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Contemporary Tiny House Ideas and Designs

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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
Photo of a small and white contemporary bungalow tiny house in DC Metro with mixed cladding, a lean-to roof, a shingle 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.
Napa ADU
Napa ADU
Mark English Architects, AIAMark English Architects, AIA
Inspiration for a small and gey contemporary tiny house in San Francisco with metal cladding, a pitched roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.
3D Exterior Visualization of Residential Colony
3D Exterior Visualization of Residential Colony
UserUser
In the early days of the 3d architectural visualisation studio, the focus was on creating photo-realistic images of buildings that didn't yet exist. This allowed potential buyers or renters to see what their future home or office would look like. Nowadays, the role of the 3d architectural visualizer has evolved. While still involved in the sale or rental of property, they are also heavily involved in the design process. By using 3d architectural visualization, architects and designers can explore different design options and make sure that the final product meets the needs of the client. In this blog post, we will take a look at a recent project by a 3d architectural visualizer - the Visualize a Residential Colony in Meridian Idaho. A 3D architectural visualisation is an important tool for architects and engineers. It allows them to create realistic images of their designs, which can be used to present their ideas to clients or investors. The studio Visualize was commissioned to create a 3D visualisation of a proposed residential colony in Meridian, Idaho. The colony will be built on a site that is currently occupied by a golf course. The studio used a variety of software to create the visualisation, including 3ds Max, V-Ray, and Photoshop. The finished product is a realistic and accurate representation of the proposed colony. The 3D visualisation has been used to convince the local authorities to approve the project. It has also been used to help raise investment for the colony.
Custom Laneway home
Custom Laneway home
Upward ConstructionUpward Construction
Our client is so happy with this beautiful laneway house that is 1000 sqft and situated behind the main house. It has everything that she needs and more!
Fritidshus på Resö
Fritidshus på Resö
Åbergs Arkitektkontor ABÅbergs Arkitektkontor AB
This is an example of a medium sized and gey contemporary bungalow tiny house in Gothenburg with wood cladding, a tiled roof, a grey roof and shiplap cladding.
Detached ADU Burbank
Detached ADU Burbank
Go ADU ConstructionGo ADU Construction
Garage conversion into ADU
Design ideas for a medium sized and yellow contemporary bungalow render tiny house in Los Angeles with a pitched roof, a shingle roof and a grey roof.
Contemporary Killarney Laneway - Vancouver
Contemporary Killarney Laneway - Vancouver
JDL Homes VancouverJDL Homes Vancouver
This is an example of a medium sized and white contemporary bungalow tiny house in Vancouver with concrete fibreboard cladding, a flat roof, a black roof and board and batten cladding.
SP-House
SP-House
Arkitekton Design StudioArkitekton Design Studio
Small Place House
Design ideas for a small and brown contemporary glass tiny house in Other with three floors, a flat roof and a tiled roof.
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.
North Vancouver Laneway
North Vancouver Laneway
Rebecca Foster- Interior DesignerRebecca Foster- Interior Designer
This North Vancouver Laneway home exterior highlights cedar shingles to compliment the beautiful North Vancouver greenery. Build: Revel Built Construction
New home and garden building project
New home and garden building project
Helét van BlerkHelét van Blerk
Entry to cottage with pavers and artificial grass
Design ideas for a small contemporary two floor brick tiny house in Other with a pitched roof, a metal roof and a white roof.
Stargazing Eco Cabin
Stargazing Eco Cabin
AO Design StudioAO Design Studio
Approved Stargazing Eco Cabin - Under Construction
This is an example of a small contemporary two floor tiny house in Other with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
FORE!
FORE!
Wild Willow InteriorsWild Willow Interiors
Inspiration for a small and gey contemporary tiny house in Other with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Clontarf 02
Clontarf 02
Watershed ArchitectsWatershed Architects
Small contemporary two floor tiny house in Sydney with metal cladding.
Newport pool house
Newport pool house
Pasco DesignPasco Design
Flat roof pool pavilion housing living and dining spaces, bathroom and covered outdoor seating area. timber slat wall hides pool pumps and equipment, a vertical wall and pool seating/storage units. Rendered retaining walls provide an opportunity for planting within the pool area. Frameless glass pool fence
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.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
PARAVANT ArchitectsPARAVANT Architects
This is an example of a white contemporary bungalow tiny house in Los Angeles with wood cladding, a butterfly roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and shiplap cladding.
Exquisite Charcoal Grey Siding Design
Exquisite Charcoal Grey Siding Design
TOV Siding and RoofingTOV Siding and Roofing
Shingles Hardie lap siding in OVER-LAKE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB.
Medium sized and black contemporary bungalow tiny house in Seattle with wood cladding, a black roof and shingles.
Additional Dwelling Unit at Brookland
Additional Dwelling Unit at Brookland
Ileana Schinder, PLLCIleana Schinder, PLLC
Converted garage into Additional Dwelling Unit
Design ideas for a small contemporary bungalow brick tiny house in DC Metro with a flat roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.

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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