The facade of the house can be made in different styles. There are many options for finishing the exterior. The overall impression of the house depends on the correctness of the creation of the facade design project. There are recommendations on how to design the facade yourself. The choice of style, materials, as well as the creation of an exterior project will be discussed in the article.
Where to start?
The design of the facade of the house (photo below) can say a lot about its owners. It is important to responsibly approach the choice of style, exterior colors. The homeowners' favorite colors chosen for decoration can tell a lot about their preferences and even their lifestyle.
When choosing finishing materials, it is important to consider not only their aesthetic qualities, but also practicality. The facade should be not only beautiful, but also functional. This takes into account a number of factors. It is also important to determine the characteristics of the climate in which the building is located. The landscape and territorial features are also taken into account.
If there are other buildings near the house, you need to consider their styledesign. Homeowners must make a decision about whether they want to make their home stand out from existing buildings, or create harmony with their neighbors' already decorated homes.
It should be noted that the modern design of the facade, the photo of which can be seen in the article, combines several stylistic trends at the same time. Almost never apply specific canons. This allows you to make the exterior original.
With the right choice of design, the building will look stylish and beautiful. If there are some design flaws, it is quite possible to hide them with the help of appropriate finishing approaches. The advantages of the building, on the contrary, must be emphasized. Therefore, when developing a design project, there are no trifles.
Expert Tips
The design of the facade of a private house, the photo of which is presented below, can be designed independently. To do this, you need to take the advice of professionals. They argue that there are certain rules on how to choose the right design for the exterior of the building.
First of all, you need to decide on the color scheme. The psychological perception of design depends on the choice of shades and their combination. Do not choose one color for decoration. You need to combine two or even three colors. In this case, the texture of the material can also be different. This will add volume to the image, making the facade more interesting.
Only after the right choice of colors and textures of materials, you can begin to create a stylistic concept of decoration. It must be in harmony withlandscape design, the interior of the house itself.
Experts advise not to disregard the practical side of the issue of choosing the design of the facade. It is necessary to choose materials that will be durable, practical and will allow to realize the developed project. Today, plaster, tile, stone, siding or brick are used to finish the facade. If the house is built of wood, finishing is almost never done. The owners in this case tend to emphasize the natural beauty of the natural material.
Each of these materials has its own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, when choosing a finish, it is important to consider all their features. This will allow you to purchase material that will meet the requirements of home owners.
Design project
Many owners of private houses who decide to create their own exterior decoration do not know what a facade design project is. It must be created at the planning stage of repair or construction. A design blueprint is a document that details the exterior design of a building. It is created in several stages.
A sketch is developed first. You can create it yourself. The facade must be drawn taking into account the chosen style and color scheme. If the owners of the house, who create the decoration on their own, do not have artistic skills, they can turn to a professional. He will draw the facade, taking into account the wishes of the customers.
Facade design (pictured above) requires quality design. This workcarried out in the second stage. If the house is built, its physical dimensions are measured. If the building has not yet been erected, its detailed plan is applied. Based on the obtained dimensions, a sketch visualization is created. In this case, special computer programs are used. This allows you to calculate the required amount of materials, create an estimate.
At the third stage, the decoration of the facade is carried out. All design details are being worked out. After that, design work is carried out. All regulatory requirements for the creation of finishes are taken into account. The facade must be properly insulated. In this case, waterproofing is applied, proper ventilation is created. Only after that it will be possible to start construction work.
Color solution
The design of the facade of the house must begin with the choice of the color of the building. It is combined with the chosen style. Design colors can be pure and mixed. They are also divided into cold and warm. In the first case, the shade is obtained by mixing blue with a different paint. Warm shades are obtained if red is taken as the basis.
Tones can be light and dark, as well as bright and pale. Each chosen color affects the human psyche differently. Red excites, green calms, yellow activates, etc. In addition, you need to consider some features of choosing a color for the facade.
Light shades bring closer and emphasize the volume of the building. Dark tones, on the contrary, will allow the building to fit into the existing environment. The emphasis on the house itself will be reduced. achromatic,monochrome shades emphasize the shape of the building.
If you need to visually enlarge the house, highlight it, bright colors are used for decoration. It will also make it possible to emphasize the structure with complex architecture. It is better to choose a calm range for a simple form.
Decorative elements should be emphasized with contrasting shades that differ from the main color. If the facade area is large, it is better to use tones that are in tune with nearby buildings or the environment. So a large building will harmoniously fit into the landscape.
If the surface of finishing materials is smooth, the color will appear lighter. Such facades reflect the sun's rays. With a textured surface, please note that the shade will appear a little darker.
Style selection
After choosing a color, it is necessary to consider the existing design styles of house facades. Today, several directions are used for exterior design. Most often, the decoration is created in a classic, English or Canadian style. Country, high-tech or chalet designs are also applied.
Classic style has been popular for many years. Its distinguishing feature is clear lines, proportional forms. All elements are symmetrical. Windows and doors are rectangular. Arches are allowed. This is a simple yet sophisticated type of design. It has no extra details. However, a distinctive feature of the classics from minimalism are the details that emphasize the status of the owners of the house. These, for example, can be columns, massive railings, rich decor elements, etc.
