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Luxury Contemporary House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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cape cod octagonal house redux
cape cod octagonal house redux
stephen magliocco associates, architecturestephen magliocco associates, architecture
john moore
Inspiration for a large and brown contemporary two floor detached house in Boston with wood cladding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Beach House
Beach House
Tobal ArquitectosTobal Arquitectos
Javier Cajellas
Photo of a white and large contemporary two floor house exterior in Other with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
Amaryllis
Amaryllis
UserUser
Amaryllis is almost beyond description; the entire back of the home opens seamlessly to a gigantic covered entertainment lanai and can only be described as a visual testament to the indoor/outdoor aesthetic which is commonly a part of our designs. This home includes four bedrooms, six full bathrooms, and two half bathrooms. Additional features include a theatre room, a separate private spa room near the swimming pool, a very large open kitchen, family room, and dining spaces that coupled with a huge master suite with adjacent flex space. The bedrooms and bathrooms upstairs flank a large entertaining space which seamlessly flows out to the second floor lounge balcony terrace. Outdoor entertaining will not be a problem in this home since almost every room on the first floor opens to the lanai and swimming pool. 4,516 square feet of air conditioned space is enveloped in the total square footage of 6,417 under roof area.
Madison Park Modern
Madison Park Modern
Darren Patt ConstructionDarren Patt Construction
Photo of a large and multi-coloured contemporary two floor detached house in Seattle with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
Mountain Contemporary
Mountain Contemporary
Design EliteDesign Elite
The octagonal rear porch, with power screens, is a perfect aerie for taking in the view.
Large and beige contemporary two floor render house exterior in Other with a hip roof.
19" Row House
19" Row House
Green Couch DesignGreen Couch Design
A slender three-story home, designed for vibrant downtown living and cozy entertaining.
Design ideas for a medium sized and red contemporary brick terraced house in Oklahoma City with three floors, a pitched roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.
Hemmsfield Modern Craftsman Custom Home
Hemmsfield Modern Craftsman Custom Home
Design Appruv, Inc.Design Appruv, Inc.
A modern approach to an american classic. This 5,400 s.f. mountain escape was designed for a family leaving the busy city life for a full-time vacation. The open-concept first level is the family's gathering space and upstairs is for sleeping.
Downshire Residence
Downshire Residence
Dylan Barber Building DesignDylan Barber Building Design
Design ideas for a medium sized and brown contemporary bungalow brick detached house in Geelong with a metal roof and a mansard roof.
WW 16 - Architektonisches Highlight aus triftigen Unter-Gründen
WW 16 - Architektonisches Highlight aus triftigen Unter-Gründen
HGK Hamburger Grundstückskontor GmbHHGK Hamburger Grundstückskontor GmbH
Architektonisches Highlight aus triftigen Unter-Gründen Die eindrucksvolle Architektur dieses schlicht, aber kunstvoll terrassierten Bauhaus-Bungalows sticht sofort ins Auge. Mindestens ebenso interessant ist das, was man nicht sieht. Jedenfalls für Bauherren und jene, die es noch werden wollen – und an einer wirtschaftlich sowie technisch einwandfreien Umsetzung ihres Projekts interessiert sind. Kurzer Blick zurück: Bevor der Bauherr HGK beauftragte, war die individuelle Planung durch den Architekten Matthias Mecklenburg bereits in trockenen Tüchern. Uns kam die Aufgabe zu, schnell und zuverlässig den Hausbau umzusetzen – in wirtschaftlicher wie technischer Hinsicht. Das erwies sich als höchst anspruchsvoll, da die Bodenverhältnisse am Kanal überaus schwierig waren. Eine Pfahlgründung war ebenso notwendig wie eine sogenannte „Weiße Wanne“,eine wasserundurchlässige Stahlbetonkonstruktion im Untergrund. HGK koordinierte die nötigen Arbeiten kostensicher und einwandfrei. Mehr noch: Dank sorgfältiger Planung gelang es uns auch, trotz schwierigen Untergrunds einen ganzen Wellnessbereich im Souterrain mit eigenem Ausgang zum Garten zu realisieren.
Springfield Contemporary Haven
Springfield Contemporary Haven
Kelly Ann PhotographyKelly Ann Photography
Modern contemporary Frank Lloyd Wright inspired exterior with a Prairie style lower pitched roof. Photo credit Kelly Settle Kelly Ann Photography
Viena
Viena
Vicky's HomesVicky's Homes
Gorgeous house backing the river with a view of downtown. Pool/swim spa in walk out basement. Open concept with u-shaped island seats 15. This home is made for entertaining.
Greater Seattle Area | The Jaipur Exterior
Greater Seattle Area | The Jaipur Exterior
JayMarc HomesJayMarc Homes
Northwest Contemporary home designed by Donald Ruthroff of Dahlin Group.
Inspiration for a large and gey contemporary two floor detached house in Seattle with mixed cladding and a flat roof.
Stansbury
Stansbury
Tyler Hogan PhotographyTyler Hogan Photography
Tyler J Hogan / www.tylerjhogan.com
Design ideas for a large and gey contemporary two floor concrete detached house in Los Angeles with a flat roof.
Rogue River Residence
Rogue River Residence
Berghuis Construction LLCBerghuis Construction LLC
This is an example of a large and multi-coloured contemporary two floor detached house in Grand Rapids with a flat roof and mixed cladding.
Exterior At Night
Exterior At Night
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
The house at night is welcoming and well-lit. Beautiful early evening views of the countryside beyond. Paul Dyer Photography
Design ideas for a large and beige contemporary two floor render detached house in San Francisco with a metal roof.
Belcaro Contemporary
Belcaro Contemporary
Court Earp Interior DesignCourt Earp Interior Design
This is an example of an expansive and red contemporary concrete detached house in Denver with three floors and a flat roof.
Parade of Homes - Spring 2017
Parade of Homes - Spring 2017
Paradigm Construction CompanyParadigm Construction Company
Inspiration for a large and beige contemporary two floor detached house in Boise with mixed cladding, a hip roof and a tiled roof.
Modern - River Valley Residence
Modern - River Valley Residence
E3 Architecture IncE3 Architecture Inc
E3 Architecture Inc.
Large and gey contemporary house exterior in Edmonton with three floors, mixed cladding and a flat roof.
JSD BUILDERS INC - VARUGHESE RESIDENCE
JSD BUILDERS INC - VARUGHESE RESIDENCE
SIW Impact Windows & DoorsSIW Impact Windows & Doors
This is an example of a beige and expansive contemporary split-level house exterior in Miami with a flat roof and mixed cladding.
Modern Bungalow
Modern Bungalow
Rusch ProjectsRusch Projects
photographer DSTroyer modern home inner city by luxury home builder Rusch Projects. flat roof, smooth exterior.
Inspiration for a large and beige contemporary bungalow render house exterior in Calgary with a flat roof.

Luxury Contemporary 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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