Design ideas for a contemporary two-storey brown exterior in Melbourne with wood siding and a gable roof.

Private Waterfront Accessory Structures on the Chester River

The approach to the house offers a quintessential farm experience. Guests pass through farm fields, barn clusters, expansive meadows, and farm ponds. Nearing the house, a pastoral sheep enclosure provides a friendly and welcoming gesture.

Colorado "toy" barn

Eggers Architecture, Inc.

Barn for storage of ranch vehicles and toys. Loft area utilized for rec room with billiards, ping pong table and game tables.
Design ideas for a large country two-storey brown exterior in Denver with wood siding and a gable roof.

Barn Remodel Transformation to Rustin Home in Nantucket

J. Graham Goldsmith Architects

This is an example of a large traditional two-storey brown exterior in Burlington with wood siding, a gable roof, a metal roof, a brown roof and board and batten siding.

Maison D

cf.architecture

Le projet porte sur la réhabilitation d’une ancienne étable en habitation. Il tire parti de la typologie de cette ancienne grange et des matériaux existants tout en proposant une expression nouvelle du bâtiment. L’ensemble des extensions et des parties de mur complétées est réalisé en bois, mettant ainsi en valeur, par contraste, les murs massifs en pierres. Un jeu de claustra bois (façade est) et double façade (terrasse) permet de se protéger des vues des habitations voisines tout en gardant d’importants apports solaires et une large ouverture vers le grand paysage vitréen.

Insertion paysagère

CK Architecte

Country three-storey brown house exterior in Grenoble with wood siding, a gable roof, a tile roof and a brown roof.

Monitor Horse Barn with Center Aisle

Fisher Barns

Photo of a large country two-storey brown exterior in Other with wood siding, a gable roof and a metal roof.

Kiln Creek Apt Garage

Stillwater Design Group

View of the storage shed with the red faded wood and the distressed wood exterior.
Inspiration for a small country two-storey brown exterior in Boise with mixed siding, a shed roof, board and batten siding, a metal roof and a brown roof.

Rustic Barn

VanderHorn Architects

This is an example of a large country two-storey brown exterior in New York with wood siding and a gable roof.

Kiln Creek Apt Garage

Stillwater Design Group

Back view of storage shed, distressed wood, and reclaimed wood siding, with the red faded wood.
This is an example of a small country two-storey brown exterior in Boise with mixed siding, a shed roof, board and batten siding, a metal roof and a brown roof.

Kiln Creek Apt Garage

Stillwater Design Group

Winter view of the home and storage shed.
Photo of a small country two-storey brown house exterior in Other with mixed siding, a shed roof, a mixed roof, a grey roof and board and batten siding.

Kiln Creek Apt Garage

Stillwater Design Group

This apartment garage; has a distressed wood and stone wood exterior, reclaimed wood trusses, and a red faded wood. With barn doors for the main garage as well as as the garage for a motor home. With a beautiful landscaped circular driveway.

Barn Brown 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.