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This is an example of a contemporary exterior in Denver with wood siding.

Design ideas for a mid-sized industrial two-storey brown house exterior in Los Angeles with wood siding, a shed roof, clapboard siding and a brown roof.

70 Pheasant Tail Ln, Silverthorne

Raptor Construction LLC.

Photo of a large modern two-storey brown house exterior in Denver with wood siding, a gable roof and a shingle roof.

Valley Residence

Edgewood Construction

Inspiration for a mid-sized country two-storey brown house exterior in Albuquerque with wood siding, a hip roof and a metal roof.

Chandler's Cottage

Blue Ridge Mountain Rustic Homes

Mid-sized country one-storey brown exterior in Atlanta with wood siding.

Yankee Barn Homes Carriage Houses

Yankee Barn Homes

Yankee Barn Homes - Bennington Carriage House
Large country two-storey red house exterior in Manchester with wood siding, a gable roof and a shingle roof.

New Hampshire Snow and Lake Lodge

MossCreek

This beautiful lake and snow lodge site on the waters edge of Lake Sunapee, and only one mile from Mt Sunapee Ski and Snowboard Resort. The home features conventional and timber frame construction. MossCreek's exquisite use of exterior materials include poplar bark, antique log siding with dovetail corners, hand cut timber frame, barn board siding and local river stone piers and foundation. Inside, the home features reclaimed barn wood walls, floors and ceilings.

Cherry Hills Village Residence

Blueline Architects p.c.

Mid-sized country two-storey white exterior in Denver with wood siding, a metal roof and a white roof.

Terraced House - Elm Grove - Modern Wood Exterior in a Wooded Suburban Setting

Vetter Architects

The client’s request was quite common - a typical 2800 sf builder home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, living space, and den. However, their desire was for this to be “anything but common.” The result is an innovative update on the production home for the modern era, and serves as a direct counterpoint to the neighborhood and its more conventional suburban housing stock, which focus views to the backyard and seeks to nullify the unique qualities and challenges of topography and the natural environment. The Terraced House cautiously steps down the site’s steep topography, resulting in a more nuanced approach to site development than cutting and filling that is so common in the builder homes of the area. The compact house opens up in very focused views that capture the natural wooded setting, while masking the sounds and views of the directly adjacent roadway. The main living spaces face this major roadway, effectively flipping the typical orientation of a suburban home, and the main entrance pulls visitors up to the second floor and halfway through the site, providing a sense of procession and privacy absent in the typical suburban home. Clad in a custom rain screen that reflects the wood of the surrounding landscape - while providing a glimpse into the interior tones that are used. The stepping “wood boxes” rest on a series of concrete walls that organize the site, retain the earth, and - in conjunction with the wood veneer panels - provide a subtle organic texture to the composition. The interior spaces wrap around an interior knuckle that houses public zones and vertical circulation - allowing more private spaces to exist at the edges of the building. The windows get larger and more frequent as they ascend the building, culminating in the upstairs bedrooms that occupy the site like a tree house - giving views in all directions. The Terraced House imports urban qualities to the suburban neighborhood and seeks to elevate the typical approach to production home construction, while being more in tune with modern family living patterns. Overview: Elm Grove Size: 2,800 sf, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms Completion Date: September 2014 Services: Architecture, Landscape Architecture Interior Consultants: Amy Carman Design

Mountain Star Custom Home

Sarah Carr Design

Ric Stovall
Design ideas for an expansive transitional three-storey brown house exterior in Denver with wood siding, a hip roof and a mixed roof.

West Cork, New Passive House

Wain Morehead Architects Ltd

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Inspiration for a contemporary two-storey exterior in Cork with wood siding.

Rustic Exterior

This is an example of a mid-sized country two-storey brown exterior in Charlotte with wood siding.

Berkeley Craftsman Expansion

ilumus, llc.

Ramona d'Viola - ilumus photography & marketing Blue Dog Renovation & Construction Workshop 30 Architects
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts one-storey blue exterior in San Francisco with wood siding.

New Hope Barn Conversion

Wolstenholme Associates, LLC

Katrina Mojzesz http://www.topkatphoto.com

Daniel Island Residence 1

Architrave

Tripp Smith
Design ideas for a large beach style three-storey brown house exterior in Charleston with wood siding, a hip roof, a mixed roof, a grey roof and shingle siding.

Knollwood Residence, Suburban Milwaukee

Hundt Architecture

This is an example of a large contemporary two-storey brown house exterior in Milwaukee with wood siding, a gable roof and a metal roof.

Mahogany Entry Door

Design Build Duluth

Mid-sized arts and crafts one-storey brown house exterior in Other with wood siding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.

Vina's Tiny House

Sol Haus Design

Exterior deck doubles the living space for my teeny tiny house! All the wood for the deck is reclaimed from fallen trees and siding from an old house. The french doors and kitchen window is also reclaimed. Photo: Chibi Moku

Stewart House

Hello Colour

This Californian Bungalow in Melbourne's inner west underwent a serious makeover inside and out. Uninhabitable when purchased, the new owners spent two years transforming this house with a stunning final result. Hello Colour developed an exterior colour scheme for this home. The scheme, designed to show off the beautiful period details, included a contemporary green grey facade with crisp black and white detailing. J'adore!

Shilo Ranch Compound

Miller-Roodell Architects Ltd

Set in Montana's tranquil Shields River Valley, the Shilo Ranch Compound is a collection of structures that were specifically built on a relatively smaller scale, to maximize efficiency. The main house has two bedrooms, a living area, dining and kitchen, bath and adjacent greenhouse, while two guest homes within the compound can sleep a total of 12 friends and family. There's also a common gathering hall, for dinners, games, and time together. The overall feel here is of sophisticated simplicity, with plaster walls, concrete and wood floors, and weathered boards for exteriors. The placement of each building was considered closely when envisioning how people would move through the property, based on anticipated needs and interests. Sustainability and consumption was also taken into consideration, as evidenced by the photovoltaic panels on roof of the garage, and the capability to shut down any of the compound's buildings when not in use.

Exterior Design Ideas with Wood 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.