Craftsman, at the same time beige/motley

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Elegant Craftsman-Style Suburban Home Facade with Mixed Material Cladding

#11105. Elegant Craftsman-Style Suburban Home Facade with Mixed Material Cladding

This is an excellent example of a modern American Craftsman-style home with neo-traditional architectural elements. The facade features a harmonious combination of various finishing materials: the lower part of the house is clad in light beige siding, which contrasts with the brown wooden shingles (shakes) in the upper section and on the gables. Stone veneer at the base of the columns and around the garage perimeter adds special expressiveness.

The facade has an asymmetrical yet well-balanced composition. The gabled roof with several protruding dormers gives the house volume and dynamism. Large windows with multi-pane glazing are typical of the Craftsman style and provide good natural lighting to the interior spaces.

The main entrance is accentuated by a bright red door, which creates a striking color accent. The porch with massive columns and white railings adds monumentality and a welcoming appearance to the facade. The two-car garage is organically integrated into the main volume of the building.

In designing your own facade, you could apply several techniques from this house: combining different textures (stone, wood, siding) to create visual interest; using a contrasting entry door as a bold accent; adding architectural elements such as columns and decorative brackets; and incorporating thoughtful landscaping that complements the building's architecture.

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