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Transitional House Exterior
Transitional House Exterior
Earl & Calam Design and Build LtdEarl & Calam Design and Build Ltd
Design ideas for a classic house exterior in London.
Willows - Various Extensions and Full Refurbishment
Willows - Various Extensions and Full Refurbishment
Spatial Design ArchitectsSpatial Design Architects
Photo of a contemporary two floor detached house in Essex with a pitched roof.
Hesper Mews
Hesper Mews
Augustus Brown ArchitectsAugustus Brown Architects
Inspiration for a classic brick house exterior in London with three floors and a mansard roof.
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Georgian House Renovation and Extension
Georgian House Renovation and Extension
HollandGreen Architecture, Interiors & LandscapesHollandGreen Architecture, Interiors & Landscapes
We were challenged to restore and breathe new life into a beautiful but neglected Grade II* listed home. The sympathetic renovation saw the introduction of two new bathrooms, a larger kitchen extension and new roof. We also restored neglected but beautiful heritage features, such as the 300-year-old windows and historic joinery and plasterwork.
Molesey Park Road
Molesey Park Road
Concept 8 ArchitectsConcept 8 Architects
rear facade
Inspiration for a multi-coloured contemporary two floor detached house in Surrey with mixed cladding and a lean-to roof.
Bringing a Victorian Farmhouse to Life!
Bringing a Victorian Farmhouse to Life!
Architectural Bronze CasementsArchitectural Bronze Casements
In the meticulous restoration of this architectural gem, timber sub-frames have been thoughtfully integrated into the brick and stone reveals, serving as the perfect receptacle for elegant bronze casements with very pretty leaded detail to the top windows. The renovation also showcases several sets of timber doors, expertly accented with bronze inserts. A delightful touch is in the form of a steep pointed window, artfully executed using the Heritage system.
Surrey Cottage
Surrey Cottage
Aflux DesignsAflux Designs
This is an example of a traditional house exterior in London.
Lifestyle Garden
Lifestyle Garden
We Love Plants - Garden Design by Nic HowardWe Love Plants - Garden Design by Nic Howard
Photo of a white classic two floor detached house in Surrey with a pitched roof, a shingle roof and a red roof.
Barrowgate, London N4
Barrowgate, London N4
David Giles PhotographyDavid Giles Photography
This is an example of a contemporary house exterior in Other.
Garage
Garage
OakwrightsOakwrights
This is an example of a farmhouse two floor detached house in West Midlands with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a red roof.
Devon Passivhaus
Devon Passivhaus
McLean QuinlanMcLean Quinlan
Inspiration for a house exterior in London.
Holland Park
Holland Park
Simpson StudioSimpson Studio
This is an example of a traditional house exterior in London.
Recent photography work
Recent photography work
Abode 360Abode 360
Classic house exterior in Hertfordshire.
Rosebery Road
Rosebery Road
Matthew Giles ArchitectsMatthew Giles Architects
Design ideas for a traditional house exterior in London.
Urban Beach House
Urban Beach House
INKSPACE Architects & InteriorsINKSPACE Architects & Interiors
Inspiration for a multi-coloured classic two floor detached house in Dorset with mixed cladding.
Wimbledon Projects
Wimbledon Projects
Holden FordHolden Ford
Traditional house exterior in London.
Three Peak House
Three Peak House
Iguana Architects & Interior DesignIguana Architects & Interior Design
Completed renovation works
Contemporary house exterior in London.
Avenue Road
Avenue Road
Pardon Chambers Architects LtdPardon Chambers Architects Ltd
Photo of a contemporary house exterior in Hertfordshire.
Cleaver Square, SE11
Cleaver Square, SE11
Delano LondonDelano London
Design ideas for a classic house exterior in London.

