This charming residence has a very 'friends are always welcome' feel to it with its use of simple tones and simply maintained yard. The tempered mix of plant life has a certain uplifting affect on passers-by, when taken care of as well as in this photo.

DC Whole House Rennovation

Grossmueller's Design Consultants

5th Wheel Renovation

Silver Maple Construction LLC

Much of the original badging was removed from the exterior revealing what looked like eyebrows above the side windows so the owners had a jaunty mustache added to the front. Photography by Susan Teare • www.susanteare.com The Woodworks by Silver Maple Construction Location: Lincoln Peak Vineyard, New Haven, VT

Vermont Organic Farm

Birdseye Design

Mount Pleasant Semi-detached Infill

Photo by Langdon Clay

Portfolio

Color Touch Painting

This San Ramon exterior was extremely beat up and we gave it a "face lift".

Red Pine Farm - Spring 2017 Parade of Homes Model

Gonyea Custom Homes

Spacecrafting

World Travelers' Retreat

Hobbs' Ink, LLC

Front Entry

Little Cottonwood Canyon

Summit Design Group

Entry Tower

Indian Creek Residence

DGStamp Architects

Commodore Drive Custom Home

Alair Homes Savannah - The Strong Group

This custom home utilized an artist's eye, as one of the owners is a painter. The details in this home were inspired! From the fireplace and mirror design in the living room, to the boar's head installed over vintage mirrors in the bar, there are many unique touches that further customize this home. With open living spaces and a master bedroom tucked in on the first floor, this is a forever home for our clients. The use of color and wallpaper really help make this home special. With lots of outdoor living space including a large back porch with marsh views and a dock, this is coastal living at its best.

Allston Residence

Albarran Architects, LLC

This house is located in the historic Houston Heights neighborhood and draws inspiration from the bungalow style homes in the area. The first floor interior spaces are open to one another but use color to help define each space. The wine niche is defined by a custom bi-fold door which was designed and fabricated to be integrated into the adjacent cabinet. Albarran Architects provided Architectural Design + Construction Services.

House entry - How to color the garage door?

Sundance Colors

This home, perched on a river in Nevada City CA, has a steep drive way and once you have arrived the first thing that greets you is the garage door. Not the most inviting. To make it a bit more challenging for a color design and placement - it is unclear to guests where the front entry is or even which side to approach the home. To mitigate these issues we painted the garage door so it feels almost like an indoor space in a "craftsman" style. the mass of the garage door is broken up. Next, we painted the two posts on the left in an accent color to delineate and invite the guests into the front entry of the home which is completely hidden around the corner. The accent color enhances the blue in the slate tiles leading to the front door.

Granite Street Hobbit House

Sivesind Construction

Starr Homes - 2018 Fall Parade of Homes

Wilson Lighting

Victorian House, Sevenoaks

Chamber Furniture

A complete refurbishment of this Victorian House in Sevenoaks, Kent involved designing and manufacturing furniture for every room including the Kitchen, Dining Room, Bedrooms and Playroom

Kew Remodel

User

My clients lovely Victorian residence in Kew has undergone a renovation at the rear of the property.....gone are the old cream weatherboards with teal trim and instead there are new dark windows (Monument), along with COLORBOND cladding in Terrain, creating an updated rear facade

Pezeshki Residence

Dky Architects

The re-building of this California Eclectic Residence in Pasadena which was damaged in a wind storm, as part of the re-build, the entire house was given a makeover. A new porch trellis structure was added to the front of the house and the roof over the front bedrooms was re-configured to add interior volume.

Eclectic Exterior Design Ideas with Mixed Siding

The front exterior of your home – the driveway, front yard, verandah and entrance – is a fantastic place to start making that all-important first impression on house guests. Even mailboxes and house numbers can have a wonderful way of grabbing people’s attention. The architectural design should reflect the overall eclectic style of your house and the family that live there; while your choice of materials will help your house blend in with its surrounds. Browse the photos on Houzz for ideas and inspiration for the exterior of your eclectic house, and strike up a conversation with the architects and designers of your favourite picks. You’ll find house designs for contemporary, eclectic, modern, traditional styles and more.

How do I decide on the exterior style of my home?

Your location, overall sense of style, budget and current home layout will dictate the style of your exterior. If you’re renovating a period home, the materials and features you use should reflect the date in which it was built, while a unique colour scheme could add contemporary flair. New homes may prefer to look to modern or contemporary designs with structural simplicity, whereas, if you live by the ocean, a beach-style design may better suit your locale. That’s not to say you can’t build a new home that has period influences. If you’re a traditionalist, you can borrow architectural details from the Art Deco period, for instance, or use finishes that reflect more of a Scandinavian style, too.

What exterior house colours and materials should I use?

Traditional homes typically use brick and timber building materials, while stone, board-formed concrete and metal cladding are popular contemporary options. Again, the materials you use will depend on your location and the statement you want to make. Your budget will also affect your choice. Vinyl siding is affordable and easy to install, while stone is more expensive but durable and low maintenance. If you’re not ready to renovate but want to update the exterior of your home, you can still paint it. Look to your neighbours when choosing exterior house colours. Consider the streetscape and what type of colours are already in use, firstly, so you don’t replicate next door’s shade; and secondly, so you don’t stand out like a sore thumb. If you’re renovating a period home, you could paint features or intricate details in a bold, standout hue. Front doors, garage doors and window trims also look great in eye-catching colours, even if the rest of the house’s facade is neutral.

How can I maximise my home’s street appeal?

To spice up your home’s architectural design, landscape the surrounding area with plants and pathways that accent the eclectic style of your home. If you just need a quick revamp, look at your cement and pavers – these can split and crack over time; and repairing or replacing them can do wonders for your street appeal, especially if it’s a large area like your driveway. Plants, garden paths or low walls can can also add structure to your front yard. Light up your home with sufficient outdoor lighting to make walking up to the front door easy at night. You could use bollard lights along your entry path, or replace tiny wall sconces with statement pendant lighting at the entrance or on your verandah. Decorative elements such as house numbers, mailboxes and doormats will also add character. And if you're looking to sell your house, it may be worth hiring a stylist to help make the most of your property.