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Contemporary House Exterior
Contemporary rear house exterior in London.
Wyvern House
Wyvern House
Clear ArchitectsClear Architects
Inspiration for a black contemporary detached house in Essex with three floors.
Three Peak House
Three Peak House
Iguana Architects & Interior DesignIguana Architects & Interior Design
Completed renovation works
Contemporary house exterior in London.
Mulberry Modern
Mulberry Modern
Fairview Custom HomesFairview Custom Homes
Medium sized and brown contemporary detached house in Other with three floors, wood cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof, shiplap cladding and a black roof.
Malhar
Malhar
KSUP STUDIOKSUP STUDIO
Design ideas for a contemporary house exterior in Ahmedabad.
Paved Driveways
Paved Driveways
Paramount Pavers & ConstructionParamount Pavers & Construction
Photo of a medium sized and white contemporary two floor render house exterior in Los Angeles.
Parkdale Modernized
Parkdale Modernized
M-Squared Contracting Inc.M-Squared Contracting Inc.
Arnaud Marthouret
This is an example of a medium sized and black contemporary two floor house exterior in Toronto with metal cladding and a flat roof.
House in Barnes
House in Barnes
DUST ArchitectureDUST Architecture
Ian Harding
Photo of a beige contemporary two floor brick and rear extension in London.
1 bedroom grannyflat / small house
1 bedroom grannyflat / small house
Baahouse + Baastudio Pty LtdBaahouse + Baastudio Pty Ltd
Darren Kerr photography
Small contemporary house exterior in Brisbane with a lean-to roof.
Three piece random pattern Dublin Cobble by Belgard
Three piece random pattern Dublin Cobble by Belgard
Bay Area ExteriorsBay Area Exteriors
Three piece random pattern Dublin Cobble driveway with detail cuts around existing pull boxes and drains. Project Length: 10 Days Cost: $19k Materials, Install Materials: Pavers - Dublin Cobble by Belgard, Victoria / Sienna color
Front porch railings
Front porch railings
Capozzoli StairworksCapozzoli Stairworks
Exterior residential Contemporary metal railing made by Capozzoli Stairworks. Please visit our website www.thecapo.us or contact us at 609-635-1265 for more information about our products.
Cantilever House
Cantilever House
Birdseye DesignBirdseye Design
Photo of a large and black contemporary two floor detached house in Burlington with metal cladding, a flat roof and a metal roof.
Lake Forest Transformation
Lake Forest Transformation
ElevationsElevations
Fron dark vertical siding that made this house look dark and forboding, to bright and inviting, this house truely underwent a curb apeal transformation. The cedar garage doors compliment the porch ceiling and bring out the bright and cheery on this house.
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
Reef House
Reef House
INLITEINLITE
Design: Strachan Group Architects / Photography: Simon Devitt
Photo of a contemporary house exterior.
Wildwood
Wildwood
Giulietti Schouten Weber ArchitectsGiulietti Schouten Weber Architects
This is an example of a white contemporary two floor detached house in Portland with wood cladding, a flat roof and a mixed material roof.
Cardiff Montgomery Modern
Cardiff Montgomery Modern
DZN PartnersDZN Partners
Front of home from Montgomery Avenue with view of entry steps, planters and street parking.
This is an example of a large and white contemporary two floor detached house in San Diego with a lean-to roof.
THE HIDEAWAY RETREAT
THE HIDEAWAY RETREAT
Empire Building CompanyEmpire Building Company
Introducing Our Latest Masterpiece – The Hideaway Retreat - 7 Locke Crescent East Fremantle Open Times- see our website When it comes to seeing potential in a building project there are few specialists more adept at putting it all together than Andre and the team at Empire Building Company. We invite you to come on in and view just what attention to detail looks like. During a visit we can outline for you why we selected this block of land, our response to it from a design perspective and the completed outcome a double storey elegantly crafted residence focussing on the likely occupiers needs and lifestyle. In today’s market place the more flexible a home is in form and function the more desirable it will be to live in. This has the dual effect of enhancing lifestyle for its occupants and making the home desirable to a broad market at time of sale and in so doing preserving value. “From the street the home has a bold presence. Once you step inside, the interior has been designed to have a calming retreat feel to accommodate a modern family, executive or retiring couple or even a family considering having their ageing parents move in.” Andre Malecky A hallmark of this home, not uncommon when developing in a residential infill location is the clever integration of engineering solutions to the home’s construction. At Empire we revel in this type of construction and design challenged situations and we go to extraordinary lengths to get the solution that best fits budget, timeliness and living amenity. In this home our solution was to employ a two-level strategic geometric design with a specifically engineered cantilevered roof that provides essential amenity but serves to accentuate the façade. Whilst the best solution for this home was to demolish and build brand new, this is not always the case. At Empire we have extensive experience is working with clients in renovating their existing home and transforming it into their dream home. This home was strategically positioned to maximise available views, northern exposure and natural light into the residence. Energy Efficiency has been considered for the end user by introduction of double-glazed windows, Velux roof window, insulated roof panels, ceiling and wall insulation, solar panels and even comes with a 3Ph electric car charge point in the opulently tiled garage. Some of the latest user-friendly automation, electronics and appliances will also make the living experience very satisfying. We invite you to view our latest show home and to discuss with us your current living challenges and aspirations. Being a custom boutique builder, we assess your situation, the block, the current structure and look for ways to maximise the full potential of the location, topography and design brief.
Mill Valley Curb Appeal
Mill Valley Curb Appeal
SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.SINGLEPOINT DESIGN BUILD INC.
New entry stair using bluestone and batu cladding. New deck and railings. New front door and painted exterior.
Design ideas for a large and gey contemporary two floor detached house in San Francisco with wood cladding and a hip roof.
Coral Gables Addition/ Major Renovation
Coral Gables Addition/ Major Renovation
Whitecap ConstructionWhitecap Construction
Photo of a large and white contemporary two floor render house exterior in Miami with a hip roof.

Contemporary Grey 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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