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Split-level House Exterior with a Shingle Roof Ideas and Designs

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Deal Residence
Deal Residence
Crome ArchitectureCrome Architecture
This new 1,700 sf two-story single family residence for a young couple required a minimum of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, packaged to fit unobtrusively in an older low-key residential neighborhood. The house is located on a small non-conforming lot. In order to get the maximum out of this small footprint, we virtually eliminated areas such as hallways to capture as much living space. We made the house feel larger by giving the ground floor higher ceilings, provided ample natural lighting, captured elongated sight lines out of view windows, and used outdoor areas as extended living spaces. To help the building be a “good neighbor,” we set back the house on the lot to minimize visual volume, creating a friendly, social semi-public front porch. We designed with multiple step-back levels to create an intimacy in scale. The garage is on one level, the main house is on another higher level. The upper floor is set back even further to reduce visual impact. By designing a single car garage with exterior tandem parking, we minimized the amount of yard space taken up with parking. The landscaping and permeable cobblestone walkway up to the house serves double duty as part of the city required parking space. The final building solution incorporated a variety of significant cost saving features, including a floor plan that made the most of the natural topography of the site and allowed access to utilities’ crawl spaces. We avoided expensive excavation by using slab on grade at the ground floor. Retaining walls also doubled as building walls.
Chatham, NJ Home Addition & Remodel
Chatham, NJ Home Addition & Remodel
Fein Construction LLCFein Construction LLC
An add-level and total remodel project that transformed a split-level home to a modern farmhouse.
Medium sized and white traditional split-level detached house in New York with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a brown roof and shiplap cladding.
Tanglewood Addition & Renovation
Tanglewood Addition & Renovation
Anthony James Master Builders, LLCAnthony James Master Builders, LLC
This addition in Scotch Plains, New Jersey created an oversized kitchen with large center island that seamlessly flowed into a comfortable family room. A second floor addition offers additional bedrooms and bathrooms including a master ensuite.
Kahshe Lake Waterfront Retreat
Kahshe Lake Waterfront Retreat
Above & Beyond BuildingAbove & Beyond Building
Re-defining waterfront living with this complete custom build on Kahshe Lake. A combination of classic Muskoka style and modern interior features work well to create timeless elegance and a breathtaking result. Spatial flow of this gorgeous 1 1/2 story home was expanded vertically with the addition of loft space, highlighting the view from above. Below, in the main living area, a grand stone fireplace leads the eye upward, and is an inviting and majestic centrepiece. The open-concept kitchen boasts sleek maple cabinetry detailed with ‘twig’ hardware and thick slab white granite providing textural interest that balances the lake and forest elements. A fresh neutral palette was chosen for the bedrooms to echo the serene nature of the lake, providing a setting for relaxation and calm. We added functional and recreational space with the construction of two outbuildings – a bunkie/sleeping cabin and a land boathouse, as well as a custom, wrap around screened porch and Muskoka Room.
Split Level Exterior Remodel
Split Level Exterior Remodel
DEW Design CompanyDEW Design Company
Cottage stone thin veneer, new LP siding and trim, new Marvin windows with new divided lite patterns, new stained oak front door and light fixtures
Photo of a medium sized and gey traditional split-level detached house in Chicago with stone cladding, a hip roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and shiplap cladding.
Pinegrove Road Hingham Summer -Fall. 2021
Pinegrove Road Hingham Summer -Fall. 2021
Monica MacKenzie Design BuildMonica MacKenzie Design Build
Remodel of split level home turning it into a modern farmhouse
Inspiration for a large and gey farmhouse split-level detached house in Boston with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and shiplap cladding.
Split Box
Split Box
SALA ArchitectsSALA Architects
The clients for this project approached SALA ‘to create a house that we will be excited to come home to’. Having lived in their house for over 20 years, they chose to stay connected to their neighborhood, and accomplish their goals by extensively remodeling their existing split-entry home.
