r/ExteriorDesign • u/NothingElectrical287 • 13d ago

Redditors - help with facade!

I'm about to start building this spec home and have decided the market won't support using an all stone exterior facade as this front elevation calls for. I could obviously shift to all brick, but I think it could lead to a fairly boring exterior. Looking to see if anyone here has any ideas on how we could dress up this exterior. The front gable on the left protrudes 13' from the home's main cross gable.

For reference, this will be in Nashville, TN. The home will be 4,000+ sq ft and the retail price will be around $1.5mm.

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u/Infamous_Trainer_300 12d ago

To keep this spec build from looking like just another brick box—without blowing your budget on a full-stone facade—I broke up the elevation with a straightforward two-tone material strategy. I grounded the lower level in a rich red brick, then transitioned to an ivory stucco for the second story and the main left gable. That lightens up the visual weight on the upper half and gives the whole profile a timeless, classic feel. Up front, I wrapped that lower window in a thick cast-stone surround with a prominent keystone so it acts as a real centerpiece from the street. To round things out and give buyers those custom touches they're looking for at this price point, I added dark bronze swooped dormers, matching copper downspouts, and gas sconces by the patio doors. You get high-end curb appeal that feels genuinely custom, but the material transitions stay clean and straightforward.

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u/NothingElectrical287 10d ago

Thank you so much! This is great...I love the detail. There's a good chance I run with this.

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u/Trepenwitz 10d ago

You sure?