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Blue Contemporary House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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27TH STREET
27TH STREET
MarvinMarvin
This quaint San Francisco home received a complete exterior renovation. A modern palette of concrete, painted wood, stained wood, and bronze accents—including the window frames—all work together in achieving the new look. The finished home stands comfortably among the more traditional neighborhood dwellings without overpowering them, and Marvin windows were crucial in achieving this balance. Their modern window profiles and bronze finish helped to form the exterior, while allowing the interior wood finish to remain. An all-aluminum window could not have accomplished this, but Marvin Clad windows were the perfect choice because they offered a painted wood look on the outside that blended seamlessly with the modern feel of the exterior.
Oneida-2
Oneida-2
CANTILEVER STUDIOCANTILEVER STUDIO
exposed basement built into hillside
Photo of a blue contemporary two floor detached house in Other with metal cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Contemporary in Takoma Park
Contemporary in Takoma Park
Merrick Design and Build Inc.Merrick Design and Build Inc.
Addie Merrick-Phang
Inspiration for a medium sized and blue contemporary two floor house exterior in DC Metro with metal cladding.
Modern Ranch with Bayou Blue Siding
Modern Ranch with Bayou Blue Siding
DK HomesDK Homes
Designing a contemporary exterior to this ranch allowed this home to have unique features, like an 11' ceiling in the office, and bring a new face to the community. Kate, owner of Embassy Design, did an amazing job transitioning that contemporary exterior to interior elements that add character and visual interest to the spaces inside. Custom, amish cabinetry is used throughout the kitchen and subtle trim details and tile selections make this home's finish beautiful.
"A" Frame Renovation
"A" Frame Renovation
Roost Architecture, Inc.Roost Architecture, Inc.
Photo of a small and blue contemporary house exterior in Other with a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Custom Exterior
Custom Exterior
787 Developers787 Developers
Medium sized and blue contemporary two floor house exterior in Austin with a lean-to roof.
Redmond Residence
Redmond Residence
Tred Architecture + DesignTred Architecture + Design
The lower level of the house is currently used as the homeowner's office space and will eventually be converted into a full-fledged guest suite. Complete with a dedicated and private outdoor space, this is a great spot to take a break from the work day or get some reading done while enjoying the sunshine and views.
X-Line 014 | exterior
X-Line 014 | exterior
Hive Modular, LLCHive Modular, LLC
Hive Modular
Blue contemporary two floor house exterior in Calgary with mixed cladding.
2017 - Grand ARDA - Custom Homes - Visbeen Architects, Inc. (3)
2017 - Grand ARDA - Custom Homes - Visbeen Architects, Inc. (3)
AIBD - American Institute of Building DesignAIBD - American Institute of Building Design
The best of the past and present meet in this distinguished design. Custom craftsmanship and distinctive detailing give this lakefront residence its vintage flavor while an open and light-filled floor plan clearly marks it as contemporary. With its interesting shingled rooflines, abundant windows with decorative brackets and welcoming porch, the exterior takes in surrounding views while the interior meets and exceeds contemporary expectations of ease and comfort. A Grand ARDA for Custom Home Design goes to Visbeen Architects, Inc. Designers: Visbeen Architects, Inc.with Vision Interiors by Visbeen From: East Grand Rapids, Michigan
Mississauga Full Home
Mississauga Full Home
Gatti Brothers Ltd.Gatti Brothers Ltd.
Jason Hartog Photography
Photo of a large and blue contemporary two floor detached house in Toronto with wood cladding and a mixed material roof.
Tangletown Remodel
Tangletown Remodel
grouparchitectgrouparchitect
Remodel and addition by Grouparchitect & Eakman Construction. Photographer: AMF Photography.
This is an example of a medium sized and blue contemporary two floor detached house in Seattle with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Orinda Connect 8+2
Orinda Connect 8+2
Connect HomesConnect Homes
Design ideas for a blue contemporary two floor detached house in San Francisco with a flat roof.
2935 E. MLK
2935 E. MLK
Verde Builders Custom Homes®Verde Builders Custom Homes®
Twist Tours
Photo of a blue contemporary house exterior in Austin with three floors.
Tropic Isles Residence
Tropic Isles Residence
RAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + DesignRAW Design & Consulting /RAW Architecture + Design
2nd Story Addition and complete home renovation of a contemporary home in Delray Beach, Florida.
Large and blue contemporary two floor render detached house in Miami with a metal roof.
Mississauga Full Home
Mississauga Full Home
Gatti Brothers Ltd.Gatti Brothers Ltd.
Jason Hartog Photography
This is an example of a large and blue contemporary two floor detached house in Toronto with wood cladding and a mixed material roof.
Original house with tile roof and addition with roof deck
Original house with tile roof and addition with roof deck
Arcelab Inc. ArchitectsArcelab Inc. Architects
Bill Gregory
Photo of a medium sized and blue contemporary render house exterior in Los Angeles with three floors and a flat roof.
Wheelers Hill
Wheelers Hill
JJC DesignJJC Design
Mathew Mallet
Photo of a blue contemporary house exterior in Melbourne with metal cladding.
Essex Estate
Essex Estate
Collin BuildersCollin Builders
Large and blue contemporary two floor detached house in Miami with mixed cladding, a hip roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.
Jupiter New Home
Jupiter New Home
Steve Thomson HomesSteve Thomson Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized and blue contemporary bungalow render detached house in Miami with a hip roof and a metal roof.
Rossington 30th Street
Rossington 30th Street
Tyler Chartier Architectural PhotographyTyler Chartier Architectural Photography
Tyler Chartier
Design ideas for a blue contemporary house exterior in San Francisco with three floors.

