Tiny House Exterior Photography: Gieves Anderson Noble Johnson Architects was honored to partner with Huseby Homes to design a Tiny House which was displayed at Nashville botanical garden, Cheekwood, for two weeks in the spring of 2021. It was then auctioned off to benefit the Swan Ball. Although the Tiny House is only 383 square feet, the vaulted space creates an incredibly inviting volume. Its natural light, high end appliances and luxury lighting create a welcoming space.

1BR 495 sqft ADU Exterior

Snap ADU

Perfect for a small rental for income or for someone in your family, this one bedroom unit features an open concept.

Cotswolds Cottage

Imperfect Interiors

We painted the windows and doors in a dark green brown at our Cotswolds Cottage project. Interior Design by Imperfect Interiors Armada Cottage is available to rent at www.armadacottagecotswolds.co.uk

Front Covered Porch

The House Designers

The welcoming Front Covered Porch of The Catilina. View House Plan THD-5289: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/catilina-1013-5289/

Cottages at Triangle Ranch

Josh Wynne Construction

Prairie Cottage- Florida Cracker inspired 4 square cottage

North Seattle Rambler

Emerald City Construction & Renovations

We took this north Seattle rambler and remodeled every square inch of it. New windows, roof, siding, electrical, plumbing, the list goes on! We worked hand in hand with the homeowner to give them a truly unique and beautiful home.

Hobbit House at Dragonfly Knoll

Archer & Buchanan Architecture, Ltd.

Front entry to the Hobbit House at Dragonfly Knoll with custom designed rounded door.

Ligurisches Ferienhaus

Sven Wiebe Architekten

Modern 1+ ADU

McDunn ADUs

photo by Designer Mason St. Peter

Sunrise Heights DADU

Anima Architects

This 1,000 square foot backyard residence was designed to comply with the requirements of Seattle’s Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (DADU) program, and can be permitted on most residential properties as a secondary residence, office or rental unit. The overall form is reminiscent of a traditional gable roofed house allowing the DADU to fit in well in suburban neighborhoods, while the specific design, material expression and openness are decidedly more modern. Designed with flexibility in mind, a lofted space upstairs overlooks the double height main living space below and both have ample access to natural daylight and views provided by the large glazed wall and skylights above. The main living space enjoys an open kitchen, and a large linear gas fireplace and opens onto a private patio/ entry area with large double sliding patio doors. The standing seam corten steel roofing and siding as well as the brick chimney were selected for maximum durability and for their natural beauty and low-maintenance characteristics. The gabled roof comes pre-wired for photovoltaic panels, giving the option to make this DADU net-zero.

casita exterior

E5 Design-Build

exterior landscape view of casita accessory dwelling unit (adu)

tiny home

Concrete Robot Design and Build LLC

Lake Placid A-Frame

Strand Design

Sandall House - External View

HEM Architects

Externally, the pre weather timber cladding and profiled fibre cement roof allow the building to sit naturally in its landscape.

BRR Ranch Cabin

Faure Halvorsen Architects

Decatur Island Cabin

Robert Edson Swain Architecture and Design

To save interior space and take advantage of lovely northwest summer weather, the kitchen is outside under an operable canopy.

Indianola Backyard Cottage Garage Conversion - Kitsap, WA

Harrison Architects

We converted the original 1920's 240 SF garage into a Poetry/Writing Studio by removing the flat roof, and adding a cathedral-ceiling gable roof, with a loft sleeping space reached by library ladder. The kitchenette is minimal--sink, under-counter refrigerator and hot plate. Behind the frosted glass folding door on the left, the toilet, on the right, a shower.

Alley Cat

CHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTS

The Alley Cat ADU serves two young professionals who live there during the warm months while renting out their primary residence. In the winter, they rent out both their primary residence and their ADU while they live abroad. The clients’ love for plants guided much of the design, including the large Catalpa tree in their yard. The ADU takes advantage of the extensive tree canopy by tucking the deck, which also serves as the 2nd level entry, underneath the branches. We paid special attention to the exterior form so that the Catalpa tree appears to envelop the ADU. Gardening is also important to the homeowners, so the ADU was carefully located on the site to maintain as much backyard space as possible. Numerous windows and skylights create a sunlit space for the homeowners’ numerous house plants. The plants, natural light, and compact size create a cozy space full of nooks to relax in. The kitchen, although compact, has a full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, and stove top. A creative touch is the picture-framed kitchen window, which is a continuation of the butcher block counter. To maximize the efficiency of the small space, their cat’s litterbox is cleverly tucked away into a cabinet with a cat-sized hole.

SOL HAUS Tiny House Prefab Modular

Sol Haus Design

Exterior view with large deck. Materials are fire resistant for high fire hazard zones. Turn key solution and move-in ready from the factory! Built as a prefab modular unit and shipped to the building site. Placed on a permanent foundation and hooked up to utilities on site. Use as an ADU, primary dwelling, office space or guesthouse

Front View

The House Designers

The gorgeous Front View of The Catilina. View House Plan THD-5289: https://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/catilina-1013-5289/

Exterior Design Ideas with a Gable Roof

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 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 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 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.