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Affordable House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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31 Ludlow, VT
31 Ludlow, VT
MEHPMEHP
Unbuilt NICE projects - Global
Unbuilt NICE projects - Global
Talo ArchitectTalo Architect
Night view - of project Tapani Talo
The Fraser | Modular Lane Home
The Fraser | Modular Lane Home
My Lane HomeMy Lane Home
Home Addition | Belle Mead Addition
Home Addition | Belle Mead Addition
Griggstown Construction Co.Griggstown Construction Co.
Experience the best of open-air relaxation and protected comfort with our custom patio and adjoining outdoor enclosure. Our design offers a spacious patio for sun-soaked moments, seamlessly transitioning into a sheltered enclosure for those times you seek refuge from the elements. Perfect for gatherings or quiet reflection, this combination brings versatility and style to your outdoor living.
Custom Exterior Shower (Part 4)
Custom Exterior Shower (Part 4)
Top Notch ConstructionTop Notch Construction
Here are some pictures from an exterior shower that we designed and built in Rockport, MA. (Part 4)
Mid-Century Russell Barr Williamson - Bayside, WI
Mid-Century Russell Barr Williamson - Bayside, WI
Ginkgo Leaf StudioGinkgo Leaf Studio
Another close up of the wonderful pecky cypress that Russell Barr Williamson used on the homes he designed. Renn Kuhnen Photography
Exterior Remodel - Ronda, NC
Exterior Remodel - Ronda, NC
Gia Gregory DesignsGia Gregory Designs
Gregory Design Group
Greenfield French Entry Doors
Greenfield French Entry Doors
Callen Construction, Inc.Callen Construction, Inc.
ProVia Singet Oak Fiberglass door with bright brass hardware.
Sash windows Restoration in Putney
Sash windows Restoration in Putney
Mi DecorMi Decor
Exterior renovation to the sash windows including woodwork, using epoxy resin. Work carried out from the ladders with all health and safety remained. https://midecor.co.uk/windows-painting-services-in-putney/
Park Wilshire
Park Wilshire
Freeman Design GroupFreeman Design Group
A 1970’s addition on the rear of this house awkwardly consumed the entire backyard and reduced natural light to the interior, creating a dark kitchen and dining room. This project was a unique one in that we actually reduced the square footage. One of the advantages of living in California is that a backyard can easily serve as an extra room - with dining, entertainment, and lounge space usable for most of the year. In order to maximize natural daylight into the heart of the home, two large bi-folding patio doors were installed in the kitchen and dining room. This creates a strong connection to the backyard entertainment space, complete with an exterior kitchen and fire-pit seating area. The exterior of the house was redesigned to compliment a modern landscape project. A cedar rain screen leads guests to the front door - shifting the visual emphasis to the front door and reducing the prominence of the garage. The cedar gave the facade a modern, warm feel and differentiated the house from it’s neighbors
Barkley House
Barkley House
Bell Architects - Creative sustainableBell Architects - Creative sustainable
Murray Bell
Exterior Remodel Paint and Landscape in Rancho Penasquitos
Exterior Remodel Paint and Landscape in Rancho Penasquitos
Classic Home ImprovementsClassic Home Improvements
This Rancho Penasquitos home got a fresh look with this paint job. The new paint makes the home look new and modern. This design was also intended to be drought tolerant so artificial grass was put in along with drought tolerant plants. Photos by John Gerson. www.choosechi.com
Bardage bois exotique Padouk
Bardage bois exotique Padouk
WooDesignWooDesign
Réalisation d'un bardage de façade en bois exotique Padouk en bord de mer.
Boathouse conversion
Boathouse conversion
Matthew Clay Architects LtdMatthew Clay Architects Ltd
Matthew Clay Architects
New Market Roof - New Construction
New Market Roof - New Construction
Sacco Remodeling & PropertiesSacco Remodeling & Properties
West Palm Beach Fl. - Residence
West Palm Beach Fl. - Residence
Saunas And Woodwork By DesignSaunas And Woodwork By Design
Bathroom transformation using Class A Red Cedar. Open lower bench with custom angle cut to make the most out of the room. KIP 80 heater by Harvia.
Berkeley Hills Residential Architecture/ Remodel
Berkeley Hills Residential Architecture/ Remodel
Studio J ArchitectureStudio J Architecture
Jay Sherlock
Metro Overlap
Metro Overlap
Cedar Creek FencingCedar Creek Fencing
This was built for a showcase project, the fence features a robust design with great drainage. This design is a must for strength, longevity and durability! A great fence
Aptos Custom Home
Aptos Custom Home
Chad Williams Designer BuilderChad Williams Designer Builder
Channel Lap Townhouse in VA
Channel Lap Townhouse in VA
Buffalo Lumber Company Inc.Buffalo Lumber Company Inc.
1x8 CEDAR-WRC (Western Red Cedar) SIDING CHANNEL LAP, STD&BTR GRADE (Customer Select), PAD (Partially Air Dried) StainEXT (Stained Exterior) Cabot's Semi Transparent "New Cedar" Oil based

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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