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House Exterior with a Shingle Roof and a Green Roof Ideas and Designs

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Front Porch Facelift
Front Porch Facelift
RIC design buildRIC design build
Our client loved their home, but didn't love the exterior, which was dated and didn't reflect their aesthetic. A fresh farmhouse design fit the architecture and their plant-loving vibe. A widened, modern approach to the porch, a fresh coat of paint, a new front door, raised pollinator garden beds and rain chains make this a sustainable and beautiful place to welcome you home.
Rancho Higuera Residence
Rancho Higuera Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Front covered porch entrance. Southern charm with a west coast twist
Southern Traditional Brick Two Story
Southern Traditional Brick Two Story
Wyrick Residential DesignWyrick Residential Design
Cindy's White Bear Lake, MN LeafGuard® Brand Gutter Project
Cindy's White Bear Lake, MN LeafGuard® Brand Gutter Project
Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuardLindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard
LeafGuard® Brand Gutters are custom-made for each home they are installed on. This allows them to be manufactured in the exact sizes needed for a house. This equates to no seams. Unlike seamed systems, LeafGuard® Gutters do not have the worry of cracking and leaking. Here's a project our craftsmen completed for our client, Cindy.
Home Exteriors
Home Exteriors
Colour Consulting by LeanneColour Consulting by Leanne
Updated midcentury modern bungalow colours with Sherwin Williams paint colours. Original colours were a pale pinky beige which looked outdated and unattractive. We created a new warm colour palette that would tone down the pink in the stone front and give a much more cohesive look.
Adirondack Style Custom Home
Adirondack Style Custom Home
Howell Custom Building GroupHowell Custom Building Group
This shingle style New England home was built with the ambiance of a 19th century mountain lodge. The exterior features monumental stonework--large chimneys with handcarved granite caps—which anchor the home.
Sunnyvale Transitional
Sunnyvale Transitional
Brian Capsey DesignBrian Capsey Design
Photos by Jean Bai.
Modern Farmhouse with Board/Batten Siding
Modern Farmhouse with Board/Batten Siding
Tyler HaugTyler Haug
Modern Farmhouse Exterior: matte black 4 lite windows, stained wood 6 lite entry door, stained wood porch columns, board/batten siding, brick wainscoting, metal porch roof, exposed rafters
Sprawling View
Sprawling View
Prime RealtyPrime Realty
Cul-de-sac single story on a hill soaking in some of the best views in NPK! Hidden gem boasts a romantic wood rear porch, ideal for al fresco meals while soaking in the breathtaking views! Lounge around in the organically added den w/ a spacious n’ airy feel, lrg windows, a classic stone wood burning fireplace and hearth, and adjacent to the open concept kitchen! Enjoy cooking in the kitchen w/ gorgeous views from the picturesque window. Kitchen equipped w/large island w/ prep sink, walkin pantry, generous cabinetry, stovetop, dual sinks, built in BBQ Grill, dishwasher. Also enjoy the charming curb appeal complete w/ picket fence, mature and drought tolerant landscape, brick ribbon hardscape, and a sumptuous side yard. LR w/ optional dining area is strategically placed w/ large window to soak in the mountains beyond. Three well proportioned bdrms! M.Bdrm w/quaint master bath and plethora of closet space. Master features sweeping views capturing the very heart of country living in NPK! M.bath features walk-in shower, neutral tile + chrome fixtures. Hall bath is turnkey with travertine tile flooring and tub/shower surround. Flowing floorplan w/vaulted ceilings and loads of natural light, Slow down and enjoy a new pace of life!
Exterior Remodeling - Midwest Curb Appeal
Exterior Remodeling - Midwest Curb Appeal
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Portico Addition - features stained barrel vaulted beadboard ceiling, arches and columns. Westerville OH - 2019
Alexandria - Scandinavian Modern
Alexandria - Scandinavian Modern
Andison Residential DesignAndison Residential Design
With bold, clean lines and beautiful natural wood vertical siding, this Scandinavian Modern home makes a statement in the vibrant and award-winning master planned Currie community. This home’s design uses symmetry and balance to create a unique and eye-catching modern home. Using a color palette of black, white, and blonde wood, the design remains simple and clean while creating a homey and welcoming feel. The sheltered back deck has a big cozy fireplace, making it a wonderful place to gather with friends and family. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow natural light to pour in from outside. This stunning Scandi Modern home is thoughtfully designed down to the last detail.
Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe
OBERHAUSER INTERIORSOBERHAUSER INTERIORS
Meridian Residence
Meridian Residence
Click ArchitectsClick Architects
Farmhouse Elevations
Farmhouse Elevations
Jagoe Homes Inc.Jagoe Homes Inc.
1204 La Mesa
1204 La Mesa
3rd Street Custom Homes3rd Street Custom Homes
Southport Cottage Home
Southport Cottage Home
Southern Comfort Homes, Inc.Southern Comfort Homes, Inc.
Custom cottage in coastal village of Southport NC. Easy single floor living with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open living spaces, outdoor breezeway and screened porch.
Heather Blend, Hoyt Lane, Lafayette
Heather Blend, Hoyt Lane, Lafayette
Colorado Roof ToppersColorado Roof Toppers
This home in Lafayette that was hit with hail, has a new CertainTeed Northgate Class IV Impact Resistant roof in the color Heather Blend.
The Cottonwood
The Cottonwood
Kessler Construction LLCKessler Construction LLC
Custom home with a screened porch and single hung windows.
Wisteria Lane Farmhouse
Wisteria Lane Farmhouse
Timberlake Custom HomesTimberlake Custom Homes
This large custom Farmhouse style home features Hardie board & batten siding, cultured stone, arched, double front door, custom cabinetry, and stained accents throughout.
Transitional & Moody: Custom Home 004
Transitional & Moody: Custom Home 004
Wise Investment Builders Enterprises, Ltd.Wise Investment Builders Enterprises, Ltd.

House Exterior with a Shingle Roof and a Green 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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