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Luxury Modern House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Hood River Scenic Modern
Hood River Scenic Modern
Angela Todd Studios | Portland, ORAngela Todd Studios | Portland, OR
Photo of a medium sized and black modern two floor detached house in Portland with wood cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
822 kenter ave
822 kenter ave
The House GroupThe House Group
This is an example of an expansive and gey modern detached house in Los Angeles with four floors, stone cladding, a flat roof, a metal roof and a black roof.
Idyllic Modern
Idyllic Modern
David Thorne Landscape ArchitectDavid Thorne Landscape Architect
Marion Brenner Photography
Photo of a large modern house exterior in San Francisco.
Award winner - Skydance Drive
Award winner - Skydance Drive
Mountain + Beach Interiors - Schonewill Int'lMountain + Beach Interiors - Schonewill Int'l
With a dramatic mountain sunset showing the views of this custom home. Debra, the interior designer worked with the client to simplify the exterior materials and colors. The natural stone and steel were chosen to bring throughout the inside of the home. The vanilla buff and muted charcoal, greys, browns and black window frames and a talented landscaper bringing in the steel beam and natural elements to soften the architecture. Eric Lucero photography
Beach Drive Waterfront Studio. Camano Island WA
Beach Drive Waterfront Studio. Camano Island WA
Dan Nelson, Designs Northwest ArchitectsDan Nelson, Designs Northwest Architects
Looking through the house to Port Susan Bay, Camano Island, WA. Photography by Lucas Henning.
Inspiration for a small and gey modern bungalow concrete detached house in Seattle with a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Modern Home - Menlo Park
Modern Home - Menlo Park
AK Construction Enterprises Inc.AK Construction Enterprises Inc.
Inspiration for a large modern two floor detached house in San Francisco.
Stone Ideas
Stone Ideas
River City Rock Products LLPRiver City Rock Products LLP
Masonry by Robinson Masonry
Medium sized and beige modern bungalow detached house in Vancouver with stone cladding and a flat roof.
Cloverhill Farm
Cloverhill Farm
Carol Kurth Architecture + InteriorsCarol Kurth Architecture + Interiors
Architecture as a Backdrop for Living™ ©2015 Carol Kurth Architecture, PC www.carolkurtharchitects.com (914) 234-2595 | Bedford, NY Photography by Peter Krupenye Construction by Legacy Construction Northeast
Trendsetting in Solana
Trendsetting in Solana
KW DesignsKW Designs
Photo: Tyler Van Stright, JLC Architecture Architect: JLC Architecture General Contractor: Naylor Construction Interior Design: KW Designs
Medium sized and brown modern bungalow house exterior in San Diego with wood cladding and a flat roof.
Make It So
Make It So
Duket Architects PlannersDuket Architects Planners
Designed for a family with four younger children, it was important that the house feel comfortable, open, and that family activities be encouraged. The study is directly accessible and visible to the family room in order that these would not be isolated from one another. Primary living areas and decks are oriented to the south, opening the spacious interior to views of the yard and wooded flood plain beyond. Southern exposure provides ample internal light, shaded by trees and deep overhangs; electronically controlled shades block low afternoon sun. Clerestory glazing offers light above the second floor hall serving the bedrooms and upper foyer. Stone and various woods are utilized throughout the exterior and interior providing continuity and a unified natural setting. A swimming pool, second garage and courtyard are located to the east and out of the primary view, but with convenient access to the screened porch and kitchen.
Modern Luxurious Villa With Garden and Swimming Pool
Modern Luxurious Villa With Garden and Swimming Pool
Dream Coast BuildersDream Coast Builders
This residence is a vila with a modern pool, offering a perfect blend of comfort and style. The exterior exudes a touch of luxury, and the villa comes with its own charming garden. The pool house is a highlight, boasting a generously sized pool and providing a picturesque exterior view. The outdoor space is adorned with palm trees, and a well-crafted entry gate welcomes you. Take a moment to unwind on the comfortable outdoor furniture, including pool lounge chairs, surrounded by a lush green lawn. This two-storey vila has thoughtfully designed interiors, featuring simple yet inviting lighting arrangements. The living spaces are adorned with practical and stylish elements, including pool lighting and ceiling lights. A central coffee table serves as a focal point for relaxation and socializing. The exterior design is complemented by a large sliding door, seamlessly connecting the indoor and outdoor spaces. This home offers a harmonious balance of functionality and aesthetic appeal for a comfortable and enjoyable living experience.
Glenroy Project
Glenroy Project
Riki S. DesignRiki S. Design
New construction modern cape cod
Photo of a large and white modern two floor render detached house in Los Angeles with a shingle roof and a grey roof.
Razor's Edge
Razor's Edge
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
Overhangs on two levels appear to defy gravity by hovering over the property's floor. The project won a Gold Nugget Award in 2021 for Best Custom Home 4,000-6,000 Feet. Project Details // Razor's Edge Paradise Valley, Arizona Architecture: Drewett Works Builder: Bedbrock Developers Interior design: Holly Wright Design Landscape: Bedbrock Developers Photography: Jeff Zaruba Travertine walls: Cactus Stone https://www.drewettworks.com/razors-edge/
Manatt Residence
Manatt Residence
Compelling HomesCompelling Homes
Medium sized and white modern bungalow detached house in Other with stone cladding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Provia Legacy™ Steel Doors
Provia Legacy™ Steel Doors
Brennan EnterprisesBrennan Enterprises
Entry door replacement project featuring ProVia products.
This is an example of a medium sized and white modern two floor brick detached house in Dallas with a tiled roof.
Villa Hulliger - Das Dreieckshaus
Villa Hulliger - Das Dreieckshaus
Philipp Architekten - Anna PhilippPhilipp Architekten - Anna Philipp
This is an example of an expansive and white modern render detached house in Other with three floors and a flat roof.
Desert Dwelling
Desert Dwelling
Van Parys Architecture + DesignVan Parys Architecture + Design
Expansive modern two floor house exterior in Los Angeles.
William Hefner Architecture Interiors & Landscape
William Hefner Architecture Interiors & Landscape
Studio William HefnerStudio William Hefner
Inspiration for a modern two floor house exterior in Los Angeles.
House on Lake Okoboji
House on Lake Okoboji
Min | Day ArchitectsMin | Day Architects
photo by Paul Crosby
This is an example of a large modern two floor house exterior in Omaha with wood cladding.
Modern English Cottage
Modern English Cottage
Osada ConstructionOsada Construction
Inspiration for a modern detached house in Other with mixed cladding and a metal roof.

Luxury Modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern 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 modern exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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