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Eclectic House Exterior with a Pitched Roof Ideas and Designs

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European Cape Cod Addition
European Cape Cod Addition
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
The back of this 1920s brick and siding Cape Cod gets a compact addition to create a new Family room, open Kitchen, Covered Entry, and Master Bedroom Suite above. European-styling of the interior was a consideration throughout the design process, as well as with the materials and finishes. The project includes all cabinetry, built-ins, shelving and trim work (even down to the towel bars!) custom made on site by the home owner. Photography by Kmiecik Imagery
Sunrise Road
Sunrise Road
CANTILEVER STUDIOCANTILEVER STUDIO
METAL SIDING, FASCIA, WINDOWS, AWNINGS, BARN LIGHT CHAD CORNETTE
River Minka
River Minka
Live ArchitectureLive Architecture
Shift of Focus
Braidwood house
Braidwood house
Bruce Condell DesignBruce Condell Design
Eclectic Simplicity
Eclectic Simplicity
Mason & Son Design & BuildMason & Son Design & Build
Cedar Cladding
Cedar Cladding
UserUser
Hyde M
Hyde M
Frances Flautt Zook Architect, LLCFrances Flautt Zook Architect, LLC
Christy Fassnacht
Mountain House
Mountain House
SMOOK Architecture & Urban Design, Inc.SMOOK Architecture & Urban Design, Inc.
Nestled in the mountains at Lake Nantahala in western North Carolina, this secluded mountain retreat was designed for a couple and their two grown children. The house is dramatically perched on an extreme grade drop-off with breathtaking mountain and lake views to the south. To maximize these views, the primary living quarters is located on the second floor; entry and guest suites are tucked on the ground floor. A grand entry stair welcomes you with an indigenous clad stone wall in homage to the natural rock face. The hallmark of the design is the Great Room showcasing high cathedral ceilings and exposed reclaimed wood trusses. Grand views to the south are maximized through the use of oversized picture windows. Views to the north feature an outdoor terrace with fire pit, which gently embraced the rock face of the mountainside.
House GP
House GP
meik architecture + designmeik architecture + design
Deandra Farniha
Setting driveway - Alexandria ranch remodel
Setting driveway - Alexandria ranch remodel
RemodeLdc.com by Courthouse Design/BuildRemodeLdc.com by Courthouse Design/Build
Near completion of full house interior and exterior design/build renovation conceived and executed by Courthouse Design/Build. Addition to front of home providing new front entry foyer, completely redesigned front elevation and fully remodeled interior.
exterior-and-interior-remodel
exterior-and-interior-remodel
Architectural Building Arts, Inc.Architectural Building Arts, Inc.
Zane Williams
Exterior
Exterior
Beth Howley Creative LLCBeth Howley Creative LLC
ADU, Accessory Dwelling Unit 2016
ADU, Accessory Dwelling Unit 2016
Hive Architecture By Becky AlexisHive Architecture By Becky Alexis
Rebecca Alexis
Rustic meets Modern
Rustic meets Modern
Adam Gibson DesignAdam Gibson Design
Inspired by a photo of a Tennessee home, the clients requested that it be used as inspiration but wanted something considerably larger.
Plumer Street Extension
Plumer Street Extension
The Outside PerspectiveThe Outside Perspective
Villa Styling
Haymarket Drive
Haymarket Drive
Great House Plans, LLCGreat House Plans, LLC
Vermont Organic Farm
Vermont Organic Farm
Birdseye DesignBirdseye Design
Hamptons Living - Full Home Renovation
Hamptons Living - Full Home Renovation
Smith & Sons Renovations & Extensions AustraliaSmith & Sons Renovations & Extensions Australia
Anyone would fall in LOVE with this very ‘Hamptons-esque’ home, remodelled by Smith & Sons Hornsby (NSW). Spacious, gracious and packed with modern amenities, this elegant abode is pure craftsmanship – every detail perfectly complementing the next. An immaculate representation of the client’s taste and lifestyle, this home’s design is ageless and classic; a fusion of sophisticated city-style amenities and blissed-out beach country. Utilising a neutral palette while including luxurious textures and high-end fixtures and fittings, truly makes this home an interior design dream. While the bathrooms feature a coast-contemporary feel, the bedrooms and entryway boast something a little more European in décor and design. This neat blend of styles gives this family home that true ‘Hampton’s living’ feel with eclectic, yet light and airy spaces.
Braidwood House
Braidwood House
Bruce Condell DesignBruce Condell Design
Fabiano Residence
Fabiano Residence
K and Q InteriorsK and Q Interiors
Outdoor Dining

Eclectic House Exterior with a Pitched Roof 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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