Designing an Enviable House Facade

Home Exterior Designs act as an envelope to your abode, an identity to the owner’s persona and the first impression of one’s home. No wonder facades in home exterior designs are so highly valued today.

Isn’t it great, to have an awesome facade for the passers-by to slow down and just admire?!

A well-planned and creatively designed exterior can make your house stand out from any distance. Energy efficient architectural design, integration of greenery, perfect combination of colours and superior quality materials for cladding, can change a sombre looking exterior to an unforgettable one.

Here are some stunning ideas to amp up your house exterior facades.

Include large windows and balconies:

Windows and balconies act as a connection between the interiors and the vast external environment of the house. They add to the visual appeal and help maintain a good solid-to-void ratio of the building. Large windows provide an elevated look to the exterior, and make your space more airy and naturally lit. For balconies, always select the floor covering that is weather resistant, as they can deal with multiple climatic conditions.

Combination of textures in cladding

Wall cladding can be done with various materials like stone, brick, wood, ceramic, vinyl, terracotta, etc. A combination of these works best, thus making the front elevation aesthetically pleasing and modernized.

Have a look at this home exterior design by us for our client

Complementing colour schemes

Choosing the right shades for your house is important as it uplifts the mood and appearance, as well as gives a fresh vibe to the whole property. Prefer to include contrasting colours in your palette, as they will highlight the main elements of the design.

Use quality and sterile materials for richness

Exterior cladding acts as a protective layer to a building, and therefore the choice of the material is crucial. Sterile and superior quality materials are maintenance free, provide a striking appearance, and increase the appeal of your property. Have a look at the below image, which speaks out for itself.

Do more geometry

Use of basic shapes in exterior design adds more symmetry. Inclusion of shapes and lines is not only calculative, but also a very creatively planned process. With minimalism making a comeback, geometric shapes are in vogue these days. 

Don’t these designs look so fetching and appealing!

Beautify the landscaping

Indeed, the landscaping around a house acts as a great medium to enhance the view of the whole house front elevation, provided regular maintenance and extensive care is taken. A mix of grass, tiles, pebbles, shrubs and plants adds more colour and life to your space.

Do not forget the garage doors

You certainly want a garage door that perfectly blends with the rest of the ambiance. Similar coloured and timber garage doors add more symmetry, giving a complete look and contributing to building some awesome facades.

A sample image to highlight the above point:.

Add more elements from nature

More natural and organic elements like wood, plants, granite, earthly colour palette, an enclosed small patio with water feature, can make your space more welcoming and cosy. Little greenery patches in front of the windows also look classic.

Some of us may have an existing exterior, which needs to be refreshed and enlivened again, here are some ways to achieve this:-

• Just a fresh coat of paint on walls would work like magic, without being a burden on the pocket.
• Replacing the old door and windows with brand new ones, will bring the much needed charm to your whole exterior design.
• Update your pathway or driveway with new landscaping, gravels, attractive tiles, and keep them really neat and clean.
• Enrich your garden with ornamental plants like pink bougainvillea, fragrance laden star jasmine or bleeding heart vines.
• Plan to install LED lights in certain areas of your house exterior- along the walkways, staircases, under deck railings, etc.

Undoubtedly, planning a home exterior design is a complex process of combining colours, materials and shapes. Creating a design on your own might be risky and inefficient, you definitely need a professional for creative planning and execution.