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Traditional House Exterior with a Grey Roof Ideas and Designs

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Brackenbury House
Brackenbury House
Sophie Nguyen ArchitectsSophie Nguyen Architects
New project for the extension and refurbishment of a victorian house located in the heart of Hammersmith’s beautiful Brackenbury Village area. Design Studies in Progress!
Heritage Victorian Era IVANHOE EAST restoration + addition
Heritage Victorian Era IVANHOE EAST restoration + addition
Emily NairEmily Nair
An entrance worthy of a grand Victorian Homestead.
Inspiration for a large and beige classic two floor detached house in Melbourne with a hip roof, a tiled roof and a grey roof.
Four Wheeler
Four Wheeler
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Inspiration for a large and white classic bungalow detached house in Chicago with a half-hip roof and a grey roof.
Greenwich Passive House Remodel
Greenwich Passive House Remodel
Trillium ArchitectsTrillium Architects
Expansive and beige traditional detached house in New York with three floors, concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof, a grey roof and shiplap cladding.
Tudor Estate Update
Tudor Estate Update
EASA ArchitectureEASA Architecture
Outdoor covered porch, outdoor kitchen, pergola, and outdoor fireplace.
Expansive and white traditional two floor render and rear detached house in San Francisco with a pitched roof, a shingle roof and a grey roof.
Heady Lake Hartwell Addition & Renovation
Heady Lake Hartwell Addition & Renovation
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Originally built in 1990 the Heady Lakehouse began as a 2,800SF family retreat and now encompasses over 5,635SF. It is located on a steep yet welcoming lot overlooking a cove on Lake Hartwell that pulls you in through retaining walls wrapped with White Brick into a courtyard laid with concrete pavers in an Ashlar Pattern. This whole home renovation allowed us the opportunity to completely enhance the exterior of the home with all new LP Smartside painted with Amherst Gray with trim to match the Quaker new bone white windows for a subtle contrast. You enter the home under a vaulted tongue and groove white washed ceiling facing an entry door surrounded by White brick. Once inside you’re encompassed by an abundance of natural light flooding in from across the living area from the 9’ triple door with transom windows above. As you make your way into the living area the ceiling opens up to a coffered ceiling which plays off of the 42” fireplace that is situated perpendicular to the dining area. The open layout provides a view into the kitchen as well as the sunroom with floor to ceiling windows boasting panoramic views of the lake. Looking back you see the elegant touches to the kitchen with Quartzite tops, all brass hardware to match the lighting throughout, and a large 4’x8’ Santorini Blue painted island with turned legs to provide a note of color. The owner’s suite is situated separate to one side of the home allowing a quiet retreat for the homeowners. Details such as the nickel gap accented bed wall, brass wall mounted bed-side lamps, and a large triple window complete the bedroom. Access to the study through the master bedroom further enhances the idea of a private space for the owners to work. It’s bathroom features clean white vanities with Quartz counter tops, brass hardware and fixtures, an obscure glass enclosed shower with natural light, and a separate toilet room. The left side of the home received the largest addition which included a new over-sized 3 bay garage with a dog washing shower, a new side entry with stair to the upper and a new laundry room. Over these areas, the stair will lead you to two new guest suites featuring a Jack & Jill Bathroom and their own Lounging and Play Area. The focal point for entertainment is the lower level which features a bar and seating area. Opposite the bar you walk out on the concrete pavers to a covered outdoor kitchen feature a 48” grill, Large Big Green Egg smoker, 30” Diameter Evo Flat-top Grill, and a sink all surrounded by granite countertops that sit atop a white brick base with stainless steel access doors. The kitchen overlooks a 60” gas fire pit that sits adjacent to a custom gunite eight sided hot tub with travertine coping that looks out to the lake. This elegant and timeless approach to this 5,000SF three level addition and renovation allowed the owner to add multiple sleeping and entertainment areas while rejuvenating a beautiful lake front lot with subtle contrasting colors.
Eagle Island Remodel
Eagle Island Remodel
Edgewater Design GroupEdgewater Design Group
Large and blue classic detached house in Other with four floors, vinyl cladding, a metal roof and a grey roof.
English Countryside Estate
English Countryside Estate
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Design ideas for an expansive and beige classic two floor detached house in Other with stone cladding, a tiled roof and a grey roof.
