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KSF Architects House
KSF Architects House
CJ South PhotographyCJ South Photography
CJ South
This is an example of a brown classic bungalow house exterior in DC Metro with mixed cladding and a hip roof.
Indoor Outdoor dog run Fairfield County, Ct
Indoor Outdoor dog run Fairfield County, Ct
RoSal EnterprisesRoSal Enterprises
Gates on each end to enable cleaning.
Photo of a small and gey traditional bungalow detached house in New York with mixed cladding, a lean-to roof and a mixed material roof.
Farmhouse revival
Farmhouse revival
Gulfshore DesignGulfshore Design
Kim Case Photography
Design ideas for a country house exterior in Portland Maine.
Exteriors
Exteriors
Interstate + Lakeland LumberInterstate + Lakeland Lumber
A welcoming entry to a home designed by Jones Byrne Margeotes Architects with custom millwork brackets, custom trim, custom windows, oval windows, and cedar roofing & shake siding supplied by Interstate + Lakeland Lumber.
Corona del Mar
Corona del Mar
Garden StudioGarden Studio
Nicholas Gingold
Design ideas for a classic house exterior in Orange County.
Northwood | Myrlte Beach New Home Design/Build
Northwood | Myrlte Beach New Home Design/Build
CRG CompaniesCRG Companies
Located in the well-established community of Northwood, close to Grande Dunes, this superior quality craftsman styled 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom energy efficient home designed by CRG Companies will feature a Hardie board exterior, Trex decking, vinyl railings and wood beadboard ceilings on porches, a screened-in porch with outdoor fireplace and carport. The interior features include 9’ ceilings, thick crown molding and wood trim, wood-look tile floors in main living areas, ceramic tile in baths, carpeting in bedrooms, recessed lights, upgraded 42” kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a huge tile shower and free standing soaker tub in the master bathroom. The home will also be pre-wired for home audio and security systems. Detached garage can be an added option. No HOA fee or restrictions, 98' X 155' lot is huge for this area, room for a pool.
Spanish Addition
Spanish Addition
Modern NestModern Nest
We added this outdoor entry to the home as well as a mater bathroom. This outdoor vestibule adds dimension to the home and curb appeal.
Photo of a large and white mediterranean bungalow render detached house in Los Angeles with a flat roof and a tiled roof.
Mentone House
Mentone House
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
This is a great photo of the exterior cladding and black framed windows of this cubist home. The floor to ceiling windows on the ground floor enjoy views to the pool on one side of the home and the tennis court on the other. Sarah Wood Photography
Mid-Century Modern Renovation
Mid-Century Modern Renovation
Honor HomesHonor Homes
Photo credit: Vis-Home
Design ideas for a large and blue retro split-level house exterior in Detroit with wood cladding.
Glossy Ibis
Glossy Ibis
Flatfish Island Designs House PlansFlatfish Island Designs House Plans
Inspiration for a coastal house exterior in Charleston.
Historic Cape Addition
Historic Cape Addition
HC DesignHC Design
Complete renovation of a Historic Cape in Hingham, along with a three story addition. The addition included a two car garage, kitchen and family room level, and a master suite. The covered porch in the rear of the addition provides a great place to entertain and enjoy the privacy of the back yard.
Stone Creek Ranch
Stone Creek Ranch
Brenner Architecture GroupBrenner Architecture Group
Cantilever bedroom detail Arthur Lucena Photography
Inspiration for an expansive and white traditional two floor render detached house in Miami with a hip roof and a tiled roof.
Pearl Gray James Hardie siding - 6'' exp. Cedarmill Finish.

Pearl Gray James Hardie siding - 6'' exp. Cedarmill Finish.

Smardbuild Construction Inc.Smardbuild Construction Inc.
This light neutral comes straight from the softest colors in nature, like sand and seashells. Use it as an understated accent, or for a whole house. Pearl Gray always feels elegant. On this project Smardbuild install 6'' exposure lap siding with Cedarmill finish. Hardie Arctic White trim with smooth finish install with hidden nails system, window header include Hardie 5.5'' Crown Molding. Project include cedar tong and grove porch ceiling custom stained, new Marvin windows, aluminum gutters system. Soffit and fascia system from James Hardie with Arctic White color smooth finish.
The Laurel A
The Laurel A
Quality HomesQuality Homes
Welcome to our beautiful, brand-new Laurel A single module suite. The Laurel A combines flexibility and style in a compact home at just 504 sq. ft. With one bedroom, one full bathroom, and an open-concept kitchen with a breakfast bar and living room with an electric fireplace, the Laurel Suite A is both cozy and convenient. Featuring vaulted ceilings throughout and plenty of windows, it has a bright and spacious feel inside.
Gull Lake Modern Farmhouse
Gull Lake Modern Farmhouse
Loudan StudioLoudan Studio
Large and black farmhouse two floor detached house in Other with a pitched roof, a shingle roof and a black roof.
Pet-Friendly Contemporary Home on the River
Pet-Friendly Contemporary Home on the River
Brendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJBrendan McHugh, Architect, Manasquan, NJ
VISION AND NEEDS: Homeowner sought a ‘retreat’ outside of NY that would have water views and offer options for entertaining groups of friends in the house and by pool. Being a car enthusiast, it was important to have a multi-car-garage. MCHUGH SOLUTION: The client sought McHugh because of our recognizable modern designs in the area. We were up for the challenge to design a home with a narrow lot located in a flood zone where views of the Toms River were secured from multiple rooms; while providing privacy on either side of the house. The elevated foundation offered incredible views from the roof. Each guest room opened up to a beautiful balcony. Flower beds, beautiful natural stone quarried from West Virginia and cedar siding, warmed the modern aesthetic, as you ascend to the front porch.
Uncle Stevens
Uncle Stevens
Ryan Maheu PhotographyRyan Maheu Photography
Coastal house exterior in Boston.
Richmond Townhouse
Richmond Townhouse
Pitch Architecture + DevelopmentsPitch Architecture + Developments
Contemporary house exterior in Melbourne.
Ruxton Home Renovation | Exteriors
Ruxton Home Renovation | Exteriors
Eisenbrandt CompaniesEisenbrandt Companies
Custom remodel and build in the heart of Ruxton, Maryland. The foundation was kept and Eisenbrandt Companies remodeled the entire house with the design from Andy Niazy Architecture. A beautiful combination of painted brick and hardy siding, this home was built to stand the test of time. Accented with standing seam roofs and board and batten gambles. Custom garage doors with wood corbels. Marvin Elevate windows with a simplistic grid pattern. Blue stone walkway with old Carolina brick as its border. Versatex trim throughout.
MGD x Port Newport
MGD x Port Newport
Mindy Gayer Design Co.Mindy Gayer Design Co.
Inspiration for a beach style house exterior in Orange County.

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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