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Large Detached House Ideas and Designs

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Dream Home 2017
Dream Home 2017
J & V PaintingJ & V Painting
Ravine
Ravine
Louis Banks Design BuildLouis Banks Design Build
Complete gut rehabilitation and addition of this Second Empire Victorian home. White trim, new stucco, new asphalt shingle roofing with white gutters and downspouts. Awarded the Highland Park, Illinois 2017 Historic Preservation Award in Excellence in Rehabilitation. Custom white kitchen inset cabinets with panelized refrigerator and freezer. Wolf and sub zero appliances. Completely remodeled floor plans. Garage addition with screen porch above. Walk out basement and mudroom.
Westlake, TX: Modern Hill Country
Westlake, TX: Modern Hill Country
PentaVia Custom HomesPentaVia Custom Homes
lachman Ln
lachman Ln
Building Solutions and Design, IncBuilding Solutions and Design, Inc
Beach chic farmhouse offers sensational ocean views spanning from the tree tops of the Pacific Palisades through Santa Monica
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
House SprucingHouse Sprucing
European Inspired Transitional Home
European Inspired Transitional Home
Design DCADesign DCA
Kerry Kirk Photography
Charcoal and Gold Paint Scheme, Exterior Project, Newton, MA
Charcoal and Gold Paint Scheme, Exterior Project, Newton, MA
ProTEK PaintersProTEK Painters
In this close up view of the side of the house, you get an even better idea of the previously mentioned paint scheme. The fence shows the home’s former color, a light brown. The new exterior paint colors dramatically show how the right color change can add a wonderful fresh feel to a house.
Complete Roof Replacement
Complete Roof Replacement
O'LYN RoofingO'LYN Roofing
Few housing projects are more larger than replacing an entire roof, however it is a necessary hassle that will eventually have to take place with any home. If your roof’s aging is obvious, or you start to notice visible signs of damage, there is a good chance that regular repairs and maintenance won’t cut it anymore. That’s where we can help. O’lyn Roofing are the resident authority in roofing for Norwood and beyond, with an expansive array of roofing materials and options along with an extensive amount of experience working on roofs all over Massachusetts. We make sure that your home is protected with a roof that is built to last, and is prepared to withstand the harsh New England winters. Count on us to deliver with a new roof that is beautiful, strong, and functional. Calls us at +1 (781) 769-8599, or click below for a free estimate on total roof replacement on any of our roofing services!
The red farmhouse
The red farmhouse
LMK InteriorsLMK Interiors
Farmhouse in Barn Red and gorgeous landscaping by CK Landscape. Lune Lake Stone fireplace
Façade à la chaux
Façade à la chaux
MINDEROP peintures et enduits décoratifsMINDEROP peintures et enduits décoratifs
Mortier de chaux lissé en façade
Exquisite Exterior - Jennings Bay on Lake Minnetonka
Exquisite Exterior - Jennings Bay on Lake Minnetonka
Thompson ConstructionThompson Construction
Spacecrafting / Architectural Photography
New Menlo Park Residence
New Menlo Park Residence
JPM ConstructionJPM Construction
Le Clos
Le Clos
Grain ArchitectureGrain Architecture
Modification d'une fenêtre existant, mise en place de menuiserie bois
Shagbark Residence
Shagbark Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
The large angled garage, double entry door, bay window and arches are the welcoming visuals to this exposed ranch. Exterior thin veneer stone, the James Hardie Timberbark siding and the Weather Wood shingles accented by the medium bronze metal roof and white trim windows are an eye appealing color combination. Impressive double transom entry door with overhead timbers and side by side double pillars. (Ryan Hainey)
Front Exterior
Front Exterior
Coastal Signature HomesCoastal Signature Homes
Siding color: Benjamin Moore (Edgecomb Grey) Shutter color: Benjamin Moore (Briarwood) Trim color: Benjamin Moore (White Dove) Windows: Andersen
Beethoven
Beethoven
SAMTAK DesignSAMTAK Design
All photos belong to SAMTAK Design, Inc.
Family Hobby Farm
Family Hobby Farm
Ecraft LLC.Ecraft LLC.
This custom home was built for empty nesting in mind. The The side porch walks directly into the mud room with a sweet dog wash inside. Photos- Rustic White Photography
After Photo: CertainTeed Landmark TL Moire Black Composition Shingles - Woodinvi
After Photo: CertainTeed Landmark TL Moire Black Composition Shingles - Woodinvi
Cornerstone Roofing, Inc.Cornerstone Roofing, Inc.
Cornerstone Roofing replaced the Cedar Shake roof on this Woodinville home with CertainTeed Landmark TL Moire Black asphalt composition shingles. The homeowner kindly shared, “Excellent job - thank you. Professional crew and very hard workers.” - Woodinville, WA Homeowner. Photo Credit: Cornerstone Roofing, Inc.
Custom Home
Custom Home
Hancock Custom HomesHancock Custom Homes
Painted Brick Exterior
Painted Brick Exterior
Color Revival By Rebecca DumasColor Revival By Rebecca Dumas
Color Consultation using Romabio Biodomus on Brick and Benjamin Regal Select on Trim/Doors/Shutters

Large Detached House 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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