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Split-level House Exterior with a Lean-to Roof Ideas and Designs

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Casa Ampurdan
Casa Ampurdan
b720 Fermin Vazquez Arquitectosb720 Fermin Vazquez Arquitectos
Adriá Goula
An Architectural Masterpiece
An Architectural Masterpiece
WRJ DesignWRJ Design
An important architectural statement must be filled with moments of equal yet subtle majesty. In a house defined by angularity, we brought the symphony of lines inside by creating an experience of form and texture attune to the vista visible from every angle.
Chalk Hill Off-Grid Cabin
Chalk Hill Off-Grid Cabin
Arkin Tilt ArchitectsArkin Tilt Architects
P.V. panels on the roof harvest electricity, stored in batteries, powering the well pump and other domestic needs. © Eric Millette Photography
Haus in der Pfalz
Haus in der Pfalz
mayarchitekten GmbHmayarchitekten GmbH
Photo: Dirk Battau
Ballard Remodel
Ballard Remodel
grouparchitectgrouparchitect
Architect: Grouparchitect. Contractor: Barlow Construction. Photography: Chad Savaikie.
VISTA
VISTA
EW Architecture Inc.EW Architecture Inc.
At roughly 1,600 sq.ft. of existing living space, this modest 1971 split level home was too small for the family living there and in need of updating. Modifications to the existing roof line, adding a half 2nd level, and adding a new entry effected an overall change in building form. New finishes inside and out complete the alterations, creating a fresh new look. The sloping site drops away to the east, resulting in incredible views from all levels. From the clean, crisp interior spaces expansive glazing frames the VISTA.
Mountain Peek
Mountain Peek
Centre Sky Architecture LtdCentre Sky Architecture Ltd
ガレージのある家
ガレージのある家
BANhomeBANhome
ガレージのある家
Over Garage Expansion
Over Garage Expansion
J.T. DesignJ.T. Design
Removing that odd roof plane allow us to use the split shed and clerestory to create a taller entryway and expand the upper floor of this tri-level to create bigger bedrooms and a bonus study space along with a laundry room upstairs. The design goal was to make this look like it is all part of the original design, just cleaner and more modern. Moving to a concrete step entryway was a huge improvement from the previous spaced trex decking
Piece of Mind III
Piece of Mind III
R-Value HomesR-Value Homes
Butterfly
Butterfly
On Site Management, Inc.On Site Management, Inc.
North Elevation
North Elevation
Frank / ArchitectsFrank / Architects
Photo: Frank Domin
Фахверк + Газобетон
Фахверк + Газобетон
Архитектурное Бюро Антона НикитинаАрхитектурное Бюро Антона Никитина
Вилла в Расторгуево
Вилла в Расторгуево
Gikalo Kuptsov ArchitectsGikalo Kuptsov Architects
Вид во двор и на вход в дом через калитку в заборе. Забор индивидуально спроектирован, доски из лиственницы развернуты относительно плоскости фасада для уменьшения видимости, но при этом сохранения прозрачности. Угол окончания доски повторяет силуэт дома. Архитекторы: Сергей Гикало, Александр Купцов, Антон Федулов Фото: Илья Иванов
Casa Ampurdan
Casa Ampurdan
b720 Fermin Vazquez Arquitectosb720 Fermin Vazquez Arquitectos
Adriá Goula
Jimbell St Additions
Jimbell St Additions
steelehousesteelehouse
Trophy Club | New Modern Residence
Trophy Club | New Modern Residence
TexMod Homes, llcTexMod Homes, llc
Rear balcony
Trophy Club | New Modern Residence
Trophy Club | New Modern Residence
TexMod Homes, llcTexMod Homes, llc
Office / study
Lake City Home
Lake City Home
Mibroc GroupMibroc Group
A contemporary home with a roof made up of two offset inverted rectangles that integrate into a single building supported by a solid wood beam. The visual impact is stunning yet the home integrates into the rich, semi-arid grasslands and opens to embrace the inspired views of Nicola Lake! The laminated wood beam is not really supported by the port hole openings, instead it is really part of a solid structural wood support system built up within the building envelope and providing lateral support for the home. The glazed windows extend from the underside of the roof plane down to the floor of the main living area, creating a ‘zero edge’ water view and the L shaped deck does not fully extend along the width of the lake façade so that uninterrupted lake and hillside views can be enjoyed from the interior. Finally lakeside beauty is captured by a window wall where an indoor/outdoor concrete fireplace enhances the views from the interior while creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere deck-side.
Warragul Residence
Warragul Residence
Maxa DesignMaxa Design

Split-level House Exterior with a Lean-to Roof 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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