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Gut Renovation in Palos Verdes Estates
Gut Renovation in Palos Verdes Estates
Bay Cities ConstructionBay Cities Construction
Clad Pella Windows
Thompson residence
Thompson residence
CRS DesignCRS Design
Exterior of this class mid-mod cabin remodel has log exterior and swiss chalet details at the roof and eaves.
Modern Classic Style
Modern Classic Style
I For StyleI For Style
This mid-century modern house was built in the 1950's. The curved front porch and soffit together with the wrought iron balustrade and column are typical of this era. The fresh, mid-grey paint colour palette have given the exterior a new lease of life, cleverly playing up its best features.
Modern Revival
Modern Revival
Made To Last Custom Homes Ltd.Made To Last Custom Homes Ltd.
Our client fell in love with the original 80s style of this house. However, no part of it had been updated since it was built in 1981. Both the style and structure of the home needed to be drastically updated to turn this house into our client’s dream modern home. We are also excited to announce that this renovation has transformed this 80s house into a multiple award-winning home, including a major award for Renovator of the Year from the Vancouver Island Building Excellence Awards. The original layout for this home was certainly unique. In addition, there was wall-to-wall carpeting (even in the bathroom!) and a poorly maintained exterior. There were several goals for the Modern Revival home. A new covered parking area, a more appropriate front entry, and a revised layout were all necessary. Therefore, it needed to have square footage added on as well as a complete interior renovation. One of the client’s key goals was to revive the modern 80s style that she grew up loving. Alfresco Living Design and A. Willie Design worked with Made to Last to help the client find creative solutions to their goals.
Jay's LeafGuard® Gutter, Soffit & Fascia Project in Eagan, MN
Jay's LeafGuard® Gutter, Soffit & Fascia Project in Eagan, MN
Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuardLindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard
We installed red LeafGuard® Brand Gutters, wrapped the fascia boards, and installed TruVent hidden vent soffit on this 1970's era Twin Cities home. Here's on the online review Jay left us after the project was completed, "The workers were very professional, the job was done on time and makes my house look great! I highly recommend Lindus Construction."
Recent Projects - Inglewood Renovation
Recent Projects - Inglewood Renovation
Aspire Homes & RenovationsAspire Homes & Renovations
Окна пвх VEKA в домах
Окна пвх VEKA в домах
yalta.okna.vekayalta.okna.veka
PETERSHAM HOUSE
PETERSHAM HOUSE
CRUSH ArchitectureCRUSH Architecture
Extension maison années 30
Extension maison années 30
Gely Chapellet Architectes In SituGely Chapellet Architectes In Situ
Maison années 30 vue sur rue rénovée
Palm ADU
Palm ADU
Bonny Builders Group, Inc.Bonny Builders Group, Inc.
Modern Classic Style
Modern Classic Style
I For StyleI For Style
A close-up of the front porch and entry to this lovely home., complete with pansies grown in deep blue and pale grey planters. A small navy coloured watering can stands at the ready.
Cantilever House
Cantilever House
Mancini Design+BuildMancini Design+Build
Organic design integrates cantilevered overhangs for passive solar heating and natural cooling; natural lighting with clerestory windows; and radiant-floor heating. The characteristics of organic architecture include open-concept space that flows freely, inspiration from nature in colors, patterns, and textures, and a sense of shelter from the elements. There should be peacefulness providing for reflection and uncluttered space with simple ornamentation.
Linda's Exterior Transformation In Bloomington, MN
Linda's Exterior Transformation In Bloomington, MN
Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuardLindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard
Components of this project included a new roof, gutters, soffit, and fascia. Glenwood® Shingles are substantially thicker than standard asphalt shingles. In fact, they have 3 layers and have the highest impact resistance rating possible for shingles. This provides durability and an aesthetically pleasing look that resembles the look of cedar shakes. LeafGuard® Brand Gutters have earned the prestigious Good Housekeeping Seal and are guaranteed never to clog. TruVent® hidden vent soffit pulls in the air needed to work on your home's ventilation system without drawing attention to its source.
Cozy on the Waterfront-Front
Cozy on the Waterfront-Front
Jeffery M Wolf General Contractor, Inc.Jeffery M Wolf General Contractor, Inc.
The front of the house, added side garage, cleaned up landscape and renewed rocky driveway.
Rear View
Rear View
Earl & Calam Design and Build LtdEarl & Calam Design and Build Ltd
2 Story brick built rear extension
Окна пвх VEKA в домах
Окна пвх VEKA в домах
yalta.okna.vekayalta.okna.veka
Renovation of a 60's bungalow
Renovation of a 60's bungalow
Yvonne Svensson Architectural ServicesYvonne Svensson Architectural Services
Rear yard upgrade. Existing pool re tiled, new frameless glass fencing, new stone pool coping, decking, first floor integrated into roof space, large cafe style doors opening onto deck.
Modern Revival
Modern Revival
Made To Last Custom Homes Ltd.Made To Last Custom Homes Ltd.
Our client fell in love with the original 80s style of this house. However, no part of it had been updated since it was built in 1981. Both the style and structure of the home needed to be drastically updated to turn this house into our client’s dream modern home. We are also excited to announce that this renovation has transformed this 80s house into a multiple award-winning home, including a major award for Renovator of the Year from the Vancouver Island Building Excellence Awards. The original layout for this home was certainly unique. In addition, there was wall-to-wall carpeting (even in the bathroom!) and a poorly maintained exterior. There were several goals for the Modern Revival home. A new covered parking area, a more appropriate front entry, and a revised layout were all necessary. Therefore, it needed to have square footage added on as well as a complete interior renovation. One of the client’s key goals was to revive the modern 80s style that she grew up loving. Alfresco Living Design and A. Willie Design worked with Made to Last to help the client find creative solutions to their goals.
Modern Classic Style
Modern Classic Style
I For StyleI For Style
A closer view of this mid-century modern house built in the 1950's. The gorgeous, curved porch definitely gives the house the wow factor and is highlighted further by the white painted balustrade and column against the mid grey painted walls.
Modern Revival
Modern Revival
Made To Last Custom Homes Ltd.Made To Last Custom Homes Ltd.
Our client fell in love with the original 80s style of this house. However, no part of it had been updated since it was built in 1981. Both the style and structure of the home needed to be drastically updated to turn this house into our client’s dream modern home. We are also excited to announce that this renovation has transformed this 80s house into a multiple award-winning home, including a major award for Renovator of the Year from the Vancouver Island Building Excellence Awards. The original layout for this home was certainly unique. In addition, there was wall-to-wall carpeting (even in the bathroom!) and a poorly maintained exterior. There were several goals for the Modern Revival home. A new covered parking area, a more appropriate front entry, and a revised layout were all necessary. Therefore, it needed to have square footage added on as well as a complete interior renovation. One of the client’s key goals was to revive the modern 80s style that she grew up loving. Alfresco Living Design and A. Willie Design worked with Made to Last to help the client find creative solutions to their goals.

Midcentury House Exterior with a Red Roof 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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