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Exterior Design Help Please!

5 years ago

We are really struggling with the exterior look of our new build. We are just getting to the framing stage and we have no ideas on what exterior materials to select or where each material should go. Please help. I feel like we are going around in circles.

Our roof, garage door and windows will be a soft black. That’s all we have selected so far.

I originally wanted a white home- but now I am not so sure. I also am a “less is more” person so I am hoping to not use too many different materials on the exterior.

Any and all insight would be greatly appreciated. I’m hoping a fresh set of eyes will help.

The photo below shows all brick however we have the opportunity to use any materials we wish in any locations (except for one area over the garage that must be stucco or hardy board for structural reasons)

Thanks to everyone in advance for your thoughts!!

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Virgil Carter Fine Art

5 years ago

Is this a one-of-a-kind custom home, or a tract home in a builder's subdivision?

Your choices and freedom to choose will vary depending on your answer.

It's getting a bit late in the construction sequence for this decision.

Good luck!

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kennadysmama
Original Author
5 years ago
Hi! This is a one of a kind home and all the homes in the neighbourhood are by different builders and have very different looks. This home was designed specifically for us- so the builder has not built this before.
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kennadysmama
Original Author
5 years ago
And yes! I agree. I am really starting to feel the time crunch as we need to make decisions soon! I am really hoping to decide before framing officially starts incase we need to make some minor changes.
millworkman
5 years ago
" (except for one area over the garage that must be stucco or hardy board for structural reasons) "

Huh, stucco or Hardie for structural reasons?
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PPF.
5 years ago
I changed one window to better match the others.

As for materials, ask your designer for 3D color renderings showing various options.
kennadysmama
Original Author
5 years ago
Millworkman- sorry I should have been more clear. That area can’t support the weight of brick or stone so we need to choose stucco or Hardy in that one specific area.
kennadysmama
Original Author
5 years ago
PPF- Thanks!
Unfortunately our architect doesn’t offer 3D :( which is why I think we are having a hard time visualizing materials.

It’s funny you mentioned the window. We have changed a few of the windows to be a bit more cohesive :)
rmsaustin
5 years ago
I would not make the garage door black - better a color that matches closely to whatever brick color you choose, so that the garage doesn’t become a focal point. Same with the stucco/Hardie section. Also, I’d prefer a single entry front door to a double.
keith Dcil
5 years ago
White stucco for the whole house. Will look great with black roof , windows and garage. Keep it simple...
keith Dcil
5 years ago
A cream or light grey would also work.
kennadysmama
Original Author
5 years ago
Keith I LOVE your idea and actually that was what I originally wanted but our neighbour on the right side beat us to it. They are a two story also. And 100% cladded with white stucco with black accents. I absolutely love a white home. But not sure how it would look if we do the exact same
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PPF.
5 years ago
kennadysmama
Original Author
5 years ago
PPF. That helps a lot!! I have been looking at it covered in brick for so long it became hard to see it any other way! This helps me get a fresh look. Thanks so much for doing that!
cpartist
5 years ago
I like PPFs 3D version

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