After years of living in San Francisco, industrial designers Rachel Gant and Andrew Deming wanted a change of pace. They found it on the coast of Florida,
Add budget-friendly curb appeal to your home with these upgrades you can do in a day, weekend, or month, from freshening your garden to replacing your mailbox.
Ready to change your brick home? This post goes into how I limewashed my brick ranch exterior using hydrated lime for under $30!
Traditional homes and suburban ranch houses were often made of wood with clapboard siding. Over time, the wood got replaced with metal, plastic, or composite alternatives. Vinyl siding is particularly popular because it’s low-maintenance, weather-resistant, and cheap. Board and batten siding mixes wide and narrow planks. The thinner ones (battens) hide the joints between the
2024 exterior house paint color trends are here. Exterior house paint color trends come and go just like any other trends. Most exterior trends tend to
Whether it's seafoam, pine, mint, or even close to black, green exterior house paint will undoubtedly transform your home.
Benjamin Moore White Dove is a creamy (but fairly neutral) white paint color that always seems to take a back seat to favorites like Swiss Coffee or Sherwin
This all-natural wood nature-inspired dream home is a sanctuary that captures the essence of nature's beauty within its walls. See the design
Prep is the key to a successful paint job, HGTV.com shares 10 things you must know before you begin painting the outside of your home.
While some see a split level house as challenging for exterior design, we prefer to embrace the look with layers, color-blocking, and more.
Get ready to discover mid-century modern houses, from sleek lines to funky furniture choices.
Image 13 of 26 from gallery of Grass House / BLDUS. Photograph by Ty Cole
We’re thrilled to share our list of the best exterior house colors 2024 has to offer. Why? Well, we know that when it comes to updating your home’s curb appeal, the right paint colors can have a powerful impact. Picking paint colors is a huge decision — and one of the biggest reasons homeowners turn
Uncover the timeless allure of French Country Shutters Exterior. Explore practical tips, and the art of enhancing your home's exterior.
Are you dreaming of a cozy, minimalist lifestyle? Look no further than these incredible small house design ideas! Packed with awesome space-saving solutions and inspiring decor ideas, these concept pictures will reignite your passion for tiny living. Get ready to embrace the big advantages of small house living designs! Let’s start off with some inspiration […]
Lilley Brook is an energy efficient Paragraph 84 (Para 80) passive house. Another exceptional grand design by Hawkes Architecture.
Choosing your home exterior material is a BIG deal! Learn the differences (and pros/cons) of 8 top exterior siding options in this post!
* *Update - May 2016 Some of you may have been watching Fixer Upper lately - you'll notice that sweet ol' Joanna Gaines has used this EXACT method in some of the houses that they've been renovating down in Waco. She calls it "German Smear" and has been using it to change the looks of many
Need some design inspiration for your brick exterior? Looking for the best paint colors to go with brick? Sounds like you’re ready to breathe some new life into the outside of your brick home - good news, you’re in the right place for some very specific advice & paint suggestions. There
How To DIY Wood Shutters For Practically Free
5 Reasons to updating your home with vinyl siding. Its practical, cost effective, won't scratch, comes in great styles, colors & easy to install. More here.
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Looking for exterior paint color ideas that go with brick homes? These 10 amazing exterior paint colors will complement a brick home perfectly.
Roofs can be separated into two categories: cold roofs and warm roofs. Some roof designs blur the lines between these two types, and the terms only make literal sense in northern climates, where interior spaces are heated and exterior air … Read More
A red brick house can be beautiful; however, it’s a strong look and can be one of the toughest to work with, particularly for color palettes.
If you’ve ever shopped for paint colors before, you know just how tricky it can be to find a paint color that looks good not just on the swatch but also in your room in different lights. And exterior paint? Well, it’s even harder because there are more variables: weather, direction of the sun, foliage […]
DIY techniques for a weathertight exterior door installation
Looking for exterior paint color ideas that go with brick homes? These 10 amazing exterior paint colors will complement a brick home perfectly.
The story of how we renovated a dilapidated static caravan into a luxe wooden lodge, before and after.
Picking an exterior paint color for your house can feel overwhelming so we've put together 5 steps that will help you narrow it down!
Image 6 of 7 from gallery of How Rammed Earth Walls are Built. Photograph by Nic Lehoux Photography
Avec l'envie d'offrir un nouveau souffle à sa façade ou de contribuer à l'isolation thermique de la maison, le bardage en bois est dans l'air du temps. À la fois naturel et contemporain, il donne une seconde vie à l'extérieur en dissimulant éventuellement certaines aspérités comme une fissure ou autres éléments disgracieux. Brut, peint ou avec une finition originale, le bardage en bois a aussi l'avantage de renforcer le caractère du lieu avec un style moderne. En cohésion avec les préoccupations actuelles et en lien avec la tendance green, le bois connaît un beau succès. Pourquoi ne pas l'adopter aussi pour recouvrir la maison ? Découvrez de nombreuses inspirations pour un bardage contemporain gage de cachet dès le jardin.
We love a good exterior transformation, and this list of 15 painted brick houses with before and after photos does not disappoint. Come take a look.
Five simple DIY ways to add welcoming cottage curb appeal to your house and landscaping, no matter its age, with before and after photos.
Curb appeal is a magic phrase in the spring, as is thinking up ways to make your home exterior look better to visitors and passersby. But what about the backyard — the place where you spend your time? First off, yay you. You have actual outdoor space. Now go make it pretty to enjoy all summer long, and start with any blank wall. If you have an unsightly wall, cover it up with some horizontal boards, then paint everything a deep bold color.
This exterior colour mistake is ruining neighborhoods everywhere. Find out what it is and learn how to avoid it as the black and white trend continues to dominate.
