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Skandinavischer Traum aus Holz
Skandinavischer Traum aus Holz
Studio Klinker & Klunker GmbHStudio Klinker & Klunker GmbH
House Arne
Sonoran Scandi
Sonoran Scandi
K2 Signature HomesK2 Signature Homes
Modern & Contemporary Rustic House in Hartford Austin Texas Project By Darash
Modern & Contemporary Rustic House in Hartford Austin Texas Project By Darash
By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & ClosetsBy Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets
Beautiful landscaping design path to this modern rustic home in Hartford, Austin, Texas, 2022 project By Darash
Westpointe of Windermere - Edmonton
Westpointe of Windermere - Edmonton
Andison Residential DesignAndison Residential Design
Located in the luxurious and exclusive community of Westpointe at Windermere, this stunning custom home is a masterpiece of transitional design. The stately exterior welcomes you with steeply gabled roofs, double chimneys, and European-inspired stone and stucco cladding. An elegant front entry with modern clean lines contrasts with the traditional Tudor-inspired design elements featured throughout the exterior. The surrounding community offers stunning panoramic views, walking trails leading to the North Saskatchewan River, and large lots that are located conveniently close to urban amenities.
Front Exterior View
Front Exterior View
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Brand new 2-Story 3,100 square foot Custom Home completed in 2022. Designed by Arch Studio, Inc. and built by Brooke Shaw Builders.
Lombardy Carriage House Build
Lombardy Carriage House Build
Bradford Custom Homes & RemodelingBradford Custom Homes & Remodeling
Colfax
Colfax
Ross Builders, Inc.Ross Builders, Inc.
Rear
Entertainer's Dream - Front
Entertainer's Dream - Front
Bohannon Design TeamBohannon Design Team
Double door entrance
Bull Creek Modern Residence
Bull Creek Modern Residence
Studio SteinbomerStudio Steinbomer
Energy Efficient Modern Coastal Home
Energy Efficient Modern Coastal Home
Newport RenewablesNewport Renewables
The Casita
The Casita
Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.
Modern Backyard Oasis
Modern Backyard Oasis
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
This backyard oasis and its stunning furnishings add so much luxe to this exterior space
North Shore Retreat
North Shore Retreat
CHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTSCHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTS
On the shore of Lake Superior near Duluth, Minnesota, sat 16 acres of rugged, unbuilt land: A picturesque site for a new, custom cabin. The design of the cabin aimed to capitalize on the expansive view of Lake Superior and its rocky shoreline and dramatic waves. The key to accomplishing this was the organization of the living spaces (kitchen, dining, and living room). These three spaces are aligned linearly and step down towards Lake Superior giving both expansive views of the horizon and directed views of the rocky shoreline. The second floor contains three bedrooms and a “crow’s nest” loft overlooking the first floor living room and view of Lake Superior. The dark exterior color was chosen to blend into the surrounding dark trees and to highlight the dramatic limestone chimney. The interior’s smooth, polished surfaces and contrasting natural textures were designed to be a welcoming, refined counterpoint to the rugged landscape.
ROCKY VIEW | MODERN FARMHOUSE
ROCKY VIEW | MODERN FARMHOUSE
Andison Residential DesignAndison Residential Design
Modern Farmhouse architecture is all about putting a contemporary twist on a warm, welcoming traditional style. This spacious two-story custom design is a fresh, modern take on a traditional-style home. Clean, simple lines repeat throughout the design with classic gabled roofs, vertical cladding, and contrasting windows. Rustic details like the wrap around porch and timber supports make this home fit in perfectly to its Rocky Mountain setting. While the black and white color scheme keeps things simple, a variety of materials bring visual depth for a cozy feel.
Roof Installs
Roof Installs
Vejar Roofing and Construction Inc.Vejar Roofing and Construction Inc.
Cotswolds House
Cotswolds House
STEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTSSTEPHEN FLETCHER ARCHITECTS
The south elevation and new garden terracing, with the contemporary extension with Crittall windows to one side. This was constructed on the site of an unsighly earlier addition which was demolished.
Rustic Bungalow
Rustic Bungalow
Imagine Inc — Home & Commercial DesignImagine Inc — Home & Commercial Design
niguel west mid-century modern
niguel west mid-century modern
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
Cedar siding, board-formed concrete and smooth stucco create a warm palette for the exterior and interior of this mid-century addition and renovation in the hills of Southern California
DIY Wood Slat Trellis
DIY Wood Slat Trellis
Sprucing Up MamahoodSprucing Up Mamahood
Simple DIY Wood Slat Trellis
Historic Naglee Park Preservation
Historic Naglee Park Preservation
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
This Transitional Craftsman was originally built in 1904, and recently remodeled to replace unpermitted additions that were not to code. The playful blue exterior with white trim evokes the charm and character of this home.

Detached House 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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