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Luxury Bungalow House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Montecito Mediterranean
Montecito Mediterranean
Socal ContractorSocal Contractor
Lori Dennis Interior Design SoCal Contractor Construction Lion Windows and Doors Erika Bierman Photography
Painted Brick Exterior
Painted Brick Exterior
Blackstone PaintersBlackstone Painters
Ranch style house brick painted with a remodeled soffit and front porch. stained wood. -Blackstone Painters
European Inspired Castle on Lake Butler
European Inspired Castle on Lake Butler
Element Home BuildersElement Home Builders
Martis Camp Hillside Barn Retreat
Martis Camp Hillside Barn Retreat
Structerra, Inc.Structerra, Inc.
Vance Fox
The Lost Krisel
The Lost Krisel
Studio AR+D ArchitectsStudio AR+D Architects
Michal Utterback
Lilac Drive, Montecito, Residence
Lilac Drive, Montecito, Residence
Manson-Hing Architects Inc.Manson-Hing Architects Inc.
Stephanie Manson-Hing Photography
Contemporary Masterpiece - Newport Landing
Contemporary Masterpiece - Newport Landing
Arjay Builders Inc.Arjay Builders Inc.
Home Built by Arjay Builders Inc. Photo by Amoura Productions
Gambier Island Custom West Coast Home
Gambier Island Custom West Coast Home
Tamlin International Homes Ltd.Tamlin International Homes Ltd.
Custom built 2500 sq ft home on Gambier Island - Designed and built by Tamlin Homes. This project was barge access only. The home sits atop a 300' bluff that overlooks the ocean
Stone Cottage
Stone Cottage
TKP ArchitectsTKP Architects
This award-winning and intimate cottage was rebuilt on the site of a deteriorating outbuilding. Doubling as a custom jewelry studio and guest retreat, the cottage’s timeless design was inspired by old National Parks rough-stone shelters that the owners had fallen in love with. A single living space boasts custom built-ins for jewelry work, a Murphy bed for overnight guests, and a stone fireplace for warmth and relaxation. A cozy loft nestles behind rustic timber trusses above. Expansive sliding glass doors open to an outdoor living terrace overlooking a serene wooded meadow. Photos by: Emily Minton Redfield
Modern Desert Mountain
Modern Desert Mountain
Urban Design AssociatesUrban Design Associates
Modern home with water feature. Architect: Urban Design Associates Builder: RS Homes Interior Designer: Tamm Jasper Interiors Photo Credit: Dino Tonn
Woodmeister Master Builders - WestWind
Woodmeister Master Builders - WestWind
Woodmeister Master BuildersWoodmeister Master Builders
A breezy seaside cottage that is an NAHB Green Building Standard - GOLD certified home.
THE ALGODONITE
THE ALGODONITE
Archimple LLCArchimple LLC
Introducing our charming two-bedroom Barndominium, brimming with cozy vibes. Step onto the inviting porch into an open dining area, kitchen, and living room with a crackling fireplace. The kitchen features an island, and outside, a 2-car carport awaits. Convenient utility room and luxurious master suite with walk-in closet and bath. Second bedroom with its own walk-in closet. Comfort and convenience await in every corner!
Custom Front Door
Custom Front Door
DMJDMJ
View of front porch and flower beds.
Rocky Point
Rocky Point
Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.
A series of cantilevered gables that separate each space visually. On the left, the Primary bedroom features its own private outdoor area, with direct access to the refreshing pool. In the middle, the stone walls highlight the living room, with large sliding doors that connect to the outside. The open floor kitchen and family room are on the right, with access to the cabana.
St Petersburg
St Petersburg
Phil Kean Design GroupPhil Kean Design Group
Modern Home Architecture by Phil Kean Design Group in St. Petersburg, FL.
White Box No. 2 - Tennis Court
White Box No. 2 - Tennis Court
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
A private tennis court flanks the north side of White Box No. 2, with a stunning view of Camelback Mountain beyond. Project Details // White Box No. 2 Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Argue Custom Homes Interior Design: Ownby Design Landscape Design (hardscape): Greey | Pickett Landscape Design: Refined Gardens Photographer: Jeff Zaruba See more of this project here: https://www.drewettworks.com/white-box-no-2/
Carlisle Lane
Carlisle Lane
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
Aerial view
Aerial view
Haver & Skolnick LLC ArchitectsHaver & Skolnick LLC Architects
Aerial view of pool house , swimming pool and landscape. Robert Benson Photography.
The Milina by John Cannon Homes
The Milina by John Cannon Homes
John Cannon HomesJohn Cannon Homes
A Distinctly Contemporary West Indies 4 BEDROOMS | 4 BATHS | 3 CAR GARAGE | 3,744 SF The Milina is one of John Cannon Home’s most contemporary homes to date, featuring a well-balanced floor plan filled with character, color and light. Oversized wood and gold chandeliers add a touch of glamour, accent pieces are in creamy beige and Cerulean blue. Disappearing glass walls transition the great room to the expansive outdoor entertaining spaces. The Milina’s dining room and contemporary kitchen are warm and congenial. Sited on one side of the home, the master suite with outdoor courtroom shower is a sensual retreat. Gene Pollux Photography
3420 North Ocean Boulevard | Gulf Stream, FL
3420 North Ocean Boulevard | Gulf Stream, FL
Pascal Liguori & SonPascal Liguori & Son
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Luxury Bungalow House Exterior 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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