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Two Floor House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Willoughby
Willoughby
Glenstone LivingGlenstone Living
Trail Top
Trail Top
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Trail Top is nestled in a secluded, thickly-wooded neighborhood, and its wood and brick facade and low profile blend into the natural surroundings. The home was built as a private respite from the outside world, as evidenced by the solid wood, windowless doors that grace the entrance.
Vivienda Passivhaus en Las Rozas.Madrid
Vivienda Passivhaus en Las Rozas.Madrid
Paee Construcción Passivhaus-ECCNPaee Construcción Passivhaus-ECCN
Construcción sostenible de una vivienda unifamiliar con estructura en madera contralaminada (CLT) certificada Passivhaus. Arquitectos: PositiveLivings Fotógrafo: Fernando Alda
429 Residence
429 Residence
Rodwin Architecture & Skycastle HomesRodwin Architecture & Skycastle Homes
This lovely little modern farmhouse is located at the base of the foothills in one of Boulder’s most prized neighborhoods. Tucked onto a challenging narrow lot, this inviting and sustainably designed 2400 sf., 4 bedroom home lives much larger than its compact form. The open floor plan and vaulted ceilings of the Great room, kitchen and dining room lead to a beautiful covered back patio and lush, private back yard. These rooms are flooded with natural light and blend a warm Colorado material palette and heavy timber accents with a modern sensibility. A lyrical open-riser steel and wood stair floats above the baby grand in the center of the home and takes you to three bedrooms on the second floor. The Master has a covered balcony with exposed beamwork & warm Beetle-kill pine soffits, framing their million-dollar view of the Flatirons. Its simple and familiar style is a modern twist on a classic farmhouse vernacular. The stone, Hardie board siding and standing seam metal roofing create a resilient and low-maintenance shell. The alley-loaded home has a solar-panel covered garage that was custom designed for the family’s active & athletic lifestyle (aka “lots of toys”). The front yard is a local food & water-wise Master-class, with beautiful rain-chains delivering roof run-off straight to the family garden.
Freshwater Farmhouse
Freshwater Farmhouse
Blok Builders, Inc.Blok Builders, Inc.
Weir Residence
Weir Residence
Geoff Chick & AssociatesGeoff Chick & Associates
Modern & Contemporary Rustic House in Hartford Austin Texas Project By Darash
Modern & Contemporary Rustic House in Hartford Austin Texas Project By Darash
By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & ClosetsBy Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets
Beautiful landscaping design path to this modern rustic home in Hartford, Austin, Texas, 2022 project By Darash
家族と共に木とふれあい育む住まい
家族と共に木とふれあい育む住まい
クラシスホーム株式会社クラシスホーム株式会社
窓枠や軒天に天然木を使用し、住むにつれて経年変化を楽しめます。
Patching Residence
Patching Residence
Dylan Barber Building DesignDylan Barber Building Design
Midtown Midmod
Midtown Midmod
Hammersmith StructuresHammersmith Structures
Tumbleweed Custom Home
Tumbleweed Custom Home
Alair Homes PlanoAlair Homes Plano
This new home was built on an old lot in Dallas, TX in the Preston Hollow neighborhood. The new home is a little over 5,600 sq.ft. and features an expansive great room and a professional chef’s kitchen. This 100% brick exterior home was built with full-foam encapsulation for maximum energy performance. There is an immaculate courtyard enclosed by a 9' brick wall keeping their spool (spa/pool) private. Electric infrared radiant patio heaters and patio fans and of course a fireplace keep the courtyard comfortable no matter what time of year. A custom king and a half bed was built with steps at the end of the bed, making it easy for their dog Roxy, to get up on the bed. There are electrical outlets in the back of the bathroom drawers and a TV mounted on the wall behind the tub for convenience. The bathroom also has a steam shower with a digital thermostatic valve. The kitchen has two of everything, as it should, being a commercial chef's kitchen! The stainless vent hood, flanked by floating wooden shelves, draws your eyes to the center of this immaculate kitchen full of Bluestar Commercial appliances. There is also a wall oven with a warming drawer, a brick pizza oven, and an indoor churrasco grill. There are two refrigerators, one on either end of the expansive kitchen wall, making everything convenient. There are two islands; one with casual dining bar stools, as well as a built-in dining table and another for prepping food. At the top of the stairs is a good size landing for storage and family photos. There are two bedrooms, each with its own bathroom, as well as a movie room. What makes this home so special is the Casita! It has its own entrance off the common breezeway to the main house and courtyard. There is a full kitchen, a living area, an ADA compliant full bath, and a comfortable king bedroom. It’s perfect for friends staying the weekend or in-laws staying for a month.
Eliza House
Eliza House
WALAWALA
Alexandria - Scandinavian Modern
Alexandria - Scandinavian Modern
Andison Residential DesignAndison Residential Design
With bold, clean lines and beautiful natural wood vertical siding, this Scandinavian Modern home makes a statement in the vibrant and award-winning master planned Currie community. This home’s design uses symmetry and balance to create a unique and eye-catching modern home. Using a color palette of black, white, and blonde wood, the design remains simple and clean while creating a homey and welcoming feel. The sheltered back deck has a big cozy fireplace, making it a wonderful place to gather with friends and family. Floor-to-ceiling windows allow natural light to pour in from outside. This stunning Scandi Modern home is thoughtfully designed down to the last detail.
BARNUM MOOSEHORN BUILD
BARNUM MOOSEHORN BUILD
NORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILDNORDIC BUILDERS - MODERN TIMBERFRAME DESIGN BUILD
Screens not in yet on rear porch. Still need window bracket supports under window overhang. Finished siding.
Einfamilienhaus
Einfamilienhaus
RK Next ArchitektenRK Next Architekten
木と和紙の家
木と和紙の家
UserUser
写真撮影：繁田　諭
Patio
Patio
Spieler ConstructionSpieler Construction
niguel west mid-century modern
niguel west mid-century modern
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
mid-century mailbox at street view
Devonshire Heights
Devonshire Heights
Pruett & Co.Pruett & Co.
Porte Cochere
Porte Cochere
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC

Two Floor 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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