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Rear Yard
Rear Yard
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
A beautiful sunset shot of the backyard showing the new great room in the middle, flanked by the master bedroom at left and kitchen to the right. The ipe deck wraps together all of these rooms and the heritage oak tree.
Maison Sutton
Maison Sutton
Studio MMA Architecture + DesignStudio MMA Architecture + Design
This house is set on a sunny natural plateau, sheltered from the wind and enjoys magnificent views of Sutton Mounts and Echo. The layout of the house integrates harmoniously with the surrounding forest, opening to nature through large expanses of glass and terraces that connect the living spaces to the forest. A long roof shelters the house, its deep eaves acting as a sunshade and defining protected outside spaces. The wide south and east terraces, close to ground level, bring the house into contact with its site and enjoy lots of sunshine. A screen porch is strategically located to avoid blocking the primary views and provides access to the forest. The living living spaces are arranged in an open layout under a ceiling ceiling that reaches 12 feet in height, yet more intimate spaces such as the fireplace alcove modulate the spaces between the higher volumes. The construction will achieve Novoclimat certification and integrates among other things a radiant floor fed by a geothermal heating system. This project was completed in collaboration with engineers and Construction Boivin.
The Bletchley Loft
The Bletchley Loft
THE RURAL BUILDING COMPANYTHE RURAL BUILDING COMPANY
White and medium sized contemporary two floor house exterior in Perth with a lean-to roof.
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Root and StockRoot and Stock
This is an example of a contemporary house exterior in San Francisco.
Contemporary Luxury Prairie Home 3346
Contemporary Luxury Prairie Home 3346
The House DesignersThe House Designers
This brand new contemporary two-story prairie home was inspired by renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Take a photo tour of a recent build of House Plan 3346 featuring 4,750 s.f. of luxury living. To purchase these #floorplans and learn more, visit http://www.thehousedesigners.com/plan/prairieville-3346/
Cleaveland Road
Cleaveland Road
DBLO Associates ArchitectsDBLO Associates Architects
Stale Eriksen
Medium sized and white contemporary two floor house exterior in London with wood cladding.
UM- UND ANBAU EINES 50ER-JAHRE-SIEDLUNGSHAUSES IN PADERBORN
UM- UND ANBAU EINES 50ER-JAHRE-SIEDLUNGSHAUSES IN PADERBORN
Architekturbüro GößlingArchitekturbüro Gößling
Design ideas for a contemporary house exterior in Other.
Contemporary Exterior
Contemporary Exterior
Photo of a small and gey contemporary bungalow house exterior in Minneapolis with metal cladding.
Einfamilienhaus Düsseldorf - Ludenberg II
Einfamilienhaus Düsseldorf - Ludenberg II
GEORG DÖRING ARCHITEKTEN BDAGEORG DÖRING ARCHITEKTEN BDA
Gey and medium sized contemporary two floor house exterior in Dusseldorf with a flat roof and mixed cladding.
Rustic Flair
Rustic Flair
Design Build DuluthDesign Build Duluth
Photo of a large and beige contemporary render detached house in Other with three floors, a flat roof and a shingle roof.
deManio/Downing Residence
deManio/Downing Residence
Hisel Flynn ArchitectsHisel Flynn Architects
Peter Vanderwarker,
This is an example of a large and gey contemporary two floor detached house in Boston with wood cladding and a flat roof.
The Winslow House
The Winslow House
BC&J ArchitectureBC&J Architecture
The Winslow House is a play of solid and void in the context of a modern farmhouse. The daytime pavilion houses the kitchen and home office that spreads into the living and dining spaces. The nocturnal wing of the house features a master bedroom downstairs with two junior master bedrooms upstairs. Designed by BC&J Architecture.
Rear extension
Rear extension
SxS Design & Build LtdSxS Design & Build Ltd
Simon Maxwell
This is an example of a contemporary rear extension in London with three floors and mixed cladding.
Casa Patio
Casa Patio
Otto Medem ArquitecturaOtto Medem Arquitectura
Iluminación
Photo of a contemporary house exterior in Madrid.
Suburban Modern
Suburban Modern
Architectural CollaborativeArchitectural Collaborative
Bork Design, Inc.
Photo of a small and gey contemporary house exterior in Atlanta with three floors and mixed cladding.
Contemporary House Exterior
Contemporary House Exterior
Gey contemporary house exterior in London.
Haus G
Haus G
Kai DongusKai Dongus
Fotograf: Rolf Schwarz
Photo of a brown and medium sized contemporary two floor house exterior in Stuttgart with a flat roof.
River House Residence
River House Residence
dSPACE Studio Ltd, AIAdSPACE Studio Ltd, AIA
Inspiration for a large contemporary two floor detached house in Chicago with mixed cladding, a flat roof and a mixed material roof.
BDA 2014 awards
BDA 2014 awards
Building Designers Association of AustraliaBuilding Designers Association of Australia
Contemporary two floor house exterior in Sydney with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.

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.
Modern Oasis
Modern Oasis
David Small DesignsDavid Small Designs
Large and white contemporary two floor detached house in Toronto with a flat roof and mixed cladding.
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