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Castellina 1272 Model Home
Castellina 1272 Model Home
UserUser
Arthur Rutenberg Homes - http://arhomes.us/Castellina109
Photo of an expansive and white world-inspired bungalow render house exterior in Tampa with a pitched roof.
Alibhais House
Alibhais House
Eleventh floor ArchitectsEleventh floor Architects
This is an example of a world-inspired house exterior in Other.
Designer’s Den
Designer’s Den
Cityspace'82 ArchitectsCityspace'82 Architects
Architecture is a to-and-fro process between aesthetics and functionality and keeping the context at the core, the resultant is ever relevant and organic”, says Ar. Sumit Dhawan, the Founder of Cityspace Architects and the principal architect of countless energy efficiency designs. Here is his recently outlined residential design that follows a seamless narrative of extraordinary attributes. Located in the ever-upscaling city, Gurugram, Ar. Sumit Dhawan shapes his residence as an example of a zero-maintenance and maximum green area design. This residence, with a footprint of 2,700 sq. ft., has been carefully crafted to optimize natural light and use a wide spectrum of colours, textures, geometry, and natural materials to achieve a sense of comprehensiveness. The project also aims to nurture green urban living and rekindle the relationship with nature in its immediate surroundings. The house is segregated into thoughtfully designed zones, including stilt, parking, home office, and servant quarters. Sumit preferred multimodal interaction in the home that could accommodate parties of all proportions, including a limited number of intimate friends or a large circle of relatives. Privacy was cherished on par with publicness, with all members meeting in commonality in the house at times but also enjoying the feeling of isolation to themselves occasionally. The house was divided into levels, with his brother living on the ground floor and his parents on the first floor, and a shared space for family gatherings. Connected through an internal staircase is the second floor, where he resides with his wife and two daughters. The living room reflects a minimalist, contemporary aesthetic. Each room features a carefully chosen collection of clean-lined, modern furnishings that have been enhanced with subtleties like plush upholstery, vibrant artwork, fresh greenery, and eye-catching lighting. Beyond a mere sleeping chamber, the bedroom is designed as a house within a house with essential furnishings that assist to create a clutter-free space for leisure, a place to mingle, and a corner to work. The presence of a neutral colour scheme in the room with the usage of common metallic finishes has been crucial to achieving an opulent aesthetic. The wide balcony next to the room lets in plenty of natural light, reducing the need for artificial light during the day. The other room features well-chosen wall art, comfortable furniture, nightstands, and a framed shelf with variously sized storage. This tranquil retreat uses grey indicating that it is everything beyond drab or boring and evokes a sense of both traditional and ultramodern. The use of double-heighted spaces is a design strategy adopted throughout the house, enhancing both the functional and aesthetic potential of the structure. Through the use of automation in the HVAC system, the house ties all of its components together so that everyone can benefit from it to suit their own preferences. Nestled among large trees, the residence enjoys uncommon privacy in a close urban setup of a tranquil yet dense neighbourhood. The outdoor spaces of the house and its open terrace all make use of a misting system that helps reduce the surrounding temperature by almost 5 degrees, offering an ambient atmosphere even during the hot summer months. The terrace is intended to be a natural haven for children to play, and families to convene to experience life through every sunshine, green sprout, and breeze. The residence is a luxury home designed to be functionally efficient and aesthetically pleasing. All living spaces are planned towards the front and rear of the plot to open onto balconies with greens to bring in natural light & ventilation, bridge the indoors with the outdoors and maximize the views. The common areas, including the living room, dining room, and kitchen, are all contained within a single volume and thus visually integrated. A natural and rustic material palette of Italian marble, wood, wallpaper, and paneled walls clad in veneer is used in conjunction with a monochromatic colour scheme, defining the interiors, and suffusing spaces with quiet sophistication. Everything is how it should be, in accordance with nature. Double-glazed windows and VRV systems also help keep the home energy-efficient. The design makes use of high-end products and bespoke furnishings. Immersive decor pieces placed in the subtle interior reflect the vibe of the house. This elegant house grants a distinguished vibe through the walls fabricated in small portions of Pigmento Grey Zinc, with moldings creating a monolithic impression for the facade. Geometric volumes of wooden finished louvers and glazing perforate this block which seems like a cut out of a dark dense mass of material. The depressed cladding pieces provide a subtle shadow effect in the façade, revealing beautifully under the sun. Thus, in a noisy natural setting, the dwelling embraces an efficient future of the contemporary language.
