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Contemporary Detached House Ideas and Designs

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Florida Modern Home
Florida Modern Home
Jorge Ulibarri Custom HomesJorge Ulibarri Custom Homes
This Florida Modern home designed and built by Orlando Custom Home Builder Jorge Ulibarri appears to have flat roof lines from the facade but the roofline is actually designed with a subtle pitch to promote drainage and better accommodate Florida's rainy and humid climate. The rectangular tower is crafted of split face travertine that ties together with interior finishes.
Mountain Contemporary
Mountain Contemporary
Sopris HomesSopris Homes
Inspiration for a multi-coloured contemporary two floor detached house in Denver with mixed cladding, a hip roof and a mixed material roof.
Toronto - Aurora 2
Toronto - Aurora 2
Carsten Arnold PhotographyCarsten Arnold Photography
Carsten Arnold Photography
Inspiration for a blue contemporary detached house in Toronto with stone cladding and a tiled roof.
Contemporary Design
Contemporary Design
Buchanan ConstructionBuchanan Construction
J. Weiland, Professional Photographer. Paul Jackson, Aerial Photography. Alice Dodson, Architect. This Contemporary Mountain Home sits atop 50 plus acres in the Beautiful Mountains of Hot Springs, NC. Eye catching beauty and designs tribute local Architect, Alice Dodson and Team. Sloping roof lines intrigue and maximize natural light. This home rises high above the normal energy efficient standards with Geothermal Heating & Cooling System, Radiant Floor Heating, Kolbe Windows and Foam Insulation. Creative Owners put there heart & souls into the unique features. Exterior textured stone, smooth gray stucco around the glass blocks, smooth artisan siding with mitered corners and attractive landscaping collectively compliment. Cedar Wood Ceilings, Tile Floors, Exquisite Lighting, Modern Linear Fireplace and Sleek Clean Lines throughout please the intellect and senses.
Birch Lake House
Birch Lake House
UserUser
Lakehouse renovation exterior
Large and gey contemporary two floor detached house in Boston with concrete fibreboard cladding, a shingle roof and a pitched roof.
JP MOLINAR
JP MOLINAR
AbitaremallorcaAbitaremallorca
This is an example of a contemporary detached house in Other with a flat roof.
Zen Light
Zen Light
BARRETT STUDIO architectsBARRETT STUDIO architects
Anthony Rich Photography
This is an example of a medium sized and beige contemporary two floor detached house in Denver with metal cladding and a flat roof.
Prairie Retreat
Prairie Retreat
April BallietteApril Balliette
Ryan Gamma Photography
Photo of a medium sized and white contemporary bungalow render detached house in Tampa with a flat roof.
Modernes Haus mit offenem Wohnbereich, Kamin und Glasfassade
Modernes Haus mit offenem Wohnbereich, Kamin und Glasfassade
kühnlein architekten GmbHkühnlein architekten GmbH
Fotograf: Ralf Dieter Bischoff
This is an example of a gey contemporary two floor glass detached house with a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
New Construction - Encinitas, CA
New Construction - Encinitas, CA
Dawson Design GroupDawson Design Group
Brady Architectural Photography
Beige contemporary detached house in San Diego with three floors, a hip roof and a metal roof.
