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Carson Pass Natural Thin Stone Veneer Front Entrance Access Wall
Carson Pass Natural Thin Stone Veneer Front Entrance Access Wall
Quarry MillQuarry Mill
The Quarry Mill's Carson Pass real thin stone veneer creates a beautiful front entrance accent wall on the exterior of this building. Carson Pass is a fieldledge style natural thin stone veneer with an impressive depth of color. The stone has an abundance of natural mineral staining and lichen growing on the individual pieces. Upon close inspection Carson Pass almost appears to have been painted due to the vibrant colors, however, the colors are a completely natural occurrence. There are two types of lichen present on the stone. The first type provides some of the black tones and the second type gives more grey tones. The grey lichen is less abundant and almost looks as if mortar was accidentally splashed on the stone.
Forest Park Southeast New Construction
Forest Park Southeast New Construction
UIC HomesUIC Homes
This three bedroom home with an attached studio apartment was designed with a formal front elevation that responds to the adjacent structures in height and setback, while adding new textures with a custom rain screen façade in colors that draw their tones from the traditional bricks of the neighborhood. The home is organized around a courtyard, a private destination apart from the busy urban surroundings. The scale of the courtyard is reduced by stepping the building down to a one-story wing containing the living room and master bedroom, with an overhead door to allow for a dynamic indoor/outdoor relationship.
Cedar Lattice Fence and Gate
Cedar Lattice Fence and Gate
AVO Fence & SupplyAVO Fence & Supply
Cedar lattice fencing is a perfect choice to create a Beautiful Border with visibility and good ventilation. Our fencing professionals can incorporate lattice work into many fencing designs to meet your needs and taste.
13th avenue residence
13th avenue residence
repp + mclain design and constructionrepp + mclain design and construction
Liam Frederick
Portarlington Victoria
Portarlington Victoria
"Ms. M." Interior Design"Ms. M." Interior Design
Feature stone dividing wall selected for its texture & natural earthy colours. Combined with reclaimed railway sleepers to create a rustic contemporary fence. Simple grass plantings enhance the architecture
#myuglycondobalcony INSTAGRAM CONTEST
#myuglycondobalcony INSTAGRAM CONTEST
CONDO KANDY | Shades, Blinds & BALCONY FlooringCONDO KANDY | Shades, Blinds & BALCONY Flooring
Crystal Imaging Photography
Modern Panel House
Modern Panel House
Donald Lococo ArchitectsDonald Lococo Architects
John Cole
Modern Exterior
Modern Exterior
Steve’s LeafGuard® Brand Gutter Installation in Plymouth, MN
Steve’s LeafGuard® Brand Gutter Installation in Plymouth, MN
Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuardLindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard
LeafGuard® Brand Gutters offer the ultimate peace of mind because they have earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal of approval.
Sunshine Windows Photos
Sunshine Windows Photos
A & O ContractorsA & O Contractors
Jersey City Residence
Jersey City Residence
walkTHIShousewalkTHIShouse
walkTHIShouse
Copperwood in Princeton
Copperwood in Princeton
Studio HillierStudio Hillier
Mastic Vinyl Siding and AZEK Porches, New Bedford, MA
Mastic Vinyl Siding and AZEK Porches, New Bedford, MA
Care Free Homes, Inc.Care Free Homes, Inc.
Mastic vinyl siding and TimberTech AZEK porches gave this New Bedford, MA multi-family a maintenance-free exterior! The homeowner chose to install Mastic Carvedwood 44 vinyl siding in the color, Misty Shadow. Built to handle extreme New England weather, Mastic Carvedwood 44 vinyl siding has a 200 mph wind rating and exclusive Hang-Tough Technology to make sure your siding stays in place! This fade, crack, and chip resistant vinyl siding eliminates the need to paint every 4-5 years which saves homeowners the costly maintenance of painting. This low maintenance product comes in a wide variety of colors and styles to suit your personal style. Additionally, with a VIP limited lifetime warranty and our 10 year workmanship guarantee homeowners can feel confident that their home is protected. Urban properties have to make the most of their space. To give tenants on both floors an outdoor space, the homeowner chose to rebuild their front porches with Timbertech AZEK decking and rails. This capped polymer decking is rot, insect, scratch, and fade resistant. It’s the perfect product for rental properties – no need to worry about sanding, staining, or painting their porches! As one of the few TimberTech AZEK Platinum contractors in the area, you can trust our team to build the deck or porch of your dreams! Thinking of having your own exterior makeover? With over 40 years of experience, we have thousands of satisfied customers throughout Cape Cod, Southeastern Massachusetts, and Eastern Rhode Island. In addition to an extensive list of industry awards and credentials, we have been an A+ rated, Accredited member of the Better Business Bureau for more than 25 years! Qualified homeowners can even take advantage of our affordable home improvement financing options. Get started with a FREE quote by calling (508) 997-1111 or submit your information online and make your house a Care Free home!
