These charming facades are a lot more than brick and mortar.
Find exterior inspiration with our roundup of enviable home exteriors.
Are you looking to give yourhouse exteriora little more charm?
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Check out this collection of lovely facades that are much more than brick and mortar.
Findexterior inspiration and ideasfor stunning street views with our roundup of enviable home exteriors.
Despite the need for big renovations, she was determined to keep as much original architectural features as possible.
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She was able to restore the original windows and woodwork to make for lovely and unique exterior.
Instead of wood, native Texas limestone was used to cover the exterior.
The creamy white (Benjamin Moores White Dove) painted brick pairs with the cedar shake roof.
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When we found this one, I immediately fell in love with it, says Williams.
I grew up in Virginia in a 300-year-old house in the countryside, and my parents are hugeantiquescollectors.
Im heavily influenced by that.
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I didnt need to change much other than paint, says Tucker.
Thats one great thing about an old house; you get the mature trees and landscaping.
Thecottage’s simple exterioris a prelude to the straightforward floor plan within the home.
The Maple family dubbed their home Proud Mary, a nod to the name of the woman who (along with her husband) commissioned its construction in 1906.Credit:James Ransom
By building their home within their surrounding nature, they created a beautiful and inviting exterior.
Mountain Magic
Almost everything about the 1940s mountain house Norman Askins discovered 23 years ago delighted him.
Too often, a foreboding hedge of large shrubs obscures the porch.
Sun-seeking updates and white paint transformed this Homewood gem.Credit:LAUREY W. GLENN
The matured tree-lined walkway helps establish a sense of permanence.
The classic materials,generous front porch, and elegant setting are all signatures of Town’s designs.
The neutral exterior and forest green pops on the shutters allow this home to sink into its surrounding environment.
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Proportion and Patina
Classic scale and a reclaimed-slate roof give this 1991 home timeless appeal.
The ceiling fans added to the large front porch encourage ongoing conversations even in the middle of summer.
Symmetrical Cottage
This Arkansas home and garden prove you don’t need a mansion to live big.
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He saw an opportunity to create unique spaces for gardening and outdoor living.
Easy shifts in scale and dimension with tidy plantings boost this home’s curb appeal.
The awnings were drawing attention away from the rotting cedar wood cladding, now replaced with cement siding.
Branstetter freshened the front door with Valspar’s Greenish Gray (V144-6).Credit:Hector Manuel Sanchez
Inside, this home is painted to the nines.
The colorful and playful theme follows through to the outside of the home, too.
A chipped Victorian front door sets the tone for the decor inside.
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The simple landscaping allows the front porch to be the focal point.
In the evenings, it glows like a lantern, becoming a beacon for boaters on Smith Lake.
Architect and friend Jeff Dungan designed the home’s addition.
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The original bay window is topped in copper, complementing the other accents on the house’s exterior.
Cedar-shake adds a welcoming warmth to the entire facade.
Mountain Setting
The exterior design of our 2016 Idea House used the mountain setting as inspiration.
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Nestled on a corner lot in Mt.
Laurel, the house is in a community between Birmingham (our hometown!)
and Double Oak Mountain.
Every few weeks at 5 p.m., they host a boathouse party. A living-and-dining space on the upper level accommodates the crowd.Credit:Brian Woodcock
Architect Bill Ingram played to the woodsy locale with a dark gray palette.
Balancing the wild and manicured landscaping updates the exterior without destroying its earthy charm.
Plenty of doors and windows allow for maximum natural light.
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Breezy River House Porch
We’re suckers for an endless front porch!
Tudor Cottage
Who hasn’t dreamed of coming home to a cottage garden?
They exude grace and charm with dense plants, from flowers to fruit.
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The carpet of grass and dull shrubs didn’t enhance the house.
The front entry’s rounded moldings and white spindles jump out like icing on a cake.
Two windows on either side of the front door add an aesthetically pleasing symmetry to the space.
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McAlear were left to build a new home on the lot where their old one had stood.
“I wanted to pay homage to the architecture and history New Orleans lost,” says Karina.
Emphasizing simplicity, she drew the modest plans herself.
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Intent on preserving her home’sarchitectural detailsand character, Ashley wanted to salvage and restore it.
The updated landscaping adds plenty of curb appeal to this charming cottage.
