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Light House
Light House
Coda WorkshopCoda Workshop
Extension and internal refurbishment in Kings Heath, Birmingham. We created a highly insulated and warm environment that is flooded with light.
Home, courtyard and carriage house compound, Montclair, NJ
Home, courtyard and carriage house compound, Montclair, NJ
Oasis ArchitectureOasis Architecture
this 1920s carriage house was substantially rebuilt and linked to the main residence via new garden gate and private courtyard. Care was taken in matching brick and stucco detailing.
Hilltop, Linlithgow
Hilltop, Linlithgow
:thatstudio chartered architects:thatstudio chartered architects
A modest single storey extension to an attractive property in the crescent known as Hilltop in Linlithgow Bridge. The scheme design seeks to create open plan living space with kitchen and dining amenity included. Large glazed sliding doors create connection to a new patio space which is level with the floor of the house. A glass corner window provides views out to the garden, whilst a strip of rooflights allows light to penetrate deep inside. A new structural opening is formed to open the extension to the existing house and create a new open plan hub for family life. The new extension is provided with underfloor heating to complement the traditional radiators within the existing property. Materials are deliberately restrained, white render, timber cladding and alu-clad glazed screens to create a clean contemporary aesthetic.
Northside Townhomes
Northside Townhomes
MMW ArchitectsMMW Architects
Photo by Hixson Studio
Fitzroy North House
Fitzroy North House
MMAD ArchitectureMMAD Architecture
Timber batten and expressed steel framed box frame clad the rear facade. Stacking and folding full height steel framed doors allow the living space to be opened up and flow onto rear courtyard and outdoor kitchen. Image by: Jack Lovel Photography
Paddington Butterfly House
Paddington Butterfly House
Michelle Walker architectsMichelle Walker architects
courtyard, indoor outdoor living, polished concrete, open plan kitchen, dining, living Rowan Turner Photography
Timber Clad Soffit and Crittall Style Bi-fold Doors
Timber Clad Soffit and Crittall Style Bi-fold Doors
Lacey ArchitectureLacey Architecture
Timber clad soffit with folded metal roof edge. Dark drey crittall style bi-fold doors with ashlar stone side walls.
Anzio Laneway
Anzio Laneway
Project Mint DevelopmentsProject Mint Developments
This beautiful and exceptionally efficient 2-bed/2-bath house proves that laneway homes do not have to be compromised, but can be beautiful, light and airy places to live. The living room, master bedroom and south-facing deck overlook the adjacent park. There are parking spaces for three vehicles immediately opposite. Like the main residence on the same property, the house is constructed from pre-fabricated Structural Insulated Panels. This, and other highly innovative construction technologies will put the building in a class of its own regarding performance and sustainability. The structure has been seismically-upgraded, and materials have been selected to stand the test of time. The design is strikingly modern but respectful, and the layout is very practical. This project has been nominated and won multiple Ovation awards. Architecture: Nick Bray Architecture Construction Management: Forte Projects Photos: Martin Knowles
Glenwood North
Glenwood North
Jon C. McBride, RealtorJon C. McBride, Realtor
Project Phoenix, Herne Hill
Project Phoenix, Herne Hill
CCASA ArchitectsCCASA Architects
Sliding Folding doors unify the inside and outside of the property making the best use of the space.
Hampstead house
Hampstead house
Brosh ArchitectsBrosh Architects
The renovation and rear extension to a lower ground floor of a 4 storey Victorian Terraced house in Hampstead Conservation Area.
Pretty Victorian terraced cottage
Pretty Victorian terraced cottage
Caroline Browne Interior DesignCaroline Browne Interior Design
Earl Smith Photography
Beaconsfield Village Third Floor Addition
Beaconsfield Village Third Floor Addition
Creative Union Network Inc.Creative Union Network Inc.
Located in the West area of Toronto, this back/third floor addition brings light and air to this traditional Victorian row house.
Historic Queen Village
Historic Queen Village
Jibe DesignJibe Design
We expanded the attic of a historic row house to include the owner's suite. The addition involved raising the rear portion of roof behind the current peak to provide a full-height bedroom. The street-facing sloped roof and dormer were left intact to ensure the addition would not mar the historic facade by being visible to passers-by. We adapted the front dormer into a sweet and novel bathroom.
Putney extension and ground floor refurbishment
Putney extension and ground floor refurbishment
Active Builders London ltdActive Builders London ltd
Rear kitchen extension with crittal style windows
Units on Evan
Units on Evan
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
Kath Heke
Pinacle Project Design (Planning)
Pinacle Project Design (Planning)
Image Urbaine Inc.Image Urbaine Inc.
Washington, DC Retro Remodel and Bump-up
Washington, DC Retro Remodel and Bump-up
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
The rear of the row house open to the patio. A complete restoration and addition bump up to this row house in Washington, DC. has left it simply gorgeous. When we started there were studs and sub floors. This is a project that we're delighted with the turnout.
Davis Residence
Davis Residence
Barry Connor DesignBarry Connor Design
View from the street.
Trinity-Bellwoods Townhouse
Trinity-Bellwoods Townhouse
Andrew Snow PhotographyAndrew Snow Photography
Photo: Andrew Snow © 2013 Houzz

Small Terraced House 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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