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Trellis & Firepit Area - Northwest View
Trellis & Firepit Area - Northwest View
Krueger ArchitectsKrueger Architects
Unlimited Style Photography
Inspiration for a small and white contemporary bungalow house exterior in Los Angeles with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
South Rosedale House
South Rosedale House
Duffy and Associates Design Build LtdDuffy and Associates Design Build Ltd
Sited in a well-treed urban neighbourhood, the early 20th century yellow-brick structure was completely stripped down and refitted with steel sash windows, bleached oak floors and cabinetry, and elements in steel, oak and glass. The front facade was completely restored but untouched in its original design because of the houses designation as an Ontario Heritage Property Credit: Philip Castleton
Bluejay Residence
Bluejay Residence
Collaborated WorksCollaborated Works
Saul Metnick This custom residence was designed and built by Collaborated works in 2012. Inspired by Maison de Verre by Pierre Chareau. This modernist glass box is full steel construction. The exterior is brought inside so that the frame of the house is exposed. Large frosted glass garage doors create a beautiful light box. This townhouse has an open floating stair that is the centerpiece of the home. A fireplace in the living room is surrounded by windows. The industrial kitchen incorporates vintage fixtures and appliances that make it truly unique.
House in Lymington
House in Lymington
David James Architects & Partners LtdDavid James Architects & Partners Ltd
Stuart Cox Photography
Design ideas for a beige contemporary two floor house exterior in Dorset with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
White House Beaumaris
White House Beaumaris
In2 Pty LtdIn2 Pty Ltd
Dean Schmedig Photographer
Photo of a medium sized and gey contemporary two floor concrete detached house in Melbourne with a flat roof and a metal roof.
Maison B2
Maison B2
Prax ArchitectesPrax Architectes
Crédits photographie : Mathieu Lolagne
Inspiration for a medium sized and brown contemporary bungalow house exterior in Toulouse with wood cladding and a flat roof.
MCM remodel
MCM remodel
garcia architecture + designgarcia architecture + design
Photo of a contemporary two floor house exterior in San Luis Obispo with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
Eave House
Eave House
Atelier Drome ArchitectureAtelier Drome Architecture
Deep exaggerated eaves on the east and west sides provide visual interest as well as shading during the summer months.
This is an example of a medium sized and gey contemporary two floor house exterior in Seattle with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
Kingston House 2
Kingston House 2
COUPDEVILLECOUPDEVILLE
Architectural Photography by Simon Kennedy http://www.simonkennedy.net/
Cobble Hill Townhouse 3
Cobble Hill Townhouse 3
Sarah Jefferys Architecture + InteriorsSarah Jefferys Architecture + Interiors
This is an example of a gey and medium sized contemporary terraced house in New York with three floors, wood cladding and a flat roof.
San Francisco
San Francisco
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting GalleryFerguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery
Design ideas for a blue and medium sized contemporary detached house in San Francisco with three floors, a flat roof and mixed cladding.
