Introduction
Exterior home design can be a challenge. You want your home to stand out from the crowd, but you also want it to fit into your neighborhood. And if you don’t like the exterior of your house, who will? Here’s a guide to some of the most popular styles in exterior design today.
Mediterranean
The Mediterranean style is a historical look that originated in southern Europe. The exterior of these homes tends to be low and flat, with a stucco or stone facade. The front door usually has an arched top, and windows are large and rounded at the top.
Coastal
The Coastal design style is all about tranquility and serenity. It should be open, airy, and light. You’ll want to incorporate a nautical theme into the look of your home’s exterior. The beachy feel is also encouraged in this type of design because it adds another layer of relaxation to an already relaxed space!
Cottage
Cottage-style homes are typically smaller and have low-pitched roofs. They can be made of wood or brick, but they’re often painted in bright colors such as yellow, red, or blue. The design of a cottage home includes decorative trim around doors and windows with shutters above them. Cottages are also known for having porches that wrap around the front of the house; this is called an “L” shaped porch because it’s shaped like a lowercase L on its side (the top line being where you stand when entering your door).
Rustic
Rustic homes are made of wood, and their designs are typically smaller than other styles. They’re often more affordable than other kinds of homes, too. You can find rustic homes in a variety of locations–from the mountains to the beach.
Modern Rustic
Modern rustic is a style that combines the use of wood, stone and metal with clean lines and angles. The use of natural materials such as wood, stone or metal is combined with modern technology to create this style. This can be seen in the use of geometric shapes on your home’s exterior as well as earthy colors and contrast between materials (like metal against wood).
Your home’s exterior can be something you enjoy every day.
Your home’s exterior can be something you enjoy every day. It should complement the interior of your home, but it also has to be functional and durable. You want to make sure that it is easy to maintain, because if you don’t do it yourself, then someone else will have to come in and do it for you.
Conclusion
We hope you’ve enjoyed learning about the different styles of exterior home design. If your home has a style that isn’t listed here or if it combines two or more of these types, we encourage you to share! We’d love to see what kinds of homes exist in our community and how they came together from an architectural standpoint.