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Medium Sized Contemporary House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Darren Miles
Inspiration for a medium sized and gey contemporary bungalow render house exterior in Miami.
Redston Road
Redston Road
andrewmulroyarchitectsandrewmulroyarchitects
Will Pryce
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary two floor brick and rear extension in London with a hip roof.
Los Altos House
Los Altos House
Dotter & Solfjeld Architecture + DesignDotter & Solfjeld Architecture + Design
Medium sized and beige contemporary two floor detached house in San Francisco with wood cladding and a flat roof.
artist studio
artist studio
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sam van fleet Front entry to the studio
Inspiration for a medium sized and gey contemporary bungalow detached house in Seattle with metal cladding, a pitched roof and a metal roof.
Coastline Dr.
Coastline Dr.
Hamilton ArchitectsHamilton Architects
Paul Barnaby
Medium sized and green contemporary split-level render house exterior in Los Angeles with a pitched roof.
Hinterhof und rückseitige Fassade
Hinterhof und rückseitige Fassade
Marie-Theres Deutsch ArchitektenMarie-Theres Deutsch Architekten
Photo of a medium sized and white contemporary house exterior in Frankfurt with a flat roof and three floors.
Walnut Residence
Walnut Residence
Modal DesignModal Design
Benny Chan
Medium sized and brown contemporary two floor house exterior in Los Angeles with metal cladding.
96 Golden Beach
96 Golden Beach
SDH Studio Architecture and Interior DesignSDH Studio Architecture and Interior Design
SDH Studio - Architecture and Design Location: Golden Beach, Florida, USA Overlooking the canal in Golden Beach 96 GB was designed around a 27 foot triple height space that would be the heart of this home. With an emphasis on the natural scenery, the interior architecture of the house opens up towards the water and fills the space with natural light and greenery.
House F
House F
Lioba Schneider | ArchitekturfotografieLioba Schneider | Architekturfotografie
Fotos: Lioba Schneider Architekturfotografie I Architekt: falke architekten köln
Design ideas for a medium sized and white contemporary two floor render detached house in Cologne with a pitched roof.
Showcase Award Winning Green Home - Saratoga Springs
Showcase Award Winning Green Home - Saratoga Springs
Capital Construction IncCapital Construction Inc
Medium sized and multi-coloured contemporary bungalow house exterior in New York with mixed cladding and a pitched roof.
Westport Residence
Westport Residence
Erskine Associates LLCErskine Associates LLC
Photography: Gus Ford
This is an example of a medium sized and white contemporary bungalow render house exterior in New York with a hip roof.
West 21st
West 21st
Frits de Vries Architect Ltd.Frits de Vries Architect Ltd.
Photography: Lucas Finlay
Medium sized and gey contemporary house exterior in Vancouver with three floors, mixed cladding and a flat roof.
Casa Corbino
Casa Corbino
Merzbau Design CollectiveMerzbau Design Collective
A view of the front porch, clad in recycled travertine pavers from the LBJ Library in Austin. Exterior paint color: "Ocean Floor," Benjamin Moore. Photo: Whit Preston
Custom Contemporary Home
Custom Contemporary Home
Gryphon BuildersGryphon Builders
This custom contemporary home was designed and built with a unique combination of products that give this home a fun and artistic flair. For more information about this project please visit: www.gryphonbuilders.com. Or contact Allen Griffin, President of Gryphon Builders, at 281-236-8043 cell or email him at allen@gryphonbuilders.com
Platinum House - exterior
Platinum House - exterior
Coates Design Architecture + InteriorsCoates Design Architecture + Interiors
Medium sized and beige contemporary two floor detached house in Seattle with wood cladding.
Hersham Road
Hersham Road
Concept 8 ArchitectsConcept 8 Architects
Contemporary Rear Extension, Photo by David Butler
Design ideas for a medium sized and red contemporary two floor rear house exterior in Surrey with mixed cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
Contemporary Seaside Home
Contemporary Seaside Home
Newport RenewablesNewport Renewables
Medium sized and gey contemporary two floor detached house in Providence with wood cladding and a flat roof.
