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Small Bungalow House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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228 Pendleton Road
228 Pendleton Road
Our Town PlansOur Town Plans
Richard Leo Johnson
Black Bungalow
Black Bungalow
Ed Hughey, Architect & RealtorEd Hughey, Architect & Realtor
DESIGN FOR MANKIND GUESTHOUSE
DESIGN FOR MANKIND GUESTHOUSE
MarvinMarvin
Ken & Erin Loechner
Trellis & Firepit Area - West View
Trellis & Firepit Area - West View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Unlimited Style Photography http://www.houzz.com/photos/41070934/Trellis-and-Firepit-Area-West-View-contemporary-exterior-los-angeles#lb-edit
Cherry Log
Cherry Log
UserUser
Nestled in the heart of the picturesque North Georgia Mountains, the Cherry Log tree houses are a stunning example of modern rustic architecture. Designed by James Knight of Reynard Custom Homes, these two tree houses exude an air of natural charm, featuring bark siding that blends seamlessly with the surrounding forest. At first glance, one cannot help but be drawn to the thick metal rebar railing that frames the exterior of the tree houses, creating a unique and inviting look. The semi-attached sauna tower adds a touch of luxury to the rustic retreat, offering a perfect space for relaxation and rejuvenation after a long day exploring the surrounding wilderness. Inside, the tree houses boast two spacious bedrooms and two beautifully appointed bathrooms, providing the perfect space for families or groups of friends. The loft above the kitchen offers additional sleeping space, making it the ideal spot for a cozy evening spent with loved ones. As you step outside onto the deck, the stunning views of the mountains and lake take your breath away. The perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee or an evening glass of wine, the deck provides a serene and tranquil space to soak up the natural beauty that surrounds you. Overall, the Cherry Log tree houses are a perfect blend of modern luxury and rustic charm, providing a unique and unforgettable experience in the heart of the North Georgia Mountains.
Southport Cottage Home
Southport Cottage Home
Southern Comfort Homes, Inc.Southern Comfort Homes, Inc.
Custom cottage in coastal village of Southport NC. Easy single floor living with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, open living spaces, outdoor breezeway and screened porch.
Forever Ranch
Forever Ranch
Kipnis Architecture + PlanningKipnis Architecture + Planning
This is the renovated design which highlights the vaulted ceiling that projects through to the exterior.
1BR 495 sqft ADU Exterior
1BR 495 sqft ADU Exterior
Snap ADUSnap ADU
Perfect for a small rental for income or for someone in your family, this one bedroom unit features an open concept.
Lincoln
Lincoln
Acorn Deck House CompanyAcorn Deck House Company
With a grand total of 1,247 square feet of living space, the Lincoln Deck House was designed to efficiently utilize every bit of its floor plan. This home features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car detached garage and boasts an impressive great room, whose soaring ceilings and walls of glass welcome the outside in to make the space feel one with nature.
Coburg House
Coburg House
Lisa Breeze ArchitectLisa Breeze Architect
Built by Neverstop Group + Photograph by Caitlin Mills + Styling by Natalie James
Contemporary Exterior
Contemporary Exterior
Haus im Isartal
Haus im Isartal
Unterlandstättner ArchitektenUnterlandstättner Architekten
Whole House Renovation
Whole House Renovation
BeylaBlue DesignsBeylaBlue Designs
Ranch style house with white brick exterior, black shutters, grey shingle roof, natural stone walkway, and natural wood front door. Jennifer Vera Photography.
Strand Road
Strand Road
Brennan Furlong Architects & Urban PlannersBrennan Furlong Architects & Urban Planners
Richard Hatch Photography
Claremont Cottage
Claremont Cottage
The Interiors ProjectThe Interiors Project
Samford Valley
Samford Valley
Saunders Building Company Pty LtdSaunders Building Company Pty Ltd
Del Rey Residence
Del Rey Residence
AAHA StudioAAHA Studio
Front Entry and Deck
Project 14
Project 14
Richart DesignRichart Design
Hyde Park Residence
Hyde Park Residence
Mezger HomesMezger Homes
Cape Cod Cottage Windows + Living Space Update
Cape Cod Cottage Windows + Living Space Update
Custom Crafted HomesCustom Crafted Homes

Small Bungalow 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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