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Multi-coloured House Exterior with a Butterfly Roof Ideas and Designs

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The Monarca
The Monarca
Affinity Homes LLCAffinity Homes LLC
Crown Residence 1
Crown Residence 1
4D Design + Consulting4D Design + Consulting
Soaring Plains
Soaring Plains
Kelly Ann PhotographyKelly Ann Photography
Gorgeous modern single family home with magnificent views.
Stevens Residence
Stevens Residence
Vitus Mataré & Associates, Inc.Vitus Mataré & Associates, Inc.
Photo: Brian Thomas Jones
Tiny Heirloom
Tiny Heirloom
Shelsi Lindquist PhotographyShelsi Lindquist Photography
Windcliff Retreat
Windcliff Retreat
BAS1S ArchitectureBAS1S Architecture
Paerata 3
Paerata 3
Jessica Chloe PhotographyJessica Chloe Photography
Strong design lines help to make a statement on the hilltop. Dusk reflects on the many glass elements connecting it with surrounds.
Modern Eco Residence
Modern Eco Residence
HELTHELT
This lakefront diamond in the rough lot was waiting to be discovered by someone with a modern naturalistic vision and passion. Maintaining an eco-friendly, and sustainable build was at the top of the client priority list. Designed and situated to benefit from passive and active solar as well as through breezes from the lake, this indoor/outdoor living space truly establishes a symbiotic relationship with its natural surroundings. The pie-shaped lot provided significant challenges with a street width of 50ft, a steep shoreline buffer of 50ft, as well as a powerline easement reducing the buildable area. The client desired a smaller home of approximately 2500sf that juxtaposed modern lines with the free form of the natural setting. The 250ft of lakefront afforded 180-degree views which guided the design to maximize this vantage point while supporting the adjacent environment through preservation of heritage trees. Prior to construction the shoreline buffer had been rewilded with wildflowers, perennials, utilization of clover and meadow grasses to support healthy animal and insect re-population. The inclusion of solar panels as well as hydroponic heated floors and wood stove supported the owner’s desire to be self-sufficient. Core ten steel was selected as the predominant material to allow it to “rust” as it weathers thus blending into the natural environment.
Desert House
Desert House
Tracy A. Stone ArchitectTracy A. Stone Architect
Winter Bedroom - December 9am To better control the light and heat impact during the different seasons, and what would be ideal in each, we've created a "Winter" and "Summer" bedroom. The winter bedroom, as shown in this view, opens up to the south to encourage sunlight to pour into the space when a little extra warmth is needed. Design Team: Tracy Stone, MacKenzie King
Addition
Addition
Avec InteriorsAvec Interiors
The Foxridge at Tuscarora
The Foxridge at Tuscarora
Mitchell & Best HomesMitchell & Best Homes
Beautiful french doors leading out to the concrete patio offering easy indoor-outdoor access, perfect for entertaining.
NW Hills Mid-Century Modern
NW Hills Mid-Century Modern
Mosier Luxury HomesMosier Luxury Homes
The Monarca
The Monarca
Affinity Homes LLCAffinity Homes LLC
Brentwood, MO
Brentwood, MO
Hibbs HomesHibbs Homes
° 2022 Custom Home of the year Winner ° A challenging lot because of it's dimensions resulted in a truly one-of-a-kind design for this custom home client. The sleek lines and mixed materials make this modern home a true standout in Brentwood, MO. Learn more at Award-Winning Brentwood, MO Custom Home
Crown Residence 1
Crown Residence 1
4D Design + Consulting4D Design + Consulting
Soaring Plains
Soaring Plains
Kelly Ann PhotographyKelly Ann Photography
Gorgeous modern single family home with magnificent views. Back yard patio with bar & dining.
Modern Eco Residence
Modern Eco Residence
HELTHELT
This lakefront diamond in the rough lot was waiting to be discovered by someone with a modern naturalistic vision and passion. Maintaining an eco-friendly, and sustainable build was at the top of the client priority list. Designed and situated to benefit from passive and active solar as well as through breezes from the lake, this indoor/outdoor living space truly establishes a symbiotic relationship with its natural surroundings. The pie-shaped lot provided significant challenges with a street width of 50ft, a steep shoreline buffer of 50ft, as well as a powerline easement reducing the buildable area. The client desired a smaller home of approximately 2500sf that juxtaposed modern lines with the free form of the natural setting. The 250ft of lakefront afforded 180-degree views which guided the design to maximize this vantage point while supporting the adjacent environment through preservation of heritage trees. Prior to construction the shoreline buffer had been rewilded with wildflowers, perennials, utilization of clover and meadow grasses to support healthy animal and insect re-population. The inclusion of solar panels as well as hydroponic heated floors and wood stove supported the owner’s desire to be self-sufficient. Core ten steel was selected as the predominant material to allow it to “rust” as it weathers thus blending into the natural environment.
Paerata 3
Paerata 3
Jessica Chloe PhotographyJessica Chloe Photography
Strong design lines help to make a statement on the hilltop
The Foxridge at Tuscarora
The Foxridge at Tuscarora
Mitchell & Best HomesMitchell & Best Homes
Front exterior of gorgeous transitional home with white columns and plenty of space for comfortable outdoor sitting.
La Pedrera Net Zero Residence
La Pedrera Net Zero Residence
Bellingham Bay BuildersBellingham Bay Builders
Architect: Domain Design Architects Photography: Joe Belcovson Photography

Multi-coloured House Exterior with a Butterfly 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 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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