The facade of the house can be made in different styles. There are many exterior finishes. The general impression of the house depends on the correctness of the creation of the facade design project . There are recommendations on how to complete the facade design yourself. The choice of style, materials, as well as the creation of an exterior project will be discussed in the article.
Where to begin?
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, color scheme of the exterior. Favorite colors of the owners of the house, chosen for decoration, can tell a lot about their preferences and even 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. At the same time, a number of factors are taken into account. It is important to determine the climate in which the building is located. Also taken into account the landscape, territorial features.
If there are other buildings near the house, you need to consider their design style. The owners of the house must decide whether they want to distinguish their house from existing buildings or create a single harmony with the already decorated houses of the neighbors.
It should be noted that the modern design of the facade, the photo of which can be considered in the article, combines several stylistic directions 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, they can be completely hidden using appropriate finishing approaches. The advantages of the building, on the contrary, need to be emphasized. Therefore, when developing a design project there are no trifles.
Expert Advice
The facade design of a private house, the photo of which is presented below, can be designed independently. To do this, take the advice of professionals. They argue that there are certain rules on how to choose the right decoration 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. It is necessary to combine two or even three colors. In this case, the texture of the material may 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 can we begin to create a stylistic concept of decoration. It should be in harmony with the landscape design, the interior of the house itself.
Experts advise not to ignore the practical side of the issue of choosing the design of the facade. It is necessary to select materials that will be durable, practical and will allow to realize the developed project. Today, stucco, tile, stone, siding or brick are used to decorate the facade. If the house is built of wood, decoration is almost never done. The owners in this case seek to emphasize the natural beauty of the natural material.
Each of the listed materials has its 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 the owners of the house.
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 repairs or construction. A design project is a document that describes in detail the exterior design of a building. It is created in several stages.
First, a sketch is developed. You can create it yourself. The facade needs to be drawn taking into account the chosen style and color design. If the owners of the house, who create the decoration themselves, do not have artistic skills, they can turn to a professional. He will draw a facade taking into account the wishes of customers.
The design of the facade (photo above) requires high-quality design. This work is carried out in the second stage. If the house is built, measure its physical dimensions. If the building has not yet been erected, its detailed plan is applied. Based on the received 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 facade is decorated. All design details are being worked out. After that, design work is carried out. All regulatory requirements for finishing are taken into account. The facade must be properly insulated. At the same time, waterproofing is applied, proper ventilation is created. Only after that it will be possible to start construction work.
Color scheme
The design of the facade of the house should begin with the choice of color of the building. It is combined with the chosen style. Colors can be clean and mixed. They are also divided into cold and warm. In the first case, the tint 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 color chosen affects the human psyche differently. Red is exciting, green is calming, yellow is activating, etc. In addition, you need to consider some of the features of the choice of color for the facade.
Light shades bring and emphasize the volume of the building. Dark tones, on the contrary, will allow you to fit the building into the existing environment. The emphasis on the house itself will be reduced. Achromatic, monochrome shades emphasize the shape of the structure.
If you need to visually enlarge the house, highlight it, apply bright colors during decoration. Also, this will favorably emphasize a structure with complex architecture. Calm gamut is better to choose for a simple form.
Decorative elements must be emphasized with contrasting shades that differ from the main color. If the facade area is significant, it is better to use tones that are consonant with nearby buildings or the environment. So the large building will harmoniously fit into the landscape.
If the surface of the finishing materials is smooth, the color will appear lighter. Such facades reflect the sun's rays. With a textured surface, it should be noted that the shade will seem a little darker.
Style selection
After choosing a color, you need to consider existing styles of design of the facades of houses. Today, several areas are used to design the exterior. Most often, the decoration is created in a classic, English or Canadian style. Country, hi-tech or chalet designs also apply.
Classic style has been popular for many years. Its distinctive feature is clear lines proportional to the shape. All elements are symmetrical. Windows and doors are rectangular. Arches are allowed. This is a simple but sophisticated type of design. It lacks unnecessary details. However, the distinguishing feature of classics from minimalism are details that emphasize the status of home owners. This, for example, can be columns, massive railings, rich decor elements, etc.