4207 Augusta Avenue, Richmond VA
4207 Augusta Avenue, Richmond VA
Richmond Hill Design + BuildRichmond Hill Design + Build
Charming and timeless, 5 bedroom, 3 bath, freshly-painted brick Dutch Colonial nestled in the quiet neighborhood of Sauer’s Gardens (in the Mary Munford Elementary School district)! We have fully-renovated and expanded this home to include the stylish and must-have modern upgrades, but have also worked to preserve the character of a historic 1920’s home. As you walk in to the welcoming foyer, a lovely living/sitting room with original fireplace is on your right and private dining room on your left. Go through the French doors of the sitting room and you’ll enter the heart of the home – the kitchen and family room. Featuring quartz countertops, two-toned cabinetry and large, 8’ x 5’ island with sink, the completely-renovated kitchen also sports stainless-steel Frigidaire appliances, soft close doors/drawers and recessed lighting. The bright, open family room has a fireplace and wall of windows that overlooks the spacious, fenced back yard with shed. Enjoy the flexibility of the first-floor bedroom/private study/office and adjoining full bath. Upstairs, the owner’s suite features a vaulted ceiling, 2 closets and dual vanity, water closet and large, frameless shower in the bath. Three additional bedrooms (2 with walk-in closets), full bath and laundry room round out the second floor. The unfinished basement, with access from the kitchen/family room, offers plenty of storage.
Birdsong Ranch, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Birdsong Ranch, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
This view shows the corner of the living room/kitchen.
Medium sized and green traditional two floor detached house in San Francisco with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and shiplap cladding.
Exterior Lime Washes
Exterior Lime Washes
StrutturaStruttura
Design ideas for a white classic two floor brick detached house in Atlanta with a pitched roof, a mixed material roof and a grey roof.
Winter Park Transitional Exterior
Winter Park Transitional Exterior
Zoltan Construction LLCZoltan Construction LLC
Two story transitional style house in the desirable city of Winter Park, Florida (just north of Orlando). This white stucco house with contrasting gray tiled roof, black windows and aluminum shutters has instant curb appeal. Paver driveway and gas lit lanterns and sconces lead you through the landscaped front yard to the large pivot front door. Accent white brick adds texture and sophistication to the building's facade.
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.
StarrWood Luxury
StarrWood Luxury
Landsted Companies, LLCLandsted Companies, LLC
Landmarkphotodesign.com
Inspiration for a brown and expansive traditional two floor house exterior in Minneapolis with stone cladding, a shingle roof and a grey roof.
Greenwood Village House
Greenwood Village House
E+E Design ConsultingE+E Design Consulting
White traditional two floor detached house in Denver with a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and shiplap cladding.
Keowee Manor
Keowee Manor
Gabriel Builders Inc.Gabriel Builders Inc.
Lake Keowee estate home with steel doors and windows, large outdoor living with kitchen, chimney pots, legacy home situated on 5 lots on beautiful Lake Keowee in SC
Asheville, NC-Contemporary Craftsman
Asheville, NC-Contemporary Craftsman
Wright Jenkins Home DesignWright Jenkins Home Design
The Modern Mountain Ambridge model is part of a series of homes we designed for the luxury community Walnut Cove at the Cliffs, near Asheville, NC
Inspiration for a medium sized and black classic bungalow detached house in Other with mixed cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and board and batten cladding.
Historic Annapolis Renovation
Historic Annapolis Renovation
Wiedemann Architects LLCWiedemann Architects LLC
Inspiration for a medium sized and blue classic render detached house in DC Metro with four floors, a mansard roof and a grey roof.
Reese Siding/Windows/Doors
Reese Siding/Windows/Doors
Before and After Builders, Inc.Before and After Builders, Inc.
Removed the aluminum siding, installed batt insulation, plywood sheathing, moisture barrier, flashing, new Allura fiber cement siding, Atrium vinyl replacement windows, and Provia Signet Series Fiberglass front door with Emtek Mortise Handleset, and Provia Legacy Series Steel back door with Emtek Mortise Handleset! Installed new seamless aluminum gutters & downspouts. Painted exterior with Sherwin-Williams paint!
Deer Creek Custom Home - Villagio
Deer Creek Custom Home - Villagio
Huffman Custom HomesHuffman Custom Homes
Transitional custom home in Edmond, OK
Inspiration for a large and white traditional two floor render detached house in Oklahoma City with a pitched roof, a shingle roof and a grey roof.

Traditional House Exterior with a Grey 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 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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