7RR-Ecohome
7RR-Ecohome
Thomas Roszak Architecture, LLCThomas Roszak Architecture, LLC
Photo credit: Scott McDonald @ Hedrich Blessing 7RR-Ecohome: The design objective was to build a house for a couple recently married who both had kids from previous marriages. How to bridge two families together? The design looks forward in terms of how people live today. The home is an experiment in transparency and solid form; removing borders and edges from outside to inside the house, and to really depict “flowing and endless space”. The house floor plan is derived by pushing and pulling the house’s form to maximize the backyard and minimize the public front yard while welcoming the sun in key rooms by rotating the house 45-degrees to true north. The angular form of the house is a result of the family’s program, the zoning rules, the lot’s attributes, and the sun’s path. We wanted to construct a house that is smart and efficient in terms of construction and energy, both in terms of the building and the user. We could tell a story of how the house is built in terms of the constructability, structure and enclosure, with a nod to Japanese wood construction in the method in which the siding is installed and the exposed interior beams are placed in the double height space. We engineered the house to be smart which not only looks modern but acts modern; every aspect of user control is simplified to a digital touch button, whether lights, shades, blinds, HVAC, communication, audio, video, or security. We developed a planning module based on a 6-foot square room size and a 6-foot wide connector called an interstitial space for hallways, bathrooms, stairs and mechanical, which keeps the rooms pure and uncluttered. The house is 6,200 SF of livable space, plus garage and basement gallery for a total of 9,200 SF. A large formal foyer celebrates the entry and opens up to the living, dining, kitchen and family rooms all focused on the rear garden. The east side of the second floor is the Master wing and a center bridge connects it to the kid’s wing on the west. Second floor terraces and sunscreens provide views and shade in this suburban setting. The playful mathematical grid of the house in the x, y and z axis also extends into the layout of the trees and hard-scapes, all centered on a suburban one-acre lot. Many green attributes were designed into the home; Ipe wood sunscreens and window shades block out unwanted solar gain in summer, but allow winter sun in. Patio door and operable windows provide ample opportunity for natural ventilation throughout the open floor plan. Minimal windows on east and west sides to reduce heat loss in winter and unwanted gains in summer. Open floor plan and large window expanse reduces lighting demands and maximizes available daylight. Skylights provide natural light to the basement rooms. Durable, low-maintenance exterior materials include stone, ipe wood siding and decking, and concrete roof pavers. Design is based on a 2' planning grid to minimize construction waste. Basement foundation walls and slab are highly insulated. FSC-certified walnut wood flooring was used. Light colored concrete roof pavers to reduce cooling loads by as much as 15%. 2x6 framing allows for more insulation and energy savings. Super efficient windows have low-E argon gas filled units, and thermally insulated aluminum frames. Permeable brick and stone pavers reduce the site’s storm-water runoff. Countertops use recycled composite materials. Energy-Star rated furnaces and smart thermostats are located throughout the house to minimize duct runs and avoid energy loss. Energy-Star rated boiler that heats up both radiant floors and domestic hot water. Low-flow toilets and plumbing fixtures are used to conserve water usage. No VOC finish options and direct venting fireplaces maintain a high interior air quality. Smart home system controls lighting, HVAC, and shades to better manage energy use. Plumbing runs through interior walls reducing possibilities of heat loss and freezing problems. A large food pantry was placed next to kitchen to reduce trips to the grocery store. Home office reduces need for automobile transit and associated CO2 footprint. Plan allows for aging in place, with guest suite than can become the master suite, with no need to move as family members mature.
Wine Country Enclave: Art Studio
Wine Country Enclave: Art Studio
JMA (Jim Murphy and Associates)JMA (Jim Murphy and Associates)
Home built by JMA (Jim Murphy and Associates). Architecture design by Backen Gillam & Kroeger Architects. Interior design by Frank Van Durem. Photo credit: Tim Maloney, Technical Imagery Studios. Set amongst the oak trees, with a peaceful view of the valley, this contemporary art studio/office is new construction featuring cedar siding and Ipé wood decking inside and out.
Fremont Lofts
Fremont Lofts
Johnston ArchitectsJohnston Architects
Johnston Architects
This is an example of a large and beige contemporary house exterior in Seattle with three floors, mixed cladding and a flat roof.
Exterior
Exterior
Jobe Corral ArchitectsJobe Corral Architects
Wood, stucco and steel, all in their natural finishes. Photos by Casey Woods
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary two floor house exterior in Austin with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
Front Facade
Front Facade
Kylie SargentKylie Sargent
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary bungalow detached house in Geelong with mixed cladding, a flat roof and a metal roof.
Contemporary Custom Home
Contemporary Custom Home
B & H General ContractorsB & H General Contractors
This is an example of a gey and large contemporary bungalow house exterior in Denver with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
Modern Two-Story
Modern Two-Story
BUILDBUILD
Inspiration for a white contemporary two floor detached house in Miami with a flat roof.
Greater Seattle Area | The Zurich Contemporary Exterior Twilight
Greater Seattle Area | The Zurich Contemporary Exterior Twilight
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
The Zurich home design. Architect: Architects NorthWest
Large and gey contemporary detached house in Seattle with three floors, mixed cladding, a flat roof and a mixed material roof.
Palazzo Design
Palazzo Design
Ownit HomesOwnit Homes
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary two floor house exterior in Brisbane with a flat roof.

Contemporary House Exterior with a Flat Roof 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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