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Traditional Front House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Home Extension, Pilgrims Way, Guildford
Home Extension, Pilgrims Way, Guildford
50 Degrees North Architects50 Degrees North Architects
Overview Extension and complete refurbishment. The Brief The existing house had very shallow rooms with a need for more depth throughout the property by extending into the rear garden which is large and south facing. We were to look at extending to the rear and to the end of the property, where we had redundant garden space, to maximise the footprint and yield a series of WOW factor spaces maximising the value of the house. The brief requested 4 bedrooms plus a luxurious guest space with separate access; large, open plan living spaces with large kitchen/entertaining area, utility and larder; family bathroom space and a high specification ensuite to two bedrooms. In addition, we were to create balconies overlooking a beautiful garden and design a ‘kerb appeal’ frontage facing the sought-after street location. Buildings of this age lend themselves to use of natural materials like handmade tiles, good quality bricks and external insulation/render systems with timber windows. We specified high quality materials to achieve a highly desirable look which has become a hit on Houzz. Our Solution One of our specialisms is the refurbishment and extension of detached 1930’s properties. Taking the existing small rooms and lack of relationship to a large garden we added a double height rear extension to both ends of the plan and a new garage annex with guest suite. We wanted to create a view of, and route to the garden from the front door and a series of living spaces to meet our client’s needs. The front of the building needed a fresh approach to the ordinary palette of materials and we re-glazed throughout working closely with a great build team.
Historic Bauer Mansion Renovation
Historic Bauer Mansion Renovation
Lauren Collander InteriorsLauren Collander Interiors
This is an example of a classic front house exterior in Chicago.
Reclaimed Wood Patio Cover Beams
Reclaimed Wood Patio Cover Beams
Conscious Environments Inc.Conscious Environments Inc.
This patio cover featured reclaimed wood from a 100 year old barn.
Inspiration for a large traditional bungalow front detached house in Orange County with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a tiled roof and a grey roof.
The Avenue - Muswell Hill, London
The Avenue - Muswell Hill, London
A2studioA2studio
Traditional front house exterior in London.
Exterior Gallery
Exterior Gallery
Painting PupsPainting Pups
Inspiration for a large and brown classic two floor brick and front terraced house in Philadelphia.
Custom Driveway
Custom Driveway
Big Rock LandscapingBig Rock Landscaping
A close-up of the entryway of this home shows how the pavers tie together the stone siding to the laminate siding, as well as the darker planter boxes. Considering the exterior of the home is a crucial part of landscape design.
Tumbleweed Custom Home
Tumbleweed Custom Home
Alair Homes PlanoAlair Homes Plano
This new home was built on an old lot in Dallas, TX in the Preston Hollow neighborhood. The new home is a little over 5,600 sq.ft. and features an expansive great room and a professional chef’s kitchen. This 100% brick exterior home was built with full-foam encapsulation for maximum energy performance. There is an immaculate courtyard enclosed by a 9' brick wall keeping their spool (spa/pool) private. Electric infrared radiant patio heaters and patio fans and of course a fireplace keep the courtyard comfortable no matter what time of year. A custom king and a half bed was built with steps at the end of the bed, making it easy for their dog Roxy, to get up on the bed. There are electrical outlets in the back of the bathroom drawers and a TV mounted on the wall behind the tub for convenience. The bathroom also has a steam shower with a digital thermostatic valve. The kitchen has two of everything, as it should, being a commercial chef's kitchen! The stainless vent hood, flanked by floating wooden shelves, draws your eyes to the center of this immaculate kitchen full of Bluestar Commercial appliances. There is also a wall oven with a warming drawer, a brick pizza oven, and an indoor churrasco grill. There are two refrigerators, one on either end of the expansive kitchen wall, making everything convenient. There are two islands; one with casual dining bar stools, as well as a built-in dining table and another for prepping food. At the top of the stairs is a good size landing for storage and family photos. There are two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, as well as a movie room. What makes this home so special is the Casita! It has its own entrance off the common breezeway to the main house and courtyard. There is a full kitchen, a living area, an ADA compliant full bath, and a comfortable king bedroom. It’s perfect for friends staying the weekend or in-laws staying for a month.
