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Country Split-level House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Aditus Architectural ServicesAditus Architectural Services
Conversion of stable building into one bedroom house.
Rénovation d'une maison de lotissement
Rénovation d'une maison de lotissement
Armelle Le PioufArmelle Le Piouf
La façade surélevée au Nord du patio a permis de créer une chambre en mezzanine.
Mueller Farmhouse
Mueller Farmhouse
Mary DeWalt Design GroupMary DeWalt Design Group
This Urban Farmhouse custom home is located in an award winning mixed-use community just minutes from downtown Austin, TX. The client is a busy executive who travels weekly and, due to her busy schedule, she turned over the design of her home to us and asked us to make all of the decisions regarding finishes and furnishings. She wanted the home to be model-home ready when she moved in and wanted it all to be a surprise. We did require that she at least tell us what colors she liked and how she wanted the home to function. She told us that she loves turquoise, that she wanted her dog Daisy’s shower to be “special”, that the loft was going to be her dance studio and one of the bedrooms a home office. After that we were on our own. Daisy’s shower was at the end of the downstairs hallway so we had the walls painted with whimsical stripes that led to a turquoise barn door outside of the shower room - Daisy loves it and so does the client. The end result is an eclectic mix of colors and finishes that fit the owner’s personality and style. Photos by Rachel Kay
Ward Residence
Ward Residence
J Taylor DesignsJ Taylor Designs
Hidden Hills, CA, major remodel
Hidden Hills, CA, major remodel
Dennis Thompson ArchitectDennis Thompson Architect
Contractor: Schaub Construction Interior Designer: Jessica Risko Smith Interior Design Photographer: Lepere Studio
Applegate Project
Applegate Project
Red Oak Construction of Ennice, Inc.Red Oak Construction of Ennice, Inc.
Exterior Paint
Exterior Paint
Premium Painting LLCPremium Painting LLC
Oak Frame House
Oak Frame House
Smarta living GroupSmarta living Group
A beautiful new build welsh oak house in the Cardiff area. "When we decided to build our dream Welsh Oak timber frame house, we decided to contract Smarta to project manage the development from the laying of the foundations to the landscaping of the garden. Right from the start, we have found the team at Smarta to be friendly and approachable, with a “can do” approach – no matter how last minute! A major advantage that we have found with Smarta is that instead of having to deal with numerous different trades and companies, our life was simplified and less stressful since Smarta relieved us of that burden and oversaw everything, from the electrical and plumbing installation through to the installation of multi-room audio and home cinema." - Home Owner
Exterior Facade from the Garden
Exterior Facade from the Garden
Saltsman Brenzel, Inc.Saltsman Brenzel, Inc.
Bullevard St. Addition
Bullevard St. Addition
Schweitzer Design & Build, Inc.Schweitzer Design & Build, Inc.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Hoogstraten Builders, Inc.Hoogstraten Builders, Inc.
Modern Farmhouse in Beverly Hills
Modern Farmhouse in Beverly Hills
Joel Reis Architecture and Real Estate PhotographyJoel Reis Architecture and Real Estate Photography
Mix of Brick and Black Siding
Judgeford House
Judgeford House
HWA ltdHWA ltd
Dimora Montagnoli
Dimora Montagnoli
C28 srlC28 srl
Casa colonica di famiglia recuperata per dare luogo ad una struttura turistica ricettiva. Forme regolari, giustapposizione di materia e colore generano contribuiscono a conferire raffinatezza e sobrietà.
Bullevard St.
Bullevard St.
Corvallis Custom Kitchens & BathsCorvallis Custom Kitchens & Baths
Проект загородного дома
Проект загородного дома
Алексей ИльинАлексей Ильин
Modern Ranch Home
Modern Ranch Home
Cactus Construction & RemodelingCactus Construction & Remodeling
This hilltop home is situated on a cliff side to take full advantage of 180 degree views of the river and 40-mile Texas Hill Country views. The main living area, kitchen, and guest rooms parallel the river while the master bedroom and bath are positioned at an angle to take advantage of sunsets and an up-river view. Large open outdoor decks run the length of the home. Solid Steel Exterior Deck Structures/Flexible Epoxy and Pebble Deck Overlays. Concealed Water Storage System -- with two 1500 gallon tanks for 2-week supply without electricity
New Home
New Home
Sun StructuresSun Structures
RAMMED EARTH HOME
RAMMED EARTH HOME
Claridge ConstructionClaridge Construction
Including 100,000L rainwater system, recycled structural timber posts, stairs and joinery, polished white concrete foundations, LED downlights, solar ready R/C air-conditioning, etc.
My Work
My Work
Mike Ellsworth ConstructionMike Ellsworth Construction

Country Split-level 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country 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 country exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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