Bernard Russo

Grand Ledge Exterior Renovation

east arbor architecture

DEBollman

Bigwin Island

Tamarack North

This modern luxury cottage built by Tamarack North is a Bone Structure home located on Bigwin Island that contains 4 bedrooms and an open concept great room. The sleek lines and big windows make for a modern design which walks out to the beautiful natural stone patio that overlooks the water. The interior of this home features a more traditional décor which softens the sharp lines and gives a cottage feel. The simple yet very effective landscaping adds a lush touch to the dark exterior colour and blends nicely with the natural landscape of the property. Tamarack North prides their company of professional engineers and builders passionate about serving Muskoka, Lake of Bays and Georgian Bay with fine seasonal homes.

N-K House Remodel

grouparchitect

Architect: Grouparchitect. General Contractor: S2 Builders. Photography: Grouparchitect.

Home Addition

Abbey Group LLC

Flared Bottom of Exterior Walls as Drip Edge Matched Existing.

A Residence on Choctawhatchee Bay, Florida

Christ & Associates, Architects & Planners

X- Line 019 | front facade (in progress)

Hive Modular, LLC

Hive Modular

New Construction

Mu-2 Inc.

Highlands of Northlake

Noble Classic Homes

Ariana Miller with ANM Photography

Colorful Contemporary Los Angeles Addition

Custom Design & Construction

This colorful Contemporary design / build project started as an Addition but included new cork flooring and painting throughout the home. The Kitchen also included the creation of a new pantry closet with wire shelving and the Family Room was converted into a beautiful Library with space for the whole family. The homeowner has a passion for picking paint colors and enjoyed selecting the colors for each room. The home is now a bright mix of modern trends such as the barn doors and chalkboard surfaces contrasted by classic LA touches such as the detail surrounding the Living Room fireplace. The Master Bedroom is now a Master Suite complete with high-ceilings making the room feel larger and airy. Perfect for warm Southern California weather! Speaking of the outdoors, the sliding doors to the green backyard ensure that this white room still feels as colorful as the rest of the home. The Master Bathroom features bamboo cabinetry with his and hers sinks. The light blue walls make the blue and white floor really pop. The shower offers the homeowners a bench and niche for comfort and sliding glass doors and subway tile for style. The Library / Family Room features custom built-in bookcases, barn door and a window seat; a readers dream! The Children’s Room and Dining Room both received new paint and flooring as part of their makeover. However the Children’s Bedroom also received a new closet and reading nook. The fireplace in the Living Room was made more stylish by painting it to match the walls – one of the only white spaces in the home! However the deep blue accent wall with floating shelves ensure that guests are prepared to see serious pops of color throughout the rest of the home. The home features art by Drica Lobo ( https://www.dricalobo.com/home)

Plantation Craftsman Cottage in Kailua

Trigg-Smith Architects

ARCHITECT: TRIGG-SMITH ARCHITECTS PHOTOS: REX MAXIMILIAN

Exteriors

Deshano Companies, Inc.

La Loma 2 Exterior

Chelsea Design + Construction

Chelsea Construction Corp.

Ashe County Project

Red Oak Construction of Ennice, Inc.

Sabo Custom Builders - Chippendale

Sabo Custom Builders

An awesome Oak Forest Home, with heavy trim around windows and doors with cove crown moulding. Plugs in over sized base boards, gorgeous select red oak floors stained spice brown. Smooth walls with designer colors.

Jefferson Park Craftsman bungalow

ArtCraft Homes LLC

A classic 1925 Colonial Revival bungalow in the Jefferson Park neighborhood of Los Angeles restored and enlarged by Tim Braseth of ArtCraft Homes completed in 2013. Originally a 2 bed/1 bathroom house, it was enlarged with the addition of a master suite for a total of 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. Original vintage details such as a Batchelder tile fireplace with flanking built-ins and original oak flooring are complemented by an all-new vintage-style kitchen with butcher block countertops, hex-tiled bathrooms with beadboard wainscoting and subway tile showers, and French doors leading to a redwood deck overlooking a fully-fenced and gated backyard. The new master retreat features a vaulted ceiling, oversized walk-in closet, and French doors to the backyard deck. Remodeled by ArtCraft Homes. Staged by ArtCraft Collection. Photography by Larry Underhill.

The original house is an octagon, and the clients requested an artist studio and a stair to replace the small spiral stair that was the only connection to the ground floor. The solution was building an extrusion off of one of the 8 sides of the octagon. The project is a deck above an artist's studio, with directed views to the woods beyond.

Hill Country Craftsman

Aubrey Homes, Inc.

Screened In Rear Porch

Stanton Homes

Inside the screen porch, a dark brown ceiling is painted to match the home's exterior colors. Extra height offers a more open feel.

Green One-storey Exterior Design Ideas

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.