There are many different types of ivy for various uses. This collection sets out a number of new and historic homes with ivy (or similar vegetation) growing on the exterior. I use the term ivy mostly, but in some cases, it may be something different such as bindweed. For the sake of simplicity, ivy is used.
As you’ll see above and below, some have ivy covering every square foot while others “groom” the ivy to complement the other exterior. You’ll also see somewhere the ivy has grown out of control.
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Some people love ivy-covered houses while some people don’t like it all. While we don’t have ivy on our home, we have a terrific ivy-covered wall adjacent to our patio which looks great. Ivy is more commonly used for outdoor walls and structures instead of covering the home… but as you’ll see here, some houses do opt to let ivy be the predominant exterior.
Enjoy the collection below.
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This house features an ivy-finished exterior covered with green leaves crawling up to the roof.
Large old home with ivy covering most of the exterior facade. The extensive lavender gardens in front contrast nicely with the green exterior the ivy provides.
The above home is a beautiful country home in Italy designed by Zanon Architetti Associati. See the entire home here.
Old manor home covered in lush ivy… looks like green fluff as it grows thicker and thicker. Very eclectic look.
Wing of contemporary home totally covered in thick ivy.
Exterior staircase covered in ivy.
Old 2 story village house with red door covered in ivy.
Here’s an example where the ivy has grown out of control. At least it’s trimmed for the windows.
Close-up of red brick home nearly covered entirely in ivy. I like the ivy effect on the towering part of the home.
Old home nestled among huge trees covered in ivy but the white trim windows are clearly visible. This is an example where the ivy has been properly pruned.
Large Tudor revival style mansion with red roof covered mostly in ivy. It goes well with the lush green manicured gardens and property.
Old quaint cottage home with ivy-covered front facade.
Example of a house with ivy growing up part way of the 3 story home.
Large mansion with ivy covering select parts of the exterior. Ivy is used selectively on this structures exterior. I like this.
Brick suburban home with ivy growing around the white framed blue front door.
Old manor home with green and red ivy climbing up the entire front facade.
Isn’t this cool. Ivy wraps around the front small portico of a newly built suburban house.
Stately sprawling home with ivy covering much of the front exterior.
Beautiful red brick home with white trim and ivy growing up part of the home. I’m not sure I like how the ivy only covers half the home. It looks a tad disjointed.
Red brick home with ivy wrapping around the front door. It’s starting to spread … I think restricting it to the front door area is best.
Close up of old home with extensive, thick ivy. This photo shows you just how thick ivy can get.
Here’s an example a modern style home with some ivy covering the facade. I’m not sure ivy is a good fit with modern design.
Bowood House in Wiltshire, England covered in ivy.
Jennifer Lawrence’s house uses ivy effectively on the exterior. See the entire house here.
Here’s an example of a 1990’s style suburban home with ivy growing on the exterior. I like the look but I think the ivy needs to be grow more consistently. It looks like a bunch of winding strands here.
Country house nearly entirely covered in ivy.
Thatched roof dutch style house beautifully covered in ivy. I love this quaint home.
Contemporary home in Ireland covered in ivy. It looks a bit derelict to me.
Nice cottage home with ivy growing up part of the way. It works well. I think partial vertical coverage looks better than partial horizontal coverage.
Large brick mansion covered in vegetation. It’s getting a bit unruly… needs a trim.
Luxurious townhome in London covered in ivy (has striking blue front door).
Old village home with ivy-covered chimney.
Elegant mansion with ivy growing in columns. Source: Zillow DigsTM
Large living room with an elegant sofa set along with a fireplace and chandelier lighting.