Beach House at Avoca Beach by Architecture Saville Isaacs
Beach House at Avoca Beach by Architecture Saville Isaacs
Architecture Saville IsaacsArchitecture Saville Isaacs
Exterior - Front Entry Beach House at Avoca Beach by Architecture Saville Isaacs Project Summary Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ The core idea of people living and engaging with place is an underlying principle of our practice, given expression in the manner in which this home engages with the exterior, not in a general expansive nod to view, but in a varied and intimate manner. The interpretation of experiencing life at the beach in all its forms has been manifested in tangible spaces and places through the design of pavilions, courtyards and outdoor rooms. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ A progression of pavilions and courtyards are strung off a circulation spine/breezeway, from street to beach: entry/car court; grassed west courtyard (existing tree); games pavilion; sand+fire courtyard (=sheltered heart); living pavilion; operable verandah; beach. The interiors reinforce architectural design principles and place-making, allowing every space to be utilised to its optimum. There is no differentiation between architecture and interiors: Interior becomes exterior, joinery becomes space modulator, materials become textural art brought to life by the sun.   Project Description Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ The core idea of people living and engaging with place is an underlying principle of our practice, given expression in the manner in which this home engages with the exterior, not in a general expansive nod to view, but in a varied and intimate manner. The house is designed to maximise the spectacular Avoca beachfront location with a variety of indoor and outdoor rooms in which to experience different aspects of beachside living. Client brief: home to accommodate a small family yet expandable to accommodate multiple guest configurations, varying levels of privacy, scale and interaction. A home which responds to its environment both functionally and aesthetically, with a preference for raw, natural and robust materials. Maximise connection – visual and physical – to beach. The response was a series of operable spaces relating in succession, maintaining focus/connection, to the beach. The public spaces have been designed as series of indoor/outdoor pavilions. Courtyards treated as outdoor rooms, creating ambiguity and blurring the distinction between inside and out. A progression of pavilions and courtyards are strung off circulation spine/breezeway, from street to beach: entry/car court; grassed west courtyard (existing tree); games pavilion; sand+fire courtyard (=sheltered heart); living pavilion; operable verandah; beach. Verandah is final transition space to beach: enclosable in winter; completely open in summer. This project seeks to demonstrates that focusing on the interrelationship with the surrounding environment, the volumetric quality and light enhanced sculpted open spaces, as well as the tactile quality of the materials, there is no need to showcase expensive finishes and create aesthetic gymnastics. The design avoids fashion and instead works with the timeless elements of materiality, space, volume and light, seeking to achieve a sense of calm, peace and tranquillity. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ Focus is on the tactile quality of the materials: a consistent palette of concrete, raw recycled grey ironbark, steel and natural stone. Materials selections are raw, robust, low maintenance and recyclable. Light, natural and artificial, is used to sculpt the space and accentuate textural qualities of materials. Passive climatic design strategies (orientation, winter solar penetration, screening/shading, thermal mass and cross ventilation) result in stable indoor temperatures, requiring minimal use of heating and cooling. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ Accommodation is naturally ventilated by eastern sea breezes, but sheltered from harsh afternoon winds. Both bore and rainwater are harvested for reuse. Low VOC and non-toxic materials and finishes, hydronic floor heating and ventilation ensure a healthy indoor environment. Project was the outcome of extensive collaboration with client, specialist consultants (including coastal erosion) and the builder. The interpretation of experiencing life by the sea in all its forms has been manifested in tangible spaces and places through the design of the pavilions, courtyards and outdoor rooms. The interior design has been an extension of the architectural intent, reinforcing architectural design principles and place-making, allowing every space to be utilised to its optimum capacity. There is no differentiation between architecture and interiors: Interior becomes exterior, joinery becomes space modulator, materials become textural art brought to life by the sun. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/
Mullen
Mullen
Austin Impressions - A Design and Build FirmAustin Impressions - A Design and Build Firm
Exterior front with cantilevered carport and cedar siding.
Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary bungalow house exterior in Austin with mixed cladding.
Harmony
Harmony
April BallietteApril Balliette
This is an example of a medium sized and white contemporary bungalow render house exterior in Tampa with a flat roof.

Medium Sized 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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