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Victorian Extension Ideas and Designs

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Camberwell One
Camberwell One
Kirsten Johnstone ArchitectureKirsten Johnstone Architecture
Replica Victorian timber block weatherboards to the front facade, new double hung windows, metal lacework and columns to the verandah, replacement of the slate roof with a thoroughly modern and elegant grey colour palette. Photography: Tatjana Plitt
Victorian Exterior
Victorian Exterior
This is an example of a victorian rear extension in Other.
House Earl's Court
House Earl's Court
David Churchill - Architectural PhotographerDavid Churchill - Architectural Photographer
This is an example of a small victorian rear extension in London.
Victorian Double Fronted Villa in Brighton
Victorian Double Fronted Villa in Brighton
Bean InteriorsBean Interiors
Double fronted Victorian Villa, original fascia and front door all renovated and refurbished. The front door is painted to match the cloakroom and the replacement Victorian tiles flow all the way through the ground floor hallway.
Hampton
Hampton
Bask InteriorsBask Interiors
Californian Bungalow exterior Photo credit: Martina Gemmola Builder: Hart Builders
Design ideas for a gey victorian two floor house exterior in Melbourne with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Athlone House by SHH - Collaboration project
Athlone House by SHH - Collaboration project
Valanzza ArchitectureValanzza Architecture
Country living in the middle of Hampstead Heath, combining the classic with the contemporary Collaboration in ´Athlone House´ Restoration & Etension project by SHH
Two-storey extension to period home
Two-storey extension to period home
Light House StudioLight House Studio
Design ideas for a small victorian two floor brick and front house exterior in Sussex.
Renovation and Extension of Victorian Dwelling
Renovation and Extension of Victorian Dwelling
Des Ewing Residential ArchitectsDes Ewing Residential Architects
Medium sized and red victorian brick and front house exterior in London with three floors, a mansard roof and a black roof.
West Hampstead extension and renovation project
West Hampstead extension and renovation project
Kieran McDonnell DesignKieran McDonnell Design
External and Internal restoration and renovation project
This is an example of a medium sized victorian two floor painted brick and rear extension in London.
Victorian House S. East London
Victorian House S. East London
Alison Hammond PhotographyAlison Hammond Photography
Photo of a victorian brick and rear extension in London with three floors.
Engineered oak boards with osmo ebony oil | N19 Whitehall Park
Engineered oak boards with osmo ebony oil | N19 Whitehall Park
Fin Wood LtdFin Wood Ltd
Large Victorian family home undergoes a bold stylish redecoration with well crafted oak floors throughout, Whitehall Park N19 Ebony oiled engineered oak Our customers wanted to refresh their large Victorian family home in the Whitehall Park Conservation Area with stylish redecoration and a brand new oak floor. They explained how after researching online they selected Fin Wood because of our attention to detail and the high quality service we provide. This whole house project involved installing a new oak floor in a large bay fronted living room, a bright open plan kitchen diner, a large master bedroom suite, three further bedrooms, a study and all the landings. We fitted engineered oak boards oiled with Osmo ebony oil. The customer preferred a slightly darker colour throughout the property and chose bold print wallpaper and colours to differentiate rooms.
A side infill extension in Haringey
A side infill extension in Haringey
Resi Design Ltd.Resi Design Ltd.
These Londoners came to us wanting to use a side infill to open up the ground floor and create a quirky, practical space that's ideal for family dining. One of the top priorities on the homeowner’s wish list was to flood the newly created space with natural light. By including a beautiful glass ceiling that keeps the industrial style with the use of black metal, this space is perfect for both cooking and socialising.⁠
Victorian Exterior Improvement
Victorian Exterior Improvement
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This is an example of a large and blue victorian rear house exterior in Chicago with three floors, vinyl cladding, a butterfly roof, a tiled roof, a brown roof and shiplap cladding.
Front Elevation
Front Elevation
Housi LtdHousi Ltd
Victorian brick and front house exterior in London with three floors, a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Second Avenue
Second Avenue
PLOp - Architecture, Interiors & DevelopmentsPLOp - Architecture, Interiors & Developments
Inspiration for a large and blue victorian brick and front house exterior in Other with three floors, a pitched roof, a tiled roof and a black roof.
West Hampstead extension and renovation project
West Hampstead extension and renovation project
Kieran McDonnell DesignKieran McDonnell Design
External and Internal restoration and renovation project
Medium sized victorian two floor painted brick and rear extension in London.
Victorian Update
Victorian Update
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This is an example of a large and beige victorian rear house exterior in Chicago with three floors, wood cladding, a half-hip roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and shiplap cladding.
Two-storey extension to period home
Two-storey extension to period home
Light House StudioLight House Studio
Inspiration for a small victorian two floor brick and front house exterior in Sussex.
Ashland Road, Sheffield
Ashland Road, Sheffield
HEM ArchitectsHEM Architects
External view of the front of the house, with new side extension forming main entrance and circulation
Photo of a medium sized victorian front house exterior in Other with three floors, stone cladding, a pitched roof and a grey roof.
Family Home - Fulham
Family Home - Fulham
CRAFT ArchitectsCRAFT Architects
The front elevation has been redecorated. The front yard and the front wall have been redone, maintaining the historical character of the host building and the surrounding area.

Victorian Extension 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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