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East Jefferson Residence
East Jefferson Residence
KUBE architectureKUBE architecture
In the renovation and addition to this home in Falls Church VA, exterior hard-scapes and garden spaces surround the house while the spaces within the home are made larger and are opened up to the forestall views surrounding the home. When walking on the pathway one crosses the many thresholds along the exterior that help to separate and create new intimate garden spaces. Steel, concrete, and wood come together in this intricate walkway system comprised of slatted screen fences, a guiding pergola overhead, and a hard-scaped pathway. The changes in grade, volume, and materiality allow for a dynamic walkway that runs both to the new entry and continues to the rear patio where it then terminates at the patio access of the home. The master bedroom is extruded out over the lower level into the rear of the house and opened up with tall windows all along two sides. A more formal entry space is added at the front with full height glass bringing in lots of light to make for an elegant entry space. Partitions are removed from the interior to create one large space which integrates the new kitchen, living room , and dining room. Full height glass along the rear of the house opens up the views to the rear and brightens up the entire space. A new garage volume is added and bridged together with the existing home creating a new powder room, mudroom, and storage.
Denbury
Denbury
Roca HomesRoca Homes
GOHBA Finalist – Custom Homes 2401 to 3999 sq. ft
Contemporary two floor house exterior in Ottawa.
Westover Residence
Westover Residence
Ed Hughey, Architect & RealtorEd Hughey, Architect & Realtor
http://dennisburnettphotography.com
Inspiration for a white and small classic two floor brick detached house in Austin with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
1095 Royal York
1095 Royal York
Peter A. Sellar - Architectural PhotographerPeter A. Sellar - Architectural Photographer
Architect: R. H. Carter Architects Inc. Photography: Peter A. Sellar / www.photoklik.com
Black traditional two floor house exterior in Toronto with a pitched roof.
A New Frontier
A New Frontier
New Leaf Custom HomesNew Leaf Custom Homes
White country two floor brick house exterior in Dallas with a pitched roof.
Surrey Circle
Surrey Circle
SHM ArchitectsSHM Architects
Nathan Schroder
Inspiration for a white traditional two floor brick house exterior in Dallas.
Cottage on the Corner
Cottage on the Corner
Walcott Adams Verneuille ArchitectsWalcott Adams Verneuille Architects
Cottage on the Corner in Fairhope, Alabama.
Photo of a white traditional two floor brick house exterior in Other with a pitched roof.
Custom Residence - Marietta, GA (4)
Custom Residence - Marietta, GA (4)
Caldwell-Cline Architects & DesignersCaldwell-Cline Architects & Designers
Inspiration for a white traditional two floor brick house exterior in Atlanta with a pitched roof.
Albemarle County Residence
Albemarle County Residence
Johnson, Craven & GibsonJohnson, Craven & Gibson
Entrance Courtyard. Photo by JCG Architects.
Inspiration for a white classic two floor house exterior in Other with a hip roof.
ORCHID II
ORCHID II
Brandon Architects, Inc.Brandon Architects, Inc.
Design ideas for a contemporary two floor house exterior in Orange County with mixed cladding and a pitched roof.
Homearama 2016
Homearama 2016
Castlebuilt HomesCastlebuilt Homes
Large and white classic two floor brick house exterior in Louisville with a flat roof.
Modern Craftsman
Modern Craftsman
Jonathan Miller ArchitectsJonathan Miller Architects
Inspiration for a gey classic two floor brick detached house in Other with a mixed material roof and a pitched roof.
Cotswold House Exterior
Cotswold House Exterior
James S. Collins ArchitectJames S. Collins Architect
Design ideas for a white traditional two floor brick detached house in Raleigh with a pitched roof.
Mountain Brook Cottage
Mountain Brook Cottage
Christopher Architecture & InteriorsChristopher Architecture & Interiors
Design ideas for a white classic two floor brick house exterior in Birmingham with a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Pheasant
Pheasant
O'Connor Brehm Design-BuildO'Connor Brehm Design-Build
The shed design was inspired by the existing front entry for the residence.
Photo of a large and white classic two floor brick detached house in Chicago with a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Rebel Drive Front Porch Addition
Rebel Drive Front Porch Addition
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
WINNER OF THE 2017 SOUTHEAST REGION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE REMODELING INDUSTRY (NARI) CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR (CotY) AWARD FOR BEST RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR $100k - $200k | Project © Lassiter Photography
Traditional Exterior
Traditional Exterior
This is an example of a white traditional two floor detached house in Austin with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Park Cities Traditional
Park Cities Traditional
Greenwell Homes LLCGreenwell Homes LLC
Jason Alexander
Inspiration for a white traditional two floor brick house exterior in Dallas with a pitched roof.
Beach Cottage
Beach Cottage
Morales Construction Co., Inc.Morales Construction Co., Inc.
Morales Construction Company is one of Northeast Florida’s most respected general contractors, and has been listed by The Jacksonville Business Journal as being among Jacksonville’s 25 largest contractors, fastest growing companies and the No. 1 Custom Home Builder in the First Coast area. Photo Credit: Joe Lapeyra
Majestic Oaks Residence
Majestic Oaks Residence
Cockfield Jackson Architects, APACCockfield Jackson Architects, APAC
Don Kadair
Design ideas for a large classic two floor brick house exterior in New Orleans with a pitched roof.

Two Floor 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 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 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 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 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 exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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