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Mr Venu
Mr Venu
SIMPLIFYHOMESIMPLIFYHOME
This is an example of a world-inspired house exterior in Hyderabad.
Kohanaiki Hawaii Coastal Interior Design
Kohanaiki Hawaii Coastal Interior Design
Tamie Rus DesignTamie Rus Design
Photo of a large world-inspired house exterior in Hawaii.
音楽室のある家
音楽室のある家
坪井当貴建築設計事務所坪井当貴建築設計事務所
Photo of a brown world-inspired house exterior in Tokyo with a flat roof.
Exterior Paint
Exterior Paint
Arizona Paint SupplyArizona Paint Supply
Inspiration for a medium sized and blue world-inspired two floor detached house in San Diego with mixed cladding, a hip roof and a metal roof.
Sharma's Residence
Sharma's Residence
SPACES ARCHITECTS@kaSPACES ARCHITECTS@ka
Mr. Bharat Aggarwal
Medium sized world-inspired two floor house exterior in Delhi.
Coastal Contemporary
Coastal Contemporary
Ocean Blue Custom HomesOcean Blue Custom Homes
This is an example of a large and white world-inspired two floor render house exterior in Miami with a hip roof.
Fort Point Cottage, Harbour Island, The Bahamas
Fort Point Cottage, Harbour Island, The Bahamas
Laura Hay DECOR & DESIGN Inc.Laura Hay DECOR & DESIGN Inc.
Lori Hamilton
Design ideas for a small and white world-inspired two floor house exterior in Toronto.
Entry Lanai
Entry Lanai
ZAK ArchitectureZAK Architecture
Design ideas for a world-inspired bungalow house exterior in San Francisco.
Mallary Custom Guest House
Mallary Custom Guest House
O'Shea Builders Inc.O'Shea Builders Inc.
Design ideas for a world-inspired house exterior in Atlanta.
Florida Cottage
Florida Cottage
Lendry HomesLendry Homes
Blue and medium sized world-inspired detached house in Jacksonville with three floors, wood cladding and a shingle roof.
Coastal Living - Allison Ramsey Architects Holiday House
Coastal Living - Allison Ramsey Architects Holiday House
Allison Ramsey ArchitectsAllison Ramsey Architects
Photos by Josh Savage for Coastal Living Allison Ramsey Architects
Photo of a medium sized world-inspired two floor house exterior in Atlanta with wood cladding.
Hammond-Stallworth Residence
Hammond-Stallworth Residence
Cooper Johnson Smith Architects and Town PlannersCooper Johnson Smith Architects and Town Planners
This is an example of a world-inspired two floor house exterior in Tampa.
Asian Exterior
Asian Exterior
Inspiration for a black world-inspired two floor detached house in Perth with mixed cladding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Architectural Photography
Architectural Photography
UserUser
This is an example of a world-inspired house exterior in Hyderabad.
House @ Adoor
House @ Adoor
Studio 1008Studio 1008
This is an example of a world-inspired house exterior in Chennai.
Royal Themed Mansion
Royal Themed Mansion
Nirmesh PhotographyNirmesh Photography
Architecture Photography of this Royal Mansion themed to ancient Indian Architecture. Designed By Genesis Design Studio , Indore.
This is an example of a world-inspired house exterior in Other.

World-Inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired 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 world-inspired exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
Palm Beach Pink
Palm Beach Pink
Joy R. Dabill Interior DesignJoy R. Dabill Interior Design
Classic Bermuda style architecture, fun vintage Palm Beach interiors.
Inspiration for a large world-inspired two floor render detached house in Other with a pink house, a tiled roof and a white roof.
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