This is an example of a large transitional two-storey brown house exterior in Other with wood siding, a gable roof, a tile roof, a black roof and clapboard siding.

Cedar Pointe Residence

Highland Builders LLC

A traditional style home that sits in a prestigious West Bend subdiviison. With its many gables and arched entry it has a regal southern charm upon entering. The lower level is a mother-in-law suite with it's own entrance and a back yard pool area. It sets itself off with the contrasting James Hardie colors of Rich Espresso siding and Linen trim and Chilton Woodlake stone blend.

BRR Ranch Cabin

Faure Halvorsen Architects

This is an example of a small country one-storey brown exterior in Other with wood siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a brown roof and clapboard siding.

McMillan

Haynsworth Custom Homes

Unique, modern custom home in East Dallas.
Inspiration for a large beach style two-storey black house exterior in Dallas with concrete fiberboard siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and clapboard siding.

Norfolk House - View from entrance court - Handmade Tiles, Charred Timber, Concr

Markland Ball homes

Photo of a mid-sized traditional three-storey house exterior in Surrey with wood siding, a gable roof, a tile roof, a brown roof and clapboard siding.

Litchfield County Farmhouse

Joshua Smith Inc

Photo of a country two-storey white house exterior in New York with a gable roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and clapboard siding.

Stunning Front and Rear Extension with Interiors

SKM Architects Ltd

One of our most remarkable transformations, this remains a stunning property in a very prominent location on the street scene. The house previously was very dated but with a large footprint to work with. The footprint was extended again by about 50%, in order to accommodate effectively two families. Our client was willing to take a risk and go for a contemporary design that pushed the boundaries of what many others would feel comfortable with. We were able to explore materials, glazing and the overall form of the proposal to such an extent that the cladding manufacturers even used this project as a case study. The proposal contains a cinema room, dedicated playroom and a vast living space leading to the orangery. The children’s bedrooms were all customised by way of hand-painted murals in individual themes.

Maine Mountain Home

Meldrum Design

These clients built this house 20 years ago and it holds many fond memories. They wanted to make sure those memories could be passed on to their grandkids. We worked hard to retain the character of the house while giving it a serious facelift. A high performance and sustainable mountain home. The kitchen and dining area is one big open space allowing for lots of countertop, a huge dining table (4.5’x7.5’) with booth seating, and big appliances for large family meals. In the main house, we enlarged the Kitchen and Dining room, renovated the Entry/ Mudroom, added two Bedrooms and a Bathroom to the second story, enlarged the Loft and created a hangout room for the grandkids (aka bedroom #6), and moved the Laundry area. The contractor also masterfully preserved and flipped the existing stair to face the opposite direction. We also added a two-car Garage with a one bedroom apartment above and connected it to the house with a breezeway. And, one of the best parts, they installed a new ERV system.

Craftsman Style Residence

Arch Studio, Inc.

Beautiful new Craftsman Style Residence 2021
Mid-sized arts and crafts two-storey blue house exterior in San Francisco with concrete fiberboard siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and clapboard siding.

Farmhouse Loop: Mountain Craftsman Home

Timberlake Custom Homes

This craftsman style custom homes comes with a view! Features include a large, open floor plan, stone fireplace, and a spacious deck.
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts two-storey green house exterior in Atlanta with concrete fiberboard siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a brown roof and clapboard siding.

Contemporary Ranch Reno

12/12 Architects & Planners

This family of 5 was quickly out-growing their 1,220sf ranch home on a beautiful corner lot. Rather than adding a 2nd floor, the decision was made to extend the existing ranch plan into the back yard, adding a new 2-car garage below the new space - for a new total of 2,520sf. With a previous addition of a 1-car garage and a small kitchen removed, a large addition was added for Master Bedroom Suite, a 4th bedroom, hall bath, and a completely remodeled living, dining and new Kitchen, open to large new Family Room. The new lower level includes the new Garage and Mudroom. The existing fireplace and chimney remain - with beautifully exposed brick. The homeowners love contemporary design, and finished the home with a gorgeous mix of color, pattern and materials. The project was completed in 2011. Unfortunately, 2 years later, they suffered a massive house fire. The house was then rebuilt again, using the same plans and finishes as the original build, adding only a secondary laundry closet on the main level.

