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Drought Tolerant Landscape for Modern House
Drought Tolerant Landscape for Modern House
Michael Kieley Design StudioMichael Kieley Design Studio
mKieley
Still Life
Still Life
Best Builders ltdBest Builders ltd
Boulder City Exterior
Boulder City Exterior
Paintworks by Swenson LLCPaintworks by Swenson LLC
Christopher Swenson
Rays of Light
Rays of Light
Aspen Leaf InteriorsAspen Leaf Interiors
For this ski-in, ski-out mountainside property, the intent was to create an architectural masterpiece that was simple, sophisticated, timeless and unique all at the same time. The clients wanted to express their love for Japanese-American craftsmanship, so we incorporated some hints of that motif into the designs. The high cedar wood ceiling and exposed curved steel beams are dramatic and reveal a roofline nodding to a traditional pagoda design. Striking bronze hanging lights span the kitchen and other unique light fixtures highlight every space. Warm walnut plank flooring and contemporary walnut cabinetry run throughout the home.
Holley Residence
Holley Residence
Picking Contracting Inc.Picking Contracting Inc.
Kaimuki New House
Kaimuki New House
Homeworks Construction INCHomeworks Construction INC
Mid-Century Modern Mother-In-Law Suite Addition
Mid-Century Modern Mother-In-Law Suite Addition
Kustom Home DesignKustom Home Design
Addition is an In-Law suite that can double as a pool house or guest suite. Massing, details and materials match the existing home to make the addition look like it was always here. New cedar siding and accents help to update the facade of the existing home. The addition was designed to seamlessly marry with the existing house and provide a covered entertaining area off the pool deck and covered spa. Photos By: Kimberly Kerl, Kustom Home Design. All rights reserved
Elk River II - Hand-Hewn & Chinked Log Home
Elk River II - Hand-Hewn & Chinked Log Home
StoneMill Log & Timber HomesStoneMill Log & Timber Homes
This photo provides a good view of the vaulted gable front section of the Elk River II. A popular design to take advantage of property views.
Clear Cedar Siding in PA
Clear Cedar Siding in PA
Buffalo Lumber Company Inc.Buffalo Lumber Company Inc.
1x6 T&G (V2E) CEDAR-WRC SIDING, AYE&BTR (BL Grade Equivalent CLEAR), KD, StainEXT, S1S, Smooth Use. Stained to Match Olympic 717 "Redwood" Semi-transparent Oil Based- Smooth Face
A-Frame Chalet
A-Frame Chalet
Linebox StudioLinebox Studio
Mountainside A-Frame cottage
Brimhall Rd
Brimhall Rd
Gunn Design Group, pllcGunn Design Group, pllc
Bralley Residence Interior
Bralley Residence Interior
Blue Ridge Custom BuildersBlue Ridge Custom Builders
Bill Hughes/Blue Ridge Custom Builders
Grace Design Associates
Grace Design Associates
Margie Grace - Grace Design AssociatesMargie Grace - Grace Design Associates
Wonderful Outdoor Natural Stone Sculpture and Colored Garden Wall. Photo By: Dawn Close
Palisade Custom Home
Palisade Custom Home
Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.Keystone Custom Builders, Inc.
True Spanish style courtyard with an iron gate. Copper Downspouts, Vigas, and Wooden Lintels add the Southwest flair to this home built by Keystone Custom Builders, Inc. Photo by Alyssa Falk
Cayucos Oceanfront Beach House
Cayucos Oceanfront Beach House
Mark Sullivan Fine Custom Homes Inc.Mark Sullivan Fine Custom Homes Inc.
Modern Mine
Modern Mine
Hachmann's Custom BuildingHachmann's Custom Building
The awnings on this house add style and protection for the windows and doors.
Contemporary Mountain Home by MossCreek
Contemporary Mountain Home by MossCreek
MossCreekMossCreek
This stunning custom designed home by MossCreek features contemporary mountain styling with sleek Asian influences. Glass walls all around the home bring in light, while also giving the home a beautiful evening glow. Designed by MossCreek for a client who wanted a minimalist look that wouldn't distract from the perfect setting, this home is natural design at its very best. Photo by Joseph Hilliard
Renovation Cottage York
Renovation Cottage York
Reliable Renovations & ConstructionReliable Renovations & Construction
BB
Siding
Siding
Van Dolder's Home TeamVan Dolder's Home Team
California Craftsman
California Craftsman
Arnold Brothers Construction, Inc.Arnold Brothers Construction, Inc.
Designed by Becker Henson Niksto Architects, the home has large gracious public rooms, thoughtful details and mixes traditional aesthetic with modern amenities. The floorplan of the nearly 4,000 square foot home allows for maximum flexibility. The finishes and fixtures, selected by interior designer, Jenifer Archer, add refinement and comfort.

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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