White House Exterior Ideas and Designs

The upper level of the building boasts a striking butterfly roof that is equipped with clerestory windows to allow for natural light and refreshing ocean breezes.

Rove

The Ranch Mine

Photos by Roehner + Ryan
Photo of a large and white modern bungalow render detached house in Phoenix with a flat roof.

SF House I

thirdstone inc. [^]

This vision of a remodel of an existing home located along a sloped street in San Francisco adapts the original design to its present-day context. Multiple storeys allows for a secondary dwelling unit on the lower level. Separation of entry points both strengthens and forges new ties with the street. A wood scrim clad in cedar slats marks the main entry as as short walkway connects to the primary living level. The secondary access to the suite below is accessed near the front overhead garage door. The exterior has a a restrained finish palette of soft white render, combined with ebony trim honouring the Bay Area’s legacy of craftsmanship. A recessed portion at the front forms a sheltered balcony that overlooks the street, while the upper level takes maximum advantage of stunning views. :: thirdstone inc.

Albion Duplex

Habitat Studio Architects

The stark volumes of the Albion Avenue Duplex were a reinvention of the traditional gable home. The design grew from a homage to the existing brick dwelling that stood on the site combined with the idea to reinterpret the lightweight costal vernacular. Two different homes now sit on the site, providing privacy and individuality from the existing streetscape. Light and breeze were concepts that powered a need for voids which provide open connections throughout the homes and help to passively cool them. Built by NorthMac Constructions.

Custom Home Build

ClearSky Builders

Custom Home Build! Complete remodel and tear down to create a one of a kind craftsman style home. Exterior paint and interior paint, full kitchen redesign, and landscaping services.

Marvin Windows, Provia Doors, Sherwin Williams Exterior Painting in Norfolk, MA

United Home Experts

Over the last 3 years, this beautiful, center entrance colonial located in Norfolk, MA underwent a remarkable exterior remodel where we replaced the windows, and did exterior painting, carpentry, and an exterior door. An option many homeowners don’t consider is breaking up their project over time! This project was staged in 5 portions where we addressed the following: In 2019, we started by replacing 24 windows using Marvin Essential windows. They chose the popular, Ebony-colored exterior color frames and white exterior. Later in 2019, they decided to replace additional windows. In 2020, we replaced the remaining 13 windows with matching Marvin Essential windows and an entry door replacement and they chose a beautiful Provia Fiberglass French Door. In 2020, the entire home is painted white with Sherwin Williams Resilience. Built in 1988, this beautiful home in Norfolk, MA had older wooden clapboards and the homeowners were tired of the worn-out siding and wanted to give their home a facelift. With a modern farmhouse-like appeal, they chose a beautiful paint white colorway from Sherwin Williams and the black Ebony-colored windows from Marvin’s Essential line of black fiberglass windows. For the homeowners, they were ready for a complete home makeover and they began carefully vetting who could make their house aspirations come to reality. Though humble in nature, these homeowners were going for the gold standard in remodeling their home and chose the best of the best products and the best company to do it.

WILLOW GLEN CLASSIC

HEYDT DESIGNS

Design ideas for a large and white traditional two floor detached house in San Francisco with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and shingles.

Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage

Wyrick Residential Design

Inspiration for a large and white rural two floor detached house in Houston with concrete fibreboard cladding, a hip roof, a shingle roof, a brown roof and board and batten cladding.

Lake of the Isles

Regarding Design

Sumptuous spaces are created throughout the house with the use of dark, moody colors, elegant upholstery with bespoke trim details, unique wall coverings, and natural stone with lots of movement. The mix of print, pattern, and artwork creates a modern twist on traditional design.

429 Residence

Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes

This lovely little modern farmhouse is located at the base of the foothills in one of Boulder’s most prized neighborhoods. Tucked onto a challenging narrow lot, this inviting and sustainably designed 2400 sf., 4 bedroom home lives much larger than its compact form. The open floor plan and vaulted ceilings of the Great room, kitchen and dining room lead to a beautiful covered back patio and lush, private back yard. These rooms are flooded with natural light and blend a warm Colorado material palette and heavy timber accents with a modern sensibility. A lyrical open-riser steel and wood stair floats above the baby grand in the center of the home and takes you to three bedrooms on the second floor. The Master has a covered balcony with exposed beamwork & warm Beetle-kill pine soffits, framing their million-dollar view of the Flatirons. Its simple and familiar style is a modern twist on a classic farmhouse vernacular. The stone, Hardie board siding and standing seam metal roofing create a resilient and low-maintenance shell. The alley-loaded home has a solar-panel covered garage that was custom designed for the family’s active & athletic lifestyle (aka “lots of toys”). The front yard is a local food & water-wise Master-class, with beautiful rain-chains delivering roof run-off straight to the family garden.

French Country Modern Charm

Blythe Building Company

The rear exterior of the home has a large double-level outdoor living space with a screened-in back porch with a cathedral ceiling above and a covered patio below with a full outdoor kitchen. The back of the home overlooks a breathtaking view of the in-ground swimming pool and spa as well as a wooded area beyond the backyard.

Hill Country Modern Farmhouse

Bohannon Design Team

Medium sized and white rural bungalow front detached house in Dallas with mixed cladding, a mixed material roof, a grey roof and board and batten cladding.

Sonoran Scandi

K2 Signature Homes

Inspiration for a large and white scandi bungalow detached house in Phoenix with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof and a black roof.

Four Wheeler

Amy Storm & Company

Inspiration for a large and white classic bungalow detached house in Chicago with a half-hip roof and a grey roof.

Cliffside Farmhouse

Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.

Photo of a medium sized and white farmhouse bungalow detached house in Austin with wood cladding, a lean-to roof, a metal roof, a black roof and board and batten cladding.

Lakeshore Modern Farmhouse

Livingston Homes of West Michigan

Large and white country bungalow detached house in Grand Rapids with mixed cladding, a mixed material roof, a black roof and board and batten cladding.

Modern Farmhouse with a Rustic Edge

Duke Homes, Inc.

This sprawling modern take on the traditional farmhouse mixes exterior finishes and clean lines.
This is an example of a large and white rural bungalow detached house in Indianapolis with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and board and batten cladding.

ROCKY VIEW | MODERN FARMHOUSE

Andison Residential Design

Modern Farmhouse architecture is all about putting a contemporary twist on a warm, welcoming traditional style. This spacious two-story custom design is a fresh, modern take on a traditional-style home. Clean, simple lines repeat throughout the design with classic gabled roofs, vertical cladding, and contrasting windows. Rustic details like the wrap around porch and timber supports make this home fit in perfectly to its Rocky Mountain setting. While the black and white color scheme keeps things simple, a variety of materials bring visual depth for a cozy feel.

大磯の家２／小さな平屋

Mアトリエ／岡村未来子

White world-inspired two floor house exterior in Other with a metal roof.

Kitchen & Bathroom Home Expansion - Westfield, NJ

Anthony James Master Builders, LLC

Besides an interior remodel and addition, the outside of this Westfield, NJ home also received a complete makeover with brand new Anderson windows, Hardie siding, a new portico, and updated landscaping throughout the property. This traditional colonial now has a more updated and refreshed look.

White 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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