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Lake O'Brien 1 - Exterior Lakeside
Lake O'Brien 1 - Exterior Lakeside
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Yankee Barn Homes Carriage Houses
Yankee Barn Homes Carriage Houses
Yankee Barn HomesYankee Barn Homes
Yankee Barn Homes - Bennington Carriage House
Two Flat to SIngle Family Deconversions
Two Flat to SIngle Family Deconversions
Laura Garcia Design, Architecture | ConsultingLaura Garcia Design, Architecture | Consulting
Two separate two-flats share a party wall to form one brick residential building in the Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, with 4 rental units. The interior of each two flat was reconfigured to become a single family house.
Our work
Our work
Allen Iron Works & Supply, Inc.Allen Iron Works & Supply, Inc.
Craftsman Revived
Craftsman Revived
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
One of the most important things for the homeowners was to maintain the look and feel of the home. The architect felt that the addition should be about continuity, riffing on the idea of symmetry rather than asymmetry. This approach shows off exceptional craftsmanship in the framing of the hip and gable roofs. And while most of the home was going to be touched or manipulated in some way, the front porch, walls and part of the roof remained the same. The homeowners continued with the craftsman style inside, but added their own east coast flare and stylish furnishings. The mix of materials, pops of color and retro touches bring youth to the spaces. Photography by Tre Dunham
Alder Street Residence. Camano Island, WA
Alder Street Residence. Camano Island, WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
HOUSE / H #1
HOUSE / H #1
Polite Design Office/ポライトデザインオフィスPolite Design Office/ポライトデザインオフィス
（夫婦+子供2人）4人家族のための新築住宅 photos by Katsumi Simada
Snohomish Country Joy
Snohomish Country Joy
ColorWhiz Architectural Color ConsultingColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting
Celebrating their country location and love of drama, we made this home more welcoming and showcase the fun the homeowners like to have in their every day life. We changed the whole look of the place by paying attention to the architects details, showcasing the beautiful craftsmanship of this house. How much joy can you stand? Exterior Paint Color & Photo: Renee Adsitt / ColorWhiz Architectural Color Consulting
Jackson's Grant Model Home
Jackson's Grant Model Home
Old Town Design GroupOld Town Design Group
Batten strip siding gives that nice texture to the outside of the home, it really gives it a sophisticated look. Photo by: Thomas Graham Interior Design by: Everything Home Designs
COMPACT LIVING
COMPACT LIVING
MarvinMarvin
New zoning codes paved the way for building an Accessory Dwelling Unit in this homes Minneapolis location. This new unit allows for independent multi-generational housing within close proximity to a primary residence and serves visiting family, friends, and an occasional Airbnb renter. The strategic use of glass, partitions, and vaulted ceilings create an open and airy interior while keeping the square footage below 400 square feet. Vertical siding and awning windows create a fresh, yet complementary addition. Christopher Strom was recognized in the “Best Contemporary” category in Marvin Architects Challenge 2017. The judges admired the simple addition that is reminiscent of the traditional red barn, yet uses strategic volume and glass to create a dramatic contemporary living space.
Poppy Way
Poppy Way
UserUser
New dormers, new front porch with copper lanterns, new second floor addition on right above new arches photo by Tim Winters
The Craftsman - Exterior
The Craftsman - Exterior
GMT Home Designs Inc.GMT Home Designs Inc.
Baypoint II
Baypoint II
Jason Thomas ArchitectJason Thomas Architect
Creative Uses for Etera® Sedum Tiles®
Creative Uses for Etera® Sedum Tiles®
Northwest Horticulture | EteraNorthwest Horticulture | Etera
William Wright Photography®.com Use Etera® Sedum Tiles® to create your own wreath or dress up cast iron urns.
Updated Lake House on Candlewood Lake, CT
Updated Lake House on Candlewood Lake, CT
Cheryl Finley PropertiesCheryl Finley Properties
Curated Family Charmer
Curated Family Charmer
Andrea Schumacher InteriorsAndrea Schumacher Interiors
This bright red front door contrasts nicely against the white. stone exterior. Two gargoyles sit out front. Photo credit: Emily Minton Redfield
Italianate Historical Renovation Front Porch
Italianate Historical Renovation Front Porch
Melotte Morse Leonatti ParkerMelotte Morse Leonatti Parker
Wraparound front porch was built with salvaged bricks from the foundations of a smokehouse and root cellar on the property. The posts and gingerbread trim match those on the front of the original home
Spanish Influence by John Siemering Homes Austin TX
Spanish Influence by John Siemering Homes Austin TX
John Siemering HomesJohn Siemering Homes
John Siemering Homes. Custom Home Builder in Austin, TX
McCloud House
McCloud House
Gregory Dedona ArchitectGregory Dedona Architect
Gregory Dedona Architect
Modern door awning
Modern door awning
Pike Awning CompanyPike Awning Company
Aluminum tube frame flat canopy with a vinyl fabric roof

Red Two Floor 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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