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Lifestyle Garden
Lifestyle Garden
We Love Plants - Garden Design by Nic HowardWe Love Plants - Garden Design by Nic Howard
Photo of a white classic two floor detached house in Surrey with a pitched roof, a shingle roof and a red roof.
Three Peak House
Three Peak House
Iguana Architects & Interior DesignIguana Architects & Interior Design
Completed renovation works
Contemporary house exterior in London.
Rosebery Road
Rosebery Road
Matthew Giles ArchitectsMatthew Giles Architects
Design ideas for a traditional house exterior in London.
Bungalow Expansion
Bungalow Expansion
Red House ArchitectsRed House Architects
The front porch of the existing house remained. It made a good proportional guide for expanding the 2nd floor. The master bathroom bumps out to the side. And, hand sawn wood brackets hold up the traditional flying-rafter eaves. Max Sall Photography
Fremont Street Residence
Fremont Street Residence
Northworks Architects + PlannersNorthworks Architects + Planners
This state-of-the-art residence in Chicago presents a timeless front facade of limestone accents, lime-washed brick and a standing seam metal roof. As the building program leads from a classic entry to the rear terrace, the materials and details open the interiors to direct natural light and highly landscaped indoor-outdoor living spaces. The formal approach transitions into an open, contemporary experience.
GARDENSIDE
GARDENSIDE
ORIJIN STONE, LLCORIJIN STONE, LLC
The pretty and classic materials used for this Minnesota backyard design create a lovely coastal aesthetic. Surrounded by blooming gardens, with an inviting pool, this suburban property feels like anything but. Stone walls in ORIJIN STONE's Alder™ Limestone, pool patio in our premium Bisque™ Travertine, Greydon™ Sandstone steps, custom Indiana Limestone caps as well as chimney details, and our beautiful Oyster Bay™ Veneer. LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALL: Mom's Design Build INTERIOR/EXTERIOR DESIGN: Bria Hammel Interiors w/ Brooke & Lou ARCHITECT: Archos Architecture BUILDER: SD Custom Homes PHOTOGRAPHY: Spacecrafting
Point Loma Addition Remodel
Point Loma Addition Remodel
Lars Remodeling & DesignLars Remodeling & Design
The goal for this Point Loma home was to transform it from the adorable beach bungalow it already was by expanding its footprint and giving it distinctive Craftsman characteristics while achieving a comfortable, modern aesthetic inside that perfectly caters to the active young family who lives here. By extending and reconfiguring the front portion of the home, we were able to not only add significant square footage, but create much needed usable space for a home office and comfortable family living room that flows directly into a large, open plan kitchen and dining area. A custom built-in entertainment center accented with shiplap is the focal point for the living room and the light color of the walls are perfect with the natural light that floods the space, courtesy of strategically placed windows and skylights. The kitchen was redone to feel modern and accommodate the homeowners busy lifestyle and love of entertaining. Beautiful white kitchen cabinetry sets the stage for a large island that packs a pop of color in a gorgeous teal hue. A Sub-Zero classic side by side refrigerator and Jenn-Air cooktop, steam oven, and wall oven provide the power in this kitchen while a white subway tile backsplash in a sophisticated herringbone pattern, gold pulls and stunning pendant lighting add the perfect design details. Another great addition to this project is the use of space to create separate wine and coffee bars on either side of the doorway. A large wine refrigerator is offset by beautiful natural wood floating shelves to store wine glasses and house a healthy Bourbon collection. The coffee bar is the perfect first top in the morning with a coffee maker and floating shelves to store coffee and cups. Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) flooring was selected for use throughout the home, offering the warm feel of hardwood, with the benefits of being waterproof and nearly indestructible - two key factors with young kids! For the exterior of the home, it was important to capture classic Craftsman elements including the post and rock detail, wood siding, eves, and trimming around windows and doors. We think the porch is one of the cutest in San Diego and the custom wood door truly ties the look and feel of this beautiful home together.
New Custom Home Build
New Custom Home Build
MOSAIC [Design + Build]MOSAIC [Design + Build]
MOSAIC Design + Build recently completed the construction of a custom designed new home. The completed project is a magnificent home that uses the entire site wisely and meets every need of the clients and their family. We believe in a high level of service and pay close attention to even the smallest of details. Consider MOSAIC Design + Build for your new home project.
Shagbark Residence
Shagbark Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
The large angled garage, double entry door, bay window and arches are the welcoming visuals to this exposed ranch. Exterior thin veneer stone, the James Hardie Timberbark siding and the Weather Wood shingles accented by the medium bronze metal roof and white trim windows are an eye appealing color combination. Impressive double transom entry door with overhead timbers and side by side double pillars. (Ryan Hainey)
2018 Home A Rama People Choice
2018 Home A Rama People Choice
Kent Shaffer Builders, Inc.Kent Shaffer Builders, Inc.
The Home Aesthetic
Design ideas for an expansive and white rural two floor brick detached house in Indianapolis with a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Fisk Lake
Fisk Lake
Sears ArchitectsSears Architects
Photographer: Ashley Avila For building specifications, please see description on main project page. For interior images and specifications, please visit: http://www.houzz.com/projects/332182/lake-house.
Balboa Island Coral
Balboa Island Coral
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Exterior farm house Photography by Ryan Garvin
White and large beach style two floor house exterior in Orange County with wood cladding and a hip roof.
Wohnhaus S. Allgäu
Wohnhaus S. Allgäu
CAMA ACAMA A
hiepler, brunier
This is an example of a medium sized and gey contemporary two floor house exterior in Berlin with mixed cladding and a pitched roof.
Custom Home Builder Near Skokie
Custom Home Builder Near Skokie
ID Home BuilderID Home Builder
This is an example of a classic house exterior in Chicago.
Interior Design - Modernist Family Home
Interior Design - Modernist Family Home
My-Studio LtdMy-Studio Ltd
A new extension to the ground floor of this substantial semi-detached house in Ealing.
This is an example of an expansive and gey modern concrete and rear house exterior in London with three floors and a flat roof.
BONDI BOMBORA
BONDI BOMBORA
ATELIER ALWILLATELIER ALWILL
Photo of a contemporary house exterior in Sydney.
Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel, Arlington Heights
Kitchen and Bathroom Remodel, Arlington Heights
Design First BuildersDesign First Builders
Design ideas for a white bungalow painted brick detached house in Chicago with a shingle roof and a brown roof.
Peregian Beach House - Osprey
Peregian Beach House - Osprey
Aboda Design GroupAboda Design Group
This is an example of a contemporary two floor detached house in Sunshine Coast with a flat roof.
House on a Ridge
House on a Ridge
Barrett MadeBarrett Made
Design ideas for a scandi house exterior in Portland Maine.
Coastal Piling Home
Coastal Piling Home
deMartin Dunham BuildersdeMartin Dunham Builders
This is an example of a coastal two floor detached house in Boston with mixed cladding, a shingle roof and board and batten cladding.

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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