House exterior design

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

Looking for some guidance on the exterior of a house that I am looking to buy. Currently I do not love the look - especially the stone choice. Builder has agreed to remove the stone and I'm trying to decide whether to replace with a different stone or just use stucco everywhere for a clean / modern look.

Also, the house currently has 3 small, upper windows in the office (front right side) and we want to replace with 3 larger windows so we have a view out of the office. Thinking I would like to also add light fixtures on each side of the garage door. (note, my sketch showing window and light fixture placement)

If we add the larger windows, do you think the garage doors (also with windows) will be too much? Would you use bronze trim or white trim?

I've included photos of 2 other houses that appeal to me.

Would love your thoughts!

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Comments (6)

vinmarks
3 years ago
Forget the stone. It is just slapped on the front and the height of it makes no sense.
Lyn Nielson
3 years ago
I'd forget the stone all together, just siding.

White windows, and paint the garage doors the same color as the siding.

Yes to the 3 larger windows. choose whatever light fixtures you like (dark sky preferred)

read up on light polution.
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3 years ago
Agree with your idea of 3 larger windows -what a difference that will make both aesthetically for the exterior and functionally for the office. I think bronze trim makes the most sense for your home.
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Mark Bischak, Architect
3 years ago
Make the garage as aesthetically pleasing as possible because you are buying a garage with a house attached to it. Pay as much attention to the other sides of the building as you do to the front.

If the "office" will ever become a bedroom, design the windows for a bedroom.
dan1888
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
A lot of repeating threes in the windows once you're larger option is installed. The first inspiration house has a single larger view window. I'd like to see if that could work instead of three.. No stone.
chispa
3 years ago
No stone.

Yes to larger windows.

A plain modern garage door.

Not loving the front door with equal measurements for door and sidelites. The door should be wider than the sidelites. I have a 42" wide door and my sidelites are each 24" wide.