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The Croswell
The Croswell
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Interior Design: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Builder: Mosaic Properties Photographer: Mike Buck Photography This three-story live/work building accommodates a business and a private residence. The front showroom and reception area features a stair with a custom handrail and veneer brick wall. Moving through the main hall you will find a coffee bar and conference room that precedes a workroom with dark green cabinetry, masonry fireplace, and oversized pub-height work tables. The residence can be accessed on all levels and maintains privacy through the stairwell and elevator shaft. The second level is home to a design studio, private office and large conference room that opens up to a deep balcony with retractable screens. On the residence side, above the garage is a flex space, which is used as a guest apartment for out of town guests and includes a murphy bed, kitchenette and access to a private bath. The third level is the private residence. At the front you will find a balcony, living room with linear fireplace, dining room with banquette seating and kitchen with a custom island and pullout table. Private spaces include a full bathroom and kids room featuring train car inspired bunks and ample storage. The master suite is tucked away to the rear and features dual bathroom vanities, dressing space, a drop down TV in the bedroom ceiling and a closet wall that opens up to an 8x12, his and hers closet. The lower level is part of the private residence and features a home gym and recreation spaces.
A Classically Styled Orangery in the Surrey Countryside
A Classically Styled Orangery in the Surrey Countryside
Westbury Garden RoomsWestbury Garden Rooms
Located in the Surrey countryside is this classically styled orangery. Belonging to a client who sought our advice on how they can create an elegant living space, connected to the kitchen. The perfect room for informal entertaining, listen and play music, or read a book and enjoy a peaceful weekend. Previously the home wasn’t very generous on available living space and the flow between rooms was less than ideal; A single lounge to the south side of the property that was a short walk from the kitchen, located on the opposite side of the home.
CRUMPET COTTAGE
CRUMPET COTTAGE
Dyer Studio Inc.Dyer Studio Inc.
Converted from an existing detached garage, this Guest Suite is offered as a vacation rental in the Arbor Lodge neighborhood of North Portland.
This is an example of a small and blue classic bungalow flat in Portland with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Avondale Natural Stone Veneer Exterior Siding
Avondale Natural Stone Veneer Exterior Siding
Quarry MillQuarry Mill
Avondale real thin stone veneer from the Quarry Mill adds character to the exterior of this building. Avondale is a colorful blend of real thin cut limestone veneer. This natural stone is unique in that the pieces of stone showcase a large color variation but all come from the same quarry. Avondale’s unique color variation comes from using different parts of the quarried slabs of natural stone. The quarry is naturally layered and the stone slabs or sheets are peeled up by pushing a wedge between the layers. The sheets vary in size with the largest being roughly 12’x2’ with a thickness ranging from 1”-12”. The outer portion of the sheets of stone are colorful due to the rainwater washing in minerals over millennia. The interior portion is the grey unadulterated limestone. We use hydraulic presses to process the slabs and expose the inner part of the limestone.
34 Locust Flat One & Flat Two Rye New York
34 Locust Flat One & Flat Two Rye New York
Monique Varsames Design, LLCMonique Varsames Design, LLC
Brand new construction. Unique Flats in downtown Rye, NY
Photo of a large and gey traditional two floor flat in New York with a grey roof and shiplap cladding.
Spacious Guest House
Spacious Guest House
Phillip Price ConstructionPhillip Price Construction
This spacious two story guest house was built in Morgan Hill with high ceilings, a spiral metal stairs, and all the modern home finishes of a full luxury home. This balance of luxury and efficiency of space give this guest house a sprawling feeling with a footprint less that 650 sqft
Lincoln Park Duplex Down
Lincoln Park Duplex Down
Yeager Team - @propertiesYeager Team - @properties
This is an example of a traditional brick flat in Chicago.
Zarfan Heights
Zarfan Heights
Shah Atelier Design & ConstructionShah Atelier Design & Construction
A Commercial Apartment Project for Capital Bulders in Pindora Chongi Rawalpindi Punjab Pakistan. Spaces: Retail Mart, Offices, 2 Bed Apartments, Roof Top Restaurant. Consultant: Shah Atelier Construction= Saeed Interiors Design Architect= Shah Nawaz Janbaz
Exterior Remodel in Hart, MI
Exterior Remodel in Hart, MI
Inspired Home Builders LLCInspired Home Builders LLC
Design ideas for a small and yellow classic bungalow flat in Grand Rapids with wood cladding.
