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Budget House Exterior with Three Floors Ideas and Designs

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Rear Extension in Winchmore Hill
Rear Extension in Winchmore Hill
Stephen Turvil ArchitectsStephen Turvil Architects
A split level rear extension, clad with black zinc and cedar battens. Narrow frame sliding doors create a flush opening between inside and out, while a glazed corner window offers oblique views across the new terrace. Inside, the kitchen is set level with the main house, whilst the dining area is level with the garden, which creates a fabulous split level interior. This project has featured in Grand Designs and Living Etc magazines. Photographer: David Butler
Plantings
Plantings
Todd Haiman Landscape DesignTodd Haiman Landscape Design
©ToddHaimanLandscapeDesign2014
Hull Facelift
Hull Facelift
hut design + buildhut design + build
This is a New England beach house that is regularly confronted by severe nor'easters. The task was to provide a face-lift that could withstand the windblown salt and sand. The existing exterior cladding consisted of 3 layers of wood clapboard and vertical shiplap siding. The seal around the windows was significantly compromised causing a cold, drafty house to require extensive heating and expense. We removed the 2 outer layers of existing siding to access the window flashing, which we sealed with membrane flashing. We then applied fiber cement panels and covering the vertical seams with Atlantic cedar battens.
Arcadia Student Living
Arcadia Student Living
Miller ArchitectureMiller Architecture
2017 NAHB Best in American Living Awards Gold Award for Student Housing 2016 American Institute of Building Design ARDA American Residential Design Awards GRAND ARDA for Multi-Family of the Year
6432 Woodlawn
6432 Woodlawn
Nia ArchitectsNia Architects
Facade of 6432 Woodlawn, a three-unit affordable housing project in Chicago's Woodlawn neighborhood.
Vivienda unifamiliar entre medianeras
Vivienda unifamiliar entre medianeras
Ai ESTUDIO, SLPAi ESTUDIO, SLP
Dirección de Ejecución Material, Coordinación de la Seguridad y Salud y Control de Calidad, de vivienda unifamiliar entre medianeras.
From One 2 Three: Seattle rental loft photography
From One 2 Three: Seattle rental loft photography
06place06place
Photography by 06place | Yulia Piterkina
Elevated View at Dusk
Elevated View at Dusk
Mark Fairhurst ArchitectsMark Fairhurst Architects
Adam Scott
Prospect Heights Row House
Prospect Heights Row House
Delson or Sherman Architects pcDelson or Sherman Architects pc
Hulya Kolabas
Kingston Street Extension
Kingston Street Extension
Ashworth Parkes ArchitectsAshworth Parkes Architects
Justin Paget
Lid Park Residence
Lid Park Residence
Stephenson Design CollectiveStephenson Design Collective
The two modules connect seamlessly above the site built basement.
1889 Shingle Style House gets New Paint & Real Shutters
1889 Shingle Style House gets New Paint & Real Shutters
Old House Guy LLCOld House Guy LLC
New wood shutters are bi-folding meaning they unfold and cover the full window as they were originally. New period colors placed correctly gives this house the appearance it was meant to have.
Owl House - New Build
Owl House - New Build
Nexus Design Solutions LtdNexus Design Solutions Ltd
The brief for Owl House was to design a new build house on a remote parcel of land where previously stood a modest farmstead. The client wanted a well insulated home that was efficient and cost effective to run. My concept of for the design was to produce a modern version of traditional looking farmstead buildings utilising a palette of old and new materials whilst introducing some of the latest technology to the fabric of the build and mechanical systems. The whole site is situated in a Floodzone so ground floor levels had to be raised in the first instance, so keeping the 3 storey 'barn effect' building modest in the landscape was challenging, however the finished product does stand well and received positive comments from the planning officers. ​ I secured planning permission and produced detailed Building Regulations drawing that provided a specification well above the norm. The client project managed the build himself, working to a detailed cost estimate and ongoing support and consultancy from myself. This has to be the most enjoyable project I have had the privilege to work on to date.
Seaview Beach House
Seaview Beach House
Mackenzie Pronk ArchitectsMackenzie Pronk Architects
Each room is tilted towards the view and small balconies off the dining and main bedroom provide a viewing platform towards the coastline. The family room opens onto the garden and pool area. Large storage tanks recycle roof water back to the toilets and laundry. photography Roger D'Souza
Derrick Road - Front Elevation
Derrick Road - Front Elevation
UserUser
Winwood Court comprise of 8 apartments – 7 x 2 bedroom and 1 x 1 bedroom. Each of the 2 bedroom apartments has either a private balcony or terrace and all have allocated parking spaces. The building occupies the site of a former cottage that fell into disrepair. However, the cottage contained some useable stonework that was recycled and reused as hardcore across the site. Constructed from an insulated timber frame system with stone and render board cladding, the project was erected and completed within 8 months.
1720 Fleet
1720 Fleet
Analogue (formerly EN Architects)Analogue (formerly EN Architects)
Lost Note Productions
Lid Park Residence
Lid Park Residence
Stephenson Design CollectiveStephenson Design Collective
Historic street front elevation
Historic street front elevation
Blue TruckBlue Truck
Historic street front. Photo by Eszter+David (eszteranddavid.com)
1895 Queen Ann
1895 Queen Ann
Old House Guy LLCOld House Guy LLC
This is a graphic rendition of house colors.
Burns Mansion
Burns Mansion
Dobbs PhotographyDobbs Photography
David A. Dobbs

Budget House Exterior with Three Floors 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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