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Kabat Design Project
Kabat Design Project
LuxTec Builders, Inc.LuxTec Builders, Inc.
RW Garage Doors Customer Photos
RW Garage Doors Customer Photos
RW Garage Doors, Inc.RW Garage Doors, Inc.
Justus Angan
ストロベリーアッシュ
ストロベリーアッシュ
(有)TEPEE HEART(有)TEPEE HEART
French Country Home on Bayou in Lynn Haven, FL
French Country Home on Bayou in Lynn Haven, FL
Griffin Mitchell, Inc.Griffin Mitchell, Inc.
Backyard
North Point
North Point
Periana ArchitecturePeriana Architecture
Hilltop Hacienda
Hilltop Hacienda
AlphaStudio Design GroupAlphaStudio Design Group
Centered on seamless transitions of indoor and outdoor living, this open-planned Spanish Ranch style home is situated atop a modest hill overlooking Western San Diego County. The design references a return to historic Rancho Santa Fe style by utilizing a smooth hand troweled stucco finish, heavy timber accents, and clay tile roofing. By accurately identifying the peak view corridors the house is situated on the site in such a way where the public spaces enjoy panoramic valley views, while the master suite and private garden are afforded majestic hillside views. As see in San Diego magazine, November 2011 http://www.sandiegomagazine.com/San-Diego-Magazine/November-2011/Hilltop-Hacienda/ Photos by: Zack Benson
Hilltop Hacienda
Hilltop Hacienda
AlphaStudio Design GroupAlphaStudio Design Group
Centered on seamless transitions of indoor and outdoor living, this open-planned Spanish Ranch style home is situated atop a modest hill overlooking Western San Diego County. The design references a return to historic Rancho Santa Fe style by utilizing a smooth hand troweled stucco finish, heavy timber accents, and clay tile roofing. By accurately identifying the peak view corridors the house is situated on the site in such a way where the public spaces enjoy panoramic valley views, while the master suite and private garden are afforded majestic hillside views. As see in San Diego magazine, November 2011 http://www.sandiegomagazine.com/San-Diego-Magazine/November-2011/Hilltop-Hacienda/ Photos by: Zack Benson
Ibiza House
Ibiza House
TG-StudioTG-Studio
Philip Vile
Custom Ranch Home, East Boulder County
Custom Ranch Home, East Boulder County
Van Matre Construction, LLCVan Matre Construction, LLC
Mediterranean Exterior
Mediterranean Exterior
Mahoenui
Mahoenui
Bindon Design GroupBindon Design Group
Gable roof forms connecting upper and lower level and creating dynamic proportions for modern living. pool house with gym, steam shower and sauna, guest accommodation and living space
A Rural French Country Estate
A Rural French Country Estate
Mariani LandscapeMariani Landscape
Linda Oyama Bryan
Santa Barbara Home
Santa Barbara Home
Jonathan Raith Inc.Jonathan Raith Inc.
Los Angeles Custom Modern Garage Doors & Matching Entry Door System Project
Los Angeles Custom Modern Garage Doors & Matching Entry Door System Project
Dynamic Garage DoorDynamic Garage Door
Modern architectural is gaining momentum in the Los Angeles region and as such so has the demand for architecturally-correct entry door systems that demonstrate the beauty of simplicity which is commonly recognized as modern architecture. Our modern style entry door systems are designed for each and every one of our clients. We don't sell doors off a brochure nor do we have limitations in the use of materials, design and/or customization of any door design you might be seeking. To get prices on our modern entry door system project please call us at (855) 343-DOOR
Hawkins Residence
Hawkins Residence
Chipley Luxury Homes, IncChipley Luxury Homes, Inc
East Alameda Cottage
East Alameda Cottage
Violante & Rochford InteriorsViolante & Rochford Interiors
Villa Baha
Villa Baha
Horizon Landscape & DesignHorizon Landscape & Design
Marianne Coates
Santa Barbara Contemporary Home
Santa Barbara Contemporary Home
James Johnson Construction Inc.James Johnson Construction Inc.
Gowan Ave Loft Conversion
Gowan Ave Loft Conversion
DASHDASH
End of terrace mansard style loft conversion.
Alumawood Pergola Installations, Chandler, AZ
Alumawood Pergola Installations, Chandler, AZ
The Yard StylistThe Yard Stylist
This is a view of the same installation, taken from underneath the Alumawood pergola. In this photo, you get a good view of the creamy, white, marble style pavers. This photo also provides a good view of both the artificial purring green and the artificial turf we used to complete the whole look.

Clay 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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