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Pavers
Pavers
Titan PaversTitan Pavers
Medium sized and gey traditional bungalow render detached house in Los Angeles with a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Residential Design
Residential Design
Zaunbrecher DesignZaunbrecher Design
DK Hebert Photography
Photo of a large and white classic bungalow brick detached house in New Orleans with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
River Road Beauty
River Road Beauty
Aimee Walker InteriorsAimee Walker Interiors
Inspiration for a medium sized and white traditional bungalow brick detached house in New Orleans with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
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Piedmont Kitchen
Piedmont Kitchen
Hanomoco DesignHanomoco Design
Design ideas for a traditional house exterior in San Francisco.
North End Remodel Spec
North End Remodel Spec
VB Homes Design, Build, RemodelVB Homes Design, Build, Remodel
This is an example of a medium sized and white classic bungalow detached house in Other with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Craftsman Style Exterior front Entrance
Craftsman Style Exterior front Entrance
Brass Light GalleryBrass Light Gallery
The dramatic front entrance complete with hanging Lancaster lantern pendant. Design Credit: Sandra Meyers Design Studio Photo Credit: Angie Seckinger
Encino Ave
Encino Ave
Mark Langos Interior DesignMark Langos Interior Design
Photo: Meghan Bob Photography
Photo of a large and multi-coloured classic two floor brick detached house in Los Angeles.
5911 Club Oaks
5911 Club Oaks
3rd Street Custom Homes3rd Street Custom Homes
Inspiration for a classic house exterior in Dallas.
Fremont Street Residence
Fremont Street Residence
Northworks Architects + PlannersNorthworks Architects + Planners
This state-of-the-art residence in Chicago presents a timeless front facade of limestone accents, lime-washed brick and a standing seam metal roof. As the building program leads from a classic entry to the rear terrace, the materials and details open the interiors to direct natural light and highly landscaped indoor-outdoor living spaces. The formal approach transitions into an open, contemporary experience.
Cul-de-sac Dream Home
Cul-de-sac Dream Home
Lowell Hays ConstructionLowell Hays Construction
Large and beige traditional two floor brick detached house in Other with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Plymouth, MN
Plymouth, MN
Kreg Staging and DesignKreg Staging and Design
Photo of a large and gey classic two floor detached house in Minneapolis with mixed cladding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
The Oscar Home Plan 1428
The Oscar Home Plan 1428
Donald A. Gardner ArchitectsDonald A. Gardner Architects
The storybook exterior features a front facing garage that is ideal for narrower lots. The arched garage bays add character to the whimsical exterior. This home enjoys a spacious single dining area while the kitchen is multi-functional with a center cook-top island and bar seating for casual eating and gathering. Two additional bedrooms are found upstairs, and are separated by a loft for privacy.
Irving Park - Lafayette
Irving Park - Lafayette
Acanthus Architecture, PAAcanthus Architecture, PA
Stacey Van Berkel
Design ideas for a classic house exterior in Other.
Exterior Entry
Exterior Entry
Hastings Construction IncHastings Construction Inc
The Entry porch was completely redone adding large columns with Carmel stone veneer, decorative lighting, and exposed beams.
Expansive and beige classic two floor render detached house in Other with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
The Madison at The Crossings at Sweetbriar
The Madison at The Crossings at Sweetbriar
Landmark HomesLandmark Homes
This 1-story home with inviting front porch includes a 2-car garage, 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. Hardwood flooring in the Foyer extends to the Family Room, Breakfast Area, Kitchen, and Laundry room. The Dining Room in the front of the home is adorned with elegant tray ceiling and craftsman style wainscoting and chair rail. The Family Room is accented by triple windows for plenty of sunlight and a cozy gas fireplace with stone surround. The Breakfast Area provides sliding glass door access to the deck. The Kitchen is well-appointed with HanStone quartz countertops with tile backsplash, an island with raised breakfast bar for eat-in seating, attractive cabinetry with crown molding, and stainless steel appliances. The Owner’s Suite, quietly situated to the back of the home, includes a large closet and a private bathroom with double bowl vanity and 5’ shower.
French Country Flair
French Country Flair
Shrock Premier Custom ConstructionShrock Premier Custom Construction
This French Country Charmer is a showpiece for Shrock Premier’s attention to detail and quality materials. Shrock Premier always selects the highest quality materials available. With two young children, these homeowners desired a home rich in beauty, one that would work hard, and also provide great durability & functionality. We were able to create a stunning home with classic lines, meet the family’s low maintenance requirements, and create open, flowing living spaces through a thoughtful floor plan.
Outdoor Serenity
Outdoor Serenity
LRM Architectural DesignLRM Architectural Design
Inspiration for an expansive traditional house exterior in New Orleans.
The Gables
The Gables
Vision InteriorsVision Interiors
The best of the past and present meet in this distinguished design. Custom craftsmanship and distinctive detailing give this lakefront residence its vintage flavor while an open and light-filled floor plan clearly mark it as contemporary. With its interesting shingled roof lines, abundant windows with decorative brackets and welcoming porch, the exterior takes in surrounding views while the interior meets and exceeds contemporary expectations of ease and comfort. The main level features almost 3,000 square feet of open living, from the charming entry with multiple window seats and built-in benches to the central 15 by 22-foot kitchen, 22 by 18-foot living room with fireplace and adjacent dining and a relaxing, almost 300-square-foot screened-in porch. Nearby is a private sitting room and a 14 by 15-foot master bedroom with built-ins and a spa-style double-sink bath with a beautiful barrel-vaulted ceiling. The main level also includes a work room and first floor laundry, while the 2,165-square-foot second level includes three bedroom suites, a loft and a separate 966-square-foot guest quarters with private living area, kitchen and bedroom. Rounding out the offerings is the 1,960-square-foot lower level, where you can rest and recuperate in the sauna after a workout in your nearby exercise room. Also featured is a 21 by 18-family room, a 14 by 17-square-foot home theater, and an 11 by 12-foot guest bedroom suite. Photography: Ashley Avila Photography & Fulview Builder: J. Peterson Homes Interior Design: Vision Interiors by Visbeen
Charles E. Roberts House (Burnham & Root, 1885; Wright remodel, 1896)
Charles E. Roberts House (Burnham & Root, 1885; Wright remodel, 1896)
Frank Lloyd Wright TrustFrank Lloyd Wright Trust
Charles E. Roberts House (Burnham & Root, 1885; Wright remodel, 1896) A majestic Queen Anne with Wright’s hand evidenced in the extensive decorative woodwork. Courtesy of Frank Lloyd Wright Trust. Photographer James Caulfield.

Traditional 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.
Modern Tudor
Modern Tudor
Newgard Custom HomesNewgard Custom Homes
Matt Mansueto
This is an example of a large and gey traditional two floor detached house in Chicago with stone cladding and a tiled roof.
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