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Palmetto Bluff Cottage/Design Studio, SC
Palmetto Bluff Cottage/Design Studio, SC
lisa furey interiorslisa furey interiors
Our goal on this project was to create a live-able and open feeling space in a 690 square foot modern farmhouse. We planned for an open feeling space by installing tall windows and doors, utilizing pocket doors and building a vaulted ceiling. An efficient layout with hidden kitchen appliances and a concealed laundry space, built in tv and work desk, carefully selected furniture pieces and a bright and white colour palette combine to make this tiny house feel like a home. We achieved our goal of building a functionally beautiful space where we comfortably host a few friends and spend time together as a family. John McManus
Los Altos Modern Prairie II
Los Altos Modern Prairie II
Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.
St. Phillips St.
St. Phillips St.
Whack WorkWhack Work
This is a converted garage into a front yard patio, with an EV charger ready to power up!
Glen Ellen Residence
Glen Ellen Residence
Knock Architecture and DesignKnock Architecture and Design
Driftwood Retreat
Driftwood Retreat
Erica Keast Heroy, ArchitectErica Keast Heroy, Architect
Casey Woods
The SEASIDE COTTAGE exterior
The SEASIDE COTTAGE exterior
The Cottage Building CompanyThe Cottage Building Company
Kristopher Gerner
Beaucatcher Barn Home
Beaucatcher Barn Home
Altura ArchitectsAltura Architects
We used the timber frame of a century old barn to build this rustic modern house. The barn was dismantled, and reassembled on site. Inside, we designed the home to showcase as much of the original timber frame as possible. Photography by Todd Crawford
Modern Porch
Modern Porch
place architecture:designplace architecture:design
The shape of the angled porch-roof, sets the tone for a truly modern entryway. This protective covering makes a dramatic statement, as it hovers over the front door. The blue-stone terrace conveys even more interest, as it gradually moves upward, morphing into steps, until it reaches the porch. Porch Detail The multicolored tan stone, used for the risers and retaining walls, is proportionally carried around the base of the house. Horizontal sustainable-fiber cement board replaces the original vertical wood siding, and widens the appearance of the facade. The color scheme — blue-grey siding, cherry-wood door and roof underside, and varied shades of tan and blue stone — is complimented by the crisp-contrasting black accents of the thin-round metal columns, railing, window sashes, and the roof fascia board and gutters. This project is a stunning example of an exterior, that is both asymmetrical and symmetrical. Prior to the renovation, the house had a bland 1970s exterior. Now, it is interesting, unique, and inviting. Photography Credit: Tom Holdsworth Photography Contractor: Owings Brothers Contracting
Coastal Living Residence
Coastal Living Residence
Tweak Your SpaceTweak Your Space
This four bedroom, three and a half bath, new construction home is located in a beach community in Florida.
Küchenfenster zur Straße
Küchenfenster zur Straße
Sven Wiebe ArchitektenSven Wiebe Architekten
Venice Beach Oasis
Venice Beach Oasis
Spatial Affairs BureauSpatial Affairs Bureau
Craftsman renovation and extension
Rancho Higuera Residence
Rancho Higuera Residence
Hsu McCulloughHsu McCullough
Front covered porch entrance. Southern charm with a west coast twist
Sprawling View
Sprawling View
Prime RealtyPrime Realty
Cul-de-sac single story on a hill soaking in some of the best views in NPK! Hidden gem boasts a romantic wood rear porch, ideal for al fresco meals while soaking in the breathtaking views! Lounge around in the organically added den w/ a spacious n’ airy feel, lrg windows, a classic stone wood burning fireplace and hearth, and adjacent to the open concept kitchen! Enjoy cooking in the kitchen w/ gorgeous views from the picturesque window. Kitchen equipped w/large island w/ prep sink, walkin pantry, generous cabinetry, stovetop, dual sinks, built in BBQ Grill, dishwasher. Also enjoy the charming curb appeal complete w/ picket fence, mature and drought tolerant landscape, brick ribbon hardscape, and a sumptuous side yard. LR w/ optional dining area is strategically placed w/ large window to soak in the mountains beyond. Three well proportioned bdrms! M.Bdrm w/quaint master bath and plethora of closet space. Master features sweeping views capturing the very heart of country living in NPK! M.bath features walk-in shower, neutral tile + chrome fixtures. Hall bath is turnkey with travertine tile flooring and tub/shower surround. Flowing floorplan w/vaulted ceilings and loads of natural light, Slow down and enjoy a new pace of life!
Exterior Remodeling - Midwest Curb Appeal
Exterior Remodeling - Midwest Curb Appeal
The Cleary CompanyThe Cleary Company
Portico Addition - features stained barrel vaulted beadboard ceiling, arches and columns. Westerville OH - 2019
Strathisla
Strathisla
Fiddes ArchitectsFiddes Architects
The main body of the house, running east / west with a 40 degree roof pitch, roof windows and dormers makes up the primary accommodation with a 1 & 3/4 storey massing. The garage and rear lounge create an additional wrap around form on the north east corner while the living room forms a gabled extrusion on the south face of the main body. The living area takes advantage of sunlight throughout the day thanks to a large glazed gable. This gable, along with other windows, allow light to penetrate deep into the plan throughout the year, particularly in the winter months when natural daylight is limited. Materials are used to purposely break up the elevations and emphasise changes in use or projections from the main, white house facade. The large projections accommodating the garage and open plan living area are wrapped in Quartz Grey Zinc Standing Seam roofing and cladding which continues to wrap around the rear corner extrusion off the main building. Vertical larch cladding with mid grey vacuum coating is used to differentiate smaller projections from the main form. The principal entrance, dormers and the external wall to the rear lounge provide a contrasting break in materials between the extruded forms and the different purpose of the spaces within.
Cliffside Farmhouse // Modern Farmhouse
Cliffside Farmhouse // Modern Farmhouse
Younger HomesYounger Homes
Alexandria - Scandinavian Modern
Alexandria - Scandinavian Modern
Andison Residential DesignAndison Residential Design
With bold, clean lines and beautiful natural wood vertical siding, this Scandinavian Modern home makes a statement in the vibrant and award-winning master planned Currie community. This home’s design uses symmetry and balance to create a unique and eye-catching modern home. Using a color palette of black, white, and blonde wood, the design remains simple and clean while creating a homey and welcoming feel. The sheltered back deck has a big cozy fireplace, making it a wonderful place to gather with friends and family. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow natural light to pour in from outside. This stunning Scandi Modern home is thoughtfully designed down to the last detail.
Meridian Residence
Meridian Residence
Click ArchitectsClick Architects
Modern Farmhouse II in Vienna
Modern Farmhouse II in Vienna
Stahl Homes LLCStahl Homes LLC
Modern Farmhouse with black and white board and batten siding, stone watertable,
Front View - Rustic Contemporary Cabin-like House
Front View - Rustic Contemporary Cabin-like House
TOV Siding and RoofingTOV Siding and Roofing
For the siding scope of work at this project we proposed the following labor and materials: Tyvek House Wrap WRB James Hardie Cement fiber siding and soffit Metal flashing at head of windows/doors Metal Z,H,X trim Flashing tape Caulking/spackle/sealant Galvanized fasteners Primed white wood trim All labor, tools, and equipment to complete this scope of work.

Premium Medium Sized 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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