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Blue Eclectic House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Falmouth Passive House 2
Falmouth Passive House 2
Steven Baczek ArchitectSteven Baczek Architect
David Fell Photography
Mamaroneck, New York-- Inside and Out
Mamaroneck, New York-- Inside and Out
Debra Kling Colour ConsultantDebra Kling Colour Consultant
Deraso Portfolios
Exterior
Exterior
Multi Construction LLCMulti Construction LLC
Toro Canyon - Westlake, Austin Texas
Toro Canyon - Westlake, Austin Texas
Blue Horse Building & DesignBlue Horse Building & Design
Blue Horse Building + Design // Tre Dunham Fine Focus Photography
Medland
Medland
Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.Carriage Lane Design-Build Inc.
The Shop Boxes (main house patio 2)
The Shop Boxes (main house patio 2)
Hush HouseHush House
The ShopBoxes grew from a homeowner’s wish to craft a small complex of living spaces on a large wooded lot. Smash designed two structures for living and working, each built by the crafty, hands-on homeowner. Balancing a need for modern quality with a human touch, the sharp geometry of the structures contrasts with warmer and handmade materials and finishes, applied directly by the homeowner/builder. The result blends two aesthetics into very dynamic spaces, staked out as individual sculptures in a private park.⁠ Design by Smash Design Build and Owner (private) Construction by Owner (private)
S. Residence | Modern Tale on Center Hall Colonial | Interesting Roof Lines
S. Residence | Modern Tale on Center Hall Colonial | Interesting Roof Lines
Aric Gitomer Architect LLCAric Gitomer Architect LLC
The owner of this 5,200 square foot home located in Sparta, New Jersey was looking to do something a little bit different. He was looking to flair all the roof lines and create a solid feeling structure.The core of the house is completely open two stories with just the stairway interrupting the openness. The first floor is very open with the kitchen completely open to a beautiful sitting area with a fireplace and to an oversized breakfast area which flows directly into the two story high family room which is topped off with arch top windows. Off to the side of the house projects a Conservatory that brings in the morning sun. The upstairs has an spacious Master Bedroom Suite that features a Master Den with a two sided fireplace.
Dauphine St
Dauphine St
MLM INCORPORATEDMLM INCORPORATED
West Linn Cottage
West Linn Cottage
eMZed ArchitectureeMZed Architecture
New entry porch. Whole house renovation & additions.
Sarah's House - Cottage Bunkie
Sarah's House - Cottage Bunkie
BLDG Workshop Inc.BLDG Workshop Inc.
BLDG Workshop was enlisted to aid Sarah Richardson Design in the creation of her Bunkie for her show Sarah's Cottage. The structure was a fairly straightforward design which became the background for Sarah's amazing interior design that delighted viewers.
Mosler House, AIA Gold Medal, 2015 Design Awards
Mosler House, AIA Gold Medal, 2015 Design Awards
BOL Architecture PABOL Architecture PA
Modern Victorian gut-rehab
Modern Victorian gut-rehab
SquallCo DevelopmentSquallCo Development
We acquired an old Victorian home in need of complete rehab and set out to be respectful of the historical nature and aesthetic of the home while nudging it forward in a modern, somewhat eclectic, way. Since nearly all of the original details except the floors and a beautiful stair were removed by previous owners, we felt free to use materials and finishes that spoke to the homes history but are decidedly current. The result, a light-filled and colorful home with interesting details in every room, speaks to our aesthetic and design direction.
Lyke Residence - 2Scale Architects
Lyke Residence - 2Scale Architects
Benjamin Hill PhotographyBenjamin Hill Photography
Façade Remodel - Montville, NJ
Façade Remodel - Montville, NJ
CBH ArchitectsCBH Architects
The redesigned facade with generous front entry, large front porch overhang with gambrel roof dormer above enabling a soaking tub addition in the master bath.
Lighthouse Road Residence
Lighthouse Road Residence
Archology, LLCArchology, LLC
Another view of the home from the corner of the lot. The main entry stair is prominent which will help guide people to the front door.
Mamaroneck, New York-- Inside and Out
Mamaroneck, New York-- Inside and Out
Debra Kling Colour ConsultantDebra Kling Colour Consultant
Deraso Portfolios
Lighthouse Road Residence
Lighthouse Road Residence
Archology, LLCArchology, LLC
The two towers, one for guest bedrooms and one for living in provide a very different view. The one is full of windows for light and the other is kept simple.
River Woods Drive Garage Conversion
River Woods Drive Garage Conversion
Neil Kelly CompanyNeil Kelly Company
A large detached garage is converted into a spacious, modern, and minimal guest suite with a private bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, and fireplace. The exterior features a concrete patio with a large pergola covering.
Cadron Ridge Home
Cadron Ridge Home
Treece Contracting, LLC.Treece Contracting, LLC.
The Exterior of this beautiful home is clad with a lap hardie board siding, stained cedar, painted brick and rock. The center gable and the shed roof dormer pop with color and the rock and cedar add a rustic contrast. Photo by: Rita Treece Photography
West Linn Cottage
West Linn Cottage
eMZed ArchitectureeMZed Architecture
New entry porch. Whole house renovation & additions.

Blue Eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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