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Contemporary House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Custom Design - Exterior - Elan
Custom Design - Exterior - Elan
Blue HeronBlue Heron
This is an example of an expansive and multi-coloured contemporary house exterior in Las Vegas with three floors.
Entrance Water Feature
Entrance Water Feature
Escape Luxury Outdoor LivingEscape Luxury Outdoor Living
Daniel Engelbrecht
This is an example of a contemporary house exterior in Other.
Geometric House - North Vancouver, BC
Geometric House - North Vancouver, BC
One SEED Architecture + InteriorsOne SEED Architecture + Interiors
Geometric House by One SEED (www.oneseed.ca) The existing house had a modern geometric massing common in the 70s, which lent itself beautifully to upgraded contemporary forms and finishes. The new additions further the geometric theme by using distinct volumes clad in contrasting materials, and then separating them by a glass atrium entrance. The atrium rises above both masses allowing daylight to filter in to the dramatic entrance from three sides. In the evening the delicate pattern of window mullions cause the atrium to glow like a lantern. The uniquely angular footprint of the house responds to the creek along the west side of the property and the oblique property lines. In keeping with the spirit of the distinctive spaces created by these intersecting planes, the plan of the metal clad addition, and the roof lines of both additions, playfully fold and change direction. The result is a completely re-modeled home which is sleek, vibrant and connected to the site.
Forest and Wood
Forest and Wood
Forest and Wood Products Australia LtdForest and Wood Products Australia Ltd
Linear echoes in timber are created by the vertical wall cladding, flooring, weatherboards and soffit.
This is an example of a contemporary house exterior in Melbourne.
Southern California Mangaris Gate with Stainless Steel Gate Hardware
Southern California Mangaris Gate with Stainless Steel Gate Hardware
360 Yardware360 Yardware
This is a gate made of Mangaris wood, using the contemporary Elise Stainless Steel Gate Latch. It's made of 316 stainless steel so is perfect for coastal applications. Elise Latch available through 360 Yardware at: http://shop.360yardware.com/Elise-Modern-Stainless-Steel-Ring-Gate-Latch-Elise.htm Photos and gates by Greg Ethenoz of Beyond Decks (www.beyonddecks.com). Project designed by Lisa Cox Landscape Design (www.lisacoxdesign.com).
Cedar Fence
Cedar Fence
C House Renovations LLCC House Renovations LLC
Contemporary house exterior in Houston.
Latimer
Latimer
Hanson ArchitectsHanson Architects
The remodelling and extension of a terraced Victorian house in west London. The extension was achieved by using Permitted Development Rights after the previous owner had failed to gain planning consent for a smaller extension. The house was extended at both ground and roof levels.
Custom Home Facades
Custom Home Facades
JM Studio ArchitectsJM Studio Architects
This is an example of a contemporary house exterior in Melbourne.
Drawert Residence
Drawert Residence
Baldinger StudioBaldinger Studio
Inspiration for a contemporary bungalow house exterior in Phoenix.
T House
T House
Deedra Richmond, LEED AP, NCIDQDeedra Richmond, LEED AP, NCIDQ
Cumuru wood siding rainscreen, white fiber cement panels, aluminum corner trims, wood roof deck over laminated beams, steel roof
Inspiration for a large and white contemporary bungalow detached house with wood cladding, a lean-to roof, a metal roof, a grey roof and shiplap cladding.
Huntington Beach Harbor Exterior Gate Project
Huntington Beach Harbor Exterior Gate Project
360 Yardware360 Yardware
This was an exterior gate project of a home on Huntington Beach Harbor. The gates were built by Mike Bless of Lido Gates in Newport Beach, CA. The contemporary gates were made of ipe wood with 360 Yardware's Alta Gate Latch installed. To read the full Project Profile, visit: http://www.360yardware.com/2013/02/project-profile-contemporary-harbor-front-home-in-huntington-beach/"> http://www.360yardware.com/2013/02/project-profile-contemporary-harbor-front-home-in-huntington-beach/ All photos by: Mike Bless of Lido Gates in Newport Beach, CA. http://www.lidogates.com"> http://www.lidogates.com.
Entrance Water Feature
Entrance Water Feature
Escape Luxury Outdoor LivingEscape Luxury Outdoor Living
Daniel Engelbrecht
Photo of a contemporary house exterior in Other.
The Miner's Shelter
The Miner's Shelter
Space To PlanSpace To Plan
PROJECT DESIGNER/MANAGER: Dave Frazee ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER(S): Robert Jackovich and Christopher Madden Carr PROJECT TEAM: Dakotah Apostolou, Charles Arundel, Glen Biehle, Thai Blackburn, Ron Boswell, Chelsea Clark, Emil Crystal, Daniel Dillow, Aris Georges, Jeff Graham, Dani Loryn Christi Hill, Russ Karlstad, Peter Maestri, Nick Mancusi, Brian Maxwell, Charles McCall, Michael P. Johnson, Gilbert Rey, Bob Sanders, Victor Sidy, Samuel Wharton, Pierre Verbruggen, and Huiee Wong PHOTOGRAPHY BY: Nathan Rist and Dave Frazee ARTWORK BY: (Left to Right) Aris Georges, Mackenzie Meitner, and Emil Crystal
Sarasota Custom Home- Frank Lloyd Wright Mid-Century Home
Sarasota Custom Home- Frank Lloyd Wright Mid-Century Home
Nautilus HomesNautilus Homes
This is a home that was designed around the property. With views in every direction from the master suite and almost everywhere else in the home. The home was designed by local architect Randy Sample and the interior architecture was designed by Maurice Jennings Architecture, a disciple of E. Fay Jones. New Construction of a 4,400 sf custom home in the Southbay Neighborhood of Osprey, FL, just south of Sarasota.
Berkeley Hills Residential Architecture/ Remodel
Berkeley Hills Residential Architecture/ Remodel
Studio J ArchitectureStudio J Architecture
Jay Sherlock
Medium sized and gey contemporary two floor render house exterior in San Francisco.
Royster Project
Royster Project
John C. Sanders and CompanyJohn C. Sanders and Company
Photography by dustinpeckphoto.com
Photo of a contemporary glass house exterior in Raleigh.
Ecohabit Modular House
Ecohabit Modular House
EcohabitEcohabit
Design ideas for a contemporary house exterior in Perth.
Hollywood Hills
Hollywood Hills
Biglin Architectural GroupBiglin Architectural Group
Design ideas for a large contemporary house exterior in Los Angeles with three floors.
Gladys Gv
Gladys Gv
Craft Built HomesCraft Built Homes
Design ideas for a medium sized and black contemporary two floor terraced house in Melbourne with mixed cladding, a hip roof and a metal roof.
Accent Cedar Siding Meets James Hardie Siding Without Any Applied Trim
Accent Cedar Siding Meets James Hardie Siding Without Any Applied Trim
MAK Design + Build Inc.MAK Design + Build Inc.
Design ideas for a large and blue contemporary two floor detached house in Sacramento with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof and a grey 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.
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