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Affordable Medium Sized House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Ranch Reinvented
Ranch Reinvented
RD Architecture, LLCRD Architecture, LLC
Photography by Juliana Franco
Renovation - Coastal - Gulf Breeze
Renovation - Coastal - Gulf Breeze
Dalrymple | Sallis ArchitectureDalrymple | Sallis Architecture
Greg Reigler
Copeland Grove
Copeland Grove
Stephen Kavanagh ArchitectsStephen Kavanagh Architects
Alice Clancy
HardiePlank and Hardie Board & Batten | Arctic White | Kirkwood, MO. (63122)
HardiePlank and Hardie Board & Batten | Arctic White | Kirkwood, MO. (63122)
Siding Express (Maintenance Free Siding)Siding Express (Maintenance Free Siding)
Picture of the garage Hardie Board & Batten Siding with Cobblestone trim around windows
Farmhouse Style in Brookhaven
Farmhouse Style in Brookhaven
Blake Shaw HomesBlake Shaw Homes
See it 360
MILL HOUSE - OREGON COAST
MILL HOUSE - OREGON COAST
Duncan McRoberts Associates, LLCDuncan McRoberts Associates, LLC
The MILL HOUSE - Exterior. Photography by Duncan McRoberts.
Merrick Luxurios Landscape
Merrick Luxurios Landscape
Paccione & Sons Landscape Designs Inc.Paccione & Sons Landscape Designs Inc.
A few various gate only jobs
A few various gate only jobs
Griffin FenceGriffin Fence
Custom fabricated iron and wood gate
Palm Springs Mid-Century Modern Block Privacy Wall
Palm Springs Mid-Century Modern Block Privacy Wall
Cedar Hill CabinetsCedar Hill Cabinets
1950s concrete block privacy wall on front of Palm Springs mid-century modern house. Greg Hoppe photographed all images.
Farm House - Front Elevation
Farm House - Front Elevation
ROTHERS Design/BuildROTHERS Design/Build
Photo by Matt Berislavich
Island Passive House
Island Passive House
The Artisans Group, Inc.The Artisans Group, Inc.
This prefabricated 1,800 square foot Certified Passive House is designed and built by The Artisans Group, located in the rugged central highlands of Shaw Island, in the San Juan Islands. It is the first Certified Passive House in the San Juans, and the fourth in Washington State. The home was built for $330 per square foot, while construction costs for residential projects in the San Juan market often exceed $600 per square foot. Passive House measures did not increase this projects’ cost of construction. The clients are retired teachers, and desired a low-maintenance, cost-effective, energy-efficient house in which they could age in place; a restful shelter from clutter, stress and over-stimulation. The circular floor plan centers on the prefabricated pod. Radiating from the pod, cabinetry and a minimum of walls defines functions, with a series of sliding and concealable doors providing flexible privacy to the peripheral spaces. The interior palette consists of wind fallen light maple floors, locally made FSC certified cabinets, stainless steel hardware and neutral tiles in black, gray and white. The exterior materials are painted concrete fiberboard lap siding, Ipe wood slats and galvanized metal. The home sits in stunning contrast to its natural environment with no formal landscaping. Photo Credit: Art Gray
CRAFTSMAN RENOVATION
CRAFTSMAN RENOVATION
EcoHavenEcoHaven
Designer/Artist Rusty Walton and I had so much fun with this curb appeal makeover! Rusty did a beautiful glazed red finish on the original door and the two of us did all the planting ourselves. And I am really bummed out that West Elm discontinued those mottled gold glass and steel pendant lights because I would so use them again on another project!
Ocean Mills Cotton Mill
Ocean Mills Cotton Mill
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
We gave this Newburyport, Massachusetts townhouse a second life with a full renovation that built upon the impeccable bones of the old building. Salvaged wood and soapstone elements in the kitchen design complement the existing timber ceiling and brick walls while adding additional texture. We refinished the pine floors throughout and added hidden ceiling lights that provide illumination and ambiance without compromising the architectural lines of the space. Beautifully crafted, handmade cabinetry and molding details added to the bedrooms and baths coordinate with the existing Indian shutters. By maintaining respect for its historic authenticity we were able to create for the owners a very special home that resonates with comfort and warmth. Photo Credit: Eric Roth
Wyckoff James Hardie Exterior
Wyckoff James Hardie Exterior
PJ Sullivan ExteriorsPJ Sullivan Exteriors
Dressed up with a box bay combination window done with James Hardie Siding (light Mist), Azek panels and crown molding. PJS
Brookhaven Ranch Expansion
Brookhaven Ranch Expansion
Blake Shaw HomesBlake Shaw Homes
See It 360 Photography, Sacha Griffin
exterior
exterior
Brennan + Company ArchitectsBrennan + Company Architects
Oakley Home Builders
Oakley Home Builders
Oakley Home BuildersOakley Home Builders
Modern Farmhouse- Personal Residence
Modern Farmhouse- Personal Residence
Lolio ArchitectLolio Architect
Pewter Gray, Walnut Dr., Frederick
Pewter Gray, Walnut Dr., Frederick
Colorado Roof ToppersColorado Roof Toppers
We put a new roof on this home in Frederick that was hit with hail last summer. The shingles we installed are GAF Timberline HD shingles in the color Pewter Gray.
Pleasure Point House
Pleasure Point House
William Fisher Architecture, Inc.William Fisher Architecture, Inc.

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.
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