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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