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Green Mountain Getaway - Guest House
Green Mountain Getaway - Guest House
Flavin ArchitectsFlavin Architects
The guesthouse of our Green Mountain Getaway follows the same recipe as the main house. With its soaring roof lines and large windows, it feels equally as integrated into the surrounding landscape. Photo by: Nat Rea Photography
Lyons Gem
Lyons Gem
Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle HomesRodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes
A Perfect Retreat
A Perfect Retreat
EASA ArchitectureEASA Architecture
Front entry porch with stone steps and exposed structure.
Updates on The Hill - St. Louis
Updates on The Hill - St. Louis
Aleto Construction GroupAleto Construction Group
Home makeover on the Hill. An adorable home on the Hill was calling for an updated kitchen and bathroom. Working with the homeowner we redesigned the new spaces to offer functional space for both storage and entertaining. When renovating the existing addition on the back of the home, we noticed the current addition was falling off. We jumped right in and redesigned and delivered a safe new addition to become home to the new bathroom, extending the mudroom for more spacious space and was even able to install a stackable washer drawer cabinet for first floor access. The hardwood flooring was extended into the space so it looks as though it had always been there.
Henrietta Residence
Henrietta Residence
9x30 Design, Architecture9x30 Design, Architecture
La Jolla ADU
La Jolla ADU
CairnsCraft Design & RemodelCairnsCraft Design & Remodel
Village Renovation
Village Renovation
cedar street builderscedar street builders
MCWILLIAMS AVE - ROOM ADDITION
MCWILLIAMS AVE - ROOM ADDITION
EV REMODELING INC.EV REMODELING INC.
Basiq Blaq Residence
Basiq Blaq Residence
Habanero Architecture, PLLCHabanero Architecture, PLLC
The project’s goal is to introduce more affordable contemporary homes for Triangle Area housing. This 1,800 SF modern ranch-style residence takes its shape from the archetypal gable form and helps to integrate itself into the neighborhood. Although the house presents a modern intervention, the project’s scale and proportional parameters integrate into its context. Natural light and ventilation are passive goals for the project. A strong indoor-outdoor connection was sought by establishing views toward the wooded landscape and having a deck structure weave into the public area. North Carolina’s natural textures are represented in the simple black and tan palette of the facade.
Strand Road
Strand Road
Brennan Furlong Architects & Urban PlannersBrennan Furlong Architects & Urban Planners
Richard Hatch Photography
Transformed Bungalow: Boise
Transformed Bungalow: Boise
CK Rogers Design. Build. Remodel.CK Rogers Design. Build. Remodel.
Sunny Daze Photography
Siga House
Siga House
Drawing DeptDrawing Dept
RVP Photography
Miner's Cottage II
Miner's Cottage II
Design StoreyDesign Storey
Blackened larch cladding references the industrial heritage of this former Miner's cottage. design storey architects
Modern Craftsman Shotgun
Modern Craftsman Shotgun
Marilyn Hill InteriorsMarilyn Hill Interiors
Showcase Photographers
Guesthouse at Conn Creek
Guesthouse at Conn Creek
RGArchitectureRGArchitecture
Dusk view of guesthouse and studio overlooking the vineyards of Napa Valley. Photo by Adrian Gregorutti
Granny Flat, Marsfield
Granny Flat, Marsfield
RESCON BuildersRESCON Builders
Square modernist design, clean lines with feature hardwood pergola structure and tiled entertainment area.
Modern Ranch House
Modern Ranch House
Nick Lee ArchitectureNick Lee Architecture
Michelle Wilson
Cook
Cook
Malcolm Davis ArchitectureMalcolm Davis Architecture
The Cook house at The Sea Ranch was designed to meet the needs an active family with two young children, who wanted to take full advantage of coastal living. As The Sea Ranch reaches full build-out, the major design challenge is to create a sense of shelter and privacy amid an expansive meadow and between neighboring houses. A T-shaped floor plan was positioned to take full advantage of unobstructed ocean views and create sheltered outdoor spaces . Windows were positioned to let in maximum natural light, capture ridge and ocean views , while minimizing the sight of nearby structures and roadways from the principle spaces. The interior finishes are simple and warm, echoing the surrounding natural beauty. Scuba diving, hiking, and beach play meant a significant amount of sand would accompany the family home from their outings, so the architect designed an outdoor shower and an adjacent mud room to help contain the outdoor elements. Durable finishes such as the concrete floors are up to the challenge. The home is a tranquil vessel that cleverly accommodates both active engagement and calm respite from a busy weekday schedule.
Tiny Home
Tiny Home
Arbor South ArchitectureArbor South Architecture
Erik Bishoff Photography
Гостевой дом и баня в Кавголово
Гостевой дом и баня в Кавголово
Архитектурное бюро "ХВОЯ"Архитектурное бюро "ХВОЯ"

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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