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Summit Ridge Lodge
Summit Ridge Lodge
Summit Ridge Design LLCSummit Ridge Design LLC
Ridgewood Dr. - Decatur, GA
Ridgewood Dr. - Decatur, GA
DesignSpec Atlanta, LLCDesignSpec Atlanta, LLC
Keeping style with existing, surrounding homes in historic Atlanta neighborhood near Emory University, Emory Hospital, and CDC.
St. Paul French Country
St. Paul French Country
John Kraemer & SonsJohn Kraemer & Sons
Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architecture: Charlie & Co. Design | Interior Design: Martha O'Hara Interiors | Landscaping: TOPO | Photography: Gaffer Photography
Stone Farmhouse
Stone Farmhouse
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
Aerial view of the front facade of the house and landscape. Robert Benson Photography
Barton Creek Builder Spec Home
Barton Creek Builder Spec Home
Dawn Hearn Interior DesignDawn Hearn Interior Design
This wonderful home was a group effort! Home design and initial interior selections by LaRue Architects. Construction by Rivendale Homes. We were hired for additional design finish and fixture selections. The beautiful staging for placing the home on the market is by John-William Interiors. Photography by JPM Real Estate Photography
Contemporary Farmhouse
Contemporary Farmhouse
EKO DevelopmentEKO Development
Cornelio Residence
Cornelio Residence
Anders Lasater ArchitectsAnders Lasater Architects
Architecture and Interior Design by Anders Lasater Architects. Photography by Chad Mellon
Modern Prairie Style Home on Minnehaha Creek
Modern Prairie Style Home on Minnehaha Creek
Sustainable Nine Design + BuildSustainable Nine Design + Build
Landmark Photography
John's Island Custom Home
John's Island Custom Home
Sceltas Custom HomesSceltas Custom Homes
This amazing John’s Island custom home epitomizes Lowcountry living with a large front porch, backyard entertainment spaces, views of the intercoastal waterways and charming design elements that invite you into the space. With solid construction, Gable brackets, Jeld-Wen impact rated dark bronze vinyl windows, white Hardie siding, the homeowners are ready for any type of Coastal weather. The custom exterior details translate seamlessly into the interior of the home. Some of the high-end design choices include crown molding, shiplap, cable hand rails on the stairs, unique built-ins in the living room which are mimicked on the ceiling of the master, custom cedar barn doors, floating countertops made from solid hickory live edge wood, Carrera marble tile, electronic valve-controlled showers, and a shiplap kitchen hood. As entertainers, the homeowners embraced the concept of combining two living spaces into one, which was made possible by installing a PGT sliding door. These doors slide back into themselves, opening up the indoors to the outdoor deck space with fireplace. Guests also enjoy waterway views made possible by the Juliet balcony off the front bedroom of the home, and the very large man-cave under the home. Take a look at this amazing home designed in conjunction with Vinyet Architecture and interior styling by Polish Pop Design. Drone Photography & Video by Nick Holzworth at 5th Spark
Benton Scandinavian Modern Farmhouse
Benton Scandinavian Modern Farmhouse
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
This Scandinavian look shows off beauty in simplicity. The clean lines of the roof allow for very dramatic interiors. Tall windows and clerestories throughout bring in great natural light! Meyer Design Lakewest Custom Homes
Transitional in Woodbury
Transitional in Woodbury
David Charlez DesignsDavid Charlez Designs
Front view showcases stair tower of windows on the far left, steep gable roof peaks, black windows, black metal accent over the 2 stall garage door. - Photography by SpaceCrafting
Paris Mountain Farmhouse
Paris Mountain Farmhouse
ID Studio InteriorsID Studio Interiors
Dryden Lane, Bloomfield Hills
Dryden Lane, Bloomfield Hills
La Marco HomesLa Marco Homes
The exterior of this stunning home stylishly mixes grey brick, stone and stucco to create a traditional home with a modern feel.
Carmel Club Modern English Country
Carmel Club Modern English Country
Arcadia Custom Homes & RenovationsArcadia Custom Homes & Renovations
Photo courtesy of Joe Purvis Photos
Napa Valley Zinfandel Estate (St. Helena, CA)
Napa Valley Zinfandel Estate (St. Helena, CA)
Carreiro BuildersCarreiro Builders
Aerial View of this Turn of the Century Home
Aerial View of this Turn of the Century Home
UserUser
Aerial View of this Turn of the Century home. Photos by Kevin
Shake At The Lake
Shake At The Lake
Elite Design GroupElite Design Group
Builder: Artisan Custom Homes Photography by: Jim Schmid Photography Interior Design by: Homestyles Interior Design
Contemporary European Farmhouse
Contemporary European Farmhouse
Nick Lee ArchitectureNick Lee Architecture
Lambeth Marsh House
Lambeth Marsh House
Fraher & Findlay Architects LtdFraher & Findlay Architects Ltd
Jack Hobhouse
Mexican Hacienda
Mexican Hacienda
DD Ford ConstructionDD Ford Construction
Jim Bartsch Photography

Luxury 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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