Ridgecrest - Contemporary Craftsman
Ridgecrest - Contemporary Craftsman
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
As a cottage, the Ridgecrest was designed to take full advantage of a property rich in natural beauty. Each of the main houses three bedrooms, and all of the entertaining spaces, have large rear facing windows with thick craftsman style casing. A glance at the front motor court reveals a guesthouse above a three-stall garage. Complete with separate entrance, the guesthouse features its own bathroom, kitchen, laundry, living room and bedroom. The columned entry porch of the main house is centered on the floor plan, but is tucked under the left side of the homes large transverse gable. Centered under this gable is a grand staircase connecting the foyer to the lower level corridor. Directly to the rear of the foyer is the living room. With tall windows and a vaulted ceiling. The living rooms stone fireplace has flanking cabinets that anchor an axis that runs through the living and dinning room, ending at the side patio. A large island anchors the open concept kitchen and dining space. On the opposite side of the main level is a private master suite, complete with spacious dressing room and double vanity master bathroom. Buffering the living room from the master bedroom, with a large built-in feature wall, is a private study. Downstairs, rooms are organized off of a linear corridor with one end being terminated by a shared bathroom for the two lower bedrooms and large entertainment spaces. Photographer: Ashley Avila Photography Builder: Douglas Sumner Builder, Inc. Interior Design: Vision Interiors by Visbeen
CONCEPT-M 154 Hannover
CONCEPT-M 154 Hannover
Bien-ZenkerBien-Zenker
Das CONCEPT-M 154 genügt höchsten architektonischen Ansprüchen und erweist sich bei genauerem Hinsehen auch als ausgesprochen alltagspraktisch. Auf der Südseite öffnet sich das Eigenheim mit der fantastischen Raumeinheit für Kochen, Essen und Wohnen dem sonnigen Familienleben. Ergänzt wird dieses lebendige Zentrum des Wohnens durch eine attraktive Diele, die den Besucher mit viel Licht und Raum empfängt – und neben einem Arbeitszimmer die Funktionsräume Speisekammer, Gästebad sowie Technik- und Abstellraum erschließt. Das Dachgeschoss bietet einer vierköpfigen Familie Rückzugsräume in einer Komfortzone mit separatem Kinder- und Elternbad. Das CONCEPT-M 154 Hannover ist in jedem Neubaugebiet ein absoluter Hingucker: Mit modern interpretierter Satteldacharchitektur und additiven kubischen Baukörpern für Lichterker, Carport und Dachbalkonen, die das unbeschwerte Leben auf ein hohes Level heben. Wahrlich eindrucksvoll präsentiert sich auch das Innere. Der lichtdurchflutete Koch-Ess-Wohnbereich mit seinen bodentiefen Fenstern geht offen über in eine einladende Diele, der sich ein Flur anschließt, welcher in den Homeoffice-Trakt führt. Für ein Leben auf hohem Niveau ist auch das Obergeschoss konzipiert, das alles bietet, was eine Familie zum Wohnen braucht. Ein Smart-Home also, innovativ in Gestaltung und Haustechnik für höchsten Wohnkomfort. © Bien-Zenker GmbH 2019
Windsor
Windsor
Junctions90Junctions90
Christine Francis
Design ideas for a brown contemporary bungalow detached house in Melbourne with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
Thole Residence
Thole Residence
Design PlatformDesign Platform
David Lauer
Medium sized and white contemporary render detached house in Denver with three floors, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Contemporary Custom Home
Contemporary Custom Home
Lochwood-Lozier Custom HomesLochwood-Lozier Custom Homes
This is an example of a large and multi-coloured contemporary two floor detached house in Seattle with mixed cladding, a flat roof and a metal roof.
Thornwood Dr
Thornwood Dr
M House DevelopmentM House Development
This is an example of a beige contemporary two floor detached house in Chicago with mixed cladding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
4011 Bayview
4011 Bayview
INTELAEINTELAE
Photo of a large and white contemporary bungalow concrete detached house in Miami with a flat roof.
California Dreaming
California Dreaming
Wells PoolsWells Pools
Design ideas for a contemporary detached house in Sacramento with mixed cladding.
1210 Macdonald Ranch
1210 Macdonald Ranch
Luxe-DesignLuxe-Design
Home Exterior
Inspiration for a large and white contemporary bungalow render detached house in Las Vegas with a flat roof.
The Glass Corner
The Glass Corner
David Small DesignsDavid Small Designs
Design ideas for a contemporary two floor detached house in Toronto with mixed cladding and a flat roof.

Contemporary Detached House 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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