Bold Farmhouse Condo
Bold Farmhouse Condo
DK HomesDK Homes
This stand-alone condominium takes a bold step with dark, modern farmhouse exterior features. Once again, the details of this stand alone condominium are where this custom design stands out; from custom trim to beautiful ceiling treatments and careful consideration for how the spaces interact. The exterior of the home is detailed with dark horizontal siding, vinyl board and batten, black windows, black asphalt shingles and accent metal roofing. Our design intent behind these stand-alone condominiums is to bring the maintenance free lifestyle with a space that feels like your own.
BEECH HAUS ADU
BEECH HAUS ADU
Dyer Studio Inc.Dyer Studio Inc.
Converted from an existing Tuff Shed garage, the Beech Haus ADU welcomes short stay guests in the heart of the bustling Williams Corridor neighborhood. Natural light dominates this self-contained unit, with windows on all sides, yet maintains privacy from the primary unit. Double pocket doors between the Living and Bedroom areas offer spatial flexibility to accommodate a variety of guests and preferences. And the open vaulted ceiling makes the space feel airy and interconnected, with a playful nod to its origin as a truss-framed garage. A play on the words Beach House, we approached this space as if it were a cottage on the coast. Durable and functional, with simplicity of form, this home away from home is cozied with curated treasures and accents. We like to personify it as a vacationer: breezy, lively, and carefree.
1301 Willow Avenue
1301 Willow Avenue
Zelta DesignZelta Design
Front Door Ideas | City Home Ideas
Front Door Ideas | City Home Ideas
EL & EL Wood Products Corp.EL & EL Wood Products Corp.
Some apartments have front doors that open up from inside of a building. As you can see there is an exterior modern door, however you'll also notice there is casing surrounding the door. Because it is inside, you can put the casing outside of the door as well. Door: BLT-228-010-4C
Solar Studio ADU
Solar Studio ADU
Nakamoto ForestryNakamoto Forestry
Project Overview: This modern ADU build was designed by Wittman Estes Architecture + Landscape and pre-fab tech builder NODE. Our Gendai siding with an Amber oil finish clads the exterior. Featured in Dwell, Designmilk and other online architectural publications, this tiny project packs a punch with affordable design and a focus on sustainability. This modern ADU build was designed by Wittman Estes Architecture + Landscape and pre-fab tech builder NODE. Our shou sugi ban Gendai siding with a clear alkyd finish clads the exterior. Featured in Dwell, Designmilk and other online architectural publications, this tiny project packs a punch with affordable design and a focus on sustainability. “A Seattle homeowner hired Wittman Estes to design an affordable, eco-friendly unit to live in her backyard as a way to generate rental income. The modern structure is outfitted with a solar roof that provides all of the energy needed to power the unit and the main house. To make it happen, the firm partnered with NODE, known for their design-focused, carbon negative, non-toxic homes, resulting in Seattle’s first DADU (Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit) with the International Living Future Institute’s (IFLI) zero energy certification.” Product: Gendai 1×6 select grade shiplap Prefinish: Amber Application: Residential – Exterior SF: 350SF Designer: Wittman Estes, NODE Builder: NODE, Don Bunnell Date: November 2018 Location: Seattle, WA Photos courtesy of: Andrew Pogue
Shinsei Gardens Housing
Shinsei Gardens Housing
Mikiten ArchitectureMikiten Architecture
Photo: Erick Mikiten, AIA
A Timeless Style Mustard Exterior Design
A Timeless Style Mustard Exterior Design
United Signature TacomaUnited Signature Tacoma
Balancing coziness with this impressive fiber cement exterior design in mustard color.

Flat 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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