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House Exterior with Wood Cladding and Shingles Ideas and Designs

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Swedish Exterior
Swedish Exterior
Ike Kligerman BarkleyIke Kligerman Barkley
Durston Saylor
Southold Exterior
Southold Exterior
G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.G.B. Construction and Development, Inc.
This charming ranch on the north fork of Long Island received a long overdo update. All the windows were replaced with more modern looking black framed Andersen casement windows. The front entry door and garage door compliment each other with the a column of horizontal windows. The Maibec siding really makes this house stand out while complimenting the natural surrounding. Finished with black gutters and leaders that compliment that offer function without taking away from the clean look of the new makeover. The front entry was given a streamlined entry with Timbertech decking and Viewrail railing. The rear deck, also Timbertech and Viewrail, include black lattice that finishes the rear deck with out detracting from the clean lines of this deck that spans the back of the house. The Viewrail provides the safety barrier needed without interfering with the amazing view of the water.
Turkey Land Cove
Turkey Land Cove
Colonial Reproductions, Inc.Colonial Reproductions, Inc.
Exterior
Exterior
Craftsmith ContractingCraftsmith Contracting
Front Elevation
Front Elevation
Richard Bubnowski Design LLCRichard Bubnowski Design LLC
Front Elevation
Cedar Shake Facelift
Cedar Shake Facelift
Deskins Group LLCDeskins Group LLC
This started as a fairly basic looking house in excusive neighborhood where the owners were looking to increase the curb appeal by 100X. We replace the basic siding on the front with stained cedar shake and installed a craftsman style Threma Tru front door. We also painted the entire house and replaced the siding on the side gables.
Arch House
Arch House
Scott Becker | ArchitectScott Becker | Architect
West facing, front facade looking out the the Puget Sound. Photo: Sozinho Imagery
Coastal Rhode Island House
Coastal Rhode Island House
Maynard Design + ArchitectureMaynard Design + Architecture
Custom Window Projects
Custom Window Projects
Windows & BeyondWindows & Beyond
Newly installed awning window in place of the more limited octagonal window. Windows & Beyond
Winchester American Foursquare Exterior
Winchester American Foursquare Exterior
Keri Murray ArchitectureKeri Murray Architecture
The Lookout
The Lookout
Lisa Carlisle ArchitectLisa Carlisle Architect
Thimble Island Victorian Home
Thimble Island Victorian Home
Joseph Sepot ArchitectsJoseph Sepot Architects
This Victorian style home was built on the pink granite bedrock of Cut-in-Two Island in the heart of the Thimble Islands archipelago in Long Island Sound. Jim Fiora Photography LLC
Gone Fishing
Gone Fishing
SV DesignSV Design
The challenge: take a run-of-the mill colonial-style house and turn it into a vibrant, Cape Cod beach home. The creative and resourceful crew at SV Design rose to the occasion and rethought the box. Given a coveted location and cherished ocean view on a challenging lot, SV’s architects looked for the best bang for the buck to expand where possible and open up the home inside and out. Windows were added to take advantage of views and outdoor spaces—also maximizing water-views were added in key locations. The result: a home that causes the neighbors to stop the new owners and express their appreciation for making such a stunning improvement. A home to accommodate everyone and many years of enjoyment to come.
Chenequa Lake Home
Chenequa Lake Home
Think DesignThink Design
Luxury Home on Pine Lake, WI
Outdoor Showers
Outdoor Showers
Richard Bubnowski Design LLCRichard Bubnowski Design LLC
Outdoor Shower
chou chou house
chou chou house
株式会社アトリエプラス株式会社アトリエプラス
The Cottage on the Cape - Idea House 2020 from This Old House Magazine
The Cottage on the Cape - Idea House 2020 from This Old House Magazine
SBC CedarSBC Cedar
We are so proud to be part of the success of this beautiful This Old House project: The Cottage on the Cape. They chose pre-dipped SBC cedar shingles siding in Atlantic Blue. It just gives this cottage the perfect coastal charm. Builder: Cape Associates Photographer: Jared Kuzia
Mackinac Island
Mackinac Island
Shoreline Architecture & DesignShoreline Architecture & Design
Lake Minnewashta Living
Lake Minnewashta Living
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
Exterior of lake house in addition to stone firepit
On the Bluff
On the Bluff
BPC Architecture + Interior DesignBPC Architecture + Interior Design

House Exterior with Wood Cladding 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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