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Budget Green House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Hull Facelift
Hull Facelift
hut design + buildhut design + build
This is a New England beach house that is regularly confronted by severe nor'easters. The task was to provide a face-lift that could withstand the windblown salt and sand. The existing exterior cladding consisted of 3 layers of wood clapboard and vertical shiplap siding. The seal around the windows was significantly compromised causing a cold, drafty house to require extensive heating and expense. We removed the 2 outer layers of existing siding to access the window flashing, which we sealed with membrane flashing. We then applied fiber cement panels and covering the vertical seams with Atlantic cedar battens.
Craftsman Exterior
Craftsman Exterior
Bi-Level Renovation
Bi-Level Renovation
Marcille ArchitectureMarcille Architecture
After Photo of Completed Renovation
Willow Glen Craftsman Facade Makeover
Willow Glen Craftsman Facade Makeover
Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.
Mark Pinkerton
Victorian Gingerbread House
Victorian Gingerbread House
Old House Guy LLCOld House Guy LLC
Here is that same home. All new features are in proportion to the architecture and correct for the period and style of the home. Bay windows replaced with original style to match others. Water table trim added, spandrels, brackets and a period porch skirt. Other color combinations that work with this house.
Henry House Off the Grid Residence
Henry House Off the Grid Residence
Henry ArchitectsHenry Architects
north entry. Earth-rammed tire walls with insulation and exterior stucco system. Photo credit: Alix Henry
Jefferson Park Craftsman bungalow
Jefferson Park Craftsman bungalow
ArtCraft Homes LLCArtCraft Homes LLC
A classic 1925 Colonial Revival bungalow in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Los Angeles restored and enlarged by Tim Braseth of ArtCraft Homes completed in 2013. Originally a 2 bed/1 bathroom house, it was enlarged with the addition of a master suite for a total of 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Original vintage details such as a Batchelder tile fireplace with flanking built-ins and original oak flooring are complemented by an all-new vintage-style kitchen with butcher block countertops, hex-tiled bathrooms with beadboard wainscoting and subway tile showers, and French doors leading to a redwood deck overlooking a fully-fenced and gated backyard. The new master retreat features a vaulted ceiling, oversized walk-in closet, and French doors to the backyard deck. Remodeled by ArtCraft Homes. Staged by ArtCraft Collection. Photography by Larry Underhill.
Sebroski Exterior After
Sebroski Exterior After
Textbook PaintingTextbook Painting
H1 - One bedroom Shipping container Home
H1 - One bedroom Shipping container Home
HighCube Homes LtdHighCube Homes Ltd
A stunning compact one bedroom annex shipping container home. The perfect choice for a first time buyer, offering a truly affordable way to build their very own first home, or alternatively, the H1 would serve perfectly as a retirement home to keep loved ones close, but allow them to retain a sense of independence. Features included with H1 are: Master bedroom with fitted wardrobes. Master shower room with full size walk-in shower enclosure, storage, modern WC and wash basin. Open plan kitchen, dining, and living room, with large glass bi-folding doors. DIMENSIONS: 12.5m x 2.8m footprint (approx.) LIVING SPACE: 27 SqM (approx.) PRICE: £49,000 (for basic model shown)
Nevada Street Kitchen Remodel- Finished Pictures
Nevada Street Kitchen Remodel- Finished Pictures
Gehrels Custom HomesGehrels Custom Homes
1895 Queen Ann
1895 Queen Ann
Old House Guy LLCOld House Guy LLC
This is a graphic rendition of house colors.
Arlington Renovation
Arlington Renovation
James Cummings, AIAJames Cummings, AIA
J.W. Smith Photography
Burns Mansion
Burns Mansion
Dobbs PhotographyDobbs Photography
David A. Dobbs
exterior lighting
exterior lighting
patrick1078patrick1078
FOUNTAIN built by RYAN DESIGNS
East Hollywood Craftsman bungalow remodel
East Hollywood Craftsman bungalow remodel
ArtCraft Homes LLCArtCraft Homes LLC
A newly restored and updated 1912 Craftsman bungalow in the East Hollywood neighborhood of Los Angeles by ArtCraft Homes. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms in 1,540sf. French doors open to a full-width deck and concrete patio overlooking a park-like backyard of mature fruit trees and herb garden. Remodel by Tim Braseth of ArtCraft Homes, Los Angeles. Staging by ArtCraft Collection. Photos by Larry Underhill.
Jux House - Affordable Housing
Jux House - Affordable Housing
Neo Building DesignNeo Building Design
Leland Cottage
Leland Cottage
Bradley Wheeler Architecture & Construction, Inc.Bradley Wheeler Architecture & Construction, Inc.
Bradley Wheeler, AIA, LEED AP
2013 Parade of Homes
2013 Parade of Homes
Wausau HomesWausau Homes
Beautiful wood front door with white porch columns.
Wahiawa Residence
Wahiawa Residence
Boss Architecture LLCBoss Architecture LLC
26'x20' Woven Rectangle Sun Sail Shade With Free Carry Bag-Green
26'x20' Woven Rectangle Sun Sail Shade With Free Carry Bag-Green
QuictentQuictent
Quictent Sun Shade Sail

Budget 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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