American Exterior Design Ideas, Inspiration & Images | Houzz - November 2025

Front of Home at Dusk - The Genesis - Family Super Ranch with Daylight Basement

Paint by Sherwin Williams Body Color - Anonymous - SW 7046 Accent Color - Urban Bronze - SW 7048 Trim Color - Worldly Gray - SW 7043 Front Door Stain - Northwood Cabinets - Custom Truffle Stain Exterior Stone by Eldorado Stone Stone Product Rustic Ledge in Clearwater Outdoor Fireplace by Heat & Glo Doors by Western Pacific Building Materials Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Window Product Style Line® Series Window Supplier Troyco - Window & Door Lighting by Destination Lighting Garage Doors by NW Door Decorative Timber Accents by Arrow Timber Timber Accent Products Classic Series LAP Siding by James Hardie USA Fiber Cement Shakes by Nichiha USA Construction Supplies via PROBuild Landscaping by GRO Outdoor Living Customized & Built by Cascade West Development Photography by ExposioHDR Portland Original Plans by Alan Mascord Design Associates

Shake At The Lake

Elite Design Group

Builder: Artisan Custom Homes Photography by: Jim Schmid Photography Interior Design by: Homestyles Interior Design

Home on a Hill

Claude C. Lapp Architects, LLC

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Gothic Cottage - Award Finalist

Daniel Contelmo Architects

The front elevation makes use of many traditional cottage elements, combining steep roof lines with graceful curves. Clover windows and natural stone give a timeless feeling to the front. The metal roof reflects the sky, and softens the presence of the house. Photographer: Daniel Contelmo Jr.

Remodels & Additions

Archambault Construction

Front view of renovated barn with new front entry, landscaping, and creamery.

Traditional Exterior

CHERRY HILL, GREENWICH, CT

Granoff Architects

Custom Architecture

JB Architecture Group, Inc.

For this home we were hired as the Architect only. Siena Custom Builders, Inc. was the Builder. +/- 5,200 sq. ft. home (Approx. 42' x 110' Footprint) Cedar Siding - Cabot Solid Stain - Pewter Grey

Poplar Cottage

Christopher Kellie Design Inc.

Bark House Shingle Siding and Reclaimed Barnwood Siding, photo by Todd Bush

Modern Farmhouse - Durham, NC

Lisle Architecture & Design

Parade of Homes Gold Winner This 7,500 modern farmhouse style home was designed for a busy family with young children. The family lives over three floors including home theater, gym, playroom, and a hallway with individual desk for each child. From the farmhouse front, the house transitions to a contemporary oasis with large modern windows, a covered patio, and room for a pool.

Exterior Architecture

Brightwater Homes

Dramatic peaks and dark trim against white board and batten make this Carpenter Gothic styled exterior stand out.

Cape Cod

Edward Deegan Architects

Cape Cod

Taupiary

Helman Sechrist Stoelting Architecture

Cornwall Farmhouse

Wagner Hodgson

Modern Farmhouse

Young & Borlik Architects, inc.

Seating and fire pits create intimate exterior patio spaces. Iron railings wrap the light wells providing access and natural light to a generous full basement from the rear yard area. Painted brick and shutters accent the modern adaptation of traditional detailing. Gutters, rain leaders and roof overhangs are refined and deliberate.