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House Exterior with Three Floors and a Lean-to Roof Ideas and Designs

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Cunningham Renovation
Cunningham Renovation
splyce designsplyce design
Sama Jim Canzian
Holzhaus am Hang
Holzhaus am Hang
planbasis Architekturbüroplanbasis Architekturbüro
Fotograf: Thomas Drexel
Eagle Crest Residence
Eagle Crest Residence
Berglund ArchitectsBerglund Architects
Ric Stovall
Ballard Remodel
Ballard Remodel
grouparchitectgrouparchitect
Architect: Grouparchitect. Contractor: Barlow Construction. Photography: Chad Savaikie.
Yosemite Cabin
Yosemite Cabin
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
Lake Washington Waterfront Home
Lake Washington Waterfront Home
Scott Allen ArchitectureScott Allen Architecture
A more casual and open architecture, as depicted in this lake-side view, is complemented with a more formal and private treatment on the opposite side, to create a balance that perfectly expresses the owners' wishes. The use of stone, wood and metal form a rich yet seamless palette of colors and textures. The decks, terraces and large windows form direct connections to the beautiful lake frontage. Aaron Leitz Photography
Private Residence
Private Residence
Studio One Architecture, Inc.Studio One Architecture, Inc.
Photo Credit: Rion Rizzo/Creative Sources Photography
Modern Rustic Sugar Bowl House
Modern Rustic Sugar Bowl House
Staprans DesignStaprans Design
Rehabilitació d’un Habitatge a Vilanova i la Geltrú
Rehabilitació d’un Habitatge a Vilanova i la Geltrú
SERRAN i MORA arquitectesSERRAN i MORA arquitectes
The 2@20th
The 2@20th
BARRETT STUDIO architectsBARRETT STUDIO architects
Verity II
Verity II
Vicky's HomesVicky's Homes
Black soffits, black window frames, contemporary design, garage doors with windows, led strip lighting, versatile acrylic stucco, triple car garage
Olin Avenue | Portland
Olin Avenue | Portland
Rendering SpaceRendering Space
Twilight Modern Home. Angled roof with custom lighting. Underground garage. Mixed siding materials. Cedar decking and railing. Concrete entry. Custom lighting and deck. Well appointment materials, siding, fixtures, and details. Rendering Space | www.RenderingSpace.com
Little Cloud
Little Cloud
Zone 4 Architects, LLCZone 4 Architects, LLC
The entry to the Little Cloud residence is tucked under the shelter of the Living Room element which projects towards the view. An outdoor living room is accessible from the interior living room, to provide a true indoor/outdoor experience.
Cambridge Residence
Cambridge Residence
VictorEric Design+BuildVictorEric Design+Build
Greenwood Residence - Modern Cedar Exterior
Greenwood Residence - Modern Cedar Exterior
Lee Edwards - residential designLee Edwards - residential design
Referred to as the 'Urban Chalet' this home was designed with exposed post and beams, powder-coated steel hardware and natural materials throughout.
COUPLES COTTAGE PROJECT
COUPLES COTTAGE PROJECT
MarvinMarvin
A very tight building envelope with strict shoreland zoning restrictions, the owners were looking for a contemporary approach to a small and energy efficient weekend / summer retreat. At 1,000 sf, the orientation and large, summer-shaded Integrity windows bring in an abundant of natural light. Features like a glossy concrete floor and Douglas Fir accent slat wall help light filter and bounce throughout the interior space.
Straw Bale Sanctuary
Straw Bale Sanctuary
Cristee-Meade Building CompanyCristee-Meade Building Company
Modern Mountain Home
Modern Mountain Home
StudioHOFF ArchitectureStudioHOFF Architecture
This 2,000 square foot vacation home is located in the rocky mountains. The home was designed for thermal efficiency and to maximize flexibility of space. Sliding panels convert the two bedroom home into 5 separate sleeping areas at night, and back into larger living spaces during the day. The structure is constructed of SIPs (structurally insulated panels). The glass walls, window placement, large overhangs, sunshade and concrete floors are designed to take advantage of passive solar heating and cooling, while the masonry thermal mass heats and cools the home at night.
Fall Parade 2017 - Edina
Fall Parade 2017 - Edina
David Charlez DesignsDavid Charlez Designs
Three level back exterior. Photo by Space Crafting
Bret Ranch Residence
Bret Ranch Residence
Berglund ArchitectsBerglund Architects
Ric Stovall

House Exterior with Three Floors and a Lean-to 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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