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Hidden Canyon Retreat
Hidden Canyon Retreat
ArchitecTor, PCArchitecTor, PC
Nestled in its own private and gated 10 acre hidden canyon this spectacular home offers serenity and tranquility with million dollar views of the valley beyond. Walls of glass bring the beautiful desert surroundings into every room of this 7500 SF luxurious retreat. Thompson photographic
棗庵
棗庵
ao-architectsao-architects
Photo by Shimomura Photo office inc.
Windsor | 2016
Windsor | 2016
Coats HomesCoats Homes
Tiny Chalet
Tiny Chalet
STEINER Art & DesignSTEINER Art & Design
Günter Standl
Isle of Palms Ocean Front Rear Exterior
Isle of Palms Ocean Front Rear Exterior
Phillip Smith General Contractor, LLCPhillip Smith General Contractor, LLC
3 story custom beach front home. Photo by: Julia Lynn Photography
犬山の住宅
犬山の住宅
hm+architects一級建築士事務所hm+architects一級建築士事務所
Photo by 小川重雄
HillSide House- Mill Valley
HillSide House- Mill Valley
Jim ZackJim Zack
Elevation vouw of the HillSide House, a modern renovation a 1960's kit house. Dramatic siting on a steep hill, low slung entry facade of Coten weathering steel, translucent decks and custom water jet cut steel railings. Bruce Damonte
Craftsman with horizontal and vertical siding and wood carriage doors
Craftsman with horizontal and vertical siding and wood carriage doors
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Horizontal lap siding is Hardieplank "Heathered Moss." Vertical board and batten siding is HardiePanel "Sail Cloth." Square pillars rest atop brick piers. Two 9'x8" overhead garage doors in mahogany finish. Photo by Paul Schlismann.
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
The Cliffs at Walnut Cove
Altura ArchitectsAltura Architects
We drew inspiration from traditional prairie motifs and updated them for this modern home in the mountains. Throughout the residence, there is a strong theme of horizontal lines integrated with a natural, woodsy palette and a gallery-like aesthetic on the inside. Interiors by Alchemy Design Photography by Todd Crawford Built by Tyner Construction
Many Decks
Many Decks
Forst Construction, Inc.Forst Construction, Inc.
custom built
Jack Creek Bunkhouse
Jack Creek Bunkhouse
Studio ArchitectsStudio Architects
[Bracketed Space] House
[Bracketed Space] House
Matt Fajkus ArchitectureMatt Fajkus Architecture
The site descends from the street and is privileged with dynamic natural views toward a creek below and beyond. To incorporate the existing landscape into the daily life of the residents, the house steps down to the natural topography. A continuous and jogging retaining wall from outside to inside embeds the structure below natural grade at the front with flush transitions at its rear facade. All indoor spaces open up to a central courtyard which terraces down to the tree canopy, creating a readily visible and occupiable transitional space between man-made and nature. The courtyard scheme is simplified by two wings representing common and private zones - connected by a glass dining “bridge." This transparent volume also visually connects the front yard to the courtyard, clearing for the prospect view, while maintaining a subdued street presence. The staircase acts as a vertical “knuckle,” mediating shifting wing angles while contrasting the predominant horizontality of the house. Crips materiality and detailing, deep roof overhangs, and the one-and-half story wall at the rear further enhance the connection between outdoors and indoors, providing nuanced natural lighting throughout and a meaningful framed procession through the property. Photography Spaces and Faces Photography
Chateau d'Oex
Chateau d'Oex
Jake's Drafting Service IncJake's Drafting Service Inc
Rear patio
Victory Ranch Cabin Homes
Victory Ranch Cabin Homes
Big-D SignatureBig-D Signature
Midcentury Prairie Expansion
Midcentury Prairie Expansion
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
The homeowner had previously updated their mid-century home to match their Prairie-style preferences - completing the Kitchen, Living and DIning Rooms. This project included a complete redesign of the Bedroom wing, including Master Bedroom Suite, guest Bedrooms, and 3 Baths; as well as the Office/Den and Dining Room, all to meld the mid-century exterior with expansive windows and a new Prairie-influenced interior. Large windows (existing and new to match ) let in ample daylight and views to their expansive gardens. Photography by homeowner.
Desocio Home, Forest Virginia
Desocio Home, Forest Virginia
LogHomesByJack.comLogHomesByJack.com
Incline Village Residence
Incline Village Residence
Tutto FerroTutto Ferro
Custom balustrade with hot rolled steel cladding on the fascia and copper accent boxes that contain LED lighting for the driveway and stair. Copper and hot rolled steel cladding comrise the chimney cap as well. Photo - Eliot Drake, Design - Cathexes Architecture
Broken Top contemporary craftsman
Broken Top contemporary craftsman
Norman Building & DesignNorman Building & Design
The home's front elevation with an arched entry. Flat roofs accent the home's more traditional roofs.
Bailer Hill
Bailer Hill
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
Modern
Modern
Wilmington-GordonWilmington-Gordon

Brown 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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