The design of the facade of a country house can be decorated in country style. This trend combines several different directions. It includes rustic Russian style, French Provence, as well as the style of the wild West. This is a multinational design trend.
Common to all areas of country style is the use of natural materials (wood, stone). This type of façade design would be ideal for a home that has mountains or forests nearby.
French Provence and chalets
The design of the facade of a private house will look original when choosing a style such as French Provence. It belongs to the country direction. This type of facade decoration is distinguished by the use of restrained and cold shades. Most often, French Provence involves design when using white. It is rarely used as the main shade. However, details such as windows, doors should be white. Gables, balconies can also be painted in this color.
The design of the entire Provence-style facade will require a fairly large financial investment. Therefore, many owners of private houses combine natural materials with cheaper modern finishes. For example, the walls can be decorated with light-colored siding, and the plinth can be decorated with natural stone. You can use warm colors. In cold climates, warm shades are preferred.
Another interesting option when decorating the facade is to use the chalet style. It was previously used for finishing hutsshepherds. Today it is one of the rather expensive types of finishes. It involves the use of natural stone, wood. At the same time, the decor looks quite simple.
Minimalism and industrialism
The design of the facade decoration can be done in an industrial style. This option will be ideal for small private buildings that are built within the city. Minimalist style is also no less popular for such houses. At the same time, several design directions can be easily combined in the design. So, for example, a minimalist exterior can have high-tech style elements.
These styles attract with their conciseness, clarity of lines, as well as exquisite simplicity. New design directions take into account the desire of people for the functionality of the surrounding space, convenience. This allows you to implement high-tech style. Often, metal, glass and plastic are used in facade decoration.
Unpretentious, laconic design allows you to complement the shades of white, black and gray. Minimalism, industrialism and hi-tech are more suitable for urban buildings. Country houses, cottages are best designed in styles that are in tune with the natural environment. Otherwise, an imbalance appears, there is no harmony when the structure is combined with the environment.
Today, non-standard solutions are very popular when choosing a building facade design. In this case, there is no limit to the imagination. You can use expensive or improvised, simple materials.
Plaster
Creating the design of the facade of the house, the choicematerials should be given special attention. One of the popular options is plastering the surface of the walls. This method is also called "wet". This is due to the peculiarities of applying materials to the surface.
Plaster can be made from different materials. This affects the cost and performance of the composition. So, mineral plaster is cheaper than the rest. It does not differ in high plasticity, durability. It is used quite rarely. It is an environmentally friendly material that is combined with facades made of breathable materials and mineral wool insulation.
Acrylic variety of plaster is moisture resistant and plasticity. It is also an environmentally friendly material. The difference with this type of finish is the lack of vapor permeability. Therefore, acrylic plasters are used for facades that have been insulated with polystyrene foam.
Silicate plaster is highly durable. This is also reflected in its value. The material is plastic and breathable. It does not attract dust and dirt particles. Installation of such plaster is also more expensive than using other types of "wet" finishes.
Today, one of the most popular types of finishes is silicone plaster. It has all the advantages of the previous type of material. At the same time, the cost of such a finish will be an order of magnitude lower.
Siding
Facade design can be done using siding. There are many varieties of such materials. Siding can be metal, wood orpolyvinyl chloride (PVC). They differ in cost, performance and appearance.
One of the most inexpensive materials of this type is PVC siding. This is an easy-to-install, practical type of finish. Therefore, it is often chosen for arranging facades. Vinyl siding allows you to create high-quality exterior protection for walls. When installed correctly, the facade will be ventilated, which leads to the removal of excess moisture.
It is also worth noting that vinyl siding is not afraid of the negative effects of the environment. It is easy to wash. With proper installation, temperature fluctuations will not affect the appearance of the facade. The material does not burn. When the temperature rises, harmful substances can be released from it. However, this does not affect the atmosphere in the house.
Metal siding is more suitable for finishing the facades of technical buildings. It does not have high aesthetic qualities. It is better to use wood siding for home decoration. This is a durable material. In the process of its manufacture, the wood is subjected to special treatment. This significantly extends its life, allowing the use of siding for exterior decoration.
The wooden variety of materials gives the design of the facade a special, stylish look. For a country house, this is a good finishing option. Such siding will protect the base of the walls from bad weather, various adverse environmental factors.
Tiles and bricks
The design of the brick facade looks original. This allowsemphasize the quality and respectability of the structure. For this, clinker bricks are used. There are many shades of it. This allows you to create a design in accordance with the wishes of the owners of the house.
Brick is used for cladding even at the construction stage. If the facade needs to be restored, building requirements should be taken into account. In this case, you need to create proper ventilation.
You can also finish the facade with tiles. It can imitate different materials. The surface of the tile is textured. This type of finish requires a perfectly flat base surface. Creating a facade of tiles is quite difficult. You need to have certain building skills and knowledge.
Having considered the features of the development of the design of the facades of private houses, the advice of experts, you can choose and create your own project. It will meet all the requirements of the owners of the house, will emphasize their individuality and style.
