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Contemporary Rear House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Contemporary House Exterior
Contemporary House Exterior
Contemporary rear house exterior in London.
Miramar
Miramar
Sue Vaughton Photography & DesignSue Vaughton Photography & Design
Contemporary rear house exterior in Devon.
Portfolio
Portfolio
MAXLIGHTMAXLIGHT
Beautiful Maxlight Glass Extension, With Glass beams, allowing in the maximum light and letting out the whole view of the garden. Bespoke, so the scale and size are up to you!
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.
Modern Two Storey and Single Storey Extension Oxfordshire
Modern Two Storey and Single Storey Extension Oxfordshire
Black Swan ArchitectureBlack Swan Architecture
The project's single-storey rear extension unveils a new dimension of communal living with the creation of an expansive kitchen dining area. Envisioned as the heart of the home, this open-plan space is tailored for both everyday living and memorable family gatherings. Modern appliances and smart storage solutions ensure a seamless culinary experience, while the thoughtful integration of seating and dining arrangements invites warmth and conversation.
Redston Road
Redston Road
andrewmulroyarchitectsandrewmulroyarchitects
Will Pryce
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary two floor brick and rear extension in London with a hip roof.
Barnsbury House, London N1
Barnsbury House, London N1
Jones Associates ArchitectsJones Associates Architects
Photography: Gareth Gardner
Design ideas for a contemporary glass and rear extension in London.
Kew - Ground floor extension & refurb
Kew - Ground floor extension & refurb
Paul Wiggins ArchitectsPaul Wiggins Architects
Cantilevered glazed roof extension in Conservation Area. Enjoyable collaboration with Roundhouse Kitchens. Great pics by Darren Chung
Inspiration for a contemporary brick and rear extension in London with three floors.
New Custom Modern Single Family Home in Mountain View
New Custom Modern Single Family Home in Mountain View
MESH dbsMESH dbs
raftermen
Photo of an expansive and multi-coloured contemporary two floor brick and rear detached house in San Francisco with a flat roof, a metal roof and a black roof.
Hersham Road
Hersham Road
Concept 8 ArchitectsConcept 8 Architects
Contemporary Rear Extension, Photo by David Butler
Design ideas for a medium sized and red contemporary two floor rear house exterior in Surrey with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Ravenshaw Street, West Hampstead, London NW6
Ravenshaw Street, West Hampstead, London NW6
Brosh ArchitectsBrosh Architects
Rear elevation of a Victorian terraced home
Medium sized contemporary brick and rear house exterior in London with three floors, a pitched roof, a tiled roof and a black roof.
Rush Hill Road
Rush Hill Road
Granit Architects + InteriorsGranit Architects + Interiors
Photo Credit : Andy Beasley
This is an example of a contemporary bungalow glass and rear extension in London.
Rear extension view from garden
Rear extension view from garden
Neu ArchitectsNeu Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary two floor rear house exterior in London with mixed cladding.
Mandrake Road (2) - SW17
Mandrake Road (2) - SW17
Plus RoomsPlus Rooms
Contemporary rear extension in London.
Retro contemporary design, build and renovation + a garden and loft extension
Retro contemporary design, build and renovation + a garden and loft extension
Mel Massey StudioMel Massey Studio
David Giles
Large and beige contemporary brick and rear house exterior in London with three floors, a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Highbury House
Highbury House
Studio 30 ArchitectsStudio 30 Architects
A contemporary rear extension and renovation to revitalise the living accommodation of a mid-terraced Victorian dwelling within the Calabria Road Conservation Area. This handsome house in Highbury suffered from its traditionally enclosed layout. The works extended and opened the house to the rear, creating a light, expansive kitchen / dining area with direct connection to the newly upgraded garden.
Victoria Park House
Victoria Park House
Brian O'Tuama ArchitectsBrian O'Tuama Architects
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary brick and rear house exterior in London.
Wimbledon Refurbishment and Extension
Wimbledon Refurbishment and Extension
Arch.photosArch.photos
Photography by arch.photos
Large contemporary rear extension in London.
Contemporary House Exterior
Contemporary House Exterior
Photo of a medium sized and brown contemporary brick and rear extension in Other.
Kitchen extension and loft improvement in Kew
Kitchen extension and loft improvement in Kew
Architect Your HomeArchitect Your Home
This lovely simple design really maximises the space whilst not being too imposing and gives wonderful views on the amazing garden
Inspiration for a medium sized and beige contemporary bungalow brick and rear extension in Other.

Contemporary Rear 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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