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Affordable House Exterior with a Grey Roof Ideas and Designs

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Courtyard House
Courtyard House
Meadows Architecture PLLCMeadows Architecture PLLC
Strawberry House
Strawberry House
Nakamoto ForestryNakamoto Forestry
From SinglePoint Design Build: “This project consisted of a full exterior removal and replacement of the siding, windows, doors, and roof. In so, the Architects OXB Studio, re-imagined the look of the home by changing the siding materials, creating privacy for the clients at their front entry, and making the expansive decks more usable. We added some beautiful cedar ceiling cladding on the interior as well as a full home solar with Tesla batteries. The Shou-sugi-ban siding is our favorite detail. While the modern details were extremely important, waterproofing this home was of upmost importance given its proximity to the San Francisco Bay and the winds in this location. We used top of the line waterproofing professionals, consultants, techniques, and materials throughout this project. This project was also unique because the interior of the home was mostly finished so we had to build scaffolding with shrink wrap plastic around the entire 4 story home prior to pulling off all the exterior finishes. We are extremely proud of how this project came out!”
Refined Rustic Kitchen & Exterior Refresh
Refined Rustic Kitchen & Exterior Refresh
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 1960s split-level home desperately needed a change - not bigger space, just better. We removed the walls between the kitchen, living, and dining rooms to create a large open concept space that still allows a clear definition of space, while offering sight lines between spaces and functions. Homeowners preferred an open U-shape kitchen rather than an island to keep kids out of the cooking area during meal-prep, while offering easy access to the refrigerator and pantry. Green glass tile, granite countertops, shaker cabinets, and rustic reclaimed wood accents highlight the unique character of the home and family. The mix of farmhouse, contemporary and industrial styles make this house their ideal home. Outside, new lap siding with white trim, and an accent of shake shingles under the gable. The new red door provides a much needed pop of color. Landscaping was updated with a new brick paver and stone front stoop, walk, and landscaping wall.
Washington, DC Contemporary Front Porch
Washington, DC Contemporary Front Porch
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
Hewlett
Hewlett
Daniel Rodriguez PhotographyDaniel Rodriguez Photography
The Laurel A
The Laurel A
Quality HomesQuality Homes
Welcome to our beautiful, brand-new Laurel A single module suite. The Laurel A combines flexibility and style in a compact home at just 504 sq. ft. With one bedroom, one full bathroom, and an open-concept kitchen with a breakfast bar and living room with an electric fireplace, the Laurel Suite A is both cozy and convenient. Featuring vaulted ceilings throughout and plenty of windows, it has a bright and spacious feel inside.
16th Street Bungalow
16th Street Bungalow
MPR ArchitectureMPR Architecture
Front elevation of house with wooden porch and stone piers.
Ozarks Farmhouse
Ozarks Farmhouse
5980 Design Studio5980 Design Studio
Modern Farmhouse Custom Home Design
Front Facade
Front Facade
Dennehy Builders Pty LtdDennehy Builders Pty Ltd
Slant House
Slant House
square three architecture, incsquare three architecture, inc
Hill Country Modern Farmhouse
Hill Country Modern Farmhouse
Bohannon Design TeamBohannon Design Team
Light House
Light House
Coda WorkshopCoda Workshop
Extension and internal refurbishment in Kings Heath, Birmingham. We created a highly insulated and warm environment that is flooded with light.
Phoenixville Exterior
Phoenixville Exterior
Harth BuildersHarth Builders
Room Addition - Stucco
Room Addition - Stucco
America Green BuildersAmerica Green Builders
In this project we added 600 sqft addition to the house that include dining room, master bedroom with full bathroom and closet, laundry room and kitchen pantry. We also installed a new central air conditioning throughout the house and we also did the architectural/engineering process along with plans and permit process. from the demolition to the end of the project, it took us 4 months to completion.
Modern Cabin
Modern Cabin
Outside ArchitectureOutside Architecture
Mehrfamilienhaus Effizienzhaus
Mehrfamilienhaus Effizienzhaus
daniela resch | architektur&designdaniela resch | architektur&design
Achim Birnbaum Architekturfotografie
Facade Switcharoo
Facade Switcharoo
Kipnis Architecture + PlanningKipnis Architecture + Planning
Close up of the entry
Hill Country Modern Farmhouse
Hill Country Modern Farmhouse
Bohannon Design TeamBohannon Design Team
Дом в поселке Кояшлы, г. Казань
Дом в поселке Кояшлы, г. Казань
Архитектор Андрей КарапетянАрхитектор Андрей Карапетян
Удивительным образом дом отлично вписался в окружающий ландшафт.
Sharp House
Sharp House
steelehousesteelehouse
Sharp House Rear Yard View

Affordable House Exterior with a Grey Roof 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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