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Traditional Semi-detached House Ideas and Designs

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Sunview Ave, Peacehaven - Garage Conversion
Sunview Ave, Peacehaven - Garage Conversion
Matthews Architectural ProjectsMatthews Architectural Projects
Architectural Designer: Matthews Architectural Practice Ltd Photographer: MAP Ltd - Photography
Inspiration for a small and red classic two floor brick semi-detached house in Sussex with a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
46th Street Duplex - Exterior
46th Street Duplex - Exterior
Overman Custom DesignOverman Custom Design
- Design by Jeff Overman at Overman Custom Design www.austinhomedesigner.com @overmancustomdesign - Photography by Anna Lisa Photography www.AnnaLisa.Photography @anna.lisa.photography
Worthan Drive
Worthan Drive
Organicus DesignOrganicus Design
Corner View Showing Entrances to Both Units
This is an example of a large and multi-coloured classic two floor brick semi-detached house in Nashville with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
SW16 Energy Efficiency upgrade and full Refurb
SW16 Energy Efficiency upgrade and full Refurb
Earl & Calam Design and Build LtdEarl & Calam Design and Build Ltd
Photo of a large and white traditional render semi-detached house in London with three floors, a pitched roof, a tiled roof and a red roof.
Kensington External Refresh
Kensington External Refresh
Hamilton KingHamilton King
Photo of a large and yellow classic front semi-detached house in London with three floors.
Exterior project with wood restoration, epoxy resin and masonry repair in SW19
Exterior project with wood restoration, epoxy resin and masonry repair in SW19
Mi DecorMi Decor
Exterior at they best - full apex woodwork strip, epoxy resin installation. Masonry repair and reinforcement. Self-cleaning masonry paint and superior exterior woodwork paint system... Also dust-free and hard work preparation
Semi-detached house two storey side extension, basement and garage.
Semi-detached house two storey side extension, basement and garage.
White and Gray Architecture Design DevelopWhite and Gray Architecture Design Develop
Rear elevation, side extension to existing dwelling, with traditional style first floor windows and full height glazed bi-fold doors leading into the ground floor kitchen.
Drakefield Road, Wandsworth
Drakefield Road, Wandsworth
GDL LondonGDL London
Design ideas for a large and red classic split-level brick semi-detached house in London with a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Whole house renovation
Whole house renovation
CorePro LTDCorePro LTD
This is an example of a medium sized and white traditional two floor brick semi-detached house in London with a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
1074 Myrtle Commons
1074 Myrtle Commons
Mayberry WorkshopMayberry Workshop
Design ideas for a large and multi-coloured classic two floor semi-detached house in San Francisco with wood cladding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Exterior
Exterior
Garman Builders Inc.Garman Builders Inc.
This home’s vinyl double 4” siding is in the Harbor Grey color with shake accent color in Deep Granite. The board and batten color is white and the shutters are black. A TimberTech deck in the rear of the home (not pictured) is gray.
State College Greenbuild Duplex
State College Greenbuild Duplex
Envinity, Inc.Envinity, Inc.
Spacious, locally-sourced custom carpentry carport for each residence. Thoughtful storage design with sliding barn doors. Rain Garden and rain barrels for increase water efficiency. Solar array on each home. Photo: Home2Vu
Victorian Garden Apartment, Belsize Park, London NW3
Victorian Garden Apartment, Belsize Park, London NW3
TAG ARCHITECTSTAG ARCHITECTS
We were commissioned to substantially extend, rearrange and remodel this originally Arts & Crafts coach house in Belsize Park Conservation Area. The house had very few original features preserved, with the interiors dating back to the ’60s and 70’s, when it was substantially enlarged. We obtained planning permission for the front, rear and side extensions and an attic conversion, which enlarged the original floor area by over a third. The internal layout was completely rearranged, with a new relocated staircase, new kitchen, utility, dining and family areas. A new entrance lobby with associated guest cloakroom, wardrobes and sports equipment room was added. The new attic conversion created a new bedroom, bathroom and a playroom plus a lot of new storage space. The brief called for recreating the original Arts & Craft character of the house, largely lost during the successive building interventions. The new front porch extension with high quality oak windows and door joinery positively accentuates the entrance, continuing the traditional construction of the existing building. The rear and side extensions feature large rooflights, which bring plentiful daylight to the kitchen and the family areas within a substantial construction of traditional pitched roofs. The attic conversion offered a new gable roof arrangement with a new circular feature window. The new oak staircase is based on classic Arts & Crafts designs in the area. The exterior of the building was substantially overhauled with traditional materials of oak, reclaimed bricks, tiles and slate. Internally we used oak for all joinery and timber floors, a new staircase and much of the interior furniture. This created a warm and inviting feel for the house carried through all the interior areas. We designed all high quality bespoke joinery for the kitchen, bathrooms and cabinetry, complimented by attractive finishing materials of limestone, marble, stainless steel and glass. Despite the traditional appearance, the house was fitted with very modern hi-tech services of an air-to-air eco heat pump heating and cooling system, underfloor heating, electronic mood lighting controls, concealed trench heating to selected areas, pressurised water system, integrated music, TV and video system in all principal rooms. The house also features a subterranean bespoke wine cellar, landscaped and illuminated rear garden and front drive.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Mission HomesMission Homes
This is an example of a red classic two floor brick semi-detached house in Calgary with a shingle roof.
Modern Hill Country Home on Acreage
Modern Hill Country Home on Acreage
Texas Signature Custom HomesTexas Signature Custom Homes
This is an example of a large and beige classic two floor semi-detached house in Austin with stone cladding, a shingle roof and a grey roof.
11th Ave. Unit B
11th Ave. Unit B
Key Concepts Home DesignKey Concepts Home Design
Photo of a medium sized and multi-coloured classic two floor semi-detached house in Nashville with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a mixed material roof.
Multi-generational Kitsilano Duplex New Build
Multi-generational Kitsilano Duplex New Build
JDL Homes VancouverJDL Homes Vancouver
Medium sized and blue traditional semi-detached house in Vancouver with three floors, concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Pippin One Level Living Villa
Pippin One Level Living Villa
Southern Development HomesSouthern Development Homes
Exterior features stone pillars, covered wraparound porch, Hardi Fiber Cement Board Siding in ‘Cobblestone’ with ‘Heather Gray’ stone foundation, entry door is High Performance ThermaTru Three-Quarter Lite.
Double Metal Gates with Timber In-fill
Double Metal Gates with Timber In-fill
SPW IronworksSPW Ironworks
Metal frame double gates with a timber in-fill. One of the requirements was not to have any visible fixings, this gives a very attractive appearance with no ugly bolt or screw heads to distract from the overall look. Another requirement was that one side could only open inwards while the other could only open outwards. All gaps are covered to prevent prying eyes and a good quality push button security lock was fitted. The timber was coated in an anti UV protective finish to stop the timber changing colour.
South End Duplex
South End Duplex
Lim Design Studio, IncLim Design Studio, Inc
Small classic brick semi-detached house in Boston.

Traditional Semi-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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