Lake Bistineau Retreat
Lake Bistineau Retreat
Terry M. Elston, BuilderTerry M. Elston, Builder
Marvin Windows & Doors with Antique Beams and Stacked Stone. Architecture by Scott Payne with Somdal Architecture.
Design ideas for a large and beige country split-level detached house in New Orleans with stone cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
W Mercer Way Residence
W Mercer Way Residence
Citizen DesignCitizen Design
Vicaso
Inspiration for a medium sized and gey midcentury split-level detached house in Seattle with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Arlington Heights, Vinyl Siding Exterior Deep Granite Color
Arlington Heights, Vinyl Siding Exterior Deep Granite Color
Siding & Windows Group LtdSiding & Windows Group Ltd
Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Split Level Style Home Exterior Remodel in Vinyl Siding Mastic Quest Deep Granite.
Medium sized and gey classic split-level detached house in Other with vinyl cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Split Level Transformation
Split Level Transformation
BARRETT STUDIO architectsBARRETT STUDIO architects
Alex Geller Photography
Photo of a medium sized and blue modern split-level detached house in Denver with mixed cladding, a lean-to roof and a shingle roof.
Inviting front entry
Inviting front entry
Designer's Edge Kitchen & BathDesigner's Edge Kitchen & Bath
This West Linn 1970's split level home received a complete exterior and interior remodel. The design included removing the existing roof to vault the interior ceilings and increase the pitch of the roof. Custom quarried stone was used on the base of the home and new siding applied above a belly band for a touch of charm and elegance. The new barrel vaulted porch and the landscape design with it's curving walkway now invite you in. Photographer: Benson Images and Designer's Edge Kitchen and Bath
Tri-level Transformation
Tri-level Transformation
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
Inspiration for a large and green traditional split-level front detached house in Chicago with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a brown roof and shiplap cladding.
The "Magnolia" House
The "Magnolia" House
Anthony WestAnthony West
The Magnolia House exterior after full renovation and landscaping cleanup. We went with "simply white" for the color, re-stained the wood shingles with a cedar stain, and replaced the wood post for the front fence.
Split Box
Split Box
SALA ArchitectsSALA Architects
The clients for this project approached SALA ‘to create a house that we will be excited to come home to’. Having lived in their house for over 20 years, they chose to stay connected to their neighborhood, and accomplish their goals by extensively remodeling their existing split-entry home.
Various Projects
Various Projects
IS ArchitectureIS Architecture
Photo of a green and large classic split-level detached house in San Diego with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Millwood Avenue Residence
Millwood Avenue Residence
Erin May, ArchitectErin May, Architect
Second-story addition with covered porch on existing split-level home.
Design ideas for a large and white classic split-level detached house in DC Metro with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Linda's Exterior Transformation In Bloomington, MN
Linda's Exterior Transformation In Bloomington, MN
Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuardLindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard
Components of this project included a new roof, gutters, soffit, and fascia. Glenwood® Shingles are substantially thicker than standard asphalt shingles. In fact, they have 3 layers and have the highest impact resistance rating possible for shingles. This provides durability and an aesthetically pleasing look that resembles the look of cedar shakes. LeafGuard® Brand Gutters have earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal and are guaranteed never to clog. TruVent® hidden vent soffit pulls in the air needed to work on your home's ventilation system without drawing attention to its source.
Clay Exterior Siding Updates
Clay Exterior Siding Updates
King Quality Construction Inc.King Quality Construction Inc.
Inspiration for a large and brown classic split-level detached house in New York with vinyl cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Lake St. Louis, MO New Custom Home
Lake St. Louis, MO New Custom Home
Arrowhead Building Supply, IncArrowhead Building Supply, Inc
Arrowhead Building Supply in St. Peters, MO was the source for several key features of this house by Steve Thomas Custom Homes in Lake St. Louis. ROOF: Owens Corning Duration shingle in Onyx VINYL SIDING: vertical board and batten siding is Royal Woodland in Ironstone SHUTTERS: 2 raised panel in black by Mid America

Split-level 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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