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Morrison Mountain Home | Cedar to James Hardie WoodTone Rustic
Morrison Mountain Home | Cedar to James Hardie WoodTone Rustic
BellwetherBellwether
This home in Morrison, Colorado had aging cedar siding, which is a common sight in the Rocky Mountains. The cedar siding was deteriorating due to deferred maintenance. Colorado Siding Repair removed all of the aging siding and trim and installed James Hardie WoodTone Rustic siding to provide optimum protection for this home against extreme Rocky Mountain weather. This home's transformation is shocking! We love helping Colorado homeowners maximize their investment by protecting for years to come.
modern house numbers
modern house numbers
Modern House NumbersModern House Numbers
4" SoCal aluminum Modern House Numbers (modernhousenumbers.com) available in 4", 6", 8", 12" or 15" high. aluminum numbers are 3/8" thick, brushed finish with a high quality clear coat and a 1/2" standoff providing a subtle shadow.
Winchester Country Club - Auburn, CA
Winchester Country Club - Auburn, CA
California CraftsmanCalifornia Craftsman
Check out this beautiful contemporary home in Winchester recently completed by JBT Signature Homes. We used JeldWen W2500 series windows and doors on this project.
Spruce
Spruce
Robyn Huether Architect Inc.Robyn Huether Architect Inc.
Zen Garden - Solar Courtyard House - Beverley, East Yorkshire
Zen Garden - Solar Courtyard House - Beverley, East Yorkshire
SAMUEL KENDALL ASSOCIATES LIMITEDSAMUEL KENDALL ASSOCIATES LIMITED
A courtyard home, made in the walled garden of a victorian terrace house off New Walk, Beverley. The home is made from reclaimed brick, cross-laminated timber and a planted lawn which makes up its biodiverse roof. Occupying a compact urban site, surrounded by neighbours and walls on all sides, the home centres on a solar courtyard which brings natural light, air and views to the home, not unlike the peristyles of Roman Pompeii.
Elevated Barn Living: The Perfect Outdoor Venue for Entertaining
Elevated Barn Living: The Perfect Outdoor Venue for Entertaining
One Source SystemsOne Source Systems
Sonance Hi-Fidelity Speakers, there were 6 total.
"Amplified" Tiny House
"Amplified" Tiny House
Asha MevlanaAsha Mevlana
Who lives there: Asha Mevlana and her Havanese dog named Bali Location: Fayetteville, Arkansas Size: Main house (400 sq ft), Trailer (160 sq ft.), 1 loft bedroom, 1 bath What sets your home apart: The home was designed specifically for my lifestyle. My inspiration: After reading the book, "The Life Changing Magic of Tidying," I got inspired to just live with things that bring me joy which meant scaling down on everything and getting rid of most of my possessions and all of the things that I had accumulated over the years. I also travel quite a bit and wanted to live with just what I needed. About the house: The L-shaped house consists of two separate structures joined by a deck. The main house (400 sq ft), which rests on a solid foundation, features the kitchen, living room, bathroom and loft bedroom. To make the small area feel more spacious, it was designed with high ceilings, windows and two custom garage doors to let in more light. The L-shape of the deck mirrors the house and allows for the two separate structures to blend seamlessly together. The smaller "amplified" structure (160 sq ft) is built on wheels to allow for touring and transportation. This studio is soundproof using recycled denim, and acts as a recording studio/guest bedroom/practice area. But it doesn't just look like an amp, it actually is one -- just plug in your instrument and sound comes through the front marine speakers onto the expansive deck designed for concerts. My favorite part of the home is the large kitchen and the expansive deck that makes the home feel even bigger. The deck also acts as a way to bring the community together where local musicians perform. I love having a the amp trailer as a separate space to practice music. But I especially love all the light with windows and garage doors throughout. Design team: Brian Crabb (designer), Zack Giffin (builder, custom furniture) Vickery Construction (builder) 3 Volve Construction (builder) Design dilemmas: Because the city wasn’t used to having tiny houses there were certain rules that didn’t quite make sense for a tiny house. I wasn’t allowed to have stairs leading up to the loft, only ladders were allowed. Since it was built, the city is beginning to revisit some of the old rules and hopefully things will be changing. Photo cred: Don Shreve
Дом у моря
Дом у моря
Архитектурное бюро "ХВОЯ"Архитектурное бюро "ХВОЯ"
фотографии - Дмитрий Цыренщиков
3907 De Longpre
3907 De Longpre
URBAN OPERATIONSURBAN OPERATIONS
This custom hillside home takes advantage of the terrain in order to provide sweeping views of the local Silver Lake neighborhood. A stepped sectional design provides balconies and outdoor space at every level.
