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Atherton Estate Luxury Home by Markay Johnson Construction
Atherton Estate Luxury Home by Markay Johnson Construction
Markay Johnson ConstructionMarkay Johnson Construction
Builder: Markay Johnson Construction visit: www.mjconstruction.com Project Details: This uniquely American Shingle styled home boasts a free flowing open staircase with a two-story light filled entry. The functional style and design of this welcoming floor plan invites open porches and creates a natural unique blend to its surroundings. Bleached stained walnut wood flooring runs though out the home giving the home a warm comfort, while pops of subtle colors bring life to each rooms design. Completing the masterpiece, this Markay Johnson Construction original reflects the forethought of distinguished detail, custom cabinetry and millwork, all adding charm to this American Shingle classic. Architect: John Stewart Architects Photographer: Bernard Andre Photography
Freeman Lane
Freeman Lane
Meyer & Meyer, Inc. Architecture and InteriorsMeyer & Meyer, Inc. Architecture and Interiors
This house is an excellent example of Meyer & Meyer’s work transforming existing homes into classic New England shingle-style architecture. The owner’s program called for specific elements to be included in the design, including wraparound porches on the front of the house, a completely rebuilt second floor, and an addition to the north side that included a new master suite wing and library. The house sits on a high bluff with dramatic views of the Atlantic Ocean. The existing cottage’s foundation, chimney, and several window locations were retained. A pool house, family room and breezeway were added five years later.
Brookdale Gardens
Brookdale Gardens
Hart Associates Architects, Inc.Hart Associates Architects, Inc.
Photo by: Susan Teare
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Cedar Bluff
Cedar Bluff
SV DesignSV Design
Perched atop a bluff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this new residence adds a modern twist to the classic Shingle Style. The house is anchored to the land by stone retaining walls made entirely of granite taken from the site during construction. Clad almost entirely in cedar shingles, the house will weather to a classic grey. Photo Credit: Blind Dog Studio
Victorian Exterior
Victorian Exterior
Front Exterior View of the home from the drive
Front Exterior View of the home from the drive
Erotas Custom BuildingErotas Custom Building
Quaint New England Style Lake Home Architectural Designer: Peter MacDonald of Peter Stafford MacDonald and Company Interior Designer: Jeremy Wunderlich (of Hanson Nobles Wunderlich)
Shingle Style Dutch Colonial Exterior
Shingle Style Dutch Colonial Exterior
Ron Brenner ArchitectsRon Brenner Architects
A home for the cities, a home for the country! House plan available for purchase at http://simplyeleganthomedesigns.com/tonka_unique_dutch_colonial_house_plan.html
Historic Victorian Exterior
Historic Victorian Exterior
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
Exterior Paint Colors are all Benjamin Moore: Body "Racoon Hollow" Trim "Carrington Beige" Accent "Brandon Beige" Windows "Black Panther"
vineyard hill
vineyard hill
Nicola Hicks DesignsNicola Hicks Designs
Modern Tudor on Fuller
Modern Tudor on Fuller
City Homes, LLCCity Homes, LLC
Zetland Passive House
Zetland Passive House
EcosphericEcospheric
One of the aims of this project was to achieve a pristine period finish on Zetland Road, even ​incorporating ​stained glass in a passive house, which is a world first. From the street the building looks classically Victorian with its decorative path, cast stone steps and ornate porch. The only hint of the wealth of technology within is a subtle copper strip that blends into the traditional Victorian brickwork to disguise a super-insulated sidewall. One hundred pallets of insulation, predominantly made of ​recycled newspapers​, help maintain an even temperature year round and for those unusually long hot summers like the one just gone, a thermostatically controlled roof light with rain sensor provides effective passive cooling. Hidden in the roof build up, the vapour control membrane not only provides an airtight barrier but adopts biomimicry in using cactus inspired technology to keep the fabric dry. Designed to last, the properties have been specified with durable materials throughout. Graphene; the strongest material known to science has been formulated into the interior paints. This Nobel prize winning super material prevents cracking because it is 200 times stronger than structural steel. The wooden external cladding is “pre-fossilised” meaning it’s resistant to rot and UV degradation. The copper guttering and downpipes are expected to last over 100 years. Photo: Rick McCullagh
Chicago, IL 4-Square New Construction Home, Hardie Siding
Chicago, IL 4-Square New Construction Home, Hardie Siding
Siding & Windows Group LtdSiding & Windows Group Ltd
Siding & Windows Group remodeled this Chicago, IL home using James HardiePlank Select Cedarmill Lap Siding in ColorPlus Color Iron Gray, along with replacing the window trim with HardieTrim NT-3 Boards in same color remodeled the front Porch and installed black gutters.
A new pitched roof will provide better water runoff
A new pitched roof will provide better water runoff
Pfaff Color & DesignPfaff Color & Design
An updated look for the new porch
Modern Victorian Farmhouse
Modern Victorian Farmhouse
Madi Mali Homes, LLCMadi Mali Homes, LLC
Newhall Classical
Newhall Classical
Geoffrey Mouen Architect, LLCGeoffrey Mouen Architect, LLC
Beautiful Victorian Cottage photos by Drummond House Plans ( house plan # 2896)
Beautiful Victorian Cottage photos by Drummond House Plans ( house plan # 2896)
Drummond House PlansDrummond House Plans
A COUNTRY FARMHOUSE COTTAGE WITH A VICTORIAN SPIRIT House plan # 2896 by Drummond House Plans PDF & Blueprints starting at: $979 This cottage distinguishes itself in American style by its exterior round gallery which beautifully encircles the front corner turret, thus tying the garage to the house. The main level is appointed with a living room separated from the dining room by a two-sided fireplace, a generous kitchen and casual breakfast area, a half-bath and a home office in the turret. On the second level, no space is wasted. The master suite includes a walk-in closet and spa-style bathroom in the turret. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom and a laundry room is on this level for easy access from all of the bedrooms. The lateral entry to the garage includes an architectural window detail which contributes greatly to the curb appeal of this model.
On The Bay
On The Bay
UserUser
Lake Champlain Shingle Style
Lake Champlain Shingle Style
Roundtree ConstructionRoundtree Construction
Philadelphia Townhouse on Delancey Place
Philadelphia Townhouse on Delancey Place
Studio 511Studio 511
The facade of this 1840's Victorian Townhouse was restored to its original elegance. The front stoop and entry doors were rebuilt as well as the cornice and window details. Interior Design by Barbara Gisel and Mary Macelree.

Victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian 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 victorian exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
Private Residence
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RYAN ASSOCIATES GENERAL CONTRACTORSRYAN ASSOCIATES GENERAL CONTRACTORS
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