvergneArchitecture Bioclimatique Auvergne
Fernand Ribeiro Architecte dplg
Small contemporary two floor house exterior in Clermont-Ferrand with wood cladding and a flat roof.
exterior
exterior
Elad GonenElad Gonen
villa. architect : dror barda (drorbarda.com)
Small modern bungalow concrete house exterior in Other.
house L
house L
Amitzi ArchitectsAmitzi Architects
This is an example of a small and white modern split-level render house exterior in Tel Aviv with a flat roof.
The Park Residence - Palm Springs
The Park Residence - Palm Springs
ModshopModshop
Design ideas for a small retro bungalow house exterior in Los Angeles with a flat roof.
Trinity-Bellwoods Townhouse
Trinity-Bellwoods Townhouse
Andrew Snow PhotographyAndrew Snow Photography
Photo: Andrew Snow © 2013 Houzz
Small contemporary two floor terraced house in Toronto.
Spanish Bungalow
Spanish Bungalow
Shelley Gardea - Flea Market SundayShelley Gardea - Flea Market Sunday
Shelley Gardea Photography © 2012 Houzz Design by: Benedict August
Inspiration for a small mediterranean house exterior in Orange County with a flat roof.
North Park, CA
North Park, CA
REIG RenovationsREIG Renovations
Rancho Mission Photos
This is an example of a small and white mediterranean bungalow clay house exterior in San Diego.
Residential 3
Residential 3
Maydan Architects, Inc.Maydan Architects, Inc.
Dave Edwards Photography
Photo of a small and white modern bungalow house exterior in San Francisco with a flat roof.
Chicago Residence 2
Chicago Residence 2
Foster Dale Architects, Inc.Foster Dale Architects, Inc.
Anthony May Photography
Design ideas for a small traditional brick flat in Chicago with three floors.
Grandview Laneway Residence - Exterior
Grandview Laneway Residence - Exterior
Novell Design Build & Novella OutdoorsNovell Design Build & Novella Outdoors
People are happier in a green environment than in grey surroundings! Between the pavers, we planted some creeping thyme, and put a little plum tree in their small yard! An herb garden and downspout garden was a must-have for these excellent chefs. By building a living roof, we climate-proofed this laneway.A green roof provides a rainwater buffer, purifies the air, reduces the ambient temperature, regulates the indoor temperature, saves energy and encourages biodiversity in the city.
Lid Park Residence
Lid Park Residence
Stephenson Design CollectiveStephenson Design Collective
The two modules connect seamlessly above the site built basement.
Photo of a gey and small contemporary house exterior in Seattle with three floors, metal cladding and a flat roof.
Telegraph Hill Townhouse
Telegraph Hill Townhouse
Matarozzi Pelsinger BuildersMatarozzi Pelsinger Builders
Joe Fletcher
This is an example of a small contemporary bungalow terraced house in San Francisco.
Backyard Cottages
Backyard Cottages
FivedotFivedot
Conversion of existing structure into a DADU (Detached accessory dwelling unit). Done in collaboration with Microhouse.
Small and brown contemporary two floor detached house in Seattle with metal cladding, a metal roof and a flat roof.

Small 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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