Front view of Exterior painted in Historic Color Palette with SW Colonial Revival Gray on the body, SW Pure White on the trim, and SW Colonial Yellow on the front door. The landscaping was also refreshed with a low profile tiered, design.

A Nantucket Beach House on the Margate Parkway

QMA Architects

This new three story Nantucket style home on the prestigious Margate Parkway was crafted to ensure daylong sunshine on their pool. The in ground pool was elevated to the first floor level and placed in the front of the house. The front deck has plenty of privacy due to the extensive landscaping, the trellis and it being located 6 feet above the sidewalk. The house was designed to surround and open up to the other two sides of the pool. Two room sized covered porches provide lots of shaded areas while a full gourmet outdoor kitchen and bar provides additional outdoor entertaining areas.

Exterior Fence and Rail Detail

ODS Architecture

Entry railing screen detail.
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern two-storey brown house exterior in San Francisco with wood siding, a gable roof and a metal roof.

Queen Anne Craftsman Home

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

The exterior of a blue-painted Craftsman-style home with tan trimmings and a stone garden fountain.
Inspiration for an arts and crafts three-storey blue house exterior in Seattle with wood siding.

Twilight log home at Mackinaw CIty

James Noud Real Estate Photography

Photo of a country two-storey brown exterior in Other with wood siding, a gable roof and a metal roof.

Charwood™ – Shou-Sugi-Ban Japanese Style Charred Wood

Montana Timber Products

This is an example of a country grey house exterior in Boise with wood siding.

Andesite Family Lodge

Miller-Roodell Architects Ltd

David Marlow
This is an example of a country one-storey brown exterior in Other with wood siding and a gable roof.

West Bloomfield Project

Great Oaks Landscape Associates Inc.

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary two-storey brown house exterior in Detroit with wood siding, a shed roof and a metal roof.

Window Cleaning XVI

L & R's Window Cleaning.

Photos by Larry Tyler
Design ideas for a small traditional one-storey green house exterior in Austin with wood siding, a flat roof and a metal roof.

Creating Spaces Projects

Creating Spaces

This charming front porch is off-set from the door. Stairs go up directly to the door, but there is space next to the door for a bench or a couple of chairs. The proportion of this porch is correct.

Tiny House project by Odyssey Leadership academy. We got to stage the interior.

Emory Anne Interiors, LLC

Tiny House project by Odyssey Leadership academy. We got to stage the interior before a tour around the OKC metro. The house was auctioned off with the proceeds going to the school.

Avondale Project

Willow Homes

Tommy Daspit Photography
Arts and crafts two-storey green exterior in Birmingham with a shingle roof, wood siding and a hip roof.

ProVia Vinyl Siding

ProVia

Cedar Peaks vinyl siding is offered in 24 attractive colors and several styles, including double lap, double Dutchlap, Board ' Batten and beaded. The natural patina finish is artfully crafted to present the custom look of natural cedar wood without the disadvantages of wood. All of ProVia's siding, like Cedar Peaks, requires NO painting or caulking but simply occasional cleaning with mild soapy water. Unlike fiber cement siding, which requires frequent painting and caulking, and wood siding, which requires frequent painting and staining, our exterior cladding product is virtually maintenance-free.

Bonnet Hill Farm

MaMo Architects

Inspiration for a mid-sized country two-storey white exterior in Philadelphia with wood siding.

Contemporary Craftsman Home Hamilton

Beck Builders, Inc.

Featuring a spectacular view of the Bitterroot Mountains, this home is custom-tailored to meet the needs of our client and their growing family. On the main floor, the white oak floors integrate the great room, kitchen, and dining room to make up a grand living space. The lower level contains the family/entertainment room, additional bedrooms, and additional spaces that will be available for the homeowners to adapt as needed in the future. Photography by Flori Engbrecht

Grover Condos

Mezger Homes

Design ideas for a small country two-storey white exterior in Austin with wood siding and a gable roof.

Contemporary Kitchen Addition

Forward Design Build Remodel

Goals The clients main goal was more space. They desired a new kitchen that was large enough to fit their growing family and to update other rooms in their home to fit their contemporary style. Our Design Solution In order to enlarge the kitchen, we had to build a new addition. The original kitchen was just too small and had no where to expand to within the house. With moving the entire kitchen into the addition, there was now room to create a mudroom and a new bathroom. Above the new kitchen, we gave the client a new master suite. We used white cabinets, a custom wood counter, and gray back splash tile, to give the kitchen the contemporary feel the clients were seeking. C.J South Photography

Victorian Lady in East Los Angeles

Colorsmith

This Queen Anne Victorian home is one fo the oldest still standing in Los Angeles. She sits in in the Boyle Heights neighborhood just east of downtown LA, where she has been serving as the Neighborhood Music School for the last 70 years. This August, the director received a check in the mail for 20k earmarked to paint her before our rainy season begins. The palette includes colors from Sherwin Williams that are documented as being used on her at least since the 20's

Coastal

Atlantic Breeze Storm Shutters, Inc.

Contact us for hurricane shutters for your home or business! Our customer storm shutters help protect your loved ones and your possessions. Schedule your free consultation with us today! We provide professional design and installation of Rolling Shutters, Bahama Shutters, Accordion Shutters, Colonial Shutters, Hurricane Protection Panels and Awnings.

Smyrna, GA New Home

Vincent Longo Custom Builders

Inspiration for a large traditional two-storey grey exterior in Atlanta with wood siding.

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.