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Midcentury House Exterior with Shingles Ideas and Designs

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Prichett
Prichett
Avan Construction Inc.Avan Construction Inc.
Brick & Siding Façade
Holden Wood Exterior at Dusk
Holden Wood Exterior at Dusk
Aurora Architects + BuildersAurora Architects + Builders
The 1950s two-story deck house was transformed with the addition of three volumes - a new entry and a lantern-like two-story stair tower are visible at the front. The new owners' suite above a home office with separate entry are barely visible at the gable end.
Mid-Century Modern Beach House Renovation
Mid-Century Modern Beach House Renovation
GARC DesignGARC Design
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.
Mastering Mid-Century Modern
Mastering Mid-Century Modern
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
A two-level patio is added onto the rear exterior. Part of a whole-home renovation and addition by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Jeff Garland.
La Lanterne
La Lanterne
Studio MMA Architecture + DesignStudio MMA Architecture + Design
exterior design of Unique Container house
exterior design of Unique Container house
Yantram Animation StudioYantram Animation Studio
one container house design have exterior design with stylish glass design, some plants, fireplace with chairs, also a small container as store room.
Prichett
Prichett
Avan Construction Inc.Avan Construction Inc.
Brick & Siding Façade
Mastering Mid-Century Modern
Mastering Mid-Century Modern
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
An addition with clerestory windows adds interest to the exterior experience. Part of a whole-home renovation and addition by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Jeff Garland.
Jonah and Lila
Jonah and Lila
AHG InteriorsAHG Interiors
Simple Sophistication
Simple Sophistication
Mom's Design BuildMom's Design Build
Buena Park Residence
Buena Park Residence
Alvarez Architects Inc.Alvarez Architects Inc.
This 1962 Mid Century Lakewood house was remodeled to update the functionality of the home while staying true to the original style. Opening up the floor plan and capturing natural light in the home where some of the key design elements we address. we incorporated modern materials often found in Mid Century these include Natural Stone, Wood, Steel, and a minimal color pallet. Updating appliances and mechanical systems helped make the home more efficient and convenient for our client.
Flow into Nature
Flow into Nature
GARC DesignGARC Design
Mastering Mid-Century Modern
Mastering Mid-Century Modern
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
An addition with clerestory windows adds interest to the exterior experience. Part of a whole-home renovation and addition by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Jeff Garland.
Mid-Century Modern Beach House Renovation
Mid-Century Modern Beach House Renovation
GARC DesignGARC Design
The previously modest entry is now highlighted by an enlarged entry door with exterior lights and a wide stepping stone path. New window openings were delicately created to provide a dynamic composition.
Holden Wood Addition
Holden Wood Addition
Aurora Architects + BuildersAurora Architects + Builders
The original two-story deck house was transformed with the addition of three volumes - a new entry and a lantern-like two-story stair tower at the front and an owners' suite above a home office with separate entry at the gable end..
La Lanterne
La Lanterne
Studio MMA Architecture + DesignStudio MMA Architecture + Design
Mastering Mid-Century Modern
Mastering Mid-Century Modern
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
An exterior basketball court with a chalkboard paint wall tracks the tournament. Part of a whole-home renovation and addition by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Jeff Garland.
Mastering Mid-Century Modern
Mastering Mid-Century Modern
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
A two-level patio is added onto the rear exterior. Part of a whole-home renovation and addition by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Jeff Garland.
Mid-Century Modern Beach House Renovation
Mid-Century Modern Beach House Renovation
GARC DesignGARC Design
A collage of selective materials achieves a new formal pattern reflecting the rhythm of the flow behind. The vertical element, the fireplace, is highlighted with a stone veneer material to contrast with the horizontal massing of the house. The house is finished mainly with stucco and painted wood shingle. Corner windows are emphasized by being connected with a wood plank material.

Midcentury House Exterior with Shingles 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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