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Contemporary White House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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MAISON PASSIVE - ARCANGUES - PAYS BASQUE
MAISON PASSIVE - ARCANGUES - PAYS BASQUE
POLY RYTHMIC ARCHITECTUREPOLY RYTHMIC ARCHITECTURE
Façade Est Porte à faux à l'angle Sud-Est pour gérer les apports solaires - Crédit Photo Richard Noury
Aavarna
Aavarna
Studio 17Studio 17
Aavarna , the Sanskrit denotation of the word Shapes, is an architectural vision to this single dwelling bungalow. This abode is a simple longitude rectangle in the narrow plot size of 24’ x 56’. Located in a small town named Shania near Surat, this adobe is what we call “Aavrana”. The plot is an elongated rectangular space which came with its challenges and benefits. According to the plot placement, the sides are considered into having a common wall which restricts us from providing any ventilation or light source from the sides, which results the front balcony and some interior handles. The space designing was made convenient by seggregating the space requirements and planning out accordingly.
Mitten im Feld
Mitten im Feld
Weber & Partner mbB | freie Architekten BDAWeber & Partner mbB | freie Architekten BDA
House Extension & Refurbishment, Dublin
House Extension & Refurbishment, Dublin
Brennan Furlong Architects & Urban PlannersBrennan Furlong Architects & Urban Planners
Brendan Ryan Photography - www.brendanryan.ie
Inlet View
Inlet View
Schmidt Custom BuildersSchmidt Custom Builders
It's a house so close to the inlet, it appears to float. Skirted by water, this Inlet View home is built for a true waterman. This unique property was originally designed by a local architect–Haywood Newkirk, Sr–who was known for his modernistic renderings. As the neighborhood grew, views of the water were replaced with hindered scenes of bordering homes. To gain privacy, we called on another local architect, artist + surfer–Chip Hemmingway–whose industrial design can be viewed on distinctive properties such as the USS North Carolina Battleship + North Carolina Aquarium’s $26 million Jennette’s Pier facility in Nags Head. It would take another waterman's eye to imagine this space anew. With fresh blueprints, the front door took to a new face of the home + an additional 1500 square feet were appended by Schmidt Custom Builders to create an open-concept out of the old family property. The project began with a total gut. And to the bare structure, came new framing + exterior, all new wiring, roof, windows, flooring, insulation, custom cabinetry, granite countertops, luxurious lighting, furniture + landscaping. We hired on Jo Howell of Big Sky Design who worked with the homeowner to select the final touches to make this space feel like home. Outdoors is perhaps the grandest room of all which can be enjoyed plein air. Custom Ipe screens adorn the outdoor dining pavilion which now configure a private space between neighboring homes. Attached is a grand, open porch wrapped with stainless steal cable for a zero-obstruction view of a surfer's haven. || Photos by Mark Steelman
Cottage
Cottage
Shade House DevelopmentShade House Development
The Kiawah House
The Kiawah House
Keel Custom HomesKeel Custom Homes
Central Residence
Central Residence
Dylan Barber Building DesignDylan Barber Building Design
Town of Tioga - Weston - Parade of Homes 2017
Town of Tioga - Weston - Parade of Homes 2017
Dibros Design & ConstructionDibros Design & Construction
Architography Studios
Inner-city suburban tiny house
Inner-city suburban tiny house
Tiny House CompanyTiny House Company
Tiny house at dusk.
Coast House
Coast House
Adam Amin. - Architecture and Interior PhotographyAdam Amin. - Architecture and Interior Photography
A unique gabled form contrasts against the streetscape of red brick units. Iconic and generally found at a glance from the ocean frontage.
Glass Slot House
Glass Slot House
Concept 8 ArchitectsConcept 8 Architects
Lot 616 Heights of North Park
Lot 616 Heights of North Park
MADIA HOMES INCMADIA HOMES INC
Sleek and Sophisticated
Sleek and Sophisticated
Amrami Design + BuildAmrami Design + Build
Photo Credit: Aimée Mazzenga
Contemporary Entry Door
Contemporary Entry Door
UserUser
Contemporary entry door and side light in Decormat finish allowing natural light in while maintaining privacy.
Hill Country Modern at Hamilton Pool
Hill Country Modern at Hamilton Pool
Geschke Group ArchitectureGeschke Group Architecture
Alpine Estate
Alpine Estate
Ezra Lee Design+BuildEzra Lee Design+Build
Meagan Larson
Bungalow Conversion
Bungalow Conversion
Penton Architects LtdPenton Architects Ltd
Waterford Ranch - Robin Blue
Waterford Ranch - Robin Blue
Rybak HomesRybak Homes
2015 Street of Dreams | Sandhill Crane
2015 Street of Dreams | Sandhill Crane
Westlake Development Group, LLCWestlake Development Group, LLC

Contemporary White 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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