View of front elevation

Ravines at Hazelwood

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Shelley England

Entry through an informal garden

Susan Wagner Designs

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Glasshouse

The Right House v1.0

Harry Hunt Architects

Photo-Jim Westphalen

Forestdale - Exquisite Residence

Hi Tech Projects

Inspired and designed by one of Queensland’s master builders this exquisite residence has a relaxing lifestyle and a luxurious finish that will surely exceed all of your expectations. Located in a prestigious address this home is set on an acre and a quarter of manicured landscaped grounds that combines an opulence home, detached second home, large sheds and an extensive alfresco overlooking a spectacular pool. Entering the house you straight away admire the craftsmanship, featuring sleek lines, high ceilings, 4 bedrooms and the easy flow between 4 living areas all refined by the quality fittings and stand out grand kitchen. The perfect marriage between inside and out suits our warmer climate with the alfresco and pool being a central center piece between both dwellings. Entering the second dwelling you notice a modern style with two separate large open planed living spaces, 2 x bedrooms and a chic bathroom. This uniquely L shaped house has the space to fit many buyers requirements with the expansive floor plan that will easily cater for the dual living, home business or executive family. Main House: • 4 x Spacious Bedrooms + 4 x Contemporary Bathrooms • Master bedroom with open planed ensuite and walk-in • Kitchen with Blue Pearl Granite Benchtops 40mm, walk in pantry & American Oak cabinetry • 4 x Living areas with the kids retreat, formal dining & lounge, family area combining with the kitchen & massive rumpus room with wet bar + pool table • Double Lock up garage with storage room 2nd House: • 2 x Big Bedrooms + 1 x chic bathroom with double vanity/shower • Huge open planed main living area combining kitchen with stage area and sound proofing • Multi-purpose 2nd living area perfect for a retreat or work from home office. Outdoor: • Extensive pool and alfresco area with lush landscaped gardens and soothing water features + pool area bathroom (4th) • Double gated remote entry with brick feature fence, visitor gate with intercom + concrete drive way to the rear sheds & side garage • Shed 7.5m x 12m with 4 roller doors and 3m x 12m awning – fluro lighting, 3 phase power, security, and power points • Carport 7.5m x 8m – sensor fluro lighting, flood lighting, and power points • 4 x 5000L rain water tanks + 2 rain water pumps + 5KW solar system • Complete garden automatic sprinkler system + 2 x 500W feature flood lights in front garden • Shade sails over entertainment areas Inclusions: • Security screens to all doors and windows + wall vacumaid system + Fully integrated intercom system in all rooms – including music and gate control + 2 x 250L Rheem electric hot water systems + Cedar blinds and sliding louver doors • RUMPUS: Built in wet bar with feature glass overhead display cabinets and wine rack + Tasmanian Oak cabinetry + Projector and automatic wall mounted media screen + Wall mounted television integrated with projector screen + Cinema ceiling speakers + Pool table and wall mounted cue rack

Meadowbrook Ave.

Two Hawks Design and Development

Meletio Front Elevation

Quality Craftsman, Inc

Quality Craftsman Inc is an award-winning Dallas remodeling contractor specializing in kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, room additions and complete home renovations integrating contemporary stylings and features into existing homes in neighborhoods throughout North Dallas. How can we help improve your living space?

Transitional Style Home in Audubon Square

Bardwell Homes

Exterior colors shown here are all from Benjamin Moore. The siding, stucco & brick feature Dove's Wing 0537. All of the exterior trim is Santo 0538. The shutters & front doors are Smokey Tone 0541.

Modern Porch

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The shape of the angled porch-roof, sets the tone for a truly modern entryway. This protective covering makes a dramatic statement, as it hovers over the front door. The blue-stone terrace conveys even more interest, as it gradually moves upward, morphing into steps, until it reaches the porch. Porch Detail The multicolored tan stone, used for the risers and retaining walls, is proportionally carried around the base of the house. Horizontal sustainable-fiber cement board replaces the original vertical wood siding, and widens the appearance of the facade. The color scheme — blue-grey siding, cherry-wood door and roof underside, and varied shades of tan and blue stone — is complimented by the crisp-contrasting black accents of the thin-round metal columns, railing, window sashes, and the roof fascia board and gutters. This project is a stunning example of an exterior, that is both asymmetrical and symmetrical. Prior to the renovation, the house had a bland 1970s exterior. Now, it is interesting, unique, and inviting. Photography Credit: Tom Holdsworth Photography Contractor: Owings Brothers Contracting

Outside

Sara Bates Interior Design

Updating this 70's ranch with a modern design began with addressing the entrance which is set back on the property. I used ipe paneling and smooth stucco on the exterior to highlight the lines of the home. The paneling design is meant to be directional as well as esthetically pleasing.

Success Crescent

Mountford Architects

An inspiring, yet humble entrance to a beautiful large family home. The fire pit adds an element of warmth and comfort, its radiance and glow echoed throughout the house through hardwood flooring and features. Photographed by Stephen Nicholls

Traditional Exterior

Island Passive House

The Artisans Group, Inc.

This prefabricated 1,800 square foot Certified Passive House is designed and built by The Artisans Group, located in the rugged central highlands of Shaw Island, in the San Juan Islands. It is the first Certified Passive House in the San Juans, and the fourth in Washington State. The home was built for $330 per square foot, while construction costs for residential projects in the San Juan market often exceed $600 per square foot. Passive House measures did not increase this projects’ cost of construction. The clients are retired teachers, and desired a low-maintenance, cost-effective, energy-efficient house in which they could age in place; a restful shelter from clutter, stress and over-stimulation. The circular floor plan centers on the prefabricated pod. Radiating from the pod, cabinetry and a minimum of walls defines functions, with a series of sliding and concealable doors providing flexible privacy to the peripheral spaces. The interior palette consists of wind fallen light maple floors, locally made FSC certified cabinets, stainless steel hardware and neutral tiles in black, gray and white. The exterior materials are painted concrete fiberboard lap siding, Ipe wood slats and galvanized metal. The home sits in stunning contrast to its natural environment with no formal landscaping. Photo Credit: Art Gray

West Street View

Krueger Architects

Ulimited Style Photography http://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/49412194/list/patio-details-a-relaxing-front-yard-retreat-in-los-angeles

Ranch-Style Home

OMNIA Group Architects

Rendering of a ranch style contemporary custom residential architectural design

Remodeling

User

Louis XV Chateau patio

Rabun County, GA

AVI Windows & Doors

Features custom Marvin Windows virtually maintenance-free aluminum cladding on the exterior. This residence includes Marvin casement and arch top windows, with sliding French doors. The dramatic bow window features Marvin's highly durable and virtually maintenance-free aluminum cladding on the outside.

House on the Hill

LaRue Architects

Photo Credit: Casey Dunn

Woodbluff Lane Residence, Camano Island WA

Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects

View to entry at sunset. dining area to the right. of the entry. Photography by Stephen Brousseau.

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.