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Denver Urban Craftsman Bungalow Pop-top | Board and Batten
Denver Urban Craftsman Bungalow Pop-top | Board and Batten
BellwetherBellwether
This urban craftsman style bungalow was a pop-top renovation to make room for a growing family. We transformed a stucco exterior to this beautiful board and batten farmhouse style. You can find this home near Sloans Lake in Denver in an up and coming neighborhood of west Denver. Colorado Siding Repair replaced the siding and panted the white farmhouse with Sherwin Williams Duration exterior paint.
Attention to Detail
Attention to Detail
Beacon Street PropertiesBeacon Street Properties
White Brick Home with Welcoming Gas Lantern & Sitting Area
White Brick Home with Welcoming Gas Lantern & Sitting Area
BEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTSBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
This single door entry is showcased with one French Quarter Yoke Hanger creating a striking focal point. The guiding gas lantern leads to the front door and a quaint sitting area, perfect for relaxing and watching the sunsets. Featured Lantern: French Quarter Yoke Hanger http://ow.ly/Ppp530nBxAx View the project by Willow Homes http://ow.ly/4amp30nBxte
Cottage on the Lake
Cottage on the Lake
James McNeal Architecture and DesignJames McNeal Architecture and Design
Shooting Star Photography In Collaboration with Charles Cudd Co.
Greenlea
Greenlea
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Exterior
Exterior
Midtown Custom Homes, LLCMidtown Custom Homes, LLC
Sherwin Williams Dover White Exterior Sherwin Williams Tricorn Black garage doors Ebony stained front door and cedar accents on front
Parker Modified | Downtown Naperville, IL
Parker Modified | Downtown Naperville, IL
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
North End Remodel Spec
North End Remodel Spec
VB Homes Design, Build, RemodelVB Homes Design, Build, Remodel
Monte Sereno Residence
Monte Sereno Residence
Isaman design, Inc.Isaman design, Inc.
Nestled in the hills of Monte Sereno, this family home is a large Spanish Style residence. Designed around a central axis, views to the native oaks and landscape are highlighted by a large entry door and 20’ wide by 10’ tall glass doors facing the rear patio. Inside, custom decorative trusses connect the living and kitchen spaces. Modern amenities in the large kitchen like the double island add a contemporary touch to an otherwise traditional home. The home opens up to the back of the property where an extensive covered patio is ideal for entertaining, cooking, and living.
Front Yard approach
Front Yard approach
Asquared Studios Inc.Asquared Studios Inc.
Одноэтажный каркасный дом в Введенской Слободе
Одноэтажный каркасный дом в Введенской Слободе
Архитектор Андрей КарапетянАрхитектор Андрей Карапетян
Фасад дома облицован скандинавской тонкопиленой доской с поднятым ворсом, окрашенной на производстве. Оконные откосы и декор — из сухой строганой доски толщиной 45мм.
tuki
tuki
株式会社YAA株式会社YAA
Marino House Plan
Marino House Plan
South Florida Design | House PlansSouth Florida Design | House Plans
This coastal 4 bedroom house plan features 4 bathrooms, 2 half baths and a 3 car garage. Its design includes a slab foundation, CMU exterior walls, cement tile roof and a stucco finish. The dimensions are as follows: 74′ wide; 94′ deep and 27’3″ high. Features include an open floor plan and a covered lanai with fireplace and outdoor kitchen. Amenities include a great room, island kitchen with pantry, dining room and a study. The master bedroom includes 2 walk-in closets. The master bath features dual sinks, a vanity and a unique tub and shower design! Three bedrooms and 3 bathrooms are located on the opposite side of the house. There is also a pool bath.
Front Porch Facelift
Front Porch Facelift
RIC design buildRIC design build
Our client loved their home, but didn't love the exterior, which was dated and didn't reflect their aesthetic. A fresh farmhouse design fit the architecture and their plant-loving vibe. A widened, modern approach to the porch, a fresh coat of paint, a new front door, raised pollinator garden beds and rain chains make this a sustainable and beautiful place to welcome you home.
Burnt Sienna, Judson St., Longmont
Burnt Sienna, Judson St., Longmont
Colorado Roof ToppersColorado Roof Toppers
This roof that we replaced in Longmont turned out really sharp. It is a CertainTeed Northgate Class IV asphalt shingle roof in the color Heather Blend. the roof is what is called a hip roof meaning that it does not have a lot of ridge lines. Because of that we could not install ridge vent - our preferred method of attic ventilation. Due to that we added a lot of slant back vents to increase the attic ventilation.
Ultimate Split-Level
Ultimate Split-Level
Gill Design Co.Gill Design Co.
Designed around the sunset downtown views from the living room with open-concept living, the split-level layout provides gracious spaces for entertaining, and privacy for family members to pursue distinct pursuits.
Complete Reno and Addition
Complete Reno and Addition
Ileana Schinder, PLLCIleana Schinder, PLLC
Washington, DC Contemporary Front Porch
Washington, DC Contemporary Front Porch
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
Square Inch DesignSquare Inch Design
A for-market house finished in 2021. The house sits on a narrow, hillside lot overlooking the Square below. photography: Viktor Ramos
庭見る小居
庭見る小居
株式会社エキップ株式会社エキップ
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Affordable 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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