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Split-level House Exterior with a Shingle Roof Ideas and Designs

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Western Red Cedar Ranch Style Log Home
Western Red Cedar Ranch Style Log Home
Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.Mountain Log Homes of CO, Inc.
Large diameter Western Red Cedar logs from Pioneer Log Homes of B.C. built by Brian L. Wray in the Colorado Rockies. 4500 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths and large common areas, decks, and outdoor living space make it perfect to enjoy the outdoors then get cozy next to the fireplace and the warmth of the logs.
Deal Residence
Deal Residence
Crome ArchitectureCrome Architecture
This new 1,700 sf two-story single family residence for a young couple required a minimum of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, packaged to fit unobtrusively in an older low-key residential neighborhood. The house is located on a small non-conforming lot. In order to get the maximum out of this small footprint, we virtually eliminated areas such as hallways to capture as much living space. We made the house feel larger by giving the ground floor higher ceilings, provided ample natural lighting, captured elongated sight lines out of view windows, and used outdoor areas as extended living spaces. To help the building be a “good neighbor,” we set back the house on the lot to minimize visual volume, creating a friendly, social semi-public front porch. We designed with multiple step-back levels to create an intimacy in scale. The garage is on one level, the main house is on another higher level. The upper floor is set back even further to reduce visual impact. By designing a single car garage with exterior tandem parking, we minimized the amount of yard space taken up with parking. The landscaping and permeable cobblestone walkway up to the house serves double duty as part of the city required parking space. The final building solution incorporated a variety of significant cost saving features, including a floor plan that made the most of the natural topography of the site and allowed access to utilities’ crawl spaces. We avoided expensive excavation by using slab on grade at the ground floor. Retaining walls also doubled as building walls.
James Hardie Siding, Naperville, IL 60540
James Hardie Siding, Naperville, IL 60540
Siding & Windows Group LtdSiding & Windows Group Ltd
Naperville, IL Exterior Remodel by Siding & Windows Group in James Hardie Siding 6" exposure & HardieShingle Straight Edge in ColorPlus Technology Color Evening Blue and HardieTrim 5/4" Smooth in ColorPlus Technology Color Arctic White.
Eau Claire South - Otter Creek Parade Home 2018
Eau Claire South - Otter Creek Parade Home 2018
Signature Homes of the Chippewa Valley LLC.Signature Homes of the Chippewa Valley LLC.
Front Entry
Front Entry
risa boyer architecturerisa boyer architecture
Photo Credits: Aaron Leitz
Reed Residence
Reed Residence
Doddridge Construction CorporationDoddridge Construction Corporation
Piece of Mind III
Piece of Mind III
R-Value HomesR-Value Homes
Front Elevation (after)
Front Elevation (after)
Richard Bubnowski Design LLCRichard Bubnowski Design LLC
Column details and stone base
Column details and stone base
Designer's Edge Kitchen & BathDesigner's Edge Kitchen & Bath
This West Linn 1970's split level home received a complete exterior and interior remodel. The design included removing the existing roof to vault the interior ceilings and increase the pitch of the roof. Custom quarried stone was used on the base of the home and new siding applied above a belly band for a touch of charm and elegance. The new barrel vaulted porch and the landscape design with it's curving walkway now invite you in. Photographer: Benson Images and Designer's Edge Kitchen and Bath
Traditional Exterior
Traditional Exterior
Caldwell Lane
Caldwell Lane
Marilyn Hill InteriorsMarilyn Hill Interiors
Amazing custom new construction. White painted brick accented with bronze windows, gutters, and downspouts. Chimney has inlaid herringbone pattern. Wood-stained double arched French door entry with gas lanterns. Beautifully nestled within mature treed, park like setting.
Lake Cherokee Custom Home
Lake Cherokee Custom Home
Alair Homes ClemsonAlair Homes Clemson
Classic meets modern in this custom lake home. High vaulted ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows give the main living space a bright and open atmosphere. Rustic finishes and wood contrasts well with the more modern, neutral color palette.
Hood River Renovation
Hood River Renovation
Craft Homes NorthwestCraft Homes Northwest
A complete home renovation in the heart of Hood River, OR. New owners worked with Oregon Finish Carpentry, Inc. to breath new life into this old home. We prioritized durability, craftsmanship and charm, and created a heritage home to be passed down through generations. The open main level creates a great space for family to come together. The unique split-level design on the upper floors allows for separate bedroom and bathroom spaces for privacy at the end of the day. This home features two master suites, an art studio, and custom craftsmanship throughout.
Second Story, Split-Level Addition in McLean, VA
Second Story, Split-Level Addition in McLean, VA
Ideal Construction & RemodelingIdeal Construction & Remodeling
Photo by Susie Soleimani
New Interior/Exterior Paint
New Interior/Exterior Paint
North Shore Painting ServicesNorth Shore Painting Services
Suburban Transformation
Suburban Transformation
DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.
New Front Entry and Bay Window to Kitchen Photo by Katie Basil Photography
Custom home exteriors
Custom home exteriors
The Lovell Group, Inc.The Lovell Group, Inc.
Broomfield, CO
Somerset Renovation
Somerset Renovation
Balodemas ArchitectsBalodemas Architects
Anice Hoachlander, Hoachlander Davis Photography
F e r n l e a
F e r n l e a
catlin stothers designcatlin stothers design
Western Modern
Western Modern
John Dengler & AssociatesJohn Dengler & Associates

Split-level House Exterior with a Shingle 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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