Home exterior design: Your House is a Blank Canvas. Now What?

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When you first look at your home exterior design, you might see bricks, cladding and a driveway. I see a blank canvas – the starting point of a transformation that can completely re-shape how you feel every time you pull into the driveway.

Take this home in the USA, for example 👇
(Yes — a client on the other side of the world trusted an Australian designer to reimagine their home exterior design; Proof this concept works anywhere!)

From “It’ll Do…” to “Wow, That’s Us!”

This project began like many do: the homeowners were underwhelmed by their facade. It looked tired, disjointed and lacked character. Nothing was wrong with it – but nothing sparked pride either.

With a clear design vision and smart improvements, we:

✨ Created a stronger architectural form
✨ Introduced a sophisticated colour palette
✨ Added texture and contrast to lift visual interest
✨ Designed a welcoming portico for a grander entry
✨ Modernised the garage elevation for balance and style
✨ Softened everything with strategic landscaping

The result? A fresh, cohesive home exterior design that finally reflects the home’s true potential.

Why Every Home Has Potential

Whether your place is:
🏡 Brick from the 90s
🏠 Vinyl cladding from the 70s
🏘️ A new build missing warmth
🛠️ Mid-reno and struggling for direction

…you are starting with something. And that something can be shaped into something spectacular.

Here’s what I always look for:

— Architectural cues
What style is your home leaning toward — even if it’s subtle?

— Opportunities for emphasis
A flat facade? Let’s use texture, layers and shadows to give depth and interest to your home exterior design.

— What can stay
We don’t always start from scratch. Often, we enhance what’s already there.

— A hero moment
Every home deserves a “pause and admire” moment – especially at the front entry.

It’s Not About Matching the Neighbours

A well-designed facade should make your home feel like you.
Timeless, elegant, high-impact – but also personal.

📍 Whether you’re in Brisbane, Wellington or… New Jersey… the principles of good home exterior design don’t change.
What changes is the creative direction and local product selection – and that’s where my job gets exciting.

Your Home, Reimagined…

If you’re staring at your exterior thinking:

✔️ Something’s missing…
✔️ I don’t know where to start…
✔️ I’m scared of spending a lot and hating the result…

Then we should talk – because your home is absolutely a blank canvas — but you shouldn’t have to guess how to turn it into a masterpiece.

Ready to see what’s possible?

👋 I work with homeowners all over Australia (and as you can see — even internationally!)
Everything is done via Zoom, photos, and a detailed design plan that makes renovation feel exciting, not overwhelming.

Let’s design a facade that stops the neighbours in their tracks.
Click the link below to get started:

Jane https://hotspaceconsultants.com/preliminary-enquiry/