This stunning home by Camporeale & Klemm Built (CK Built) won a Commendation Award for "Excellence in a Contract Home $500K to $700K" for this Glen Osmond project the Boucout at the recent Master Builders Association (MBA) Awards 2015. The ways in which a black and white colour scheme can be arranged are virtually limitless, and can look traditional, modern, luxury, country, or even retro. A classic style that is ‘never out of style.’ Black and White Kitchens allows your mind to run wild in any theme or style in your kitchen and into your living room. The feature image by Camporeale & Klemm Built’s Kitchen styles modern touches transitioning into an urban contemporary living experience.

Transitional & Moody: Custom Home 004

Wise Investment Builders Enterprises, Ltd.

Thaynes Canyon Home, Park City, UT

Broman Architects

Jim Fairchild

Farmhouse Exterior

Craftsman Lite 2 Panel Flush-Glazed 3 Lite- Classic-Craft American

US Door & More Inc

American Style Collection™ fiberglass entry doors were inspired by early 1900s residential architecture. The collection complements many popular home designs, including Arts and Crafts, Bungalow, Cottage and Colonial Revival styles. Made with our patented AccuGrain™ technology, you get the look of high-grade wood with all of the durability of fiberglass. The exterior doors in this collection have the look and feel of a real wood front door — with solid wood square edges, architecturally correct stiles, rails and panels. Unlike genuine wood doors, they resist splitting, cracking and rotting. Door Craftsman Lite 2 Panel Flush-Glazed 3 Lite Style IDs Available Sizes Available Options CCA230 3'0" x 6'8" Flush Glazed (?) Sidelites Left Sidelite Style ID Available Sizes Features CCA3400SL 12" x 6'8" 14" x 6'8" Flush Glazed (?) Right Sidelite Style ID Available Sizes Features CCA3400SL 12" x 6'8" 14" x 6'8" Flush Glazed (?) Transom Transom Style ID Available Sizes 19220T 30D12 - Rectangular 30D14 - Rectangular Finish Option: Stainable Paintable Available Accessories: Dentil Shelves

Front Exterior

REFINED LLC

Contemporary Barndominium

Madigan Custom Homes

Inspiration for a contemporary barndominium

The Bridges

Veritas Fine Homes Inc

The strongest feature of this design is the passage of natural sunlight through every space in the home. The grand hall with clerestory windows, the glazed connection bridge from the primary garage to the Owner’s foyer aligns with the dramatic lighting to allow this home glow both day and night. This light is influenced and inspired by the evergreen forest on the banks of the Florida River. The goal was to organically showcase warm tones and textures and movement. To do this, the surfaces featured are walnut floors, walnut grain matched cabinets, walnut banding and casework along with other wood accents such as live edge countertops, dining table and benches. To further play with an organic feel, thickened edge Michelangelo Quartzite Countertops are at home in the kitchen and baths. This home was created to entertain a large family while providing ample storage for toys and recreational vehicles. Between the two oversized garages, one with an upper game room, the generous riverbank laws, multiple patios, the outdoor kitchen pavilion, and the “river” bath, this home is both private and welcoming to family and friends…a true entertaining retreat.

New Front Porch, Stones, Railing and New Stairs

Experts Remodel

New remodeling for the front of the house, stone on walls, new stairs made of cement, new deck made of composite wood - Trex, New railing, entrance of the house, new front of the house

Chamberlain Real Thin Stone Veneer Exterior Accent Wall and WainscotingMasonry

Quarry Mill

Beautiful home exterior with Chamberlain dimensional cut marble real thin stone veneer. Chamberlain is a dimensional cut marble natural stone veneer. The stone is cut to heights of 2.25”, 5”, and 7.75” which creates clean and formal lines. Dimensional cut stone is also referred to as sawed height stone within the industry. Chamberlain has a deep depth of color with a tempered or washed-out looking surface over the darker blue and grey tones. The lighter whites and greys permeate the stone with occasional earthy browns from the minerals present within the ground. The texture of Chamberlain is rough due to how the stone naturally splits apart.

Hill Country Contemporary

mfm design group

Front Elevation

Great remodeling ideas in this Frederick Maryland home on Jackson Mountain

Talon Construction Inc.

Home exterior ideas for your house like stone veneer siding, a turret feature, large awning window with a view, a copper roof, wood garage doors, pool patio stuff, two way outdoor fireplace, low visibility railings and many other outdoor living sace ideas

Contemporary metal house numbers, contrasting perfectly with façade.

NSVI Dimensional Ledgestone Collection

Astro Masonry

Holladay Residence

Clayton Vance Architecture

Pine Ave North

Woodcastle Homes Ltd

Tantallon Natural Stone Veneer Exterior Front Porch

Quarry Mill

Tantallon natural thin stone veneer from the Quarry Mill gives this exterior porch a warm and inviting feel. Tantallon stone brings shades of gray, tan and gold with lighter hues to your natural stone veneer projects. The various textures of the Tantallon stones will add dimension to your space. This stone is great for large and small projects on homes and landscaping structures. Tantallon stones will look great in a rustic, country setting or a contemporary home with new appliances and electronics. This stone adds an earthy feel to any space.

Exterior Design Ideas with Stone Veneer

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.