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Contemporary Tiny House Ideas and Designs

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Tiny Home
Tiny Home
Arbor South ArchitectureArbor South Architecture
Erik Bishoff Photography
Inspiration for a small and gey contemporary bungalow tiny house in Other with wood cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
SaltBox Tiny House
SaltBox Tiny House
Extraordinary StructuresExtraordinary Structures
The kitchen window herb box is one of a number of easily attached accessories. The exterior water spigot delivers both hot and cold water from the unit's on-demand water heater. Photo by Kate Russell
Tiny Heirloom
Tiny Heirloom
Shelsi Lindquist PhotographyShelsi Lindquist Photography
Multi-coloured contemporary bungalow tiny house in Portland with mixed cladding and a butterfly roof.
The Lawns - Kudos
The Lawns - Kudos
Ray Schram - Professional PhotographerRay Schram - Professional Photographer
Ray Schram
Inspiration for a small and black contemporary bungalow tiny house in Other with a hip roof.
Additional Dwelling Unit at Ingraham St
Additional Dwelling Unit at Ingraham St
Ileana Schinder, PLLCIleana Schinder, PLLC
Boat garage converted into a 2-story additional dwelling unit with covered parking.
This is an example of a medium sized contemporary two floor brick tiny house in DC Metro with a flat roof and a shingle roof.
Beautiful Modern ADU Los Angeles
Beautiful Modern ADU Los Angeles
asap/ adam sokol architecture practiceasap/ adam sokol architecture practice
Design ideas for a medium sized and white contemporary two floor render tiny house in Los Angeles with a flat roof.
SIED | Abbruch und Neubau eines Wochenendhauses
SIED | Abbruch und Neubau eines Wochenendhauses
PW.QUADRAT | Wagner Weinzierl ArchitektenPW.QUADRAT | Wagner Weinzierl Architekten
This is an example of a small and black contemporary two floor tiny house in Munich with wood cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
The Peak Cabin
The Peak Cabin
Constantin Eugen CozmaConstantin Eugen Cozma
The Peak is a simple but not conventional cabin retreat design It is the first model in a series of designs tailored for landowners, developers and anyone seeking a daring but simple approach for a cabin. Up to 96 sqm Net (usable) area and 150 sqm gross floor area, ideal for short rental experiences. Using a light gauge steel structural framing or a timber solution as well. Featuring a kitchenette, dining, living, bedroom, two bathrooms and an inspiring attic at the top.
Sandall House - External View
Sandall House - External View
HEM ArchitectsHEM Architects
Externally, the pre weather timber cladding and profiled fibre cement roof allow the building to sit naturally in its landscape.
This is an example of a medium sized and brown contemporary bungalow front tiny house in Other with mixed cladding, a pitched roof, a mixed material roof, a grey roof and board and batten cladding.
Alley Cat
Alley Cat
CHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTSCHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTS
The Alley Cat ADU serves two young professionals who live there during the warm months while renting out their primary residence. In the winter, they rent out both their primary residence and their ADU while they live abroad. The clients’ love for plants guided much of the design, including the large Catalpa tree in their yard. The ADU takes advantage of the extensive tree canopy by tucking the deck, which also serves as the 2nd level entry, underneath the branches. We paid special attention to the exterior form so that the Catalpa tree appears to envelop the ADU. Gardening is also important to the homeowners, so the ADU was carefully located on the site to maintain as much backyard space as possible. Numerous windows and skylights create a sunlit space for the homeowners’ numerous house plants. The plants, natural light, and compact size create a cozy space full of nooks to relax in. The kitchen, although compact, has a full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, and stove top. A creative touch is the picture-framed kitchen window, which is a continuation of the butcher block counter. To maximize the efficiency of the small space, their cat’s litterbox is cleverly tucked away into a cabinet with a cat-sized hole.
