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Modern Living in Florida
Modern Living in Florida
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
Although our offices are based in different states, after working with a luxury builder on high-end waterfront residences, he asked us to help build his personal home. In addition to décor, we specify the materials and patterns on every floor, wall and ceiling to create a showcase residence that serves as both his family’s dream home and a show house for potential clients. Both husband and wife are Florida natives and asked that we draw inspiration for the design from the nearby ocean, but with a clean, modern twist, and to avoid being too obviously coastal or beach themed. The result is a blend of modern and subtly coastal elements, contrasting cool and warm tones throughout, and adding in different shades of blue.
Barn Office
Barn Office
PhiBa ArchitecturePhiBa Architecture
Renovation of an old barn into a personal office space. This project, located on a 37-acre family farm in Pennsylvania, arose from the need for a personal workspace away from the hustle and bustle of the main house. An old barn used for gardening storage provided the ideal opportunity to convert it into a personal workspace. The small 1250 s.f. building consists of a main work and meeting area as well as the addition of a kitchen and a bathroom with sauna. The architects decided to preserve and restore the original stone construction and highlight it both inside and out in order to gain approval from the local authorities under a strict code for the reuse of historic structures. The poor state of preservation of the original timber structure presented the design team with the opportunity to reconstruct the roof using three large timber frames, produced by craftsmen from the Amish community. Following local craft techniques, the truss joints were achieved using wood dowels without adhesives and the stone walls were laid without the use of apparent mortar. The new roof, covered with cedar shingles, projects beyond the original footprint of the building to create two porches. One frames the main entrance and the other protects a generous outdoor living space on the south side. New wood trusses are left exposed and emphasized with indirect lighting design. The walls of the short facades were opened up to create large windows and bring the expansive views of the forest and neighboring creek into the space. The palette of interior finishes is simple and forceful, limited to the use of wood, stone and glass. The furniture design, including the suspended fireplace, integrates with the architecture and complements it through the judicious use of natural fibers and textiles. The result is a contemporary and timeless architectural work that will coexist harmoniously with the traditional buildings in its surroundings, protected in perpetuity for their historical heritage value.
6828 Dalhart
6828 Dalhart
Tag & Associates, LLCTag & Associates, LLC
Photo of a large and white contemporary bungalow brick detached house in Dallas with a half-hip roof, a shingle roof and a blue roof.
Costruzione Residenziale Diaz
Costruzione Residenziale Diaz
Lucadello & Stocco Architetti AssociatiLucadello & Stocco Architetti Associati
Design ideas for an expansive and white contemporary two floor render detached house in Other with a mansard roof, a metal roof and a blue roof.
Dynasty Asphalt Shingle Roof replacement
Dynasty Asphalt Shingle Roof replacement
Spartan Shield Roofing and Home Improvement Inc.Spartan Shield Roofing and Home Improvement Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized and white classic bungalow detached house in Other with a shingle roof and a blue roof.
Pompano Beach Residence
Pompano Beach Residence
REINES DESIGN, INCREINES DESIGN, INC
Architect: REINES & STRAZ Contractor: Maracore Builders Interior Designer: Feldman Design Studio
This is an example of a white retro bungalow render detached house in Miami with a lean-to roof, a metal roof and a blue roof.
Custom Home - Palm Beach, Florida
Custom Home - Palm Beach, Florida
Big Bear Developers LLCBig Bear Developers LLC
Ground-up, two-story custom home on Palm Beach Island, Florida. Transitional style, European Oak floors, Barclay Taylor Freestanding tub, Delta Brizo hardware, Sub Zero Wolf and Electrolux appliance packages, tropical landscape, custom cabinetry, and woodworking.
Old Steel roof
Old Steel roof
Built Construction & RenoBuilt Construction & Reno
This is an example of a large and white country two floor detached house in Other with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof and a blue roof.
Residential Oasis
Residential Oasis
AR. MAR BIEN GREGORY G. PAREL, UAP, LPTAR. MAR BIEN GREGORY G. PAREL, UAP, LPT
This is an example of a small and white world-inspired concrete tiny house in Other with three floors, a lean-to roof, a metal roof, a blue roof and board and batten cladding.
神谷カフェ　オープンテラスのあるカフェ
神谷カフェ　オープンテラスのあるカフェ
有限会社小林設計所有限会社小林設計所
店舗のオープンテラス 板塀に囲まれた空間。
Design ideas for a large and white urban two floor detached house in Other with mixed cladding, a lean-to roof, a metal roof, a blue roof and shiplap cladding.
外観
外観
仁科建設株式会社仁科建設株式会社
Dズニーイメージ お城 ジョリパット
Photo of a medium sized and white victorian two floor detached house in Other with mixed cladding, a hip roof, a mixed material roof and a blue roof.
Kilmardinny Crescent
Kilmardinny Crescent
NVDC ArchitectsNVDC Architects
Our client’s brief was to maximise the return on their corner plot in Bearsden. By demolishing the existing property, it was possible to split the site to form two generous detached houses for sale that would display the best of contemporary open plan living while working to a tight budget. With clean, simple and considered detailing, each dwelling was designed with the aim of bringing natural light into open-plan rooms, linking indoor and outdoor spaces. Both were sold before completion.
Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica
Tamara Marie DesignsTamara Marie Designs
Design ideas for an expansive and white world-inspired bungalow house exterior in Los Angeles with mixed cladding and a blue roof.
美しい弧を描くサーキュラー階段のある家
美しい弧を描くサーキュラー階段のある家
株式会社ノアデザインインク　一級建築士事務所株式会社ノアデザインインク　一級建築士事務所
風格のある両開きドアでゲストを迎えるファサード。壁に貼られた石やアイアンのバルコニーやコラム柱も色を添えている。
Photo of a large and white traditional two floor render detached house in Other with a hip roof, a mixed material roof and a blue roof.
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877D7DA6-9B73-4ADB-A4AC-FAAD3B3F1A67.jpg
Wandering RootsWandering Roots
Tiny house exterior in Kennesaw GA
Small and white country bungalow tiny house with wood cladding, a metal roof, a blue roof and board and batten cladding.
CASA EN ALICANTE
CASA EN ALICANTE
ArenaaArenaa
Design ideas for a large and white mediterranean two floor detached house in Valencia with a blue roof.
Barn Office
Barn Office
PhiBa ArchitecturePhiBa Architecture
Design ideas for a small and white rustic bungalow house exterior in Philadelphia with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof, a blue roof and board and batten cladding.
Costruzione Residenziale Diaz
Costruzione Residenziale Diaz
Lucadello & Stocco Architetti AssociatiLucadello & Stocco Architetti Associati
This is an example of an expansive and white contemporary two floor render detached house in Other with a mansard roof, a metal roof and a blue roof.
(B) Bannister Road, Padbury Triplex
(B) Bannister Road, Padbury Triplex
Jubilee Home BuildersJubilee Home Builders
Triplex with double-storey town house and two single-storey villas.
Photo of a white two floor terraced house in Perth with a metal roof and a blue roof.
Ponte Vedra Beach - Mediterranean Style
Ponte Vedra Beach - Mediterranean Style
Tom Trout IncTom Trout Inc
Inspiration for a large and white mediterranean two floor render detached house in Jacksonville with a tiled roof and a blue roof.

White House Exterior with a Blue Roof 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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