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136,814 Exterior Design Photos

The exterior of your house is the face of your home and shares its style and personality with the neighborhood and those just driving by. It’s the last thing you see of your home as you head into your day, and the first thing that welcomes you on your return. Its details and materials are just as important, even more so, as the crown molding, bath floor tile or your kitchen's backsplash. Materials such as stone, copper, wood, steel and brick can be used to finish a specific architectural style or create a new one. Your house's exterior paint color may be the most visible design decision you make, especially if showcased with exterior lights. The landscaping in the front and side yards offer both a welcoming transition from street to door and a buffer between your home and the public spaces it shares. Architects design a home’s exterior for beauty, functionality, suitability with the lot, region, local building codes, and are guided by what you want as well as their own design influences and philosophies. It can be completely new and innovative, display a mix of influences or reflect the style of an earlier period. Popular home designs in the U.S. include Victorian, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Tudor, Cape Cod, Mediterranean, Craftsman, Prairie Style, Art Deco, Modern, Mid-Century Modern, Ranch Style and today’s sleek, utilitarian LEED-certified “green” design, among many other architectural styles.

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JB Architecture Group, Inc.
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Last comment "Exterior Trim"
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For this home we were hired as the Architect only. Siena Custom Builders, Inc. was the Builder. +/- 5,200 sq. ft. home (Approx. 42' x 110' Footprint) Cedar Siding - Cabot Solid Stain - Pewter Grey
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Van's Lumber & Custom Builders, Inc.
Added to 8,965 ideabooks
Last comment "green siding with stone"
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This home exterior has Cedar Shake siding with cedar trim and natural stone accents. The windows are Coconut Cream colored Marvin Windows, accented by simulated divided light grills.
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Sicora, Inc.
  6 reviews
Added to 49,271 ideabooks
Last comment "All of it!! Looking to downsize"
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This cottage style architecture was created by adding a 2nd floor and garage to this small rambler. Photography: Sicora, Inc.
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Landsted Companies, LLC
Added to 38,641 ideabooks
Last comment "Paula"
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Landmarkphotodesign.com
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Heydt Designs
  4 reviews
Added to 59,192 ideabooks
Last comment "steps"
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Residential Design by Heydt Designs, Interior Design by Benjamin Dhong Interiors, Construction by Kearney & O'Banion, Photography by David Duncan Livingston
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Artistic Design and Construction, Inc
Added to 23,087 ideabooks
Last comment "front yard"
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A.Kinard
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Ridge Creek Custom Homes
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Last comment "Exterior Colors"
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Natural Balance Home Builders
  1 review
Added to 31,062 ideabooks
Last comment "Lovely architecture. Modern yet timeless"
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