The facade design of the country house can be decorated in country style. This current 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 field.
Common to all areas of country style is the use of natural materials (wood, stone). This type of facade design will be ideal for a house near which there are mountains or a forest.
French Provence and Chalet
The facade design of a private house will look original when choosing a style such as French Provence. It refers to the country direction. This type of facade decoration is characterized by the use of restrained and cold shades. Most often, French Provence involves design using white. It is rarely used as the main shade. However, details such as windows, doors should be white. Pediments, balconies can also be painted in this color.
Designing the entire facade in the style of Provence will require a fairly large investment. Therefore, many owners of private homes combine natural materials with cheaper modern finishes. For example, walls can be decorated with light siding, and the basement with natural stone. You can apply warm colors. In cold climates, warm shades are preferred.
Another interesting option when decorating the facade is the use of the chalet style. It was previously used to decorate shepherds' huts. Today it is one of the rather expensive types of finishes. He suggests using natural stone, wood. At the same time, the decor looks quite simple.
Minimalism and Industrialism
The design of the facade can be made in an industrial style. This option will be ideal for small private buildings that are built within the city. Minimalist style is also equally popular for such houses . At the same time, several areas of design can be easily combined during design. For example, a minimalist exterior may have high-tech elements.
They attract such styles with their conciseness, clarity of lines, as well as sophisticated simplicity. New directions of design take into account the desire of people for the functionality of the surrounding space, convenience. This allows for a high-tech style. Often when decorating the facade, metal, glass and plastic are used.
Unpretentious, laconic design can complement the shades of white, black and gray colors. 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 combining the structure with the environment.
Today, non-standard solutions are very popular in choosing the design of the facade of a building. In this case, there is no limit for fantasy. You can use expensive or improvised, simple materials.
Plaster
Creating the design of the facade of the house, the choice of materials must be given special attention. One of the most popular options is plastering the surface of walls. This method is also called "wet." This is due to the peculiarities of applying materials to the surface.
Plaster can be made of 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 ductility, durability. It is rarely used. This is an environmentally friendly material that is combined with facades made of "breathable" materials and mineral wool insulation.
Acrylic type of plaster is moisture resistant and ductile. It is also environmentally friendly material. The difference between 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 reflected in its value. The material is plastic, differs in breathability. It does not attract dust particles and impurities. Installation of such plaster also costs more than when using other types of "wet" finish.
Today, one of the most popular types of finishes is silicone plaster. It is distinguished by all the advantages of the previous variety of material. At the same time, the cost of such finishing will be an order of magnitude lower.
Siding
Facade design can be done with siding. There are many varieties of such materials. Siding can be metal, wood or polyvinyl 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 the arrangement of facades. Vinyl siding allows you to create high-quality external protection for the walls. With proper installation, 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 negative environmental influences. It is easy to clean. With proper installation, temperature fluctuations will not affect the appearance of the facade. Material does not burn. With increasing temperature, harmful substances can be released from it. However, this does not affect the atmosphere in the house.
Metal siding is more suitable for finishing facades of technical buildings. He is not distinguished by high aesthetic qualities. It is better to use wooden siding for home decoration. It is a durable material. In the process of its manufacture, wood is subjected to special processing. This significantly extends its life, allowing the use of siding for exterior decoration.
The wooden variety of materials gives the facade design a special, stylish look. For a country house, this is a good finish. Such a siding will protect the base of the walls from the weather, various adverse environmental factors.
Tile and brick
The design of the facade of the brick looks original. This allows you to emphasize the quality factor and respectability of the structure. Clinker brick is used for this. 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 at the construction stage. If the facade needs to be restored, building requirements should be considered. In this case, you need to create proper ventilation.
You can also finish the facade of the tiles. She can imitate different materials. The surface of the tile is textured. This type of finish requires a perfectly flat base surface. Creating a facade from a tile is quite difficult. You must have certain building skills and knowledge.
Having considered the features of the design design of the facades of private houses, the advice of specialists, 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.