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Armonk, New York Exterior
Armonk, New York Exterior
Debra Kling Colour ConsultantDebra Kling Colour Consultant
Photo Credit: Denison Lourenco
Major Renovation with Universal Design Elements
Major Renovation with Universal Design Elements
Irons Brothers Construction IncIrons Brothers Construction Inc
We remodeled this unassuming mid-century home from top to bottom. An entire third floor and two outdoor decks were added. As a bonus, we made the whole thing accessible with an elevator linking all three floors. The 3rd floor was designed to be built entirely above the existing roof level to preserve the vaulted ceilings in the main level living areas. Floor joists spanned the full width of the house to transfer new loads onto the existing foundation as much as possible. This minimized structural work required inside the existing footprint of the home. A portion of the new roof extends over the custom outdoor kitchen and deck on the north end, allowing year-round use of this space. Exterior finishes feature a combination of smooth painted horizontal panels, and pre-finished fiber-cement siding, that replicate a natural stained wood. Exposed beams and cedar soffits provide wooden accents around the exterior. Horizontal cable railings were used around the rooftop decks. Natural stone installed around the front entry enhances the porch. Metal roofing in natural forest green, tie the whole project together. On the main floor, the kitchen remodel included minimal footprint changes, but overhauling of the cabinets and function. A larger window brings in natural light, capturing views of the garden and new porch. The sleek kitchen now shines with two-toned cabinetry in stained maple and high-gloss white, white quartz countertops with hints of gold and purple, and a raised bubble-glass chiseled edge cocktail bar. The kitchen’s eye-catching mixed-metal backsplash is a fun update on a traditional penny tile. The dining room was revamped with new built-in lighted cabinetry, luxury vinyl flooring, and a contemporary-style chandelier. Throughout the main floor, the original hardwood flooring was refinished with dark stain, and the fireplace revamped in gray and with a copper-tile hearth and new insert. During demolition our team uncovered a hidden ceiling beam. The clients loved the look, so to meet the planned budget, the beam was turned into an architectural feature, wrapping it in wood paneling matching the entry hall. The entire day-light basement was also remodeled, and now includes a bright & colorful exercise studio and a larger laundry room. The redesign of the washroom includes a larger showering area built specifically for washing their large dog, as well as added storage and countertop space. This is a project our team is very honored to have been involved with, build our client’s dream home.
Indoor Lap Pool Two Story Addition on Delavan Lake
Indoor Lap Pool Two Story Addition on Delavan Lake
Stebnitz Builders, Inc.Stebnitz Builders, Inc.
This 2 story addition on Delavan Lake looks like it’s always been a part of the original house, which is always our goal. The lower-level of the addition is home to both a resistance pool and hot tub surrounded by ThermoFloor heating under tile. Large (78″ x 96″) aluminum clad windows were installed on both levels to allow for breathtaking views of Delavan Lake. The main level of the addition has hickory hardwood flooring and is the perfect spot to sit and enjoy coffee in the mornings.
Serene Gatherings
Serene Gatherings
Lowell Custom HomesLowell Custom Homes
Covered porch features paneled ceiling with lighting and ceiling fan.
Whole House Remodel
Whole House Remodel
Designer's Edge Kitchen & BathDesigner's Edge Kitchen & Bath
This West Linn 1970's split level home received a complete exterior and interior remodel. The design included removing the existing roof to vault the interior ceilings and increase the pitch of the roof. Custom quarried stone was used on the base of the home and new siding applied above a belly band for a touch of charm and elegance. The new barrel vaulted porch and the landscape design with it's curving walkway now invite you in. Photographer: Benson Images and Designer's Edge Kitchen and Bath
Palo Alto Hills Residence
Palo Alto Hills Residence
Stoecker and Northway Architects, Inc.Stoecker and Northway Architects, Inc.
Photo taken by, Bernard Andre
New Residence, Camden, Maine
New Residence, Camden, Maine
Dominic Paul Mercadante ArchitectureDominic Paul Mercadante Architecture
The Main Entrance as viewed from the Guest House showing one of three ponds created on site with small streams and waterfalls connecting them. Brian Vanden Brink Photographer Landscape Architect: Stephen Mohr: morhseredin.com
Mountain Retreat
Mountain Retreat
Durham Designs & Consulting, LLCDurham Designs & Consulting, LLC
Beautiful cedar posts alongside red windows and a soft greens siding blend into the fauna of the mountain. The home is surrounded by multiple hiking trails and snow comes early at the elevation of 4,000 ft. Designed by Melodie Durham of Durham Designs & Consulting, LLC. Photo by Livengood Photographs [www.livengoodphotographs.com/design].
Alpine Retreat
Alpine Retreat
Beilman ArchitectureBeilman Architecture
D. Beilman
Street View
Street View
Achristavest DevelopersAchristavest Developers
Exterior Side Door
Exterior Side Door
CMM Custom HomesCMM Custom Homes
http://www.dlauphoto.com/david/ David Lau
Long Lake - Traditional New Home
Long Lake - Traditional New Home
Michels HomesMichels Homes
Photography: Landmark Photography
Pennsylvania Retreat
Pennsylvania Retreat
Pleasant Living, LLCPleasant Living, LLC
Original structure additions added to right and back
Ridgemont Residence
Ridgemont Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Front yard at street. Photo by Clark Dugger
Contemporary Lodge
Contemporary Lodge
Nanke Signature GroupNanke Signature Group
Transitional Pushes To Modern
Transitional Pushes To Modern
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
fiber cement siding painted Cleveland Green (7" siding), Sweet Vibrations (4" siding), and Texas Leather (11" siding)—all by Benjamin Moore; window trim and clerestory band painted Night Horizon by Benjamin Moore; soffit & fascia painted Camouflage by Benjamin Moore; Photography by Tre Dunham
HOMES
HOMES
Concept Builders, Inc.Concept Builders, Inc.
Synthetic Slate Roof; White Cedar Siding - Glastonbury, CT
Synthetic Slate Roof; White Cedar Siding - Glastonbury, CT
Connecticut Roofcrafters LlcConnecticut Roofcrafters Llc
Synthetic Slate roof and Eastern White Cedar siding on a historic 1900s expansive Victorian residence in Glastonbury, CT. The roof is Davinci synthetic slate - the aesthetics of natural slate with less weight and maintenance. The siding is Maibec Nantucket eastern white cedar stained with a custom sage. Next up on this project is to complete the second floor porch posts and ornamentation, porch and eave soffits and specify and install half-round guttering system.
Belvedere Farmhouse Residence
Belvedere Farmhouse Residence
Interior Selections AustinInterior Selections Austin
01 - Italianate Front Exterior
01 - Italianate Front Exterior
Aspire Fine HomesAspire Fine Homes
Felix Sanchez

Luxury Green 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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