Greenwood Village House

E+E Design Consulting

Transitional two-storey white house exterior in Denver with a gable roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and clapboard siding.

Maple Grove Retreat

Hy-Tec Construction Inc

Country one-storey brown house exterior in Minneapolis with mixed siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a brown roof and clapboard siding.

Exterior Front of House

Trilogy Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country one-storey brown house exterior in Sacramento with wood siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a brown roof and clapboard siding.

Backyard

Heritage Design Studio

The back of the design. Stone structure to the right is designed to appear as the original living structure for the property, and is now used as the master suite and sitting room. The attached 1 story structure to the left was conceived as the "summer kitchen" for the fictional story of the home, and is now the "Three Seasons" room with sliding screen doors that open that space to the backyard and pool. Materials include: random rubble stonework with cornerstones, traditional lap siding at the central massing, standing seam metal roof with wood shingles (Wallaba wood provides a 'class A' fire rating).

Carvedwood 44 Vinyl Siding, New Bedford, MA

Care Free Homes, Inc.

Mastic Carvedwood 44 Vinyl Siding in the color, Deep Granite has added curb appeal to this New Bedford, MA. Mastic Carvedwood 44 Vinyl Siding can add up to 20% value to any home. Making it a great investment for any homeowner! People who love the look of wood but hate all the maintenance will love Carvedwood 44. Each panel has a wood-like texture and is installed just as cedar clapboards would be, but without having to worry about repainting every few years. It might be costly upfront but over time switching to vinyl is the more cost-effective option compared to cedar siding. They are also crack, fade, and wind resistant up to 178 mph for lasting quality that will continue to look good. Homeowners have plenty of choices for colors, textures, and styles to choose from.

Haus VV

grams.grams architektur

Ein harmonisches Einfamilienhaus mit einem malerischen Ausblick auf Schrebergärten und sanft geschwungene Weinberge. Trotz seiner kompakten Bauweise präsentiert das Haus großzügige Innenräume. Die Naturbelassene Holzfassade verleiht ihm eine warme und einladende Ausstrahlung, die perfekt in die Umgebung passt. Die gebäudeform ist schlicht und durchdacht, was dem Haus eine zeitlose Eleganz verleiht. In Bezug auf Nachhaltigkeit und Energieeffizienz setzt das Haus ebenfalls Maßstäbe. Mit einer Erdwärmesonde und einer kernaktivierten Bodenplatte wird das Haus energiesparend beheizt und gekühlt, was einen verantwortungsvollen Umgang mit Ressourcen gewährleistet. Die zentrale Lüftungsanlage sorgt für kontrollierte Frischluftzufuhr und ein angenehmes Raumklima, was das Wohlbefinden der Bewohner steigert. Darüber hinaus trägt eine leistungsfähige Photovoltaikanlage dazu bei, den Energiebedarf des Hauses zu decken und den ökologischen Fußabdruck zu minimieren.

Colonial Transformation

Molly Bachelor Architect

Photography by Jeff Garland
This is an example of a large midcentury two-storey grey house exterior in Detroit with mixed siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and clapboard siding.

Otterfing B 18

Lebensraum Holz GmbH

Foto: Michael Voit, Nussdorf
This is an example of a contemporary grey house exterior in Munich with wood siding, a gable roof, a tile roof and clapboard siding.

Lake Shore Guest House

R. Jon Schick Architect

Inspiration for a small country three-storey black house exterior in New York with a gable roof, a metal roof, a black roof and clapboard siding.

Exterior Design Ideas with a Gable Roof and Clapboard Siding

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.