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Schoolhouse Transformation
Schoolhouse Transformation
WAKE design developmentWAKE design development
Exterior shot of a coastal cabin renovated and reskinned with Maibec siding and metal roof.
Pasquier
Pasquier
SS4 Architects LtdSS4 Architects Ltd
桜上水の住宅
桜上水の住宅
森吉直剛アトリエ/MORIYOSHI NAOTAKE ATELIER ARCHITECTS森吉直剛アトリエ/MORIYOSHI NAOTAKE ATELIER ARCHITECTS
Photo Copyright Satoshi Shigeta
SOMMERHAUS mit Veranda
SOMMERHAUS mit Veranda
pichler. architekt[en]pichler. architekt[en]
© pichler. architekt[en]
Sant Feliu de Buixalleu
Sant Feliu de Buixalleu
LauraFranzi_ArquitecturaResponsableLauraFranzi_ArquitecturaResponsable
arkitektur
arkitektur
Peter Baastrup ProffFOTOPeter Baastrup ProffFOTO
foto: Peter Baastrup - proffFOTO
豊橋市　宮下町の家
豊橋市　宮下町の家
株式会社kotori株式会社kotori
植栽と庭石によって彩られたアプローチ。床はシンプルにモルタルの金鏝仕上げとし、モダンに仕上げました。玄関ドアはレッドシダーを用いた製作建具とし、廻りは同じくレッドシダーの鎧張りとすることで、メタリックグレーのガルバリウム鋼板を基調とした外観の中、ぬくもりと素材感のある玄関空間としました。
Calgary Central - Nordic
Calgary Central - Nordic
Andison Residential DesignAndison Residential Design
Do you like modern, simple lines and convenient city living? This Scandi-style custom home design in the heart of Calgary Central may be for you. Inspired by Nordic modern architecture, this home is sure to turn heads with the striking modern design and playful asymmetry of its exterior. Smooth white stucco and vertical plank accents draw the eye upward to the simple gable roof. Front and back-facing balconies, along with a covered back deck allow for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining in this Calgary family home.
Компактная дача в стиле барнхаус.
Компактная дача в стиле барнхаус.
St.PetrSt.Petr
Glass/wooden frame house
Glass/wooden frame house
Архитектурное Бюро Антона НикитинаАрхитектурное Бюро Антона Никитина
Solgte villaer
Solgte villaer
JUST-SOLD A/SJUST-SOLD A/S
Contemporary Scandinavian Styled Home
Contemporary Scandinavian Styled Home
Fraemohs HomesFraemohs Homes
Rear view of contemporary home at Pegasus, North Canterbury. Large north face windows for solar gain and a spacious sheltered outdoor living area. Dark linea board cladding. Compact design maximises the land's usable space.
Scandanavian Reno
Scandanavian Reno
Generations Master BuilderGenerations Master Builder
Exterior was painted white and parging area was repaired and painted deep charcoal. New composite front porch was constructed and shutters were custom ordered from Home Depot. New front and rear doors installed
Days Cafe
Days Cafe
アース建築工房アース建築工房
外観： テラス屋根は型ガラスとして、内部に光が拡散するように設計しました。
The Wentworth Cabin
The Wentworth Cabin
PatriarchePatriarche
Luc Bélanger
Villa Gåso
Villa Gåso
Schüco SverigeSchüco Sverige
EmbrAzur
EmbrAzur
Studio MMA Architecture + DesignStudio MMA Architecture + Design
this roof access is developed like a doorway to the ceiling of the central room of a dwelling, framing views directly to heaven. This thin opening now allows a large amount of light and clarity to enter the dining room and the central circulation area, which are very dark before the work is done. A new openwork staircase with central stringer and solid oak steps extends the original staircase to the new roof exit along an existing brick wall highlighted by the lightness of this contemporary interior addition. In an intervention approach respectful of the existing, the original moldings and ceiling ornaments have been modified to integrate with the new design. The staircase ends on a clear and generous reading space despite the constraints of area of ​​the municipality for access to the roof (15m ²). This space opens onto a roof terrace and a panorama from the Olympic Stadium to Mount Royal.
Parkview Passive House
Parkview Passive House
Waymark ArchitectureWaymark Architecture
A simple iconic design that both meets Passive House requirements and provides a visually striking home for a young family. This house is an example of design and sustainability on a smaller scale. The connection with the outdoor space is central to the design and integrated into the substantial wraparound structure that extends from the front to the back. The extensions provide shelter and invites flow into the backyard. Emphasis is on the family spaces within the home. The combined kitchen, living and dining area is a welcoming space featuring cathedral ceilings and an abundance of light.
Cabin in Finland
Cabin in Finland
studio politairestudio politaire
Andre Boettcher
Ahrenshoop Gartenarchitektur
Ahrenshoop Gartenarchitektur
LUCIA BARTLLUCIA BARTL
Modernes Reetdachhaus mit Dünengras

Small Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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