Ultra Modern Model Home for Solar Plus Storage and EV Charging
Ultra Modern Model Home for Solar Plus Storage and EV Charging
EnergyPal SolarEnergyPal Solar
Ultra Modern Contemporary Concept Home with Solar Panels, EV Charging and Whole Home Battery Backup Systems. This model home has become a reality for hundreds of homeowners across the US, with the amazing solar technology we have available. Simple, robust, and now more cost effective than ever, we modernize the energy profile of homes in USA and Canada bringing beauty and sustainability to customers' homes.
Modern Farmhouse- Personal Residence
Modern Farmhouse- Personal Residence
Lolio ArchitectLolio Architect
Custom Shadow Gap Home in PA
Custom Shadow Gap Home in PA
Buffalo Lumber Company Inc.Buffalo Lumber Company Inc.
1x4 CUSTOM SIZE (Custom Milled Shadow Gap 1/4 inch Reveal) CEDAR-IRC SIDING, D&BTR (BL Grade Equivalent NEAR CLEAR), KD, Stained S1S, Smooth Use. Cabot's 3000 Transparent Oil Based Stain
Modern House in Parkwoods, North York, Toronto
Modern House in Parkwoods, North York, Toronto
Lindy ArchitectLindy Architect
Lindy Architect
Old Oak Stables
Old Oak Stables
rjharjha
Exquisitely detailed in ecologically responsible Kebony timber cladding, Old Oak Stables provides beautiful guest accommodation to the main house. Designed to replace an unwanted and decaying stables, the main structure is formed from SIP (structurally insulated) panels that create a highly energy efficient, air tight membrane, reducing the demand on energy resources. The cobbled and landscaped courtyard finishes off the presentation of this fantastic scheme, allowing it to gently form part of the wider Green Belt.
Luxury Pool House
Luxury Pool House
George W. Combs, Inc.George W. Combs, Inc.
This luxurious pool house, photographed by Stefano Ukmar, includes a kitchen, bathroom, dining and logia. The roll down screens are accessible through the interior frieze board of the logia by having blind fasteners that will allow accessibility to the motorized screens.
LOGHOUSE×DIY
LOGHOUSE×DIY
株式会社ビックボックス株式会社ビックボックス
Exterior Deck View
Exterior Deck View
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
Front yard and deck to front entry door.
Malibu, CA / Entire Exterior Remodel / Roof, Windows, Stucco, Fascia, Trim and P
Malibu, CA / Entire Exterior Remodel / Roof, Windows, Stucco, Fascia, Trim and P
ING ConstructionING Construction
Malibu, CA / Whole Home Remodel / Exterior Remodel For the complete exterior remodel of the home, we installed all new windows around the entire home, a complete roof replacement, the re-stuccoing of the entire exterior, replacement of the trim and fascia and a fresh exterior paint to finish.
Point Loma Exterior Wood Garage Door
Point Loma Exterior Wood Garage Door
Classic Home ImprovementsClassic Home Improvements
This Point Loma exterior is featuring a beautiful wooden garage door that makes a sort of herringbone pattern while surrounded by new and white smooth stucco finish that brightens up the wood door. Preview First
Real Wood Siding
Real Wood Siding
PPG PROLUXE Wood FinishesPPG PROLUXE Wood Finishes
The wood siding of this luxury cabin gets its gorgeous sheen from PPG® PROLUXE™ Cetol® SRD wood stain in Redwood.

Affordable 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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