Vinyl Exterior Home Ideas

This Assonet, MA home looks beautiful with CertainTeed vinyl siding and Harvey Windows! These Care Free customers hired us to install a GAF Timberline HD roof in 2018 and were so happy with their experience they brought us back to replace their windows, door, and siding! Harvey Classic Replacement Windows provide energy efficient curb appeal. A Care Free customer and Pickup family favorite, these double hung windows are manufactured right here in New England. Featuring a fully welded sash and frame to provide better performance than other vinyl windows, the Harvey Classic offers an air-tight seal that keeps the elements outside and your heated and/or cooled air inside! Visitors are also welcomed with a ThermaTru Smooth Star Door, a stylish fiberglass entry door system that is primed and ready to paint any color you choose! The homeowners chose CertainTeed Restoration Classic vinyl siding in the color, Flagstone. Manufactured for both durability and beauty, this vinyl siding mimics the look of natural cedar siding. This particular project features a double 4″ exposure which provides classic New England style with deep shadow lines and a 200 mph wind rating! This siding will not falter during tough weather conditions and is fade, crack and, dent resistant giving this homeowner peace of mind! According to Remodeling Magazines Cost vs. Value report, vinyl siding offers one of the highest returns of any other home improvement project with a whopping 75.6% return on investment!

New custom house in the Tree Section of Manhattan Beach, California. Custom built and interior design by Titan&Co. Modern Farmhouse
Large cottage white two-story vinyl gable roof idea in Los Angeles

Inspiration for a large timeless white two-story vinyl exterior home remodel in Nashville with a shingle roof

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Small elegant green two-story vinyl exterior home photo in Philadelphia

Christina Wedge
Example of a large classic white two-story vinyl house exterior design in Atlanta with a hip roof and a shingle roof

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Inspiration for a large timeless white two-story vinyl house exterior remodel in Atlanta with a hip roof and a metal roof

Large arts and crafts green one-story vinyl exterior home photo in Other with a shingle roof

This new home features architectural forms that are rooted in traditional residential buildings, yet rendered with crisp clean contemporary materials. Photographed By: Vic Gubinski Interiors By: Heike Hein Home

Rob Karosis: Photographer
Mid-sized traditional yellow two-story vinyl house exterior idea in Bridgeport with a hip roof and a shingle roof

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Example of a mid-sized cottage gray one-story vinyl gable roof design in Austin

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Small beach style white two-story vinyl gable roof photo in Orange County

The Kiguchi family moved into their Austin, Texas home in 1994. Built in the 1980’s as part of a neighborhood development, they happily raised their family here but longed for something more contemporary. Once they became empty nesters, they decided it was time for a major remodel. After spending many years visiting Austin AIA Home Tours that highlight contemporary residential architecture, they had a lot of ideas and in 2013 were ready to interview architects and get their renovation underway. The project turned into a major remodel due to an unstable foundation. Architects Ben Arbib and Ed Hughey, of Arbib Hughey Design were hired to solve the structural issue and look for inspiration in the bones of the house, which sat on top of a hillside and was surrounded by great views. Unfortunately, with the old floor plan, the beautiful views were hidden by small windows that were poorly placed. In order to bring more natural light into the house the window sizes and configurations had to be addressed, all while keeping in mind the homeowners desire for a modern look and feel. To achieve a more contemporary and sophisticated front of house, a new entry was designed that included removing a two-story bay window and porch. The entrance of the home also became more integrated with the landscape creating a template for new foliage to be planted. Older exterior materials were updated to incorporate a more muted palette of colors with a metal roof, dark grey siding in the back and white stucco in the front. Deep eaves were added over many of the new large windows for clean lines and sun protection. “Inside it was about opening up the floor plan, expanding the views throughout the house, and updating the material palette to get a modern look that was also warm and inviting,” said Ben from Arbib Hughey Design. “Prior to the remodel, the house had the typical separation of rooms. We removed the walls between them and changed all of the windows to Milgard Thermally Improved Aluminum to connect the inside with the outside. No matter where you are you get nice views and natural light.” The architects wanted to create some drama, which they accomplished with the window placement and opening up the interior floor plan to an open concept approach. Cabinetry was used to help delineate intimate spaces. To add warmth to an all-white living room, white-washed oak wood floors were installed and pine planks were used around the fireplace. The large windows served as artwork bringing the color of nature into the space. An octagon shaped, elevated dining room, (named “the turret”), had a big impact on the design of the house. They architects rounded the corners and added larger window openings overlooking a new sunken garden. The great room was also softened by rounding out the corners and that circular theme continued throughout the house, being picked up in skylight wells and kitchen cabinetry. A staircase leading to a catwalk was added and the result was a two-story window wall that flooded the home with natural light. When asked why Milgard® Thermally Improved Aluminum windows were selected, the architectural team listed many reasons: 1) Aesthetics: “We liked the slim profiles and narrow sightlines. The window frames never get in the way of the view and that was important to us. They also have a very contemporary look that went well with our design.” 2) Options: “We liked that we could get large sliding doors that matched the windows, giving us a very cohesive look and feel throughout the project.” 3) Cost Effective: “Milgard windows are affordable. You get a good product at a good price.” 4) Custom Sizes: “Milgard windows are customizable, which allowed us to get the right window for each location.” Ready to take on your own traditional to modern home remodeling project? Arbib Hughey Design advises, “Work with a good architect. That means picking a team that is creative, communicative, listens well and is responsive. We think it’s important for an architect to listen to their clients and give them something they want, not something the architect thinks they should have. At the same time you want an architect who is willing and able to think outside the box and offer up design options that you may not have considered. Design is about a lot of back and forth, trying out ideas, getting feedback and trying again.” The home was completely transformed into a unique, contemporary house perfectly integrated with its site. Internally the home has a natural flow for the occupants and externally it is integrated with the surroundings taking advantage of great natural light. As a side note, it was highly praised as part of the Austin AIA homes tour.

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Traditional gray vinyl exterior home idea in New Orleans

2-Story Craftsman Style with Dark Blue Narrow Horizontal Lap & Wide Dark Blue Shingle Style Accent Siding. Bright White Double Hung Windows with Wide White Trim. Tapered White Columns on a Wide Stone Base Column. 2nd Story Offset Accent Roof Line with Brackets or Corbels & Bright White Trim.

Large craftsman green three-story vinyl exterior home idea in Other

Mid-sized craftsman gray one-story vinyl exterior home idea in Chicago

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Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless gray two-story vinyl house exterior remodel in Toronto

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Arts and crafts gray two-story vinyl exterior home photo in Denver

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Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse white two-story vinyl exterior home remodel in Salt Lake City with a metal roof