Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.

Collis, Brighton East

The Kitchen Design Centre

Inspiration for a contemporary white house exterior in Melbourne with a flat roof and a white roof.

Calder Street House

Charles Maccora Design

Design ideas for a large tropical one-storey white house exterior in Geelong with concrete fiberboard siding, a gable roof, a metal roof and a white roof.

Palm Springs Vibes in New Mexico

GO Designs Inc.

Coming home has never felt better...This complete exterior home renovation & curb appeal has vibes of Palm Springs written all over it!!! Views of the Organ Mountains surrounded by the Chihuahuan Desert creates an outdoor space like no other. Modifications were made to the courtyard walls, new entrance door, sunset balcony included removing an over designed standard staircase access with a new custom spiral staircase, a new T&G ceiling, minimized obstructing columns, replaced w/substantial cedar support beams. Stucco patch, repair & new paint, new down spouts & underground drainage were all key to making a better home. Now our client can come home with feel good vibes!!! Our next focus was the access driveway, taking boring to sophisticated. With nearly 9' of elevation change from the street to the home we wanted to create a fun and easy way to come home. 8" bed drystack limestone walls & planters were key to making the transition of elevation smooth, also being completely permeable, but with the strength to retain, these walls will be here for a lifetime. Accented with oversized Mossrock boulders and mossrock slabs used for steps, naturalized the environment, serving as break points and easy access. Native plants surrounded by natural vegetation compliments the flow with an outstanding lighting show when the sun goes down. Welcome to your home!!!

Cotswolds Cottage

Imperfect Interiors

We painted the windows and doors in a dark green brown at our Cotswolds Cottage project. Interior Design by Imperfect Interiors Armada Cottage is available to rent at www.armadacottagecotswolds.co.uk

Villa Chatuau Blanc

Duket Architects Planners

This new home was sited to take full advantage of overlooking the floodplain of the Ottawa River where family ball games take place. The heart of this home is the kitchen — with adjoining dining and family room to easily accommodate family gatherings. With first-floor primary bedroom and a study with three bedrooms on the second floor with a large grandchild dream bunkroom. The lower level with home office and a large wet bar, a fireplace with a TV for everyone’s favorite team on Saturday with wine tasting and storage.

Marino House Plan

South Florida Design | House Plans

This coastal 4 bedroom house plan features 4 bathrooms, 2 half baths and a 3 car garage. Its design includes a slab foundation, CMU exterior walls, cement tile roof and a stucco finish. The dimensions are as follows: 74′ wide; 94′ deep and 27’3″ high. Features include an open floor plan and a covered lanai with fireplace and outdoor kitchen. Amenities include a great room, island kitchen with pantry, dining room and a study. The master bedroom includes 2 walk-in closets. The master bath features dual sinks, a vanity and a unique tub and shower design! Three bedrooms and 3 bathrooms are located on the opposite side of the house. There is also a pool bath.

Reclaimed Brick with Board and Batten Modern Farmhouse on Acreage

Wyrick Residential Design

Inspiration for a large country two-storey white house exterior in Houston with concrete fiberboard siding, a hip roof, a shingle roof, a brown roof and board and batten siding.

All New Black Windows in Gorgeous House - Renewal by Andersen Greater Toronto, O

Renewal by Andersen Toronto

All new windows with prairie grilles we installed in this gorgeous house. This amazing brick and stone home looks great with all new black windows installed, including casement windows, picture windows and a bay window. Get started replacing the windows in your house with Renewal by Andersen of Greater Toronto, serving most of Ontario.

Cindy's White Bear Lake, MN LeafGuard® Brand Gutter Project

Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard

LeafGuard® Brand Gutters are custom-made for each home they are installed on. This allows them to be manufactured in the exact sizes needed for a house. This equates to no seams. Unlike seamed systems, LeafGuard® Gutters do not have the worry of cracking and leaking. Here's a project our craftsmen completed for our client, Cindy.

First Floor Remodel with Kitchen and Hall Bath

Hillcrest Construction

Mid-sized transitional one-storey yellow house exterior in Philadelphia with vinyl siding, a shed roof, a shingle roof, a brown roof and clapboard siding.

Bighorn Palm Desert luxury home with modern architectural design

Whipple Russell Architects

Bighorn Palm Desert luxury home with modern architectural design. Photo by William MacCollum.
Design ideas for a large modern one-storey multi-coloured house exterior in Los Angeles with mixed siding, a flat roof and a white roof.

Skyline Lodge

Prudhomme Design & Interiors

Expansive country two-storey house exterior in Other with wood siding, a gable roof, a mixed roof and a brown roof.

01 - Transitional Front Exterior

Aspire Fine Homes

Inspiration for an expansive transitional two-storey stucco house exterior in Houston with a brown roof.

11th Street

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

A full view of the back side of this Modern Spanish residence showing the outdoor dining area, fireplace, sliding door, kitchen, family room and master bedroom balcony.

Edina Whole House Rambler Remodel

Zinran Construction Services Inc.

This 1950's rambler had never been remodeled by the owner's parents. Now it was time for a complete refresh. It went from 4 bedrooms to 3 in order to build out an improved owners suite with an expansive closet and accessible and spacious bathroom. Original hardwood floors were kept and new were laced in throughout. All the new cabinets, doors, and trim are now maple and much more modern. Countertops are quartz. All the windows were replaced, the chimney was repaired, the roof replaced, and exterior painting completed the look. A complete transformation!

Tiny House at Cheekwood

Noble Johnson Architects

Tiny House Exterior Photography: Gieves Anderson Noble Johnson Architects was honored to partner with Huseby Homes to design a Tiny House which was displayed at Nashville botanical garden, Cheekwood, for two weeks in the spring of 2021. It was then auctioned off to benefit the Swan Ball. Although the Tiny House is only 383 square feet, the vaulted space creates an incredibly inviting volume. Its natural light, high end appliances and luxury lighting create a welcoming space.

Ashdale

John Merrill Homes, LLC

Low Country Style home with sprawling porches. The home consists of the main house with a detached car garage with living space above with bedroom, bathroom, and living area. The high level of finish will make North Florida's discerning buyer feel right at home.

Wolf-Huang House on Lake Orange

Arielle C. Schechter, AIA

The house glows like a lantern at night.
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern one-storey brown house exterior in Raleigh with mixed siding, a flat roof, a green roof and a white roof.

Holland Hills

Lindon Homes Pty Ltd

Modern three level home with large timber look window screes an random stone cladding.
Large contemporary three-storey multi-coloured house exterior in Brisbane with stone veneer, a flat roof and a white roof.

Exterior Design Ideas with a Brown Roof and a White 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.