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Exteriors286 Stories

Curb Appeal Feeling a Little Off? Some Questions to Consider
ExteriorsCurb Appeal Feeling a Little Off? Some Questions to Consider
By Becky Harris
Color, scale, proportion, trim ... 14 things to think about if your exterior is bugging you
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Roots of Style: Your Home May Have a Renaissance Classical Past
Traditional ArchitectureRoots of Style: Your Home May Have a Renaissance Classical Past
By Steven Randel
If Georgian, colonial revival or Italianate details are in your house's mix, you might have the 15th century to thank
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See Light Play in 14 Homes From Paris to Texas
ArchitectureSee Light Play in 14 Homes From Paris to Texas
By John Dorman
Whether their screens let the light dance or their opaque windows diffuse it, these homes are beacons of great design
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14 Beautiful In-Between Spaces: Verandas Around the World
Architecture14 Beautiful In-Between Spaces: Verandas Around the World
By John Dorman
See how architects are using transitional spaces for shelter and sun harnessing, in homes from Austria to Wisconsin
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8 Amazing Home Exterior Transformations
Curb Appeal8 Amazing Home Exterior Transformations
By Samantha Schoech
Witness the facelifts, paint jobs and other changes that turned these homes from drab to fab
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Roots of Style: Where Did Your House Get Its Look?
ArchitectureRoots of Style: Where Did Your House Get Its Look?
By Steven Randel
Explore the role of architectural fashions in current designs through 5 home styles that bridge past and present
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8 Modern-Day Moats That Float Our Boats
Landscape Design8 Modern-Day Moats That Float Our Boats
By Frank Organ
See how a simple water barrier with ancient roots can make for an eye-catching contemporary garden feature
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8 Homes With Exterior Paint Colors Done Right
Exteriors8 Homes With Exterior Paint Colors Done Right
By Charmean Neithart
Get ideas for an exterior palette from these homes that run the gamut from Mediterranean to modern
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Do These Surprising Contemporary Exteriors Hint at the Future?
ArchitectureDo These Surprising Contemporary Exteriors Hint at the Future?
By John Dorman
Unconventional homes may someday be commonplace, thanks to more building choices than ever before
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Roofing Materials: Slate Makes for Fireproof Roofs That Last
ExteriorsRoofing Materials: Slate Makes for Fireproof Roofs That Last
By Rachel Grace
It stands up to weather and fire without losing its high-end look. But can your budget handle it?
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Lean on Me: Balustrades and Rails Through the Ages to Today
ExteriorsLean on Me: Balustrades and Rails Through the Ages to Today
By Gabrielle Di Stefano
These waist-high barriers offer protection on a balcony, porch or deck, but you're free to go wild with your balustrade style
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