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Mediterranean Brown House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Mediterranean Inspired Facades
Mediterranean Inspired Facades
Eldorado StoneEldorado Stone
Stone: Cypress Ridge - Orchard Inspired by Italian and Provencal architecture, Cypress Ridge is designed to reflect the poetic harmony and enduring characteristics of age-old hilltop villages. A combination of irregularly shaped stones with colors ranging from sundrenched golds, earthy browns and faint olive green hues offset rust-colored accents to give each stone its own story to tell. Get a Sample of Cypress Ridge: http://shop.eldoradostone.com/products/cypress-ridge-sample
Greatwater Retreat
Greatwater Retreat
Brianna Michelle Interior DesignBrianna Michelle Interior Design
Stephen Allen Photography
Nielsen
Nielsen
Holdren Lietzke ArchitectureHoldren Lietzke Architecture
Entry Doors
Entry Doors
Rustic 101Rustic 101
Via Latina in Del Mar, CA knotty Alder slightly distressed Entry Doors. Full radius, pre-hung Speak-easy window and iron grill Tuscan at its best!
Patio layout showcasing our unique stone elements in architectural settings.
Patio layout showcasing our unique stone elements in architectural settings.
Ancient SurfacesAncient Surfaces
Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...
Colonnade to the Gazebo
Colonnade to the Gazebo
Evan Travels PhotographyEvan Travels Photography
A beautiful colonade connects the classic style living room to a gazebo surrounded by a colorful array of fruit trees including lemons, oranges, apples, peaches, and plums. Evan Spiler © 2012 Houzz
Our Work
Our Work
≥Thomas Everett Lamb Design and Development≥Thomas Everett Lamb Design and Development
Spanish Colonial Estate
Spanish Colonial Estate
Michael Rex ArchitectsMichael Rex Architects
TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE
TRADITIONAL ARCHITECTURE
South Coast Architects, Inc.South Coast Architects, Inc.
SPANISH REVIVAL,FLORIDIAN
Iron Entry Doors
Iron Entry Doors
Colletti DoorsColletti Doors
Pivot Door
Silverleaf Sanctuary
Silverleaf Sanctuary
Calvis Wyant Luxury HomesCalvis Wyant Luxury Homes
Mark Boisclair Photography
Exterior Window Detail
Exterior Window Detail
Tom Meaney Architect, AIATom Meaney Architect, AIA
The design objective for this six acre ocean view parcel in Montecito was to create a literal replication of an 1800's California hacienda. Four adobe structures define the central courtyard while secondary terraces and walled gardens expand the living areas towards the views and morning light. Simple, rustic details and traditional, handmade materials evoke a lifestyle of a distant era.
Custom Contreras Home
Custom Contreras Home
Picasso BuildersPicasso Builders
Antique Villa Tiles
Antique Villa Tiles
Roof Tile & Slate CompanyRoof Tile & Slate Company
Hope Ranch Residence
Hope Ranch Residence
DesignARCDesignARC
Jim Bartsch
Cottage Valley
Cottage Valley
TOTAL CONCEPTSTOTAL CONCEPTS
Total Concepts
Awe-Inspiring Custom Italian Villa Stone House - Coronado Manufactured Stone
Awe-Inspiring Custom Italian Villa Stone House - Coronado Manufactured Stone
Coronado Stone ProductsCoronado Stone Products
This beautiful manufactured stone veneer combination includes richly textured field stones and ledge stones and was inspired by the centuries old villas we saw across the Italian countryside. This style of manufactured stone veneer can add a bit of Italian ambiance to your villa. The manufactured stone veneer installed on this gorgeous home exterior is Italian Villa - Color: Chablis with a mortar wash applied. Mark Boisclair Photography Calvis Wyant Luxury Homes, Builder http://www.calviswyant.com Gina Spiller, Designer http://www.ginaspillerdesign.com - See more Stone Veneer projects from Coronado Stone Products
Camelback Royal View
Camelback Royal View
Hendricks ConstructionHendricks Construction
Woodsworth Avenue
Woodsworth Avenue
Dennis Mayer - PhotographerDennis Mayer - Photographer
Dennis Mayer, Photographer
Tuscan California Villa
Tuscan California Villa
Bernardo Grijalva PhotographyBernardo Grijalva Photography
photos by Bernardo Grijalva

Mediterranean Brown 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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