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Small and Brown House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Back View of Arched-Wood pedestrian gate
Back View of Arched-Wood pedestrian gate
Garage Doors UnlimitedGarage Doors Unlimited
This is the inside look at the arched wood pedestrian gate. You can see the tapestry on the wood grain as well as the steel decor in the window and on the hinges Sarah F
Mid-century Entry
Mid-century Entry
Molly Bachelor ArchitectMolly Bachelor Architect
Exposed-aggregate concrete walkway, custom metal handrail and entry porch, photograph by Jeff Garland
Moonshine Cabin by Hobbs Architects
Moonshine Cabin by Hobbs Architects
BABA Antique Wooden Floors (Original Surface)BABA Antique Wooden Floors (Original Surface)
Antique Pine Wine Country #3 Original Surface
Kalamazoo Country
Kalamazoo Country
AB2 ArchitectureAB2 Architecture
Stacked windows indicate two-story open floor area at end of living room inside.
Mazama Ranchero
Mazama Ranchero
CAST architectureCAST architecture
CAST architecture
Weaving Studio
Weaving Studio
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
Photographer: Jay Goodrich
Green Mountain Getaway - Guest House
Green Mountain Getaway - Guest House
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
This house is discreetly tucked into its wooded site in the Mad River Valley near the Sugarbush Resort in Vermont. The soaring roof lines complement the slope of the land and open up views though large windows to a meadow planted with native wildflowers. The house was built with natural materials of cedar shingles, fir beams and native stone walls. These materials are complemented with innovative touches including concrete floors, composite exterior wall panels and exposed steel beams. The home is passively heated by the sun, aided by triple pane windows and super-insulated walls. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography
Oxford Street
Oxford Street
Koch ArchitectsKoch Architects
Entry gate at mid-century home in Berkeley, California with custom Ipe entry gate, walkway, board formed concrete walls, carport with perforated metal roll-up door, and redwood siding. - Photo by Bruce Damonte.
Дом с башней в сказочном стиле в Карелии
Дом с башней в сказочном стиле в Карелии
Архитектор Дмитрий НовиковАрхитектор Дмитрий Новиков
Проект необычного мини-дома с башней в сказочном стиле. Этот дом будет использоваться в качестве гостевого дома на базе отдыха в Карелии недалеко у Ладожского озера. Проект выполнен в органическом стиле с антуражем сказочного домика.
PLACID LAKE RESIDENCE
PLACID LAKE RESIDENCE
JCM ArchitectureJCM Architecture
Mountain Cabin
Mountain Cabin
HomeSource BuildersHomeSource Builders
Deep in the woods, this mountain cabin just outside Asheville, NC, was designed as the perfect weekend getaway space. The owner uses it as an Airbnb for income. From the wooden cathedral ceiling to the nature-inspired loft railing, from the wood-burning free-standing stove, to the stepping stone walkways—everything is geared toward easy relaxation. For maximum interior space usage, the sleeping loft is accessed via an outside stairway.
Mid-mod In Denver
Mid-mod In Denver
Y Rosemary Fivian Architect IncY Rosemary Fivian Architect Inc
Mid century modern exterior makeover-see the Fall 2013 issue of Atomic Ranch magazine for the before photos. Also featured in a Houzz article: http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/64741899/list/dynamic-duo-how-to-pull-off-a-two-tone-exterior-color-scheme
BRR Ranch Cabin
BRR Ranch Cabin
Faure Halvorsen ArchitectsFaure Halvorsen Architects
Recent projects in York, Pennsylvania
Recent projects in York, Pennsylvania
Berger's ConstructionBerger's Construction
Chicken Hill Modern
Chicken Hill Modern
Retro+Fit Design L.L.C.Retro+Fit Design L.L.C.
Indianola Backyard Cottage Garage Conversion - Kitsap, WA
Indianola Backyard Cottage Garage Conversion - Kitsap, WA
Harrison ArchitectsHarrison Architects
We converted the original 1920's 240 SF garage into a Poetry/Writing Studio by removing the flat roof, and adding a cathedral-ceiling gable roof, with a loft sleeping space reached by library ladder. The kitchenette is minimal--sink, under-counter refrigerator and hot plate. Behind the frosted glass folding door on the left, the toilet, on the right, a shower.
Lower Whitefish Lake 10
Lower Whitefish Lake 10
Lands End Development - Designers & BuildersLands End Development - Designers & Builders
Дом в Горках
Дом в Горках
Владимир ЮзбашевВладимир Юзбашев
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Modern Straw Bale Cabin
Modern Straw Bale Cabin
ROTHERS Design/BuildROTHERS Design/Build
Exterior view of south elevation with large expanses of glass and large overhangs for passive solar gain in the winter and shading in the summer Photo by Matt Berislavich
Lafayette
Lafayette
FAB ArchitectureFAB Architecture

Small and Brown 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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