Newport East Row Historic District
Newport East Row Historic District
LVX PaintingLVX Painting
Medium level of detailing on this porch, including metallic copper paint.
Photo of a large and beige classic brick flat in Cincinnati with three floors and a flat roof.
Casagrande Architects
Casagrande Architects
Casagrande ArchitectsCasagrande Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized and beige traditional flat in Chicago with three floors, stone cladding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Apartment Uplift
Apartment Uplift
Lifetime ExteriorsLifetime Exteriors
Photo of a large and blue classic two floor flat in Portland with concrete fibreboard cladding.
Residential Condominiums | Conversion + Additions
Residential Condominiums | Conversion + Additions
Tektoniks ArchitectsTektoniks Architects
Additions | Renovations | Condominium Conversion Gloucester, MA Progress Photos: June, 2023 Our 3-Unit residential condominium project in Gloucester, MA is nearing completion. All three units are under agreement, and final interior and exterior touches are underway. Developer: Property Quest Solutions Structural Engineering: Aberjona Engineering Tektoniks Architects T: 617-816-3555
KPK dannebrogsvindue hvid
KPK dannebrogsvindue hvid
KPK Døre og VinduerKPK Døre og Vinduer
Design ideas for a red traditional brick flat in Aalborg.
Compact 1-Bedroom ADU in Portland, Oregon
Compact 1-Bedroom ADU in Portland, Oregon
SQFT Studios LLC & SQFT Studios Architecture LLCSQFT Studios LLC & SQFT Studios Architecture LLC
Peter Chee Photography
Design ideas for a small and blue traditional bungalow flat in Portland with concrete fibreboard cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Beverlywood Apartment Complex Remodel
Beverlywood Apartment Complex Remodel
AAHA StudioAAHA Studio
Apartment Courtyard
Inspiration for a small and gey classic two floor render flat in Los Angeles with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Roasted Red Oak Plank Flooring, Exterior View
Roasted Red Oak Plank Flooring, Exterior View
Vermont Plank FlooringVermont Plank Flooring
The Park Union Building at 910 Union Street in Park Slope, Brooklyn has Vermont Plank Flooring’s “Roasted” Red Oak wide plank flooring in each of its 15 condominiums. The developer, American Development Group, selected Vermont Plank both for its uniquely beautiful product, and for the sustainable methods used to harvest the local timber. “I was able to find a local supplier with a local harvest, keeping Americans employed, with a superior product,” said Perry Finkelman, the development group’s CEO. Vermont Planks “Roasted” Red Oak is thermally treated at 500 degrees Fahrenheit in a special kiln that removes all oxygen to prevent the timber from combusting. The process caramelizes the wood, giving it a dark, almost walnut-like appearance all the way through each plank. It also makes the planks more structurally sound and less likely to expand or contract with moisture. The floor was finished with a zero VOC finish, Rubio Monocoat, along with a single coat of Rubio 5% White Oil. Click here for the full story on 910 Union Street. Flooring: Roasted Red Oak in varied widths Finish: Custom Rubio 5% White Oil Finish
Gordon Homes - Plains Circle Pilot Butte
Gordon Homes - Plains Circle Pilot Butte
Gilchuk Design and Drafting LtdGilchuk Design and Drafting Ltd
Design ideas for a medium sized and beige traditional two floor flat in Other with vinyl cladding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Outdoor Living Places
Outdoor Living Places
lnclighting.llclnclighting.llc
This outdoor sconce features a rectangular box shape with frosted cylinder shade, adding a bit of modern influence, yet the frame is much more transitional. The incandescent bulb (not Included) is protected by the frosted glass tube, allowing a soft light to flood your walkway.
RusticSeries in Summer Wheat on multi-family home
RusticSeries in Summer Wheat on multi-family home
UserUser
RusticSeries in Summer Wheat and ColorSelect on James Hardie Lap
Photo of an expansive and blue classic flat in Portland with three floors and concrete fibreboard cladding.

Traditional Flat 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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