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Designs In Progress - The Lucas House Plan 1632

Donald A. Gardner Architects

This modest modern farmhouse design features a simple board-and-batten facade with metal roof accents. The great room and island kitchen share a vaulted ceiling while the dining room is defined by columns. A rear porch with skylights extends living outdoors. The master suite enjoys a tray ceiling, rear porch access, a walk-in closet, and an efficient bathroom. An office/bedroom is available to meet the needs of the homeowner and two additional bedrooms are across the floor plan. The two-car garage opens to a multifunctional space with a utility room, pantry, and drop zone. A bonus room above the garage awaits a future expansion.

Simple Stature

Ashley Campbell Interior Design

White limestone, slatted teak siding and black metal accents make this modern Denver home stand out!
Design ideas for an expansive modern three-storey house exterior in Denver with wood siding, a flat roof, a mixed roof, a black roof and clapboard siding.

Modern Refinement

A. Perry Homes

This is an example of a large modern two-storey stucco white house exterior in Chicago with a shingle roof and a black roof.

Chic Colorado Contemporary

Veritas Fine Homes Inc

Evolved in the heart of the San Juan Mountains, this Colorado Contemporary home features a blend of materials to complement the surrounding landscape. This home triggered a blast into a quartz geode vein which inspired a classy chic style interior and clever use of exterior materials. These include flat rusted siding to bring out the copper veins, Cedar Creek Cascade thin stone veneer speaks to the surrounding cliffs, Stucco with a finish of Moondust, and rough cedar fine line shiplap for a natural yet minimal siding accent. Its dramatic yet tasteful interiors, of exposed raw structural steel, Calacatta Classique Quartz waterfall countertops, hexagon tile designs, gold trim accents all the way down to the gold tile grout, reflects the Chic Colorado while providing cozy and intimate spaces throughout.

New Residence, Cupertino 2

The Proposed Plan

Photo of a large contemporary two-storey grey house exterior in San Francisco with wood siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and clapboard siding.

Englewood 3075

Shadow Creek Homes

This is an example of a large transitional two-storey black house exterior in Denver with a gable roof, a mixed roof, a black roof and board and batten siding.

Manifold House

Oliver Custom Homes

Three story home in Austin with white stucco exterior and black metal roof
Design ideas for a large modern three-storey stucco white house exterior in Austin with a gable roof, a metal roof and a black roof.

Urban Oasis

Kelley Design Group

Black and white exterior for modern scandinavian farmhouse.
Inspiration for a country two-storey multi-coloured house exterior in Austin with mixed siding, a black roof and board and batten siding.

The Estate by Build Prestige Homes

Build Prestige Homes Pty Ltd

The Estate by Build Prestige Homes is a grand acreage property featuring a magnificent, impressively built main residence, pool house, guest house and tennis pavilion all custom designed and quality constructed by Build Prestige Homes, specifically for our wonderful client. Set on 14 acres of private countryside, the result is an impressive, palatial, classic American style estate that is expansive in space, rich in detailing and features glamourous, traditional interior fittings. All of the finishes, selections, features and design detail was specified and carefully selected by Build Prestige Homes in consultation with our client to curate a timeless, relaxed elegance throughout this home and property. Build Prestige Homes oriented and designed the home to ensure the main living area, kitchen, covered alfresco areas and master bedroom benefitted from the warm, beautiful morning sun and ideal aspects of the property. Build Prestige Homes detailed and specified expansive, high quality timber bi-fold doors and windows to take advantage of the property including the views across the manicured grass and gardens facing towards the resort sized pool, guest house and pool house. The guest and pool house are easily accessible by the main residence via a covered walkway, but far enough away to provide privacy. All of the internal and external finishes were selected by Build Prestige Homes to compliment the classic American aesthetic of the home. Natural, granite stone walls was used throughout the landscape design and to external feature walls of the home, pool house fireplace and chimney, property boundary gates and outdoor living areas. Natural limestone floor tiles in a subtle caramel tone were laid in a modular pattern and professionally sealed for a durable, classic, timeless appeal. Clay roof tiles with a flat profile were selected for their simplicity and elegance in a modern slate colour. Linea fibre cement cladding weather board combined with fibre cement accent trims was used on the external walls and around the windows and doors as it provides distinctive charm from the deep shadow of the linea. Custom designed and hand carved arbours with beautiful, classic curved rafters ends was installed off the formal living area and guest house. The quality timber windows and doors have all been painted white and feature traditional style glazing bars to suit the style of home. The Estate has been planned and designed to meet the needs of a growing family across multiple generations who regularly host great family gatherings. As the overall design, liveability, orientation, accessibility, innovative technology and timeless appeal have been considered and maximised, the Estate will be a place for this family to call home for decades to come.

Cliffside Farmhouse // Modern Farmhouse

Younger Homes

Inspiration for a mid-sized country one-storey white house exterior in Austin with concrete fiberboard siding, a gable roof, a metal roof, a black roof and board and batten siding.

Modern Home in Menlo Park

kds design group

Design ideas for a large midcentury one-storey brown house exterior in San Francisco with a shed roof and a black roof.

Front View - Rustic Contemporary Cabin-like House

TOV Siding and Roofing

For the siding scope of work at this project we proposed the following labor and materials: Tyvek House Wrap WRB James Hardie Cement fiber siding and soffit Metal flashing at head of windows/doors Metal Z,H,X trim Flashing tape Caulking/spackle/sealant Galvanized fasteners Primed white wood trim All labor, tools, and equipment to complete this scope of work.

Farmhouse Elevations

Jagoe Homes Inc.

This is an example of a mid-sized country two-storey grey house exterior in Louisville with vinyl siding, a hip roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and board and batten siding.

1204 La Mesa

3rd Street Custom Homes

Inspiration for a country two-storey grey house exterior in Dallas with concrete fiberboard siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and board and batten siding.

Modern Living in Florida

Pineapple House Interior Design

The indoor and outdoor kitchen is connected by sliding doors that stack back for easy access to both spaces. This angle shows how headers and rails in the exterior’s frame manage the motorized screens. When the glass doors are open and the screens are down, the indoor/outdoor division is eliminated and the options for cooking, lounging and dining expand. Additionally, this angle shows a close up of the stepping stones that serve as a bridge over the shallow lounge area of the pool.

The Cottonwood

Kessler Construction LLC

Custom home with a screened porch and single hung windows.
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional one-storey blue house exterior with vinyl siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and clapboard siding.

Exterior, Chadwick, Granger, IN

T.L. Jackson Construction

A 2,642 square foot modern craftsman farmhouse with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a full unfinished basement that could include a fourth bedroom and a full bath.

The Abbey in Weston Lakes

Makena Custom Builders

This is an example of a large transitional one-storey stucco white house exterior in Houston with a hip roof, a shingle roof and a black roof.

Hunter Custom Home

SkyTop Homes

Large country one-storey white house exterior in Other with concrete fiberboard siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and board and batten siding.

Exterior Design Ideas with a Black Roof and a Blue 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.