Blue Contemporary House Exterior Ideas and Designs

With so much attention devoted to interior design, the exterior of a home can often get overlooked, but as the first thing that welcomes both us and our guests, it is worth devoting some time tending to the outside of your house. Furthermore, focusing on the contemporary kerb appeal of your home can add significant value if and when it comes time to sell up. Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian homes, with their bay windows and elegant plasterwork, often benefit from built in architecture advantages, but even if your house design is unassuming from the outside, small decorative and structural improvements to the contemporary exterior of your home can equal huge impact. Key areas of building design to focus on are the front door, the driveway or approach to your home, the porch area, the windows, the facade and the roof. And just a note of caution... before any significant contemporary exterior architecture gets under way, check first whether you need planning permission for your exterior house designs– this applies particularly to listed houses or buildings in a conservation area, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Take a look through the house designs, exterior architecture and images of front doors and driveways on Houzz to inspire your facade or building design, or read on for a few more pointers when it comes to redesigning your exterior.

How do I give my home an exterior facelift?

You may feel like your home’s exterior architecture is unalterable but there are a wide range of options available to improve its external building design, no matter what raw materials you begin with. Begin with the front door and the pathway or driveway that lead up to your home as these are easy to improve without huge budgets. A driveway or pathway must be kept neat and tidy and you can consider replacing tarmac with attractive tiles or gravel. Repainting or replacing the fence, wall or gate that fronts your home can also offer an overnight transformation without breaking the bank. An area to not cut corners however is the front door, where spending a little extra can make a huge difference in quality, and painting it in a colour you love will pay you back every time it welcomes you home! Updating your windows can be a significant building design project but it is one that has benefits both inside and out, as well as potentially saving you money on energy later. If you are lucky enough to have period windows such as bay windows with sash or leaded windows, then maintaining them should be a top priority, but if they are beyond repair then there are plenty of window professionals that will offer modern, double or triple glazed equivalents that could still work in your bay window. Working with uPVC? Not a problem – the best improvement you can make is to ensure your windows are the right size and shape for your home's overall proportions.

How do I update my home’s facade?

When it comes to updating the facade of your home, painting is the quickest and most affordable way to achieve a contemporary makeover, and if you opt for a colour other than white it can really make a statement (although sticking within the palette of your road and local area is advisable). A makeover that requires a bit more patience but can add romance and character to the most mundane of homes is to adorn the walls with climbing plants – delicate trailing wisteria is ever a British favourite, whilst roses and jasmine offer fragrance as well as beauty. If you’re looking to make more significant changes to the exterior of your home, whether that is adding timber cladding, hanging tiles, installing a bay window or rendering, then you should first check whether your house designs require planning permission. A New England style wood boarded home is beautiful and bright, but remember that it will need frequent repainting if it is going to stay looking its best, whilst stucco render or Tyrolean render can tidy up a home's exterior but think carefully before covering over original brickwork.

What should I consider if building a home from scratch?

If you’re working with an architect on a brand new build, the options are endless when it comes to deciding on the exterior architecture. But first things first, you will need to check planning permissions, building regulations and local restrictions, such as being in a conservation area, to make sure your plans for your exterior house designs will meet stipulations. If you are building in a street with predominantly Victorian facades, with bay windows and side returns, you might need to ensure your house designs fit in with the rest of the homes on the street, but if you’re building in a more remote area you’ll probably have more freedom for your building design. There are many architectural decisions to make, do you want a flat, gabled, hipped, mansard or perhaps even a curved roof? Do you want bay windows? Crittall windows? Perhaps external shutters? Do you want glass walls? Do you want wood cladding? Do you want a very symmetrical building design or something more contemporary? The decision is all yours but remember to consider the benefits of various materials over others and the effects that some architecture styles will have on everyday life, for example glass walls will look attractive but will give you less privacy. Your architect or builder will be able to guide you through the best contemporary exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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