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Expansive House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Historic Landmark Estate Restoration
Historic Landmark Estate Restoration
Allen ConstructionAllen Construction
Historic landmark estate restoration and renovation. Photo by: Jim Bartsch
Cape Cod Stone and Shingle Style House with Contrived English Window Wells
Cape Cod Stone and Shingle Style House with Contrived English Window Wells
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
http://www.pickellbuilders.com. Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan. Cape Cod Stone and Shingle Style House with Contrived English Window Wells in Stone.
South Glastonbury, CT
South Glastonbury, CT
Kellie Burke InteriorsKellie Burke Interiors
Country Home
Country Home
Grace Hill DesignGrace Hill Design
Landmark Photography
1861 Mansion Exterior Restoration
1861 Mansion Exterior Restoration
MD EggersMD Eggers
Justin Meyer
Lake of the Ozarks home
Lake of the Ozarks home
Lighthouse Outdoor Lighting of Central MissouriLighthouse Outdoor Lighting of Central Missouri
Lighting on the home facing the lake was meant to create an impression on viewers from the lake towards this massive home. Landscape lighting below the home helps to visually tie the home to the lake. The home has a grand and welcoming entrance due to the warm accent lighting used throughout the entryway
Bar BC House
Bar BC House
Big-D SignatureBig-D Signature
Bar BC House
Bar BC House
Big-D SignatureBig-D Signature
Classical New England Shingle and Stone Home
Classical New England Shingle and Stone Home
Sanford Custom Builders, IncSanford Custom Builders, Inc
Urbandale, IA - Exterior Detailing & Color - Eclectic
Urbandale, IA - Exterior Detailing & Color - Eclectic
Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.Catherine Renae Thomas Design Co.
Paul Gates
Estate 4
Estate 4
Dale Gardon DesignDale Gardon Design
High Res Media
Majestic Stone Manor Fit for a Family
Majestic Stone Manor Fit for a Family
Copper Leaf Interior Design StudioCopper Leaf Interior Design Studio
Rick Lee
Historic Beauty - Wilmette, IL
Historic Beauty - Wilmette, IL
Scott Simpson Design + BuildScott Simpson Design + Build
This grand, neoclassical home, built circa 1875, was one of the first residences constructed in Wilmette and the oldest surviving home in the neighborhood. We were lucky enough to become custodians of its renovation and the construction of a much needed addition.
Venetian Dream
Venetian Dream
Lotus ArchitectureLotus Architecture
This opulent beachfront masterpiece features 23,000 sqft of living space with commanding views of the Gulf of Mexico. Positioned on one of the most desirable streets in Naples, the main residence features lavishly appointed interiors, craftsmanship on a grand scale with imported stones, woods and exotic granite. 10 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms and 3 half baths connecting sophistication with modern technology and luxurious accommodations. This meticulously designed and functional floor plan is tailored not only to the entertainment needs of the sophisticated owners but also to private family living. A grand entry with 25 ft ceilings and dramatic curved staircase will awe your senses as you enter the home. Formal living room with ornate crown moldings and wall paneled details. Sumptuous master suite w/his-and-hers bathrooms & walk-in closets; Chef's kitchen w/commercial grade appliances; butler's pantry and climate-controlled wine cellar; elevator; theatre room; gym; sauna; pool and spa w/gourmet BBQ area and multiple gulf side terraces. An outdoor covered collonade connects the luxurious Mother-In-Law suite to the main house; Venetian plaster and imported marble flooring throughout. This beachfront estate is the rare convergence of privacy and exceptional luxury to which all others will aspire.
Kevo Gallery
Kevo Gallery
Cacciola Iron WorksCacciola Iron Works
Mediterranean Escape in Saratoga, CA
Mediterranean Escape in Saratoga, CA
Golden Visions DesignGolden Visions Design
Front entry of the new mediterranean style home in Saratoga, CA.
Southern Traditional - Bloomfield Hills
Southern Traditional - Bloomfield Hills
Patrick Dyke Collaborative l.l.c.Patrick Dyke Collaborative l.l.c.
Services included Architectural Design, Hardscape Design and partial Interior Design assistance.
Southern Traditional - Bloomfield Hills
Southern Traditional - Bloomfield Hills
Patrick Dyke Collaborative l.l.c.Patrick Dyke Collaborative l.l.c.
Services included Architectural Design, Hardscape Design and partial Interior Design assistance.
Exteriors/Facades
Exteriors/Facades
SoCal ContractorSoCal Contractor
SoCal Contractor- Construction Lori Dennis Inc- Interior Design Mark Tanner-Photography
River Oaks, Houston, TX Residence
River Oaks, Houston, TX Residence
Eubanks Group ArchitectsEubanks Group Architects
View of bocce ball court looking back upwards toward the rear view of the home.

Expansive 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 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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