John Street
John Street
New Age DesignNew Age Design
New Age Design
Photo of a medium sized and gey classic two floor front detached house in Toronto with a pitched roof, a shingle roof, stone cladding, a black roof and shingles.
Front High Gloss exterior in Clapham SW4 by www.midecor.co.uk
Front High Gloss exterior in Clapham SW4 by www.midecor.co.uk
Mi DecorMi Decor
Full front exterior restoration, from windows to door !! With all dust free sanding system, hand painted High Gloss Front door by www.midecor.co.uk
Photo of a medium sized and gey classic two floor brick and front terraced house in London with a pitched roof, a tiled roof and a black roof.
HOUSE IN KENSINGTON
HOUSE IN KENSINGTON
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
Photo of a large classic brick and front terraced house in London with four floors.
Multi-Generational New Home
Multi-Generational New Home
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This is an example of a large and gey traditional two floor front detached house in Chicago with mixed cladding, a pitched roof, a tiled roof, a brown roof and shiplap cladding.
Harwood Cottage, Boscastle
Harwood Cottage, Boscastle
The Bazeley PartnershipThe Bazeley Partnership
Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a Conservation Area, Harwood Cottage is a Grade II Listed, three bedroom, Georgian cottage located within Old Town in the heart of the iconic North Cornwall coastal village of Boscastle. The restoration was led by careful consideration of context and materiality. Early engagement with Cornwall Council’s Conservation Officer contributed to the successful outcome of a planning application to replace poorly constructed and unsympathetic modern additions at the rear of the property. The new accommodation delivered an extended kitchen and dining area at ground floor with a new family bathroom above. Creating a relationship between the house and the extensive gardens, including an idyllic stream which meanders through Boscastle, was a critical element of the brief. This was balanced finely against the sensitivity of the Listed building and its historical significance. The use of traditional materials and craftmanship ensured the character of the property was maintained, whilst integrating modern forms, materials and sustainable elements such as underfloor heating and super-insulation under the gables made the house fit for contemporary living. Photograph: Indigo Estate Agents
01 - Transitional North Villa Front Entry
01 - Transitional North Villa Front Entry
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Design ideas for an expansive and beige classic two floor render and front detached house in Houston with a shingle roof and a brown roof.
Blue Exterior Home Painting in Oregon
Blue Exterior Home Painting in Oregon
Southcoast Custom PaintingSouthcoast Custom Painting
Blue and large classic two floor front detached house in Other with vinyl cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and shiplap cladding.
The Tower
The Tower
Imagine Inc — Home & Commercial DesignImagine Inc — Home & Commercial Design
Design ideas for a medium sized and multi-coloured classic bungalow front house exterior in Toronto with a pitched roof, a mixed material roof, a black roof and board and batten cladding.
Regency Villa - Warwickshire
Regency Villa - Warwickshire
A W Walker Building Contractors Ltd.A W Walker Building Contractors Ltd.
Expansive and beige traditional two floor render and front detached house in West Midlands with a pitched roof, a tiled roof and a grey roof.
Archerfield Full Design and Build
Archerfield Full Design and Build
Individually Designed Homes LtdIndividually Designed Homes Ltd
Photo of an expansive and beige traditional front detached house in Edinburgh with three floors and a grey roof.
04 - Italianate Sideyard Porch
04 - Italianate Sideyard Porch
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Photographer - www.felixsanchez.com
This is an example of an expansive and green traditional two floor front detached house in Houston with a shingle roof and a brown roof.
2022 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Exteriors Under $50,000
2022 NARI CotY Award-Winning Residential Exteriors Under $50,000
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryNational Association of the Remodeling Industry
Martanne Construction, Louisburg, Kansas, 2022 Regional CotY Award Winner, Residential Exterior Under $50,000
Photo of a medium sized and green classic bungalow front detached house in Kansas City with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Exterior Gallery
Exterior Gallery
Painting PupsPainting Pups
Photo of a large and brown traditional two floor brick and front terraced house in Philadelphia.

Traditional Front 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 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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