45 of the Most Stunning House Exteriors Ever

Rebecca Vizard kept the charm of her estate intact but infused the funky flair of New Orleans. The exterior hints at the serene vibe of this lakeside home.

Located in Twin Cities, this 1920's colonial is packed with artwork and creative flair, perfectly crafted by designer Janet Gridley.

Dating back to 1915, this Atlanta cottage has a storybook feel. Designer Shon Parker gave this charming home an overdue facelift with painted ceilings, patterned furniture, and stainless steel appliances.

This 8,000 square foot weekend home, designed by Summer Thornton, alludes to the light and airy nature of lake life.

This coastal home received the Jeff Lincoln treatment, complete with potted plants and a touch of greenery.

A Lake Tahoe retreat decorated by Matt O'Dorisio has a wooden exterior trimmed with copper gutters.

Justina Blakeney's 1926 Spanish-style home in Los Angeles is modestly sized but packs a major punch. Burnt orange trim makes a statement from the street.

The entrance to this South Carolina "kitchen house" — now a guesthouse — opens onto a bluestone courtyard. An ivy-covered gate seals off the secluded space.

Historic homes of a similar age surround an 1892 townhouse in a Richmond,Virginia, but don't let its understated facade fool you. Designer Suellen Gregory coated the interior in bold shades of pink.

Jill Sharp Weeks' 1740s home sits the heart of the Charleston's historic downtown.

Near Seaside, Florida, a two-story beach-front cottage designed by Birmingham, Alabama-based architect James F. Carter features an old-fashioned tin roof and traditional stacked screened porches. "It has the echo of a friendlier time," says Carter, but also solar panels and eco-conscious materials.

Owner Gary McBournie's Welsh terrier, Winston, lounges in a Nantucket cottage's garden, which used to be a parking lot. At the center of the walkway, an English armillary sphere circa 1890 serves as sculpture.

A storybook gate set into a verdant hedge offers a peek at this beguiling 1920s cottage. Its understated Old Florida charm captivates passersby every bit as much today as it did two decades ago, when it belonged to one of America's most beloved decorators, the late Albert Hadley.

Designer Garrow Kedigian's handsome Montreal weekend house was built in 1923 and has a unique L-shaped corner layout.

The stately 1860 London townhouse is a commanding presence in fashionable South Kensington.

Towering cypresses are reminiscent of a Tuscan landscape in a Corona del Mar, California, house decorated by Barbara Barry.

A restrained Shingle Style exterior belies the exuberance within John Knott and John Fondas's Maine summer house.

The rear façade features a staircase of Tennessee fieldstone that leads to a covered porch with an outdoor fireplace in a western North Carolina house.

The gray-shingled story-and-a-half house is typical of Nantucket.