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Maxwell House Part 2
Maxwell House Part 2
Kaleidoscope Design Build, LLCKaleidoscope Design Build, LLC
Looking down the driveway from the street.
Arts & Crafts Style Home
Arts & Crafts Style Home
Jordan Rosenberg ArchitectJordan Rosenberg Architect
Arts and Crafts style home, also in the same genre as shingle style or hampton style home. The attention to detail is of the utmost....custom moulding details even on elements as small as the cupola all carefully planned and overseen during construction by Jordan Rosenberg Architect
Front Porch--The SEAGULL COTTAGE at THE COTTAGES AT OCEAN ISLE BEACH
Front Porch--The SEAGULL COTTAGE at THE COTTAGES AT OCEAN ISLE BEACH
The Cottage Building CompanyThe Cottage Building Company
Mark Ballard
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Historical Restoration
Historical Restoration
CMK Construction Inc.CMK Construction Inc.
"The Treehouse" Apartment
"The Treehouse" Apartment
Noble Johnson ArchitectsNoble Johnson Architects
This apartment is located above a detached garage in the Belmont historic area. The detached structure was designed to compliment the existing residence (which you can see in the background.) studiⓞbuell, Photography
Custom Craftsman Home in Vienna, VA
Custom Craftsman Home in Vienna, VA
Oak Hill Building & RemodelingOak Hill Building & Remodeling
Robert Miller Photography
Torch Lake Cottage - front side
Torch Lake Cottage - front side
Midlake BuildersMidlake Builders
Birch Wood
Birch Wood
Adelaine Construction, Inc.Adelaine Construction, Inc.
Transitional Craftsman style home with walkout lower level living, covered porches, sun room and open floor plan living. Built by Adelaine Construction, Inc. Designed by ZKE Designs. Photography by Speckman Photography. Landscaping by Louis A. Hoffman, Nursery.
Harrison Street Pop Top
Harrison Street Pop Top
Red House ArchitectsRed House Architects
This one-story brick rambler from the 50s got a new 2nd Floor and a complete makeover. We moved the bedrooms upstairs, added a large kitchen and great room on the rear, and had enough space for an office on the 1st Floor. The blue door is the highlight of the new front portico.
Hinckley Craftsman Ranch Home
Hinckley Craftsman Ranch Home
Colony Home BuildersColony Home Builders
Silverlake/Brier
Silverlake/Brier
Landmark Building IncLandmark Building Inc
Craftsman Style New Home
Craftsman Style New Home
Pollio ConstructionPollio Construction
Exterior Craftsman Bungalow
Exterior Craftsman Bungalow
Arch Studio, Inc.Arch Studio, Inc.
Best of Houzz 2017 - Arch Studio, Inc.
Indian Lore Residence
Indian Lore Residence
Highland Builders LLCHighland Builders LLC
Modern mountain aesthetic in this fully exposed custom designed ranch. Exterior brings together lap siding and stone veneer accents with welcoming timber columns and entry truss. Garage door covered with standing seam metal roof supported by brackets. Large timber columns and beams support a rear covered screened porch. (Ryan Hainey)
Completed Projects
Completed Projects
All Phase Home SolutionsAll Phase Home Solutions
Karalyn in the Village of Harrison
Karalyn in the Village of Harrison
Cypress Homes, Inc.Cypress Homes, Inc.
Here are some photos of a Karalyn we finished for a customer in the Village of Harrison. The beautiful exterior, varying ceiling heights throughout the home and tile backsplash are a few features that bring this home to life
Residential Work
Residential Work
Pacific Exteriors LLCPacific Exteriors LLC
Six Mile Lake
Six Mile Lake
CedarCoast Timber HomesCedarCoast Timber Homes
Fences
Fences
OC Iron Artistry inc.OC Iron Artistry inc.

74,116 American Exterior Design Photos

Your home’s American exterior and facade should always look their best. Your choice of colours, materials, lighting, and even your mailbox act like a 24/7 giant billboard for your home, and can make or break your kerb appeal. Key features that make a big impact are your door, windows, fence, driveway and roof, so ensure these always best represent your American home. The architectural design should reflect the overall style of the house, and the people that live inside of it, while your choice of colours and materials should help the house blend into the streetscape and surrounds. Use the photos on Houzz to inspire your home’s facade and exterior architecture. You’ll find home design ideas for every style, from contemporary to traditional, that cover all range of exterior features, including your front door, back patio, balcony, porch and garage.

How do I decide on the exterior style and facade 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 water, 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. There are plenty of 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 timber 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 home design.

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 siding 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 cladding 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 American 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.
Asbestos Exterior of a Rancher House Painted Green and White in Cape May, NJ
Asbestos Exterior of a Rancher House Painted Green and White in Cape May, NJ
AK Painting And PowerwashingAK Painting And Powerwashing
Asbestos exterior of an old rancher house painted in a green and white color combination - project in Cape May, NJ. More at AkPaintingAndPowerwashing.com
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