House Exterior Ideas and Designs

With so much attention devoted to interior design, the exterior of a home can often get overlooked, but as the first thing that welcomes both us and our guests, it is worth devoting some time tending to the outside of your house. Furthermore, focusing on the kerb appeal of your home can add significant value if and when it comes time to sell up. Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian homes, with their bay windows and elegant plasterwork, often benefit from built in architecture advantages, but even if your house design is unassuming from the outside, small decorative and structural improvements to the exterior of your home can equal huge impact. Key areas of building design to focus on are the front door, the driveway or approach to your home, the porch area, the windows, the facade and the roof. And just a note of caution... before any significant exterior architecture gets under way, check first whether you need planning permission for your exterior house designs– this applies particularly to listed houses or buildings in a conservation area, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Take a look through the house designs, exterior architecture and images of front doors and driveways on Houzz to inspire your facade or building design, or read on for a few more pointers when it comes to redesigning your exterior.

How do I give my home an exterior facelift?

You may feel like your home’s exterior architecture is unalterable but there are a wide range of options available to improve its external building design, no matter what raw materials you begin with. Begin with the front door and the pathway or driveway that lead up to your home as these are easy to improve without huge budgets. A driveway or pathway must be kept neat and tidy and you can consider replacing tarmac with attractive tiles or gravel. Repainting or replacing the fence, wall or gate that fronts your home can also offer an overnight transformation without breaking the bank. An area to not cut corners however is the front door, where spending a little extra can make a huge difference in quality, and painting it in a colour you love will pay you back every time it welcomes you home! Updating your windows can be a significant building design project but it is one that has benefits both inside and out, as well as potentially saving you money on energy later. If you are lucky enough to have period windows such as bay windows with sash or leaded windows, then maintaining them should be a top priority, but if they are beyond repair then there are plenty of window professionals that will offer modern, double or triple glazed equivalents that could still work in your bay window. Working with uPVC? Not a problem – the best improvement you can make is to ensure your windows are the right size and shape for your home's overall proportions.

How do I update my home’s facade?

When it comes to updating the facade of your home, painting is the quickest and most affordable way to achieve a makeover, and if you opt for a colour other than white it can really make a statement (although sticking within the palette of your road and local area is advisable). A makeover that requires a bit more patience but can add romance and character to the most mundane of homes is to adorn the walls with climbing plants – delicate trailing wisteria is ever a British favourite, whilst roses and jasmine offer fragrance as well as beauty. If you’re looking to make more significant changes to the exterior of your home, whether that is adding timber cladding, hanging tiles, installing a bay window or rendering, then you should first check whether your house designs require planning permission. A New England style wood boarded home is beautiful and bright, but remember that it will need frequent repainting if it is going to stay looking its best, whilst stucco render or Tyrolean render can tidy up a home's exterior but think carefully before covering over original brickwork.

What should I consider if building a home from scratch?

If you’re working with an architect on a brand new build, the options are endless when it comes to deciding on the exterior architecture. But first things first, you will need to check planning permissions, building regulations and local restrictions, such as being in a conservation area, to make sure your plans for your exterior house designs will meet stipulations. If you are building in a street with predominantly Victorian facades, with bay windows and side returns, you might need to ensure your house designs fit in with the rest of the homes on the street, but if you’re building in a more remote area you’ll probably have more freedom for your building design. There are many architectural decisions to make, do you want a flat, gabled, hipped, mansard or perhaps even a curved roof? Do you want bay windows? Crittall windows? Perhaps external shutters? Do you want glass walls? Do you want wood cladding? Do you want a very symmetrical building design or something more contemporary? The decision is all yours but remember to consider the benefits of various materials over others and the effects that some architecture styles will have on everyday life, for example glass walls will look attractive but will give you less privacy. Your architect or builder will be able to guide you through the best exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
Glovers Barn
Glovers Barn
IQ Glass UKIQ Glass UK
A south facing extension has been built to convert a derelict Grade II listed barn into a sustainable, contemporary and comfortable home that invites natural light into the living spaces with glass extension to barn. Glovers Barn was a derelict 15th Century Grade II listed barn on the ‘Historic Buildings at Risk’ register in need of a complete barn renovation to transform it from a dark, constrained dwelling to an open, inviting and functional abode. Stamos Yeoh Architects thoughtfully designed a rear south west glass extension to barn with 20mm minimal sightline slim framed sliding glass doors to maximise the natural light ingress into the home. The flush thresholds enable easy access between the kitchen and external living spaces connecting to the mature gardens.
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