A home’s shingle-style exterior fits in with the neighborhood and allows for an open, harmonious flow inside

This natural, renewable roof option brings weathered character and nostalgic appeal to traditional-style homes

Whether they use steel panels, a copper skin or corrugated cladding, these metal home exteriors gleam with ingenuity

Aiding privacy and filtering sunlight may have been important, but these screens offer dazzling visuals as part of the package

Forget one-note home exteriors. A facade that combines stone and shingle gives houses depth, character and curb appeal

See why some materials — concrete and wood, glass and paint, brick and steel — just belong together

Steel, copper and zinc shingles take siding to new heights, with less maintenance than their wooden cousins

The right shade of white on walls or just trim will make your house look crisp and clean

Consider the ins and outs of these unusual glass architectural features to see how marvelous windows can be

Learn what your house looked like in a previous life to make updates that fit — or just for fun