Winchester Natural Stone Veneer Entrance

This residential front entrance highlights Winchester thin veneer from the Quarry Mill. Winchester stones bring a basic stone with shades of tan and random overlays of white, black, brown, and other random shades. This natural stone veneer comes in random rectangular shapes with a tumbled edge that adds a very natural look to your project. Laying out these stones in a staggered, brick-like pattern will help create that stacked stone look and keep the random colors and tones from resulting in a repeating pattern. The earthy tones of this stone will work well with any decor. The various sizes and shapes of the Winchester stones add depth to your space.

Windswept South

Dakota Wall Systems

The clean lines of this natural stone add to the warmth of the home. With neutral undertones, you can pair this stone with any interior or exterior project.

SeaThru

Josh Wynne Construction

SeaThru is a new, waterfront, modern home. SeaThru was inspired by the mid-century modern homes from our area, known as the Sarasota School of Architecture. This homes designed to offer more than the standard, ubiquitous rear-yard waterfront outdoor space. A central courtyard offer the residents a respite from the heat that accompanies west sun, and creates a gorgeous intermediate view fro guest staying in the semi-attached guest suite, who can actually SEE THROUGH the main living space and enjoy the bay views. Noble materials such as stone cladding, oak floors, composite wood louver screens and generous amounts of glass lend to a relaxed, warm-contemporary feeling not typically common to these types of homes. Photos by Ryan Gamma Photography

Linn Ranch

Brombal USA

Photo: Audrey Hall. For custom luxury metal windows and doors, contact sales@brombalusa.com

einfamilienhaus in LICHTENSTEIN

scarchitekten

Swen Gottschall www.bloominds.com

Custom Ranch Estate | Stewart Ridge Community in Plainfield, IL

DJK Custom Homes

Mountain Chalet

Hagman Architects

Classic mountain materials of dry stacked stone and recycled wood embrace an open, contemporary floor plan. The caliber of craftsmanship made it a home of the year, Mountain Living Magazine! Front door design featured in national media.

Mid Century Remodel

First Lamp

John Granen

Family Estate - Wimberley Ranch Estates

Dibello Architects, PLLC

We designed this home to meet the needs of a family who home-schools their two children. We configured the home-school room so that its use can change over time and become a library or away room. The playroom will become a media / gaming room as needs change. The husband offices from home and has occasional visits from business clients, so we designed an office with interior access and a separate exterior entrance. Besides those rooms, this 3,800 SF house features a master suite with exercise room, two bedrooms with a Jack and Jill bath, a mudroom, laundry room, powder room, half bath, and a small office by the kitchen.

Party Barn

Norris Architecture

Designed to appear as a barn and function as an entertainment space and provide places for guests to stay. Once the estate is complete this will look like the barn for the property. Inspired by old stone Barns of New England we used reclaimed wood timbers and siding inside.

Warm Modern Facade in Bel Air

Wolf Design Studio

Nick Springett Photography

Traditional Exterior

Classic Hill Country

Cook Designs

View of fire place with wood storage below on back porch

Natural Falls

Martin Building and Development

Transitional Rustic Family Retreat Home

B.L. Rieke Custom Home Builders

This comfortable, yet gorgeous, family home combines top quality building and technological features with all of the elements a growing family needs. Between the plentiful, made-for-them custom features, and a spacious, open floorplan, this family can relax and enjoy living in their beautiful dream home for years to come. Photos by Thompson Photography

Covington, LA Residence

Bmac Interiors, LLC

Fotosold

Luxurious Family Home

Kurt Johnson Photography

Chilton Country Squire

Legends Architectural Stone

2015 Greater Austin Parade of Homes

Seven Custom Homes

Merrick Ales Photography

Knight Custom

Kenny W Martin

Exterior Design Ideas with Stone Veneer and Painted Brick 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 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.