Farmhouse Restoration
A Georgia farmhouse without a front porch?
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We couldn’t believe it.
This wraparound one greets visitors with style.
For a striking accent, the black shutters pop against the white exterior.
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Paul and Jeremy created an oversize but not imposing 9-foot-tall limestone entryway.
Light spills into the foyer through the 7-foot French doors and leaded-glass transom.
A pair of Palladian-style shutters add a single punch of color (Pratt & Lambert’s Artichoke).
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A bell-shaped front lawn furthers the illusion of more height.
Flanked by two sconces and potted plants, this entryway invites guests into its rural home.
“The house was static before, but now it’s more animated,” he says.
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“The shadows and textures all enliven it.”
The pruned lawn perfectly coordinates with the cottage size and exterior.
Smart Cottage Style
Designer P. Allen Smith loves a challenge.
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He designed 1,650 square feet completed in 150 days for just $150,000, but that’s not all.
It would also feature the most up-to-date green construction principles.
The 19th-century Southern farmhouse’s preceding style helped inspire the renovation.
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The canopy trees provide a shady area in the front yard to place a dining table and chairs.
Using white for the front doors makes it a feature by contrasting it with dark brick.
Farmhouse Remodel
Rooted in simplicity, this North Carolina farmhouse built in the 1790s exudes charm.
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Architect Ken Pursley maintained the house’s integrity despite adding a porch.
Using its original scale preserves and respects the original scale.
Timeless Southern Lake House
Early American Colonial-era architecture inspired this house’s balanced symmetry.
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The one-story steeply pitched shake roof and bookending chimneys add to this distinct style.
Soft, green grass grows between the rocks, reducing heat and glare.
Fully functional and also beautiful, it creates a grand approach.
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The two immediately started working on curb appeal as their first project.
Jewel Box Cottage
A previous renovation had confused the architecture of this 1920s Shingle-style cottage.
Georgia-based architecture firm Historical Concepts took it back to its stylistic roots, emphasizing the distinctive gambrel roofline.
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The blue shutters and palm trees express a distinct island vibe.
The open floor plan and vibrant interiors are fit for the modern family.
Stacked columns deliver a more stately appearance to this exterior.
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The main focal point of the exterior is the A-frame roofline that draws the viewer’s eyes up.
Matching the side exteriors to the shutter paint color on the main structure adds cohesion to the house.
A colorful front garden and all-American good looks make you wish you were pulling into the circular front drive.
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The front porch extends the immersive natural space withclimbing vinesgrowing around the hanging cover.
An ample covered space presents an opportunity for outdoor entertaining.
Short, well-maintained landscaping provides an unobstructed view when sitting on the porch.
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Fresh Silhouette
Previously, the home lacked curb appeal and felt a bit forgettable.
“Stan’s proportions add a classic elegance,” says Jessica Thuston.
“The white-columned portico gives this simple cottage a stately feel.”
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The stone facade and metal roofing reflect Fredericksburg’s original German-style architecture.
The delicate shutter paint color adds a personal touch.
“It had great bones but felt very outdated.”
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The collaboration between Scott and Lell was vital.
“You want the landscaping and the architecture to harmonize,” explains Lell.
“Farmhouses always have porches, but I added even more.
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It’s a classic design, updated with all the provisions for modern-day living.
Large folding doors replace the traditional front entry to initiate the central hallway.
After restoring the multi-storied porches, the couple replaced the existing fence and gate with welcoming wooden ones.
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A classic navy paint covers the front door, adding depth and a focal point to the entire house.
Classic Georgia Bungalow
Evergreen subshrubs surround the strategically placedAmerican boxwoods.
A manicured ‘Zeon’ zoysia lawn provides a place for the eye to rest while taking it all in.
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Vintage camellias and paper bush brighten up the borders in winter.
‘Thalia’ daffodils and moss pinks welcome spring, and ox-eye daisies on the front embankment flower into autumn.
These ever-changing elements keep the landscape vibrant in all seasons.
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This helps connect the house to its location in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.”
Most main areas connect to outdoor areas, and dormer windows create space without much height.
Atlanta Manor Makeover
When designing houses, architect Peter Block tries to avoid strict stylistic definitions.
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For its design, Peter looked to the English country houses of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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