Large arts and crafts two-storey multi-coloured house exterior in Dallas with mixed siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a blue roof and shingle siding.

カリフォルニアスタイルの平屋

株式会社ハウスプラン

アメ車乗りのお施主様が作るカリフォルニアスタイルの平屋です。家の性能（高気密高断熱）にも拘ったお家です！
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style one-storey blue house exterior in Other with a metal roof, a blue roof and a gable roof.

Rustic Lane

Diane Martin Interior Designs

Expansive home with a porch and court yard.
Inspiration for an expansive mediterranean two-storey stucco beige house exterior in Houston with a gable roof, a tile roof and a red roof.

Cape Coral, FL - Contemporary Mission Style Villa

Wright Jenkins Home Design

This design maximizes outdoor living with a covered lanai and balcony expanding the entire width of the home. Curved walls take in the dramatic views from every angle.

Aspen, CO

Patricia Gorman Associates, Inc.

Large mediterranean two-storey beige exterior in Denver with stone veneer, a gable roof and a red roof.

P Allen Smith's Garden Home

Revival Architecture

Small traditional one-storey white exterior in Little Rock with wood siding and a red roof.

Woodthorpe Lane

Acumen Designers & Architects

A tasteful side extension to a 1930s period property. The extension was designed to add symmetry to the massing of the existing house.
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts two-storey brick red house exterior in Other with a hip roof, a tile roof and a red roof.

Periscope House

Mihaly Slocombe

Periscope House draws light into a young family’s home, adding thoughtful solutions and flexible spaces to 1950s Art Deco foundations. Our clients engaged us to undertake a considered extension to their character-rich home in Malvern East. They wanted to celebrate their home’s history while adapting it to the needs of their family, and future-proofing it for decades to come. The extension’s form meets with and continues the existing roofline, politely emerging at the rear of the house. The tones of the original white render and red brick are reflected in the extension, informing its white Colorbond exterior and selective pops of red throughout. Inside, the original home’s layout has been reimagined to better suit a growing family. Once closed-in formal dining and lounge rooms were converted into children’s bedrooms, supplementing the main bedroom and a versatile fourth room. Grouping these rooms together has created a subtle definition of zones: private spaces are nestled to the front, while the rear extension opens up to shared living areas. A tailored response to the site, the extension’s ground floor addresses the western back garden, and first floor (AKA the periscope) faces the northern sun. Sitting above the open plan living areas, the periscope is a mezzanine that nimbly sidesteps the harsh afternoon light synonymous with a western facing back yard. It features a solid wall to the west and a glass wall to the north, emulating the rotation of a periscope to draw gentle light into the extension. Beneath the mezzanine, the kitchen, dining, living and outdoor spaces effortlessly overlap. Also accessible via an informal back door for friends and family, this generous communal area provides our clients with the functionality, spatial cohesion and connection to the outdoors they were missing. Melding modern and heritage elements, Periscope House honours the history of our clients’ home while creating light-filled shared spaces – all through a periscopic lens that opens the home to the garden.

Seminole Forest Clubhouse Exterior Remodel in Fitchburg, WI

Sweeney Design Remodel

Clubhouse exterior.
Design ideas for a large transitional one-storey beige house exterior in Other with mixed siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a red roof and clapboard siding.

Stanmore - Heritage Conservation Extension/Renovation

Distinct Innovations Pty Ltd

A Heritage Conservation listed property with limited space has been converted into an open plan spacious home with an indoor/outdoor rear extension.

Haliburton Retreat

Imagine Inc — Home & Commercial Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized country three-storey black house exterior in Toronto with mixed siding, a gable roof, a metal roof, a red roof and clapboard siding.

Villa e B&B Sardegna

Architetto Stefano Bianco

Progetto di una villa con B&B
Mid-sized mediterranean one-storey white house exterior in Other with a gable roof, a tile roof and a red roof.

Rear exterior of oak framed home

Oakwrights

This is an example of a mid-sized two-storey house exterior in Hampshire with wood siding, a gable roof, a tile roof, a red roof and board and batten siding.

Artists Haven

Joe McGuire Design

Aptly titled Artist Haven, our Aspen studio designed this private home in Aspen's West End for an artist-client who expresses the concept of "less is more." ⁠ In this extensive remodel, we created a serene, organic foyer to welcome our clients home. We went with soft neutral palettes and cozy furnishings. A wool felt area rug and textural pillows make the bright open space feel warm and cozy. The floor tile turned out beautifully and is low maintenance as well.⁠ We used the high ceilings to add statement lighting to create visual interest. Colorful accent furniture and beautiful decor elements make this truly an artist's retreat. --- Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/artists-haven

La Paloma

Jay Andre Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a mediterranean two-storey stucco house exterior in San Francisco with a tile roof and a red roof.

Mediterranean Modern

Circa Genevieve ID

Inspiration for a large mediterranean two-storey stucco white house exterior in Los Angeles with a gable roof, a tile roof and a red roof.

Vallambrosa Residence

Frank Lewis Design Group

Photo of a large mediterranean two-storey stucco beige house exterior in Los Angeles with a hip roof, a tile roof and a red roof.

Modern Revival

Made To Last Custom Homes Ltd.

Our client fell in love with the original 80s style of this house. However, no part of it had been updated since it was built in 1981. Both the style and structure of the home needed to be drastically updated to turn this house into our client’s dream modern home. We are also excited to announce that this renovation has transformed this 80s house into a multiple award-winning home, including a major award for Renovator of the Year from the Vancouver Island Building Excellence Awards. The original layout for this home was certainly unique. In addition, there was wall-to-wall carpeting (even in the bathroom!) and a poorly maintained exterior. There were several goals for the Modern Revival home. A new covered parking area, a more appropriate front entry, and a revised layout were all necessary. Therefore, it needed to have square footage added on as well as a complete interior renovation. One of the client’s key goals was to revive the modern 80s style that she grew up loving. Alfresco Living Design and A. Willie Design worked with Made to Last to help the client find creative solutions to their goals.

Willow Dutch Colonial

Schaeffer Family Homes

This is an example of a traditional two-storey blue house exterior in Philadelphia with a gambrel roof, a metal roof and a red roof.

1926 Craftsman

HQ Architects

Maintaining the original brick and wrought iron gate, covered entry patio and parapet massing at the 1st floor, the addition strived to carry forward the Craftsman character by blurring the line between old and new through material choice, complex gable design, accent roofs and window treatment.

Exterior Design Ideas with a Red 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.