Faultless is how the judges described this beautiful home. Masterfully constructed with a layout designed to maximise the northern light and shield the outdoor areas from the weather. This home radiated class and elegance with excellent ambience and aesthetic throughout.

Hauraki House

Jessica Chloe Photography

Light plays well across the building all day

Painted Brick Exterior (After)

Color Revival By Rebecca Dumas

Painted Brick Exterior Using Romabio Biodomus Masonry Paint and Benjamin Moore Regal Exterior for Trim/Doors/Shutters

Custom Brookhaven Home

Vincent Longo Custom Builders

Willet Photography

Modern Farmhouse

User

This modern farmhouse located outside of Spokane, Washington, creates a prominent focal point among the landscape of rolling plains. The composition of the home is dominated by three steep gable rooflines linked together by a central spine. This unique design evokes a sense of expansion and contraction from one space to the next. Vertical cedar siding, poured concrete, and zinc gray metal elements clad the modern farmhouse, which, combined with a shop that has the aesthetic of a weathered barn, creates a sense of modernity that remains rooted to the surrounding environment. The Glo double pane A5 Series windows and doors were selected for the project because of their sleek, modern aesthetic and advanced thermal technology over traditional aluminum windows. High performance spacers, low iron glass, larger continuous thermal breaks, and multiple air seals allows the A5 Series to deliver high performance values and cost effective durability while remaining a sophisticated and stylish design choice. Strategically placed operable windows paired with large expanses of fixed picture windows provide natural ventilation and a visual connection to the outdoors.

Michele Lee Wilson

Bruce Butler

Custom steel doors and windows.

Indian Road

Wanda Ely Architect Inc.

The roofline was changed to a large gable with small dormers, a profile typical of early 20th century homes. This creates much more useable space on the third floor, and better suits both the house and the neighbourhood. The change also creates more southern exposure on the roof – enabling the addition of solar panels.

AIA GOLD MEDAL Winner for Design Excellence Family Room with Primary Suite Above

Clawson Architects, LLC

Rear exterior- every building has multiple sides. with the number of back yard bar-b-ques, and the rear entrance into the mud room being the entry of choice for the owners, the rear façade of this home was equally as important as the front of the house. large overhangs, brackets, exposed rafter tails and a pergola all add interest to the design and providing a nice backdrop for entertaining and hanging out in the yard.

Detached House in West Hampstead

VORBILD Architecture

Outdoor Showers

Richard Bubnowski Design LLC

Outdoor Shower

Copper Mountain Residence

PLAAD

Modern Farmhouse Remodel

KGA Studio Architects, PC

Ranelagh

Greg Jackson Architects

Georgian full renovation and extension in Ranelagh. The front garden was primarily designed by the client and indeed they had a significant input to all aspects of the project in the preferred collaborative ethos of our studio.

Chicago, IL Victorian Hardie Board Remodeled Home

Siding & Windows Group Ltd

Removed old Brick and Vinyl Siding to install Insulation, Wrap, James Hardie Siding (Cedarmill) in Iron Gray and Hardie Trim in Arctic White, Installed Simpson Entry Door, Garage Doors, ClimateGuard Ultraview Vinyl Windows, Gutters and GAF Timberline HD Shingles in Charcoal. Also, Soffit & Fascia with Decorative Corner Brackets on Front Elevation. Installed new Canopy, Stairs, Rails and Columns and new Back Deck with Cedar.

Beautifully crafted stone accents complement the front porch columns

Indresano Corp.

Valley Road Victorian

Oasis Architecture

restoration, reconstruction and various additions to a Montclair victorian home.

Outdoor

Norman Design Group, Inc.

Victorian Renovation

Sacred Oak Homes

Designed and Built by Sacred Oak Homes Photo by Stephen G. Donaldson

Three-storey 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.