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Grace Design Associates
Grace Design Associates
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
THE ALGODONITE
THE ALGODONITE
Archimple LLCArchimple LLC
Introducing our charming two-bedroom Barndominium, brimming with cozy vibes. Step onto the inviting porch into an open dining area, kitchen, and living room with a crackling fireplace. The kitchen features an island, and outside, a 2-car carport awaits. Convenient utility room and luxurious master suite with walk-in closet and bath. Second bedroom with its own walk-in closet. Comfort and convenience await in every corner!
Retro Beach House
Retro Beach House
Dasher Hurst Architects PADasher Hurst Architects PA
Oceanfront Cottage in Stone Harbor
Oceanfront Cottage in Stone Harbor
OSK Design Partners, PAOSK Design Partners, PA
Wingspan
Wingspan
Rhodes Architecture + LightRhodes Architecture + Light
Material expression and exterior finishes were carefully selected to reduce the apparent size of the house, last through many years, and add warmth and human scale to the home. The unique siding system is made up of different widths and depths of western red cedar, complementing the vision of the structure's wings which are balanced, not symmetrical. The exterior materials include a burn brick base, powder-coated steel, cedar, acid-washed concrete and Corten steel planters.
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
Laurelhurst Storybook Residence
Board & VellumBoard & Vellum
The curved wall and curving staircase help round out the green space. It also creates a point where one can see all of the lower lawn and watch or talk with those below, providing a visual and verbal connection between the spaces.
Indian Road
Indian Road
Wanda Ely Architect Inc.Wanda Ely Architect Inc.
Designed by MWLA Landscape Architects, the backyard features numerous gathering places for outdoor dining and entertaining, including a firepit and a custom pergola. Thoughtful use of native planting and permeable hardscaping keep the yard looking elegant and refined, while being both environmentally friendly and easy to maintain.
Custom Front Door
Custom Front Door
DMJDMJ
View of front porch and flower beds.
Sahlin Farms Residence
Sahlin Farms Residence
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
Perched on the edge of a waterfront cliff, this guest house echoes the contemporary design aesthetic of the property’s main residence. Each pod contains a guest suite that is connected to the main living space via a glass link, and a third suite is located on the second floor.
Rocky Point
Rocky Point
Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.
A series of cantilevered gables that separate each space visually. On the left, the Primary bedroom features its own private outdoor area, with direct access to the refreshing pool. In the middle, the stone walls highlight the living room, with large sliding doors that connect to the outside. The open floor kitchen and family room are on the right, with access to the cabana.
A COASTAL STYLE LAKE HOME
A COASTAL STYLE LAKE HOME
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
The Prairie House
The Prairie House
Sakora DesignSakora Design
Razor's Edge
Razor's Edge
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
The 5,458-square-foot structure was designed to blur the distinction between the roof and the walls. Project Details // Razor's Edge Paradise Valley, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Bedbrock Developers Interior design: Holly Wright Design Landscape: Bedbrock Developers Photography: Jeff Zaruba Travertine walls: Cactus Stone https://www.drewettworks.com/razors-edge/
St Petersburg
St Petersburg
Phil Kean Design GroupPhil Kean Design Group
Modern Home Architecture by Phil Kean Design Group in St. Petersburg, FL.
Backyard
Backyard
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
Weston Manor
Weston Manor
Cummings Architecture + InteriorsCummings Architecture + Interiors
Fontainebleau Home
Fontainebleau Home
AR Homes | NashvilleAR Homes | Nashville
Modern Take on English Country for this Stunning Exterior.
Lakeside New Build
Lakeside New Build
Andrea Schumacher InteriorsAndrea Schumacher Interiors
The exterior of this house has a beautiful black entryway with gold accents. Wood paneling lines the walls and ceilings. A large potted plant sits nearby.
Eastover HG1 - Black and White Modern Farmhouse
Eastover HG1 - Black and White Modern Farmhouse
Linnane HomesLinnane Homes
New Construction - Drexel Ave. West Hollywood
New Construction - Drexel Ave. West Hollywood
Luxe RemodelLuxe Remodel

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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