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A Designer's Family Home
A Designer's Family Home
LaBonte ConstructionLaBonte Construction
Lyders Residence
Lyders Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Wrap Around Porch
Wrap Around Porch
Form & Flow InteriorsForm & Flow Interiors
A wrap around porch that frames out a beautiful Cherry Blossom tree.
Ravenna Second Story Addition- Repeat Client
Ravenna Second Story Addition- Repeat Client
Blue Sound Construction, Inc.Blue Sound Construction, Inc.
With this home remodel, we removed the roof and added a full story with dormers above the existing two story home we had previously remodeled (kitchen, backyard extension, basement rework and all new windows.) All previously remodeled surfaces (and existing trees!) were carefully preserved despite the extensive work; original historic cedar shingling was extended, keeping the original craftsman feel of the home. Neighbors frequently swing by to thank the homeowners for so graciously expanding their home without altering its character. Photo: Miranda Estes
Relaxed Luxury Lake Geneva
Relaxed Luxury Lake Geneva
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
https://www.lowellcustomhomes.com Photo by www.aimeemazzenga.com Interior Design by www.northshorenest.com Relaxed luxury on the shore of beautiful Geneva Lake in Wisconsin.
Norwood Cottage Design
Norwood Cottage Design
Edgewater Design GroupEdgewater Design Group
Our clients were relocating from the upper peninsula to the lower peninsula and wanted to design a retirement home on their Lake Michigan property. The topography of their lot allowed for a walk out basement which is practically unheard of with how close they are to the water. Their view is fantastic, and the goal was of course to take advantage of the view from all three levels. The positioning of the windows on the main and upper levels is such that you feel as if you are on a boat, water as far as the eye can see. They were striving for a Hamptons / Coastal, casual, architectural style. The finished product is just over 6,200 square feet and includes 2 master suites, 2 guest bedrooms, 5 bathrooms, sunroom, home bar, home gym, dedicated seasonal gear / equipment storage, table tennis game room, sauna, and bonus room above the attached garage. All the exterior finishes are low maintenance, vinyl, and composite materials to withstand the blowing sands from the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Classic Lake House
Classic Lake House
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
A custom, craftsman-style lake house Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River
Private Waterfront Residence on the Chester River
Purple Cherry ArchitectsPurple Cherry Architects
The front elevation of the home features a traditional-style exterior with front porch columns, symmetrical windows and rooflines, and a curved eyebrow dormers, an element that is also present on nearly all of the accessory structures
1926 Craftsman
1926 Craftsman
HQ ArchitectsHQ Architects
Maintaining the original brick and wrought iron gate, covered entry patio and parapet massing at the 1st floor, the addition strived to carry forward the Craftsman character by blurring the line between old and new through material choice, complex gable design, accent roofs and window treatment.
Expansive Lakeside Beauty
Expansive Lakeside Beauty
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
A shake shingle and clapboard siding complement the stone and heavy porch pillars to create an understated updated craftsman style home.
Leigh Ave Two-family
Leigh Ave Two-family
Marina Rubina, ArchitectMarina Rubina, Architect
Exterior gate and walk to the 2nd floor unit
Western Red Cedar Shingles in Chestnut Hill, MA
Western Red Cedar Shingles in Chestnut Hill, MA
United Home ExpertsUnited Home Experts
Private River House
Private River House
BernardonBernardon
John Jenkins-Photography-Image Source, Inc.
Spring Lake Oceanside Makeover Magic
Spring Lake Oceanside Makeover Magic
The Architect's Studio - Mark A. Pavliv, AIAThe Architect's Studio - Mark A. Pavliv, AIA
before view of existing century old beach house in need of repair...
A Nantucket Beach House on the Margate Parkway
A Nantucket Beach House on the Margate Parkway
QMA ArchitectsQMA Architects
This new three story Nantucket style home on the prestigious Margate Parkway was crafted to ensure daylong sunshine on their pool. The in ground pool was elevated to the first floor level and placed in the front of the house. The front deck has plenty of privacy due to the extensive landscaping, the trellis and it being located 6 feet above the sidewalk. The house was designed to surround and open up to the other two sides of the pool. Two room sized covered porches provide lots of shaded areas while a full gourmet outdoor kitchen and bar provides additional outdoor entertaining areas.
Barrington Waterfront Home
Barrington Waterfront Home
Tuck and Tuck ArchitectsTuck and Tuck Architects
Shingle style waterfront cottage
Denver, PA new home windows, siding/trim, slate roofing
Denver, PA new home windows, siding/trim, slate roofing
Eby ExteriorsEby Exteriors
Front view of home with detached carriage house on left. Eby Exteriors work included new Marvin Signature windows, James Hardie fiber-cement siding (rear section), DaVinci synthetic slate shingles, Aluminum trim, Copper 1/2-round gutters/downspouts, copper chimney caps, Marvin Signature patio door.
The Harbour House
The Harbour House
Lisa Carlisle ArchitectLisa Carlisle Architect
Sewickley Residence 14
Sewickley Residence 14
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This project found its inspiration in the original lines of the home, built in the early 20th century, and consisted of a new garage with bonus room/office and driveway, rear addition with great room, new kitchen, new powder room, new mudroom, new laundry room and finished basement, new paint scheme interior and exterior, and a rear porch and patio.
Georgian Colonial Classical Addition
Georgian Colonial Classical Addition
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners

House Exterior with Three Floors and Shingles 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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