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Contemporary Semi-detached House Ideas and Designs

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BURROWS
BURROWS
Lowe Design & BuildLowe Design & Build
This architecturally designed duplex townhouse project in a tree lined street in Brighton, well and truly emphasises space with 3m high ceilings and wide entrances. Fully featured kitchens including butler’s pantry, dining and living zones are closely integrated with undercover alfrescos. These two townhouses with high level of inclusions exemplify true luxe bayside living.
Hampstead Home, Bold & Bright
Hampstead Home, Bold & Bright
Clifton SMRClifton SMR
Graham Gaunt
Photo of a medium sized and red contemporary brick semi-detached house in London with three floors and a flat roof.
Samurai Duplex
Samurai Duplex
SG2 architects + interiorsSG2 architects + interiors
Photo: Michael Gazzola
Large and multi-coloured contemporary two floor semi-detached house in Melbourne with mixed cladding, a half-hip roof and a metal roof.
1930s Semi-Detached Extension
1930s Semi-Detached Extension
Home Architecture - Newbury, BerkshireHome Architecture - Newbury, Berkshire
Part two storey and single storey extensions to a semi-detached 1930 home at the back of the house to expand the space for a growing family and allow for the interior to feel brighter and more joyful.
Dover Townhouses
Dover Townhouses
DOOD StudioDOOD Studio
Contemporary townhouses set in a heritage area, looks to recreate the traditional Victorian form and rhythm in a modern way.
Medium sized contemporary two floor semi-detached house in Melbourne with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof and a black roof.
CLINTON STREET 3-STORY CONDOMINIUM DUPLEX
CLINTON STREET 3-STORY CONDOMINIUM DUPLEX
Moses ArchitectureMoses Architecture
5123 & 5125 W Clinton Street Los Angeles, California 90004 New Duplex Condominium Just went on the market for sale
This is an example of a large contemporary render semi-detached house in Los Angeles with three floors.
Mélange de style
Mélange de style
Samuel Mamet Architecte D.P.L.GSamuel Mamet Architecte D.P.L.G
Cécile Langlois
Multi-coloured contemporary two floor semi-detached house in Nantes with mixed cladding, a flat roof and a tiled roof.
Dual Occupancy: Brighton East townhouses
Dual Occupancy: Brighton East townhouses
First Avenue HomesFirst Avenue Homes
Photo of a large and gey contemporary two floor brick semi-detached house in Melbourne with a flat roof.
Modern Duplex Builder, Cutsom Home Design by Drummond House Plans
Modern Duplex Builder, Cutsom Home Design by Drummond House Plans
Drummond House PlansDrummond House Plans
You have a specific home style in mind, an original concept or the need to realize a life long dream... and haven't found your perfect home plan anywhere? Drummond House Plans offers its services for custom residential home design. This black contemporary & transitional semi-detached home design with garage is one of our custom design that offers, for each unit, an open floor plan layout, 3 bedrooms, finished basement, panoramic views in the family room & in the master suite. Not to forget its remarkable scandinavian kitchen witch opens on a divine rustic dining table.
Wrap Around House
Wrap Around House
BBA (Butcher Bayley Architects)BBA (Butcher Bayley Architects)
Photo credit: Matthew Smith ( http://www.msap.co.uk)
Inspiration for a medium sized and white contemporary two floor semi-detached house in Cambridgeshire with mixed cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.
Mr.Chaitanya Residence
Mr.Chaitanya Residence
Kalavibhinna ArchitectsKalavibhinna Architects
A young working couple Mr.Chaitanya and Mrs.Akshata wanted to build their dream house. The house is located in North Bangalore. It is a 30 x 40, west facing plot with 3BHK ,one office space and semi covered terrace area. The plinth of the house is raised and it has two levels within the ground floor. Ground floor has all common spaces and first floor has private areas. We designed the house in an unique way with levels in plan and elevation. We used red granite and rough cement plastering for Elevation features. The red granite which is laid are of different sizes and patterns, which creates an unique look to the facade. The roofs are of different level with small projections. Their is a bold wall with cement finish and groove lines which creates verticality to building. The balcony, terrace and gates are of MS fabrication with black powder coating, which creates contrast to the white facade.
Hill House
Hill House
McKiernan Architects Ltd.McKiernan Architects Ltd.
The challenge was to extend and enhance what had been a very small rear Kitchen/ Dining & Living area in a 1950’s semi-detached house and take advantage of large private rear garden which had the benefit of fantastic natural orientation.
Mount Park Crescent
Mount Park Crescent
Matthew Giles ArchitectsMatthew Giles Architects
A key element to the design was the introduction of an angled glazed atrium / courtyard garden providing natural light and green views at the centre of the plan. The angled form allows for slices of green to be seen from the main front reception and draws the eye to the rear addition. The angled treatment of the rear façade provides for a generous terrace for alfresco dining and reflects the courtyard design. Internally the angled and stepped glazed panels provide panoramic views to the garden and beyond.
Bespoke extension to Victorian Townhouse, Sutton Coldfield, UK
Bespoke extension to Victorian Townhouse, Sutton Coldfield, UK
JAB Design LtdJAB Design Ltd
Single storey rear extension, garage extension and renovation to a semi-detached Victorian property in Wylde Green, Sutton Coldfield. In order to both maintain the character of this Victorian semi-detached home and modernise it, old reclaimed bricks were used along with more modern features; anthracite aluminium bifold doors and a robust, overhanging roof profile. Lantern style rooflights draw daylight directly into the open plan kitchen and lounge. The result is a stylish, classic and modern extension embodying and developing on the character of this townhouse home.
Ampliamento con volumi puri
Ampliamento con volumi puri
GMRT associatiGMRT associati
Photo of a small and beige contemporary two floor render semi-detached house in Other with a flat roof and a metal roof.
Carnoustie 1.0
Carnoustie 1.0
Seamus Walsh DesignSeamus Walsh Design
Front facade, skillion roof, timber, blockwork, white render
Inspiration for a contemporary two floor semi-detached house in Melbourne with mixed cladding and a metal roof.
Courtyard House, Bellevue
Courtyard House, Bellevue
5ft2 Studio Architects5ft2 Studio Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized and white contemporary semi-detached house in Seattle with three floors, concrete fibreboard cladding, a flat roof, a mixed material roof, a grey roof and shingles.
Mountain View Contemporary Ranch
Mountain View Contemporary Ranch
Victory Construction, Inc.Victory Construction, Inc.
This is an example of a large and white contemporary bungalow render semi-detached house in San Francisco with a shingle roof.
Swanbourne Duplex 2012
Swanbourne Duplex 2012
Yael K & AssociatesYael K & Associates
Ron Tan Photography
Contemporary semi-detached house in Other.
1930s Semi-Detached Two Storey Extension
1930s Semi-Detached Two Storey Extension
Home Architecture - Newbury, BerkshireHome Architecture - Newbury, Berkshire
Part two storey and single storey extensions to a semi-detached 1930 home at the back of the house to expand the space for a growing family and allow for the interior to feel brighter and more joyful.

Contemporary Semi-detached House 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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