The photograph showcases an elegant neoclassical mansion painted in a soft blue color. This three-story building features a symmetrical façade with a mansard roof in the Second Empire style. Particularly expressive are the three semi-circular balconies on the second floor with delicate wrought iron railings, framed by arched windows with distinctive circular elements in their upper sections.
The façade demonstrates meticulously detailed architectural elements: cornices with dentil molding, pilasters framing the windows, and clear horizontal division between the building's levels. The mansard roof with gray tiles is crowned with a decorative weathervane. The third floor features a dormer window under a semi-circular arch, while the second floor has three identical windows with French balconies.
The ground floor includes the main entrance with a small porch and steps leading to the front door. The building's basement contains garage doors, representing a modern adaptation of the classical style. The landscape design features neatly trimmed shrubs in planters that emphasize the architectural formality of the building.
When designing your own façade, several techniques could be borrowed: using symmetry to create a harmonious appearance, adding decorative balconies as accent elements, combining contrasting colors (light walls with darker window and door elements), and incorporating classical architectural details to add elegance even to a contemporary building.