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Minimalist Spanish Colonial
Minimalist Spanish Colonial
Atelier Lawrence CheungAtelier Lawrence Cheung
The definitive idea behind this project was to create a modest country house that was traditional in outward appearance yet minimalist from within. The harmonious scale, thick wall massing and the attention to architectural detail are reminiscent of the enduring quality and beauty of European homes built long ago. It features a custom-built Spanish Colonial- inspired house that is characterized by an L-plan, low-pitched mission clay tile roofs, exposed wood rafter tails, broad expanses of thick white-washed stucco walls with recessed-in French patio doors and casement windows; and surrounded by native California oaks, boxwood hedges, French lavender, Mexican bush sage, and rosemary that are often found in Mediterranean landscapes. An emphasis was placed on visually experiencing the weight of the exposed ceiling timbers and the thick wall massing between the light, airy spaces. A simple and elegant material palette, which consists of white plastered walls, timber beams, wide plank white oak floors, and pale travertine used for wash basins and bath tile flooring, was chosen to articulate the fine balance between clean, simple lines and Old World touches.
Alexandria Whole Home
Alexandria Whole Home
Synergy Design & ConstructionSynergy Design & Construction
Immediately upon purchasing their new 1960 home, our clients painted the exterior brick an inviting light yellow, upgraded their landscaping, and added window boxes and a new mail box for a homey look.
Berringer 3D Glass Front Doors - Exterior Glass Doors - Glass Entry Doors
Berringer 3D Glass Front Doors - Exterior Glass Doors - Glass Entry Doors
Sans Soucie Art GlassSans Soucie Art Glass
Glass Front Doors, Entry Doors that Make a Statement! Your front door is your home's initial focal point and glass doors by Sans Soucie with frosted, etched glass designs create a unique, custom effect while providing privacy AND light thru exquisite, quality designs! Available any size, all glass front doors are custom made to order and ship worldwide at reasonable prices. Exterior entry door glass will be tempered, dual pane (an equally efficient single 1/2" thick pane is used in our fiberglass doors). Selling both the glass inserts for front doors as well as entry doors with glass, Sans Soucie art glass doors are available in 8 woods and Plastpro fiberglass in both smooth surface or a grain texture, as a slab door or prehung in the jamb - any size. From simple frosted glass effects to our more extravagant 3D sculpture carved, painted and stained glass .. and everything in between, Sans Soucie designs are sandblasted different ways creating not only different effects, but different price levels. The "same design, done different" - with no limit to design, there's something for every decor, any style. The privacy you need is created without sacrificing sunlight! Price will vary by design complexity and type of effect: Specialty Glass and Frosted Glass. Inside our fun, easy to use online Glass and Entry Door Designer, you'll get instant pricing on everything as YOU customize your door and glass! When you're all finished designing, you can place your order online! We're here to answer any questions you have so please call (877) 331-339 to speak to a knowledgeable representative! Doors ship worldwide at reasonable prices from Palm Desert, California with delivery time ranges between 3-8 weeks depending on door material and glass effect selected. (Doug Fir or Fiberglass in Frosted Effects allow 3 weeks, Specialty Woods and Glass [2D, 3D, Leaded] will require approx. 8 weeks).
New West Classic
New West Classic
Clay Construction Inc.Clay Construction Inc.
The SEASHELL Cottage at THE COTTAGES at Southport, NC
The SEASHELL Cottage at THE COTTAGES at Southport, NC
The Cottage Building CompanyThe Cottage Building Company
The SEASHELL Cottage. http://www.thecottagesnc.com/property/seashell-cottage-office-2/ Photo: Morvil Design.
James Hardie - Willowpark
James Hardie - Willowpark
SIS Exterior RenovationsSIS Exterior Renovations
S.I.S. Supply Install Services Ltd.
Martin House
Martin House
bg architecturebg architecture
Shannon McGrath
Cape Cod Springfield, MO
Cape Cod Springfield, MO
J.L. Thompson Design GroupJ.L. Thompson Design Group
James Maidhoff
0304 New Residence
0304 New Residence
Bouril Design Studio, LLCBouril Design Studio, LLC
Cayucos Residence - Exterior
Cayucos Residence - Exterior
Hunter Smith ArchitectureHunter Smith Architecture
Angled shot of front of house. Photo by: Matthew Anderson Photography (MAP)
Oak park project
Oak park project
Destination LivingDestination Living
Dennis Bayview Cape
Dennis Bayview Cape
REEF Cape Cod's Home BuilderREEF Cape Cod's Home Builder
The Freeman
The Freeman
Lawrence Homes, IncLawrence Homes, Inc
One Studio :: Photography http://www.onestudiosphotography.com/
Custom Home, Memorial Area
Custom Home, Memorial Area
NEWELL'S DESIGNSNEWELL'S DESIGNS
Contemporary Custom Home Mountain Views
Contemporary Custom Home Mountain Views
Tomecek Studio ArchitectureTomecek Studio Architecture
Photography by John Gibbons Project by Studio H:T principal in charge Brad Tomecek (now with Tomecek Studio Architecture). This contemporary custom home forms itself based on specific view vectors to Long's Peak and the mountains of the front range combined with the influence of a morning and evening court to facilitate exterior living. Roof forms undulate to allow clerestory light into the space, while providing intimate scale for the exterior areas. A long stone wall provides a reference datum that links public and private and inside and outside into a cohesive whole.
Tour of Homes 2014: #2 M&S Resources
Tour of Homes 2014: #2 M&S Resources
Cherry City Interiors & DesignCherry City Interiors & Design
Builder/Remodeler: M&S Resources- Phillip Moreno/ Materials provided by: Cherry City Interiors & Design/ Interior Design by: Shelli Dierck &Leslie Kampstra/ Photographs by:
Alexander Estates 2716
Alexander Estates 2716
Mãkena InteriorsMãkena Interiors
Mid-century inspired flat top home in Alexander Estates II Palm Springs.
Memory Lane
Memory Lane
Orchard Home DesignOrchard Home Design
The Glow Box
The Glow Box
Steven Allen Designs, LLCSteven Allen Designs, LLC
Photos By Simple Photography Highlights Shiplap Overhangs with Exposed Rafter Beams, JamesHardi Artisan Siding and Marvin Windows and Doors
San Diego Craftsman
San Diego Craftsman
Studio 6 ArchitectsStudio 6 Architects
Jeri Koegel

Premium 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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