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Brick Exterior Design Ideas

University Park Traditional
University Park Traditional
Mike Healey PhotographyMike Healey Photography
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Photo of a large traditional two-storey brick beige house exterior in Dallas with a gable roof and a shingle roof.
East Nashville Craftsman
East Nashville Craftsman
Leverick HomesLeverick Homes
Photo of a small arts and crafts one-storey brick white exterior in Nashville.
Oak Framed Kitchen Extension
Oak Framed Kitchen Extension
Croft ArchitectureCroft Architecture
Our clients have always loved the location of their house for easy access to work, schools, leisure facilities and social connections, but they were becoming increasingly frustrated with the form and size constraints of their home. As the family has grown and developed their lifestyles and living patterns had changed. Their three bedroomed link detached house was starting to feel small and it was proving to be increasingly unsuitable for their lifestyle. The separate downstairs living areas were dividing the family, they were struggling to fit in a room big enough to accommodate them all to sit down and eat together. As a result of the small separate living, kitchen and dining spaces they were spending little time in each other’s company. They desired to create a long term solution for their young family to grow into and enjoy. Rather than moving house or self-building from scratch, they decided to stay in the location that they loved and to add a modern extension to their existing home. They aspired to create a modern, functional space for everyday family life, whilst improving the curb appeal of their home to add value. We were appointed by our clients to create a design solution to replace the old, cold, and leaking conservatory to the rear of the property, with a modern, light filled, open plan home extension. The intention for the new large open living space was to break down the room barriers and respond to the needs of the family to support their home life into the foreseeable future. Delivering on time and within budget were essential. With a young family and pets at home it was essential for minimal disruption to their daily lifestyle. The family needed help from our team at Croft Architecture to swiftly and successfully acquire Planning and Building Control Approval for their project to progress rapidly, ensuring project completion on time and to their determined budget. In Context A families, needs, wants, and desires are constantly changing as they mature, yet our family nests stay static, and can obstruct the ease and enjoyment of everyday life if they don’t adapt in line with modern living requirements. Our Approach The client’s home is located in a suburb of the city of Stoke-on-Trent in North Staffordshire. Their original house is a three bedroomed link detached family home that’s located on a mature housing estate close to the Trent and Mersey Canal. The original home is immediately connected to the properties on either side via the garage link, with a neighbouring property flanking wall also located at the base of their rear garden too. Before progressing with the project we advised the family to inform all of their adjoining neighbours of their intention to extend. It's often much better to take the neighbourly approach and to inform neighbours of works in advace, so that they can express any concerns,which are often easily resolved. Other matters to discuss with neighbours may be the need to have a Party Wall agreement. For more details about Party Wall Regulations click here to take a look at our blog. To create the space that our clients aspired to achieve the neighbouring properties needed to be taken into consideration. Design Approach The site available was compact so a balance needed to e struck to provide a generous amount of floor space for the new extension. Our clients needed our help to create a design solution that offered them a generous amount of extra space whilst bearing no visual impact on the neighbouring properties or street scene. The development of the design for the home extension referenced the style and character of the homes in the immediate neighbourhood, with particular features being given a contemporary twist. Our clients had done their own research and planning with regards to the required look, finish and materials that wanted to use. They liked oak beamed structures and they wanted to create a light space that seamlessly opened into the garden, using a glazed oak beamed structure. However, oak comes a price and our clients had a determined budget for the project. Numerous companies were contacted for prices to reflect their budget and eventually perseverance paid off. The oak structure was sourced locally in Staffordshire. The design of the newly extended family space complements the style & character of the main house, emulating design features and style of brick work. Careful design consideration has been given to ensure that the newly extended family living space corresponds well with not only, the adjoining properties, but also the neighbouring homes within the local area. It was essential to ensure that the style, scale and proportions of the new generous family living space to the rear of the property beard no visual impact on the streetscape, yet the design responded to the living patterns of the family. The extension to the rear of the home replaces a conservatory spanning the full width of the property, which was always too cold to use in the winter and too hot in the summer. We saw the opportunity for our clients to take advantage of the westerly afternoon/evening sun and to fill the space with natural light. We combined the traditional oak framing with modern glazing methods incorporated into the oak structure. The design of the extension was developed to receive the sunlight throughout the day using roof lights, with the evening sun being captured by the floor to ceiling grey framed bi-folding doors. The pitched roof extension creates an internal vaulted ceiling giving the impression of a light, airy space, especially with the addition of the large roof lights. The updated light grey, high gloss kitchen and light grey marble countertops help reflect the light from the skylights in the ceiling, with a zesty lime grey block splashback creating a perfect accent colour to reflect the family’s fun personalities and to bring life to their new living space. The extension is an open room with the kitchen and dining room all sharing the same space. White walls have been combined with wooden flooring and oak structure to create a sense of warmth. The oak beams really come into their own in this large open plan space, especially with the vaulted ceiling and large folding doors open seamlessly into the back garden. Adding an oak framed extension with the floor to ceiling glazing has enabled the family to get the ‘wow factor’ within their budget. Externally, our team at Croft Architecture have created a clean, traditional addition to the existing period property, whilst inside the dwelling now has a new, sleek, light and spacious family ‘hub’ that seamlessly connects with the existing home and the garden. Our team has also worked closely with the client to consider the project as whole and not just the home extension and new additional garden space. The design of the external space has been carefully remodelled to ensure that the ground not only, works for the family, but also successfully enhance the visual appearance. A strong working relationship between our team, the client and the planners enabled us to gain the necessary permissions promptly, rapidly propelling the project forwards within a short time frame. We enjoyed working with the project team and we’re extremely pleased to successfully deliver the completed project in accordance with our client’s timescales and budget.
