Being the first impression that a house generates, the facade of a home is a space of great importance in architectural terms. Although all interior environments require attention when designing the decoration, it is essential to achieve a charming facade since it is the first thing that will define the place where we live. Sometimes it may be thought that it is necessary to have many meters available or spend a fortune to get a beautiful facade, but the truth is that this is quite far from reality. In this article we present some ideas and tips for a dream facade.
The importance of color
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The importance of color
Just as it happens when we choose the colors of the walls of the room or the bedroom, the one we choose for the facade will largely define the style. With color it is possible to define whether we are looking for a more elegant and sophisticated look or a simple and traditional one.
Generating a feeling of spaciousness
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Generating a feeling of spaciousness
If our house is not particularly large, following the precepts of color psychology, light colors (white, light grey, beige) will be the most favorable for creating a feeling of spaciousness.
Dark colors, only for large houses
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Dark colors, only for large houses
In any case, we may be interested in incorporating a dark color, such as gray or even black, since they are perfect for modern and elegant designs. In this case, the recommendation is to use them only if our facade is wide.
Design in tune with the interior
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Design in tune with the interior
Another aspect to consider is the architectural design that we will choose for the facade. Although there are no strictly established rules, it would be interesting to find consistency. For example, if we are going to use wood as a material for the facade, it would be logical to continue with a rustic decoration.
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Playing with different textures
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Playing with different textures
Another very interesting possibility is to combine different materials in the design of the façade. Logically, at homify you will find numerous first-rate architectural studios that will be able to advise you, but don’t think that it is impossible to combine materials such as brick, concrete and wood and obtain fabulous results.
Sustainability, another crucial factor
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Sustainability, another crucial factor
It is common to hear more and more frequently about the promotion of architectural designs sustainable, and the facades do not escape this trend. In general, buildings and constructions that are energy efficient and consume less energy are sought.
Lighting, a fundamental detail
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Lighting, a fundamental detail
In addition to colors and materials, lighting is not only essential for an attractive and showy facade, but it is even a security element. In addition, indirect lights will serve to highlight the most interesting details of the architecture.
door design
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door design
The doors are another defining element, and of course it will be ideal if they are in tune with the general design. A very interesting idea is to build a door of a different material from the facade to create a contrast.
The windows, another key element
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The windows, another key element
We cannot fail to mention the windows, along with the doors, another of the elements that link our casa from outside to inside or vice versa. As with the doors, a good idea is to use them as elements to introduce contrasts.
endless options
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endless options
The fundamental thing for the design of the facade of your house is that it defines the personality you are looking for for your home. We encourage you to explore the different options that homify professionals will know how to carry out to help you design the house of your dreams.