skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. House Exterior
  2. Size: Medium

Affordable Medium Sized House Exterior Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
81 - 100 of 34,044 photos
Item 1 of 3
Camino Real Residence
Camino Real Residence
April BallietteApril Balliette
Photographer: Ryan Gamma
Dartmouth
Dartmouth
square three architecture, incsquare three architecture, inc
Courtesy of Amy J Photography
Back Yard Retreat - McLean, VA
Back Yard Retreat - McLean, VA
AV Architects + BuildersAV Architects + Builders
AV Architects + Builders Location: McLean, VA, United States Our clients were looking for an exciting new way to entertain friends and family throughout the year; a luxury high-end custom pool house addition to their home. Looking to expand upon the modern look and feel of their home, we designed the pool house with modern selections, ranging from the stone to the pastel brick and slate roof. The interior of the pool house is aligned with slip-resistant porcelain tile that is indistinguishable from natural wood. The fireplace and backsplash is covered with a metallic tile that gives it a rustic, yet beautiful, look that compliments the white interior. To cap off the lounge area, two large fans rest above to provide air flow both inside and outside. The pool house is an adaptive structure that uses multi-panel folding doors. They appear large, though the lightness of the doors helps transform the enclosed, conditioned space into a permeable semi-open space. The space remains covered by an intricate cedar trellis and shaded retractable canopy, all while leading to the Al Fresco dining space and outdoor area for grilling and socializing. Inside the pool house you will find an expansive lounge area and linear fireplace that helps keep the space warm during the colder months. A single bathroom sits parallel to the wet bar, which comes complete with beautiful custom appliances and quartz countertops to accentuate the dining and lounging experience. Todd Smith Photography
North End Remodel Spec
North End Remodel Spec
VB Homes Design, Build, RemodelVB Homes Design, Build, Remodel
Los Angeles Catio
Los Angeles Catio
Finesse, Inc.Finesse, Inc.
Our client reached out to Finesse, Inc. looking for a pet sanctuary for their two cats. A design was created to allow the fur-babies to enter and exit without the assistance of their humans. A cat door was placed an the exterior wall and a 30" x 80" door was added so that family can enjoy the beautiful outdoors together. A pet friendly turf, designed especially with paw consideration, was selected and installed. The enclosure was built as a "stand alone" structure and can be easily dismantled and transferred in the event of a move in the future. Rob Kramig, Los Angeles
Camp Coleman from motor court with lake beyond
Camp Coleman from motor court with lake beyond
Studio C Architecture & InteriorsStudio C Architecture & Interiors
Booneville Residence
Booneville Residence
Thomas Rex Hardy, AIAThomas Rex Hardy, AIA
Photography by Eric Rorer. Engineering by Dolmen Structural Engineers.
Shingle and Stone
Shingle and Stone
Uccello Development, LLCUccello Development, LLC
A classically designed house located near the Connecticut Shoreline at the acclaimed Fox Hopyard Golf Club. This home features a shingle and stone exterior with crisp white trim and plentiful widows. Also featured are carriage style garage doors with barn style lights above each, and a beautiful stained fir front door. The interior features a sleek gray and white color palate with dark wood floors and crisp white trim and casework. The marble and granite kitchen with shaker style white cabinets are a chefs delight. The master bath is completely done out of white marble with gray cabinets., and to top it all off this house is ultra energy efficient with a high end insulation package and geothermal heating.
Landon 350
Landon 350
Omega BuildersOmega Builders
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
Aurora Exterior PaintingAurora Exterior Painting
Attention to Detail
Attention to Detail
Beacon Street PropertiesBeacon Street Properties
Gate Project
Gate Project
Griffin FenceGriffin Fence
Mid-Century Home
Mid-Century Home
HERR window & doorHERR window & door
We worked with this client and their designer to re-hab their post war bungalow into a mid-century gem. We source plygem windows that look amazing.
Front Entry Porch Project
Front Entry Porch Project
Stumpff HomeWorks, LLCStumpff HomeWorks, LLC
Front door relocated from side entrance to the front of the home. Craftsman oak door installed along with new deck and railings.
Full Gut Rehab
Full Gut Rehab
FB ConstructionFB Construction
Chenault
Chenault
Paul InteriorsPaul Interiors
Gorgeous outdoor built in barbeque area with white brick and stone counter top.
Custom Exteriors
Custom Exteriors
Eastern Adirondack Home and DesignEastern Adirondack Home and Design
Tree Fort
Tree Fort
Geoff Okarma Construction, Inc.Geoff Okarma Construction, Inc.
THE SOFTLY-INDUSTRIAL COTTAGE
THE SOFTLY-INDUSTRIAL COTTAGE
Carl Mattison DesignCarl Mattison Design
LakeGrove Residence
LakeGrove Residence
Stoa StudiosStoa Studios
Forte Company (Developer) • Hibler Design Studio (Design Team) • W. Brandt Hay Architect (Design Team)

Affordable Medium Sized 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.
5
123456789Next Page
Ireland
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.