House facade ideas: how to choose a home facade that makes a lasting impression
Senior Designer
The Riviera Hebel facade available on some of our most popular EasyLiving homes.
When planning your new home, getting excited about the finer details of your house interior including the layout, what furniture will go where, fittings and fixtures, colour schemes and décor is all part of the fun, but don’t forget to also take time to select a home facade that you’ll love being greeted with every time you come home.
Why your house facade matters
The home facade is the ‘face’ of your home, and the element that sets the theme and tone for the interior design of your home.
As the saying goes, “You never get a second chance to make a great first impression”, which is why choosing the right facade is an important step in your home selection process.
A thoughtfully designed home facade contributes to the overall street appeal of your home, and can significantly impact the value of your property. The facade creates the ultimate first impression of your new home for friends, family, neighbours and passers by and your facade is what truly makes your home unique.
At Carlisle Homes, our expert EasyLiving design team has developed a wide range of beautiful facade designs, using a variety of styles and materials, to make choosing the right facade for you an easy and enjoyable experience.
Sebel 29 with Balmoral Hebel facade on display at Newhaven Estate, Tarneit
What to consider when choosing your home’s facade design
Designing a home facade involves more than just selecting a colour palette and materials. It’s about creating a cohesive look that ties together the exterior and interior, ensuring your house facade complements the overall home design. Our expert designers at Carlisle Homes have decades of experience in creating homes with a modern facade aesthetic. With so much inspiration available on our website, here are five things to consider when choosing your facade:
Selecting the materials for your facade design
The materials you choose for your home facade define its character. Whether you opt for brick, natural stone, timber cladding or Hebel, each material offers distinct advantages. Brick houses are classic choices that offer a low maintenance, great value solution, while natural stone adds texture and timelessness. Mixing materials such as render and brick can create a unique look that enhances the modern aesthetic of your home and turns up the wow-factor.
The selection of your home facade goes hand-in-hand with your choice of floorplan and interior style.
Setting the tone with your exterior colour scheme
While your home’s facade has many elements including walls, roof, door, windows and trim, choosing the right colour scheme doesn’t have to be an overwhelming decision. Our EasyLiving design team has simplified the colour selection process for EasyLiving facades by creating six expertly appointed colour schemes for you to choose from.
These schemes are available on our online comparison tool so that you can view the range of facades and colour schemes, side by side. This really helps you to visualise exactly how your new home will look and find the right facade for your own personal style, taste and budget.
Choosing your colour schemes is an easy process, completed from the convenience of your local EasyLiving Display Centre
Matching your interior style
Your house façade should flow seamlessly with your house interior. When selecting a modern facade, or any other facade design, consider how it complements the interior of your chosen home design. A consistent theme from the exterior to the interior creates harmony and ensures your home feels cohesive inside and out.
Each EasyLiving facade has been developed with the range’s floor plans in mind. By using a neutral colour palette and adaptable materials, it ensures a smooth transition from the outside to the inside of the home. Once you know which floorplan suits your requirements you can then select your facade to complete the look of your home, with all of the architectural details considered.
Renwick 23 with Sierra facade on display at Kaduna Park Estate, Officer South
Curb appeal
Not only does having an attractive home exterior make coming home each day a pleasure, it’s also important for resale value. If you plan to sell your home in the future, then curb appeal is vital in making your home attractive to a potential buyer. If you love your facade, chances are it will appeal to potential buyers too.
Consider choosing a house façade that will stand the test of time, in all weather conditions, without needing too much maintenance - this will ensure the natural appearance of your home will look its best for years to come.
When you’re looking for street presence - your home can also take its cue from the rest of the street. Choose a house façade that aligns with the overall style of your home and the location of the surrounding area ensures that your property stands out in the best possible way.
Choosing a house façade is a very personal decision. Do you prefer modern clean lines and natural materials with a front door that has maximum impact? Or are you looking to create a vision of luxury by adding a rendered finish alongside exposed brick? The choice is entirely yours.
Highview Grand with Parklea Hebel facade on display at Meridian Estate in Clyde North
Lighting and landscaping to enhance your facade design
Well-considered lighting and landscaping are essential elements to consider for the front yard of your home to complement all types of house facades. Thoughtfully placed lights can highlight features up and down the walls or columns of a rendered or brick house and create a welcoming atmosphere, while garden landscaping with low-maintenance plants, such as hardy natives, can enhance the natural beauty of your home exterior design.
Bentley (Hebel) facade available on display at Alamora Estate, Tarneit
Customising your facade design
Customisation allows you to put your personal stamp on your home facade. Whether it’s highlighting large windows with lighting, selecting unique textures, or incorporating natural materials like timber and stone, customising your facade can make your home truly one-of-a-kind.
The role of front doors and windows in facade design
The front door is a focal point of any house façade and plays a significant role in creating a welcoming entrance. Whether you choose a bold, coloured door or a classic timber finish, the front door should reflect the colour palette and materials used in the home façade to create a cohesive look.
Windows are equally important in shaping the overall aesthetic of your house facade. The glass used in windows, along with their shapes, sizes, and placements, can dramatically influence the sense of space and light in your home. Whether you opt for large windows that flood your home with natural light or smaller, strategically placed windows that add character and privacy, the choice of windows will impact both the life of your home and its contemporary appeal.
A thoughtful combination of window shapes and styles can add visual interest and enhance the architectural details of your home facade. For those seeking contemporary design ideas, consider incorporating expansive glass panels and minimalist window frames to create a sleek, modern look. Alternatively, a mix of traditional and modern window designs can offer a unique, balanced aesthetic that adds depth and character to your home exterior.
When choosing windows, it’s also essential to consider how they complement the colours and materials of your house facade. Matching the window frames to the colour palette of your home can create a unified appearance, while contrasting colours can highlight the windows as key design features.
Incorporating these window design ideas into your facade design not only enhances the visual appeal of your home but also contributes to its functionality and the quality of life inside.
Making the right choice for your home facade design
Choosing the perfect home facade design involves balancing aesthetics, functionality, and personal taste. Whether you’re drawn to the clean lines of a modern facade or the classic charm of a brick home, Carlisle Homes offers a variety of facade designs to help you create a home that makes a lasting impression. Take your time exploring all of our home designs and consult with our design experts to ensure your facade reflects your vision.
For more inspiration and to see our range of facades, visit our facade page. You can also visit our display throughout Melbourne.
Ricky D'Alesio
Senior Designer
Rickys expertise is broad, involved in all aspects of design including space planning, structural integrity, and interior floor plan and facade design.