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Tully Parade of Homes 2017
Tully Parade of Homes 2017
Viking HomesViking Homes
Beautiful home with cedar stained shakes, Glacier White stacked stone accents, covered front porch and a craftsman style stained wood front door.
Barn Office
Barn Office
PhiBa ArchitecturePhiBa Architecture
Renovation of an old barn into a personal office space. This project, located on a 37-acre family farm in Pennsylvania, arose from the need for a personal workspace away from the hustle and bustle of the main house. An old barn used for gardening storage provided the ideal opportunity to convert it into a personal workspace. The small 1250 s.f. building consists of a main work and meeting area as well as the addition of a kitchen and a bathroom with sauna. The architects decided to preserve and restore the original stone construction and highlight it both inside and out in order to gain approval from the local authorities under a strict code for the reuse of historic structures. The poor state of preservation of the original timber structure presented the design team with the opportunity to reconstruct the roof using three large timber frames, produced by craftsmen from the Amish community. Following local craft techniques, the truss joints were achieved using wood dowels without adhesives and the stone walls were laid without the use of apparent mortar. The new roof, covered with cedar shingles, projects beyond the original footprint of the building to create two porches. One frames the main entrance and the other protects a generous outdoor living space on the south side. New wood trusses are left exposed and emphasized with indirect lighting design. The walls of the short facades were opened up to create large windows and bring the expansive views of the forest and neighboring creek into the space. The palette of interior finishes is simple and forceful, limited to the use of wood, stone and glass. The furniture design, including the suspended fireplace, integrates with the architecture and complements it through the judicious use of natural fibers and textiles. The result is a contemporary and timeless architectural work that will coexist harmoniously with the traditional buildings in its surroundings, protected in perpetuity for their historical heritage value.
Spanish Style Home - Hill Country Hacienda
Spanish Style Home - Hill Country Hacienda
Rustico Tile & StoneRustico Tile & Stone
Drive up to practical luxury in this Hill Country Spanish Style home. The home is a classic hacienda architecture layout. It features 5 bedrooms, 2 outdoor living areas, and plenty of land to roam. Classic materials used include: Saltillo Tile - also known as terracotta tile, Spanish tile, Mexican tile, or Quarry tile Cantera Stone - feature in Pinon, Tobacco Brown and Recinto colors Copper sinks and copper sconce lighting Travertine Flooring Cantera Stone tile Brick Pavers Photos Provided by April Mae Creative aprilmaecreative.com Tile provided by Rustico Tile and Stone - RusticoTile.com or call (512) 260-9111 / info@rusticotile.com Construction by MelRay Corporation
Sumptuous Residence - Wildridge
Sumptuous Residence - Wildridge
Martin Manley ArchitectsMartin Manley Architects
A sumptuous home overlooking Beaver Creek and the New York Mountain Range in the Wildridge neighborhood of Avon, Colorado. Jay Rush
Crystal Springs
Crystal Springs
Kahn Design AssociatesKahn Design Associates
Photos by Mark Darley
Rockview Rustic Home
Rockview Rustic Home
All Over SolutionsAll Over Solutions
Adorable rustic farmhouse in Granbury, Texas. Custom designed and built by All Over Solutions - BJ Oliver.
Clermont Classic
Clermont Classic
Willow HomesWillow Homes
Windermere Tuscan
Windermere Tuscan
Brannon Construction CompanyBrannon Construction Company
Chapman Trail, Lake Keowee, SC
Chapman Trail, Lake Keowee, SC
Markalunas Architecture GroupMarkalunas Architecture Group
Rachael Boling
Designer Cottage
Designer Cottage
TruexCullins Architecture + Interior DesignTruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design
To view other design projects by TruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design visit www.truexcullins.com Photographer: Jim Westphalen
5300 HR
5300 HR
Weaver Custom HomesWeaver Custom Homes
Mountain Modern Estate
Mountain Modern Estate
Lenox House DesignLenox House Design
Equestrian & Cattle Facility
Equestrian & Cattle Facility
Axial Arts ArchitectureAxial Arts Architecture
This project was designed to accommodate the client’s wish to have a traditional and functional barn that could also serve as a backdrop for social and corporate functions. Several years after it’s completion, this has become just the case as the clients routinely host everything from fundraisers to cooking demonstrations to political functions in the barn and outdoor spaces. In addition to the barn, Axial Arts designed an indoor arena, cattle & hay barn, and a professional grade equipment workshop with living quarters above it. The indoor arena includes a 100′ x 200′ riding arena as well as a side space that includes bleacher space for clinics and several open rail stalls. The hay & cattle barn is split level with 3 bays on the top level that accommodates tractors and front loaders as well as a significant tonnage of hay. The lower level opens to grade below with cattle pens and equipment for breeding and calving. The cattle handling systems and stocks both outside and inside were designed by Temple Grandin- renowned bestselling author, autism activist, and consultant to the livestock industry on animal behavior. This project was recently featured in Cowboy & Indians Magazine. As the case with most of our projects, Axial Arts received this commission after being recommended by a past client.
The Lodge
The Lodge
Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.Rehkamp Larson Architects, Inc.
Contractor: HBRE Interior Design: Brooke Voss Design Photography: Scott Amundson
Exterior
Exterior
Classic FinishesClassic Finishes
Limeslurry is the perfect look for aging brick. This home is a 100 year old farmhouse with an addition. The mortar joints were weathered and nearly an inch deep. The lime slurry transforms with a new, sculpted look. Lime slurry also adds structural integrity: filling mortar joints and locking in aging brick. Because it is lime-based the brick is still able to breath. A strong improvement that highlights the architecture of the home and the striking landscaping.
Andalusian Marvel
Andalusian Marvel
Built Green Custom HomesBuilt Green Custom Homes
Crestwood Renovation
Crestwood Renovation
Alair Homes ClemsonAlair Homes Clemson
This gorgeous home renovation features an expansive kitchen with large, seated island, open living room with vaulted ceilings with exposed wood beams, and plenty of finished outdoor living space to enjoy the gorgeous outdoor views.
Gisborne House
Gisborne House
Etha ArchitectureEtha Architecture
Bespoke Sun Shades over Timber Windows
Lilly Leaf Cottage
Lilly Leaf Cottage
Bob Chatham Custom Home DesignBob Chatham Custom Home Design
This beautiful southern cottage was inspired by old french country architecture. The front window has a rustic wood beam to add charm to the front exterior and bring out the colors of the Old Texas brick. The porch has a wood ceiling and rustic shutter. Large windows, copper accents, open rafter tails, and a comfortable back porch with an outdoor fireplace create that charming appeal to this southern cottage designed by Bob Chatham Custom Home Design. It was skillfully built by Chris Achee of Achee Builders and beautifully decorated by Sheila Ward.
Telluride Historic Redux
Telluride Historic Redux
Tommy Hein ArchitectsTommy Hein Architects
An 1890's Miner's Cabin Renovation & Addition that recalls 1920's demolished barn originally on site.

White Rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic 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 rustic exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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