The Ohana Model ATU - Built By: Paradise Tiny Homes
The Ohana Model ATU - Built By: Paradise Tiny Homes
Paradise Tiny Homes LLCParadise Tiny Homes LLC
This Ohana model ATU tiny home is contemporary and sleek, cladded in cedar and metal. The slanted roof and clean straight lines keep this 8x28' tiny home on wheels looking sharp in any location, even enveloped in jungle. Cedar wood siding and metal are the perfect protectant to the elements, which is great because this Ohana model in rainy Pune, Hawaii and also right on the ocean. A natural mix of wood tones with dark greens and metals keep the theme grounded with an earthiness. Theres a sliding glass door and also another glass entry door across from it, opening up the center of this otherwise long and narrow runway. The living space is fully equipped with entertainment and comfortable seating with plenty of storage built into the seating. The window nook/ bump-out is also wall-mounted ladder access to the second loft. The stairs up to the main sleeping loft double as a bookshelf and seamlessly integrate into the very custom kitchen cabinets that house appliances, pull-out pantry, closet space, and drawers (including toe-kick drawers). A granite countertop slab extends thicker than usual down the front edge and also up the wall and seamlessly cases the windowsill. The bathroom is clean and polished but not without color! A floating vanity and a floating toilet keep the floor feeling open and created a very easy space to clean! The shower had a glass partition with one side left open- a walk-in shower in a tiny home. The floor is tiled in slate and there are engineered hardwood flooring throughout.
La Jolla ADU
La Jolla ADU
CairnsCraft Design & RemodelCairnsCraft Design & Remodel
This is an example of a small and gey contemporary bungalow tiny house in San Diego with concrete fibreboard cladding, a hip roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and board and batten cladding.
Paddington Butterfly House
Paddington Butterfly House
Michelle Walker architectsMichelle Walker architects
courtyard, indoor outdoor living, polished concrete, open plan kitchen, dining, living Rowan Turner Photography
This is an example of a blue contemporary tiny house in Sydney.
BEACHVIEW
BEACHVIEW
EW Architecture Inc.EW Architecture Inc.
Small and gey contemporary bungalow render tiny house in Vancouver with a lean-to roof, a metal roof and a black roof.
GreenHouse
GreenHouse
CHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTSCHRISTOPHER STROM ARCHITECTS
This accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a sustainable, compact home for the homeowner's aging parent. Although the home is only 660 sq. ft., it has a bedroom, full kitchen (with dishwasher!) and even an elevator for the aging parents. We used many strategically-placed windows and skylights to make the space feel more expansive. The ADU is also full of sustainable features, including the solar panels on the roof.
Beautiful Modern ADU Los Angeles
Beautiful Modern ADU Los Angeles
asap/ adam sokol architecture practiceasap/ adam sokol architecture practice
Medium sized and white contemporary two floor render tiny house in Los Angeles with a flat roof.
Additional Dwelling Unit at DC Alley
Additional Dwelling Unit at DC Alley
Ileana Schinder, PLLCIleana Schinder, PLLC
Conversion of a 1 car garage into an studio Additional Dwelling Unit
Small and white contemporary bungalow tiny house in DC Metro with mixed cladding, a lean-to roof, a shingle roof and a black roof.
Contemporary Residence & Pool House
Contemporary Residence & Pool House
Marc Newman ArchitectMarc Newman Architect
New pool house with exposed wood beams, modern flat roof & red cedar siding.
Small contemporary bungalow tiny house in San Francisco with wood cladding, a flat roof, a metal roof, shiplap cladding and a brown roof.
Monterey County Accessory Dwelling Units ADUs
Monterey County Accessory Dwelling Units ADUs
TEKTON CA, LLCTEKTON CA, LLC
Classic style meets master craftsmanship in every Tekton CA custom Accessory Dwelling Unit - ADU - new home build or renovation. This home represents the style and craftsmanship you can expect from our expert team. Our founders have over 100 years of combined experience bringing dreams to life!
Exterior
Exterior
spacehousespacehouse
Exterior of 400 SF ADU. This project boasts a large vaulted living area in a one bed / one bath design. ADUs can be rented out for additional income, which can help homeowners offset the cost of their mortgage or other expenses. ADUs can provide extra living space for family members, guests, or renters. ADUs can increase the value of a home, making it a wise investment. Spacehouse ADUs are designed to make the most of every square foot, so you can enjoy all the comforts of home in a smaller space.

Contemporary Tiny 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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