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Multi-coloured Split-level House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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niguel west mid-century modern
niguel west mid-century modern
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
a board-formed concrete wall accentuated by minimalist landscaping adds architectural interest, while providing for privacy at the exterior entry stair
Lake Cherokee Custom Home
Lake Cherokee Custom Home
Alair Homes ClemsonAlair Homes Clemson
Classic meets modern in this custom lake home. High vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows give the main living space a bright and open atmosphere. Rustic finishes and wood contrasts well with the more modern, neutral color palette.
Second Story, Split-Level Addition in McLean, VA
Second Story, Split-Level Addition in McLean, VA
Ideal Construction & RemodelingIdeal Construction & Remodeling
Photo by Susie Soleimani
Custom Mountain Home with Timber Framing
Custom Mountain Home with Timber Framing
River Birch BuildersRiver Birch Builders
Outdoor Pools
Outdoor Pools
Design Directives, LLCDesign Directives, LLC
Mark Boisclair Photography Overlooking negative edge pool, this staircase is complemented by a lighted waterfall Project designed by Susie Hersker’s Scottsdale interior design firm Design Directives. Design Directives is active in Phoenix, Paradise Valley, Cave Creek, Carefree, Sedona, and beyond. For more about Design Directives, click here: https://susanherskerasid.com/
VISTA
VISTA
EW Architecture Inc.EW Architecture Inc.
At roughly 1,600 sq.ft. of existing living space, this modest 1971 split level home was too small for the family living there and in need of updating. Modifications to the existing roof line, adding a half 2nd level, and adding a new entry effected an overall change in building form. New finishes inside and out complete the alterations, creating a fresh new look. The sloping site drops away to the east, resulting in incredible views from all levels. From the clean, crisp interior spaces expansive glazing frames the VISTA.
Gallery 1
Gallery 1
M.J. Aldrich BuildersM.J. Aldrich Builders
Bundarra Ave - Residence
Bundarra Ave - Residence
B2 Property SolutionsB2 Property Solutions
Structural steel frame used externally of the dwelling skin, with each block having a lineal texture communicated through merbau timber planks, shadow clad groove board & panelled mullion & transoms in steel on black glass, it was designed to have simple forms abutting creating a visual presentation that is modern & decorative.
Custom Mountain Home with Timber Framing
Custom Mountain Home with Timber Framing
River Birch BuildersRiver Birch Builders
Raised Ranch Retreat
Raised Ranch Retreat
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 1960s split-level has a new stone paver patio with benches, corner accents, fire pit, and steps to above-ground pool. Access to the yard is through a sliding-glass door at the kitchen, with views from the garden window at kitchen sink. Photography by Kmiecik Imagery.
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Thompson ConstructionThompson Construction
Lake St. Louis, MO New Custom Home
Lake St. Louis, MO New Custom Home
Arrowhead Building Supply, IncArrowhead Building Supply, Inc
Arrowhead supplied many of the key features of this house by Steve Thomas Custom Homes in Lake St. Louis. The vertical board and batten vinyl siding is the Woodland series by Royal Building Products in the Ironside color. The builder was able to preview how this product would look on the home using the Arrowhead Qube.
Second Story, Split-Level Addition in McLean, VA
Second Story, Split-Level Addition in McLean, VA
Ideal Construction & RemodelingIdeal Construction & Remodeling
Photo by Susie Soleimani
New Residence, Fairfield
New Residence, Fairfield
Dwelling Architectural DesignDwelling Architectural Design
Kelk Photography
Contemporary Prairie Style Makeover
Contemporary Prairie Style Makeover
Appeal ArchitectsAppeal Architects
Modern Prairie Style details. The new main entry addition gives the home a more attractive and recognizable entry sequence.
BRONTE COURT
BRONTE COURT
Prime Design Tasmania Pty LtdPrime Design Tasmania Pty Ltd
Sennett Residence
Sennett Residence
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Thompson ConstructionThompson Construction
Jimbell St Additions
Jimbell St Additions
steelehousesteelehouse
Trophy Club | New Modern Residence
Trophy Club | New Modern Residence
TexMod Homes, llcTexMod Homes, llc
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Multi-coloured Split-level 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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