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Small House Exterior with a Lean-to Roof Ideas and Designs

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Steelaway
Steelaway
CAST architectureCAST architecture
The cottage is snug against tandem parking and the cedar grove to the west, leaving a generous yard. Careful consideration of window openings between the two houses maintains privacy for each. Weathering steel panels will patina to rich oranges and browns.
Mazama Meadow Guest House. Mazama, Washington
Mazama Meadow Guest House. Mazama, Washington
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Guest House entry door. Image by Stephen Brousseau.
Small and brown urban bungalow detached house in Seattle with metal cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Baby Ruth
Baby Ruth
QuarterLab Design BuildQuarterLab Design Build
We like drawing inspiration from mid century queues. Examples of this can be seen in the low pitched roof lines and tapered brick. We also like to think you can get some big looks while still being frugal. While going for a tongue and groove cedar look, we opted to use cedar fence pickets to give us and inexpensive but decadent feel to our roof eaves.
White Family Cabin
White Family Cabin
Concept Architecture, LLCConcept Architecture, LLC
North Elevation covered deck looks over yard area. Focus Photography NW
Design ideas for a small and blue contemporary bungalow detached house in Seattle with concrete fibreboard cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Green Mountain Getaway - Guest House
Green Mountain Getaway - Guest House
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
The guesthouse of our Green Mountain Getaway follows the same recipe as the main house. With its soaring roof lines and large windows, it feels equally as integrated into the surrounding landscape. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography
A Small Retreat by the Ocean
A Small Retreat by the Ocean
Castanes Architects PSCastanes Architects PS
The endless beach bordering the Pacific Ocean is strikingly sparse yet beautiful with gently sloping hills and yellow flowers moving with the wind.
Design ideas for a small contemporary bungalow house exterior in Seattle with a lean-to roof.
Northpointe
Northpointe
Palmer HomesPalmer Homes
Design ideas for a small and gey retro bungalow detached house in Other with concrete fibreboard cladding, a lean-to roof and a shingle roof.
Organic Contemporary Asheville Renovation
Organic Contemporary Asheville Renovation
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Tim Burleson
This is an example of a gey and small contemporary two floor detached house in Other with mixed cladding and a lean-to roof.
Cherry Lane
Cherry Lane
Adam Hobill : DesignAdam Hobill : Design
Inspiration for a small farmhouse bungalow house exterior in Canberra - Queanbeyan with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
Dunn Cabin
Dunn Cabin
Terra Firma Builders Ltd.Terra Firma Builders Ltd.
Design ideas for a small rustic bungalow house exterior in Vancouver with a lean-to roof.
Fish Creek Compound Guest House
Fish Creek Compound Guest House
CLB ArchitectsCLB Architects
Matthew Millman Photography
Design ideas for a small contemporary house exterior in Salt Lake City with a lean-to roof.
Miner's refuge
Miner's refuge
Johnston ArchitectsJohnston Architects
The house at sunset photo by Ben Benschnieder
Small and brown rustic bungalow house exterior in Seattle with metal cladding and a lean-to roof.
Pine Forest
Pine Forest
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
(c) steve keating photography
This is an example of a small and beige contemporary bungalow house exterior in Seattle with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
The Suncatcher ADU
The Suncatcher ADU
Modern ADU PlansModern ADU Plans
The large roof overhang shades the windows from the high summer sun but allows winter light to penetrate deep into the interior. The living room and bedroom open up to the outdoors through large glass doors.
Lake Keowee Modern
Lake Keowee Modern
Bergeron Custom Homes, LLCBergeron Custom Homes, LLC
Vertical Artisan ship lap siding is complemented by and assortment or exposed architectural concrete accent
Design ideas for a small and black modern bungalow detached house in Other with mixed cladding, a lean-to roof, a metal roof and a black roof.
The Suncatcher ADU
The Suncatcher ADU
Propel Studio ArchitecturePropel Studio Architecture
Small and blue bungalow detached house in Portland with concrete fibreboard cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Casa Bonita
Casa Bonita
Laura Juarez Baggett Studio, PLLCLaura Juarez Baggett Studio, PLLC
Charles Davis Smith, AIA
Photo of a small and brown industrial bungalow brick detached house in Dallas with a lean-to roof and a metal 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。
Ampudia Home Remodel - Bay Park
Ampudia Home Remodel - Bay Park
FLOCK ARCHITECTUREFLOCK ARCHITECTURE
The remodel features a curving roof at the sunken entry. The remodel involved the enlarging of the master bedroom and remodel of the entry and living room.
Mike's Hammock
Mike's Hammock
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction
I built this on my property for my aging father who has some health issues. Handicap accessibility was a factor in design. His dream has always been to try retire to a cabin in the woods. This is what he got. It is a 1 bedroom, 1 bath with a great room. It is 600 sqft of AC space. The footprint is 40' x 26' overall. The site was the former home of our pig pen. I only had to take 1 tree to make this work and I planted 3 in its place. The axis is set from root ball to root ball. The rear center is aligned with mean sunset and is visible across a wetland. The goal was to make the home feel like it was floating in the palms. The geometry had to simple and I didn't want it feeling heavy on the land so I cantilevered the structure beyond exposed foundation walls. My barn is nearby and it features old 1950's "S" corrugated metal panel walls. I used the same panel profile for my siding. I ran it vertical to math the barn, but also to balance the length of the structure and stretch the high point into the canopy, visually. The wood is all Southern Yellow Pine. This material came from clearing at the Babcock Ranch Development site. I ran it through the structure, end to end and horizontally, to create a seamless feel and to stretch the space. It worked. It feels MUCH bigger than it is. I milled the material to specific sizes in specific areas to create precise alignments. Floor starters align with base. Wall tops adjoin ceiling starters to create the illusion of a seamless board. All light fixtures, HVAC supports, cabinets, switches, outlets, are set specifically to wood joints. The front and rear porch wood has three different milling profiles so the hypotenuse on the ceilings, align with the walls, and yield an aligned deck board below. Yes, I over did it. It is spectacular in its detailing. That's the benefit of small spaces. Concrete counters and IKEA cabinets round out the conversation. For those who could not live in a tiny house, I offer the Tiny-ish House. Photos by Ryan Gamma Staging by iStage Homes Design assistance by Jimmy Thornton

Small House Exterior with a Lean-to 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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