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Traditional Detached House Ideas and Designs

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Longmont Residence - Street Elevation
Longmont Residence - Street Elevation
Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLCPaul N. Brow, Architect, LLC
The south-facing street elevations is nestled nicely into the canopy of two mature live oak trees. The materials palette of hand-molded brick, thick profile siding, exposed timber framing & rafters, double-hung windows, and operable louvered shutters is borrowed from the neighborhood's existing stock of mid-century craftsman ranch houses.
Del Ray Sears Bungalow
Del Ray Sears Bungalow
WINN Design+BuildWINN Design+Build
Stacy Zarin-Goldberg
This is an example of a medium sized and yellow classic two floor detached house in DC Metro with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Burns Residence
Burns Residence
Solid Rock BuildersSolid Rock Builders
White exterior house, with black windows, black gutters, and black garage door. Double front doors.
This is an example of a medium sized and white traditional two floor detached house in Other with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
5303 Richard Ave
5303 Richard Ave
David Leite Custom HomesDavid Leite Custom Homes
Inspiration for a large and white classic two floor brick detached house in Dallas with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Garage Exterior Transformation - Halstead's Bay on Lake Minnetonka
Garage Exterior Transformation - Halstead's Bay on Lake Minnetonka
Thompson ConstructionThompson Construction
Spacecrafting / Architectural Photography
Medium sized and gey traditional two floor detached house in Minneapolis with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Tudor Revival Residence
Tudor Revival Residence
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Design ideas for a large and gey traditional two floor detached house in Other with stone cladding and a shingle roof.
Split-Level Expansion
Split-Level Expansion
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 1964 split-level looked like every other house on the block before adding a 1,000sf addition over the existing Living, Dining, Kitchen and Family rooms. New siding, trim and columns were added throughout, while the existing brick remained.
Mastic Cedar Discovery Vinyl Siding, Acushnet, MA
Mastic Cedar Discovery Vinyl Siding, Acushnet, MA
Care Free Homes, Inc.Care Free Homes, Inc.
Mastic Cedar Discovery Vinyl Siding in the color, Deep Granite. Photo Credit: Care Free Homes, Inc.
Photo of a medium sized and gey classic two floor detached house in Providence with vinyl cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Дом в Подмосковье
Дом в Подмосковье
БраерСтройБраерСтрой
Design ideas for a traditional brick detached house in Moscow with three floors, a pink house and a pitched roof.
Renovation of Country Residence
Renovation of Country Residence
J.D. Hunter/homeJ.D. Hunter/home
Design ideas for a green traditional two floor detached house in New York with a half-hip roof and a shingle roof.
Desert Prairie / Exterior from Street
Desert Prairie / Exterior from Street
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
Located near the base of Scottsdale landmark Pinnacle Peak, the Desert Prairie is surrounded by distant peaks as well as boulder conservation easements. This 30,710 square foot site was unique in terrain and shape and was in close proximity to adjacent properties. These unique challenges initiated a truly unique piece of architecture. Planning of this residence was very complex as it weaved among the boulders. The owners were agnostic regarding style, yet wanted a warm palate with clean lines. The arrival point of the design journey was a desert interpretation of a prairie-styled home. The materials meet the surrounding desert with great harmony. Copper, undulating limestone, and Madre Perla quartzite all blend into a low-slung and highly protected home. Located in Estancia Golf Club, the 5,325 square foot (conditioned) residence has been featured in Luxe Interiors + Design’s September/October 2018 issue. Additionally, the home has received numerous design awards. Desert Prairie // Project Details Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Argue Custom Homes Interior Design: Lindsey Schultz Design Interior Furnishings: Ownby Design Landscape Architect: Greey|Pickett Photography: Werner Segarra
Barrel Vaulted Covered Timber-Framed Entry : The Cadence : 2018 Parade of Homes
Barrel Vaulted Covered Timber-Framed Entry : The Cadence : 2018 Parade of Homes
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint Colors by Sherwin Williams Exterior Body Color : Dorian Gray SW 7017 Exterior Accent Color : Gauntlet Gray SW 7019 Exterior Trim Color : Accessible Beige SW 7036 Exterior Timber Stain : Weather Teak 75% Stone by Eldorado Stone Exterior Stone : Shadow Rock in Chesapeake Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Product : StyleLine Series Windows Supplied by Troyco Garage Doors by Wayne Dalton Garage Door Lighting by Globe Lighting / Destination Lighting Exterior Siding by James Hardie Product : Hardiplank LAP Siding Exterior Shakes by Nichiha USA Roofing by Owens Corning Doors by Western Pacific Building Materials Deck by Westcoat
Custom Home
Custom Home
Hancock Custom HomesHancock Custom Homes
Design ideas for a large and white traditional two floor brick detached house in Oklahoma City with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Whole House Remodel
Whole House Remodel
Golden Fine HomesGolden Fine Homes
This was a whole house remodel done to prepare a 20 year old house for resale. Market comps for the neighborhood dictated the budget and we updated the house structurally with elements like a new roof, custom shower, counters, as well as aesthetically with new paint, carpet and fixtures. This home is still the top seller for price per square foot over the past several years.
Transitional Farmhouse with Modern Details
Transitional Farmhouse with Modern Details
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
This beautiful Gulf Breeze waterfront home offers southern charm with a neutral pallet. The Southern elements, like brick porch, Acadian style facade, and gas lanterns mix well with the sleek white siding and metal roof. See more with Dalrymple Sallis Architecture. http://ow.ly/W0KT30nBHvh Featured Lanterns: http://ow.ly/A57730nBH8D
Shagbark Residence
Shagbark Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
The large angled garage, double entry door, bay window and arches are the welcoming visuals to this exposed ranch. Exterior thin veneer stone, the James Hardie Timberbark siding and the Weather Wood shingles accented by the medium bronze metal roof and white trim windows are an eye appealing color combination. Impressive double transom entry door with overhead timbers and side by side double pillars. (Ryan Hainey)
Shagbark Residence
Shagbark Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
The large angled garage, double entry door, bay window and arches are the welcoming visuals to this exposed ranch. Exterior thin veneer stone, the James Hardie Timberbark siding and the Weather Wood shingles accented by the medium bronze metal roof and white trim windows are an eye appealing color combination. Impressive double transom entry door with overhead timbers and side by side double pillars. (Ryan Hainey)
Exterior
Exterior
Pike PropertiesPike Properties
Design ideas for an expansive and white traditional two floor detached house in Charlotte with a shingle roof, mixed cladding and a hip roof.
St. Charles Landscape Projects
St. Charles Landscape Projects
Apple Blossom Landscape Concepts, Inc.Apple Blossom Landscape Concepts, Inc.
Photo of a large and red traditional two floor brick detached house in Chicago with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Seattle Historic Revival
Seattle Historic Revival
Michelle Dirkse Interior DesignMichelle Dirkse Interior Design
Aaron Leitz
Large and white classic two floor detached house in Seattle.

Traditional Detached House 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional 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 traditional exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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