Bedroom Bay Window
Bedroom Bay Window
GMG ArchitectsGMG Architects
A small Master Bedroom needed a roomier feel and a little pizazz. The simple affordable solution was to lower the sill of the old window opening and build a bay under the existing soffit.
Metro Abode
Metro Abode
Tempus Design Studio Pty LtdTempus Design Studio Pty Ltd
Small contemporary one-storey brick grey house exterior in Other with a shed roof and a metal roof.
New Projects
New Projects
ColbyCo PaintingColbyCo Painting
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional one-storey brick grey house exterior in Chicago with a gable roof and a shingle roof.
Коттеджи
Коттеджи
АрхиМастер - Архитектурное бюро Юрия СкороходоваАрхиМастер - Архитектурное бюро Юрия Скороходова
Inspiration for a small traditional two-storey brick exterior in Moscow with a gable roof.
Galloway Entrance
Galloway Entrance
Tim Disalvo & Co.Tim Disalvo & Co.
The Galloway Home front entrance has been improved with a more comfortable atmosphere. Using brick, framing, and hand rails, the front porch is much more expansive and welcoming. For home renovation projects call Tim Disalvo at 901-753-8304.
Standing seam metal roof
Standing seam metal roof
J Wales Home SolutionsJ Wales Home Solutions
Curb appeal is immediate with a gorgeous new standing seam metal roof. Hail-proof roofing combined with lasting beauty—this option can't be outdone.
Design ideas for a mid-sized one-storey brick house exterior in Dallas with a metal roof.
Charles Sanders Homes
Charles Sanders Homes
1907 Homes1907 Homes
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional one-storey brick brown exterior in Other.
Residential Work
Residential Work
Su Casa Home Staging & ReDesignSu Casa Home Staging & ReDesign
Small traditional one-storey brick red exterior in Toronto with a clipped gable roof.
4052 Pentas Way
4052 Pentas Way
Jeff Puckett Construction IncJeff Puckett Construction Inc
Regina Puckett
Inspiration for a small traditional one-storey brick red exterior in Jacksonville with a hip roof.
Various Residential Roofing Project 11
Various Residential Roofing Project 11
Quality One Roofing IncQuality One Roofing Inc
New Roof CertainTeed Landmark, color Weatheredwood
Small traditional two-storey brick red exterior in Philadelphia with a gable roof.
Small Starter Homes
Small Starter Homes
Art & Architecture IncArt & Architecture Inc
Small starter homes are in big demand in many housing markets. Starter homes do not have to be unattractive, as this photo shows. Simple brick details add high quality lasting value that will give the owner/buyer or renter a sense of pride in their simple home. This 3 bedroom 2 bath home is ADA compliant.
Croydon Park
Croydon Park
SAGO DESIGNSAGO DESIGN
B Ducati
Photo of a mid-sized modern one-storey brick exterior in Sydney.
Lightcliff Refurbishment
Lightcliff Refurbishment
Architelle Architecture & Interior DesignArchitelle Architecture & Interior Design
The front garden and facade of this Bungalow were given a make over to make the property more appealing for resale. Updated paint colours, repairs to the sandstone driveway and a revamp of the garden add immeasurable street appeal with minimal change required.
Elevated View at Dusk
Elevated View at Dusk
Mark Fairhurst ArchitectsMark Fairhurst Architects
Adam Scott
Photo of a small contemporary three-storey brick grey exterior in London with a flat roof.
Prospect Heights Row House
Prospect Heights Row House
Delson or Sherman Architects pcDelson or Sherman Architects pc
Hulya Kolabas
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional three-storey brick townhouse exterior in New York.
Yellow Brick Italianate
Yellow Brick Italianate
Old House Guy LLCOld House Guy LLC
Here are some other similar color options. A dark bold color compliments the yellow brick and the features are conservatively accented. Most go overboard here and you need to know what you can and can't accent or it will look tacky.
Historic Edgefield Airbnb
Historic Edgefield Airbnb
Marilyn Hill InteriorsMarilyn Hill Interiors
Matt Muller Photography
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic two-storey brick brown exterior in Nashville with a gable roof.

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