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1930s Modernist Masterpiece
1930s Modernist Masterpiece
ABQ StudioABQ Studio
This is an example of a large contemporary house exterior in Sussex.
A simple Farm and Barn
A simple Farm and Barn
Egon Hansen ArchitectsEgon Hansen Architects
Design ideas for a large and black contemporary two floor front house exterior in Other with metal cladding, a pitched roof, a tiled roof and a brown roof.
Trellis & Firepit Area - West View
Trellis & Firepit Area - West View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Unlimited Style Photography http://www.houzz.com/photos/41070934/Trellis-and-Firepit-Area-West-View-contemporary-exterior-los-angeles#lb-edit
Brentwood
Brentwood
Corr Contemporary HomesCorr Contemporary Homes
Large and beige contemporary two floor glass detached house in Los Angeles.
Bob-O-Link | 2018
Bob-O-Link | 2018
Coats HomesCoats Homes
This is an example of a white and large contemporary two floor detached house in Dallas with stone cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Private Residence, St. Andrews Country Club, Boca Raton, Florida 33496
Private Residence, St. Andrews Country Club, Boca Raton, Florida 33496
Susan Lachance Interior DesignSusan Lachance Interior Design
This is an example of a large and beige contemporary two floor render detached house in Miami with a flat roof.
Contemporary Spec Home
Contemporary Spec Home
Gibson Gimpel Interior DesignGibson Gimpel Interior Design
Rear Exterior with View of Pool [Photography by Dan Piassick]
This is an example of a medium sized and gey contemporary two floor detached house in Dallas with stone cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Channel cladding brings 1970s home back in style
Channel cladding brings 1970s home back in style
Silva Timber ProductsSilva Timber Products
Western Red Cedar slatted screen fencing was added to the white brick walls to create a cohesive design.
Photo of a large and white contemporary house exterior in Cheshire with wood cladding.
pyle
pyle
Workshop11Workshop11
Photos By Shawn Lortie Photography
Large and brown contemporary two floor detached house in DC Metro with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
Thin Veneer and patio stone
Thin Veneer and patio stone
Rustic Brick and FireplaceRustic Brick and Fireplace
Design ideas for a large and beige contemporary two floor detached house in Sacramento with stone cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Park Residence
Park Residence
Dylan Barber Building DesignDylan Barber Building Design
Photo of a large and black contemporary bungalow detached house in Geelong with concrete fibreboard cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof and a black roof.
Exterior
Exterior
Greypoint ConstructionGreypoint Construction
Photo of a large and white contemporary bungalow brick detached house with a shingle roof and a black roof.
Riverfront Modern
Riverfront Modern
Joe McGuire DesignJoe McGuire Design
This beautiful riverside home was a joy to design! Our Aspen studio borrowed colors and tones from the beauty of the nature outside to recreate a peaceful sanctuary inside. We added cozy, comfortable furnishings so our clients can curl up with a drink while watching the river gushing by. The gorgeous home boasts large entryways with stone-clad walls, high ceilings, and a stunning bar counter, perfect for get-togethers with family and friends. Large living rooms and dining areas make this space fabulous for entertaining. --- Joe McGuire Design is an Aspen and Boulder interior design firm bringing a uniquely holistic approach to home interiors since 2005. For more about Joe McGuire Design, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.joemcguiredesign.com/riverfront-modern
Downtown Issaquah Single Family Home Attached Project (Duplex, Condo, Townhouse)
Downtown Issaquah Single Family Home Attached Project (Duplex, Condo, Townhouse)
Ecolux Construction LLCEcolux Construction LLC
For those seeking an urban lifestyle in the suburbs, this is a must see! Brand new detached single family homes with main and upper levels showcasing gorgeous panoramic mountain views. Incredibly efficient, open concept living with bold design trendwatchers are sure to embrace. Bright & airy spaces include an entertainers kitchen with cool eclectic accents & large great room provides space to dine & entertain with huge windows capturing spectacular views. Resort inspired master suite with divine bathroom & private balcony. Lower-level bonus room has attached full bathroom & wet bar - 4th bedroom or space to run an in-home business, which is permitted by zoning. No HOA & a prime location just 2 blocks from savory dining & fun entertainment!
Bellasera
Bellasera
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Inspiration for a large and white contemporary concrete detached house in Grand Rapids with three floors and a flat roof.
Pickford Residence
Pickford Residence
AAHA StudioAAHA Studio
Front facade design
Design ideas for a medium sized and white contemporary two floor detached house in Los Angeles with mixed cladding, a lean-to roof, a shingle roof and a grey roof.
Kirkland Outdoor Kitchen
Kirkland Outdoor Kitchen
H2D Architecture + DesignH2D Architecture + Design
Outdoor kitchen with covered area. Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: Crescent Builds Photos by: Julie Mannell Photography
North Asheville Residence
North Asheville Residence
Brent Campbell, ArchitectBrent Campbell, Architect
Design ideas for a large and multi-coloured contemporary two floor detached house in Other with mixed cladding, a lean-to roof and a mixed material roof.
Churchill Drive New Home
Churchill Drive New Home
Harwood Design Builders Ltd.Harwood Design Builders Ltd.
This new two story home was an infill home in an established, sought after neighborhood with a stunning river view. Although not huge in stature, this home is huge on presence with a modern cottage look featuring three two story columns clad in natural longboard and stone, grey earthtone acrylic stucco, staggered roofline, and the typography of the lot allowed for exquisite natural landscaping. Inside is equally impressive with features including: - Radiant heat floors on main level, covered by engineered hardwoods and 2' x 4' travertini Lexus tile - Grand entry with custom staircase - Two story open concept living, dining and kitchen areas - Large, fully appointed butler's pantry - Glass encased wine feature wall - Show stopping two story fireplace - Custom lighting indoors and out for stunning evening illumination - Large 2nd floor balcony with views of the river. - R-value of this new build was increased to improve efficiencies by using acrylic stucco, upgraded over rigid insulation and using sprayfoam on the interior walls.
Desert Home Renovation
Desert Home Renovation
RESIDENTIAL DESIGN STUDIORESIDENTIAL DESIGN STUDIO
Large and beige contemporary bungalow render detached house in Dallas with a hip roof and a tiled roof.

Premium 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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