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Narrow on the Lake
Narrow on the Lake
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Mark Hoyle
Woodland Residence
Woodland Residence
Moore Architects, PCMoore Architects, PC
The renovation of the Woodland Residence centered around two basic ideas. The first was to open the house to light and views of the surrounding woods. The second, due to a limited budget, was to minimize the amount of new footprint while retaining as much of the existing structure as possible. The existing house was in dire need of updating. It was a warren of small rooms with long hallways connecting them. This resulted in dark spaces that had little relationship to the exterior. Most of the non bearing walls were demolished in order to allow for a more open concept while dividing the house into clearly defined private and public areas. The new plan is organized around a soaring new cathedral space that cuts through the center of the house, containing the living and family room spaces. A new screened porch extends the family room through a large folding door - completely blurring the line between inside and outside. The other public functions (dining and kitchen) are located adjacently. A massive, off center pivoting door opens to a dramatic entry with views through a new open staircase to the trees beyond. The new floor plan allows for views to the exterior from virtually any position in the house, which reinforces the connection to the outside. The open concept was continued into the kitchen where the decision was made to eliminate all wall cabinets. This allows for oversized windows, unusual in most kitchens, to wrap the corner dissolving the sense of containment. A large, double-loaded island, capped with a single slab of stone, provides the required storage. A bar and beverage center back up to the family room, allowing for graceful gathering around the kitchen. Windows fill as much wall space as possible; the effect is a comfortable, completely light-filled room that feels like it is nestled among the trees. It has proven to be the center of family activity and the heart of the residence. Hoachlander Davis Photography
Oak Hill Craftsman
Oak Hill Craftsman
Marilyn Hill InteriorsMarilyn Hill Interiors
James Hardie Homes
James Hardie Homes
Erdmann Exterior DesignsErdmann Exterior Designs
DSElmhurstingAtTheSeams
DSElmhurstingAtTheSeams
Amy Storm & CompanyAmy Storm & Company
Split-Level Expansion
Split-Level Expansion
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 1964 split-level looked like every other house on the block before adding a 1,000sf addition over the existing Living, Dining, Kitchen and Family rooms. New siding, trim and columns were added throughout, while the existing brick remained.
The Lillehammer - Front Porch
The Lillehammer - Front Porch
PAUL FICK HOMES INCPAUL FICK HOMES INC
Photo Credit: Tim Hanson Photography
Black Birch Community
Black Birch Community
Minglewood, LLCMinglewood, LLC
Angela Kearney, Minglewood
Laurel St, New Orleans, LA - Historic Renovation
Laurel St, New Orleans, LA - Historic Renovation
MLM INCORPORATEDMLM INCORPORATED
Full home renovation, conversion from 1800's historic double to spectacular single family dwelling. Property features all modern amenities yet have period correct touches and salvaged materials. Home went through full reconstruction: retrofitting frame, wall finishes etc. For free estimate call or click 504-322-7050 or www.mlm-inc.com
Forest
Forest
Oakley Home BuildersOakley Home Builders
Kenilworth Springtime Cottage
Kenilworth Springtime Cottage
Springtime BuildersSpringtime Builders
What was a seemingly simple building site needed quite a bit of foundation work. The bermed, west elevation required hammering out bedrock while the porch/east side never did find solid ground. An engineer assisted in designing the gravel french drain system that holds up the front of the home and keeps the initially wet site dry.
Covered Front Porch
Covered Front Porch
UserUser
Front porch with stone accents.
Eagle View Home
Eagle View Home
Lacey Construction Ltd.Lacey Construction Ltd.
Single level home fits the setting perfectly echoing the colours in this beautiful corner of the Fraser Valley. Hardie exterior and local timbers look right at home. Photo credit - Brice Ferre
Modern in Mississauga
Modern in Mississauga
Black Tusk Development Group Ltd.Black Tusk Development Group Ltd.
Sandy MacKay Photography
Johnson Residence, Annapolis
Johnson Residence, Annapolis
Timberlake Design BuildTimberlake Design Build
Waterfront side of whole house renovation in Annapolis. Entire first floor was gutted and re-done. Award winning project. Project also recognized by HGTV's Bang for Your Buck television show. Photos by Rex Reed.
Pine Grove Point
Pine Grove Point
Wright DesignWright Design
This refined Lake Keowee home, featured in the April 2012 issue of Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles Magazine, is a beautiful fusion of French Country and English Arts and Crafts inspired details. Old world stonework and wavy edge siding are topped by a slate roof. Interior finishes include natural timbers, plaster and shiplap walls, and a custom limestone fireplace. Photography by Accent Photography, Greenville, SC.
Robinson Hammett Residence
Robinson Hammett Residence
Synthesis Design Inc.Synthesis Design Inc.
Edina Remodel: Exterior
Edina Remodel: Exterior
Kuhl Design Build LLCKuhl Design Build LLC
We are a full service, residential design/build company specializing in large remodels and whole house renovations. Our way of doing business is dynamic, interactive and fully transparent. It's your house, and it's your money. Recognition of this fact is seen in every facet of our business because we respect our clients enough to be honest about the numbers. In exchange, they trust us to do the right thing. Pretty simple when you think about it.
Old Bethpage Split Level-Front 2nd Story Addition w/Portico-Right Side
Old Bethpage Split Level-Front 2nd Story Addition w/Portico-Right Side
Constructive Design, Inc.Constructive Design, Inc.
Front of dormer featuring CertainTeed Cedar Impressions Vinyl Siding & GAF Roofing. Custom Designed Portico. New Gutters & Leaders & Black Vinyl Shutters. Framing of 2nd story addition & portico feature flying gables with shed cornice returns for the extra architectural detail that sets it apart from your standard gable.
Ferronato Residence
Ferronato Residence
Cascade Custom Homes & DesignCascade Custom Homes & Design
Stunning zero barrier covered entry. Snowberry Lane Photography

Medium Sized and Green 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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