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Front of Home at Dusk - The Genesis - Family Super Ranch with Daylight Basement
Front of Home at Dusk - The Genesis - Family Super Ranch with Daylight Basement
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Anonymous - SW 7046 Accent Color - Urban Bronze - SW 7048 Trim Color - Worldly Gray - SW 7043 Front Door Stain - Northwood Cabinets - Custom Truffle Stain Exterior Stone by Eldorado Stone Stone Product Rustic Ledge in Clearwater Outdoor Fireplace by Heat & Glo Doors by Western Pacific Building Materials Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Lighting by Destination Lighting Garage Doors by NW Door Decorative Timber Accents by Arrow Timber Timber Accent Products Classic Series LAP Siding by James Hardie USA Fiber Cement Shakes by Nichiha USA Construction Supplies via PROBuild Landscaping by GRO Outdoor Living Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates
Bullevard St. Addition
Bullevard St. Addition
Schweitzer Design & Build, Inc.Schweitzer Design & Build, Inc.
Split-Level Expansion
Split-Level Expansion
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
This 1964 split-level looked like every other house on the block before adding a 1,000sf addition over the existing Living, Dining, Kitchen and Family rooms. New siding, trim and columns were added throughout, while the existing brick remained.
Lynwood Mid-Century Modern
Lynwood Mid-Century Modern
Cadence Design StudioCadence Design Studio
Photo by JC Buck
Northgate Exterior
Northgate Exterior
CarsonSpeer BuildersCarsonSpeer Builders
This mid-century modern was a full restoration back to this home's former glory. New cypress siding was installed to match the home's original appearance. New windows with period correct mulling and details were installed throughout the home. Photo credit - Inspiro 8 Studios
N. Council-Fire
N. Council-Fire
REDBUD Construction Inc.REDBUD Construction Inc.
wood block residence
wood block residence
chadbourne + doss architectschadbourne + doss architects
chadbourne + doss architects reimagines a mid century modern house. Nestled into a hillside this home provides a quiet and protected modern sanctuary for its family. Photo by Benjamin Benschneider
David Reid Homes Wellington Feature Home
David Reid Homes Wellington Feature Home
David Reid HomesDavid Reid Homes
David Reid Homes Wellington Show Home 2021. Located in Waikanae, Wellington Region, New Zealand.
Mid-Century Modern Beach House Renovation
Mid-Century Modern Beach House Renovation
GARC DesignGARC Design
The previously modest entry is now highlighted by an enlarged entry door with exterior lights and a wide stepping stone path. New window openings were delicately created to provide a dynamic composition.
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Thompson ConstructionThompson Construction
Tanglewood Addition & Renovation
Tanglewood Addition & Renovation
Anthony James Master Builders, LLCAnthony James Master Builders, LLC
This addition in Scotch Plains, New Jersey created an oversized kitchen with large center island that seamlessly flowed into a comfortable family room. A second floor addition offers additional bedrooms and bathrooms including a master ensuite.
Lake of the Isles
Lake of the Isles
Hartman HomesHartman Homes
Troy Thies Photography
Split Level Exterior Remodel
Split Level Exterior Remodel
DEW Design CompanyDEW Design Company
Cottage stone thin veneer, new LP siding and trim, new Marvin windows with new divided lite patterns, new stained oak front door and light fixtures
Pinegrove Road Hingham Summer -Fall. 2021
Pinegrove Road Hingham Summer -Fall. 2021
Monica MacKenzie Design BuildMonica MacKenzie Design Build
Remodel of split level home turning it into a modern farmhouse
West Quebec
West Quebec
Two Fold InteriorsTwo Fold Interiors
Exterior Renovations
Exterior Renovations
Pythoge Custom Homes and RenovationsPythoge Custom Homes and Renovations
1960's era ranch style home whole house renovation includes exterior update with painted brick,new garage doors, craftsman style shutters new windows, and updated landscaping.
Refurbishment in la Cerdanya
Refurbishment in la Cerdanya
dom arquitecturadom arquitectura
Jordi Anguera
Vinyl Siding
Vinyl Siding
Johnson County Siding & Window Co., Inc.Johnson County Siding & Window Co., Inc.
Roof Replacements
Roof Replacements
Homeguard Roofing & Renovations IncHomeguard Roofing & Renovations Inc
Detailed metal work round chimneys and penetrations to ensure no leak fit Give us a call at 604-308-1698 for a FREE no-obligation quote from our qualified professionals.
Barber Tract Spanish Colonial
Barber Tract Spanish Colonial
IS ArchitectureIS Architecture

Premium Split-level 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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