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Grouparchitect Ballard Remodel exterior 01
Grouparchitect Ballard Remodel exterior 01
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Architect: Grouparchitect. Contractor: Barlow Construction. Photography: © 2011 Grouparchitect
3 Massivholzhäuser in Benediktbeuern
3 Massivholzhäuser in Benediktbeuern
Sven Wiebe ArchitektenSven Wiebe Architekten
Küche im Zweifamilienhaus, EG, mit Zugang zum Garten und der Terrasse. Das Holzspalier sorgt für Sichtschutz und Privatsphäre.
Metamorphic Canopy
Metamorphic Canopy
Wellstudio ArchitectureWellstudio Architecture
Riverfront Modern: Exterior
Riverfront Modern: Exterior
Joe McGuire DesignJoe McGuire Design
This beautiful riverside home was a joy to design! Our Aspen studio borrowed colors and tones from the beauty of the nature outside to recreate a peaceful sanctuary inside. We added cozy, comfortable furnishings so our clients can curl up with a drink while watching the river gushing by. The gorgeous home boasts large entryways with stone-clad walls, high ceilings, and a stunning bar counter, perfect for get-togethers with family and friends. Large living rooms and dining areas make this space fabulous for entertaining. --- Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/riverfront-modern
Haus ADF
Haus ADF
Sieckmann Walther ArchitektenSieckmann Walther Architekten
Architekten, Architektur, Garten, Gartendesign, Handwerker, Hausbau, Hauser, Inneneinrichtung, interior, interiordesign, Luxus, funktional, modern, kfw, effizient, nachhaltig, moderne Architektur, moderne Villa, modernes Haus, Villa, villen, Einfamilienhaus, EFH, Minimalismus, Aussichtslage, Bruchsteinmauerwerk, garten, neutral, Terrasse,
Waccabuc, NY - Standing Seam Metal
Waccabuc, NY - Standing Seam Metal
Connecticut Roofcrafters LlcConnecticut Roofcrafters Llc
Side view of a replacement metal roof on the primary house and breezeway of this expansive residence in Waccabuc, New York. The uncluttered and sleek lines of this mid-century modern residence combined with organic, geometric forms to create numerous ridges and valleys which had to be taken into account during the installation. Further, numerous protrusions had to be navigated and flashed. We specified and installed Englert 24 gauge steel in matte black to compliment the dark brown siding of this residence. All in, this installation required 6,300 square feet of standing seam steel.
The Courtyard Custom Home
The Courtyard Custom Home
Propel Studio ArchitecturePropel Studio Architecture
Tucked into a hillside in the west hills outside Portland, Oregon, this house blends interior and exterior living. With a beautiful, hilltop site, our design approach was to take advantage of the natural surroundings and views over the landscape, while keeping the architecture from dominating the site. We semi-submerged the main floor of the house while carving outdoor living areas into the hillside. This protected courtyard extends out from the interior living spaces to provide year-round access to the outdoors. Large windows and sliding glass doors reinforce the connection to nature, while a large, open, great room contains the living room, dining area, and kitchen. The home is a single story design with two wings. One wing contains the master bedroom with en-suite bath & laundry. Another wing includes 2 additional bed/bathrooms, with one bed/bath pair able to function as a private guest suite. The exterior materials include Shou Sugi Ban rainscreen siding, floor to ceiling windows, and a standing seam metal roof. The interior design includes polished concrete floors, a fireplace flanked by accent walls of natural wood, natural wood veneer casework, tile and plaster bathrooms. The landscape design includes a variety of water features, native plantings and permeable pavings in the courtyard. The retaining walls of the courtyard are a combination of concrete and stone gabion walls.
Scandinavian Sophistication
Scandinavian Sophistication
City Homes, LLCCity Homes, LLC
ArrowCreek Custom 8
ArrowCreek Custom 8
Tanamera Construction / TC HomesTanamera Construction / TC Homes
Chimney Cap - Zinc
Chimney Cap - Zinc
Microworks HandymanMicroworks Handyman
Chimney cap installation on a project in West Vancouver! Contemporary design with a a hinged top for cleaning the chimney flue!
Brighton Road Residence
Brighton Road Residence
William Guidero Planning and DesignWilliam Guidero Planning and Design
Realtor: Casey Lesher, Contractor: Robert McCarthy, Interior Designer: White Design
Contemporary Exterior
Contemporary Exterior
Bryant
Bryant
LDB HOMES LLCLDB HOMES LLC
Modern home with two car garage, custom window package and professionally landscaped
Wahroonga Extensions
Wahroonga Extensions
Lifestyle Home DesignsLifestyle Home Designs
Contemporary Design
Contemporary Design
Buchanan ConstructionBuchanan Construction
J. Weiland, Professional Photographer. Paul Jackson, Aerial Photography. Alice Dodson, Architect. This Contemporary Mountain Home sits atop 50 plus acres in the Beautiful Mountains of Hot Springs, NC. Eye catching beauty and designs tribute local Architect, Alice Dodson and Team. Sloping roof lines intrigue and maximize natural light. This home rises high above the normal energy efficient standards with Geothermal Heating & Cooling System, Radiant Floor Heating, Kolbe Windows and Foam Insulation. Creative Owners put there heart & souls into the unique features. Exterior textured stone, smooth gray stucco around the glass blocks, smooth artisan siding with mitered corners and attractive landscaping collectively compliment. Cedar Wood Ceilings, Tile Floors, Exquisite Lighting, Modern Linear Fireplace and Sleek Clean Lines throughout please the intellect and senses.
Modern White
Modern White
Zetterberg Gregory DesignZetterberg Gregory Design
Modern Oasis
Modern Oasis
SkB ArchitectsSkB Architects
copyright Mark Woods
Courtyard Residence
Courtyard Residence
Kuklinski + Rappe ArchitectsKuklinski + Rappe Architects
Rear elevation of home. Tom Harris Photography
Courtyard Residence
Courtyard Residence
Kuklinski + Rappe ArchitectsKuklinski + Rappe Architects
Back patio and yard, with views to smaller courtyards on the left. Tom Harris Photography
Kitchen extension and loft improvement in Kew
Kitchen extension and loft improvement in Kew
Architect Your HomeArchitect Your Home
This lovely simple design really maximises the space whilst not being too imposing and gives wonderful views on the amazing garden

Premium Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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