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Mid-Century Modern Mother-In-Law Suite Addition
Mid-Century Modern Mother-In-Law Suite Addition
Kustom Home DesignKustom Home Design
Addition is an In-Law suite that can double as a pool house or guest suite. Massing, details and materials match the existing home to make the addition look like it was always here. New cedar siding and accents help to update the facade of the existing home. The addition was designed to seamlessly marry with the existing house and provide a covered entertaining area off the pool deck and covered spa. Photos By: Kimberly Kerl, Kustom Home Design. All rights reserved
Stanford MidCentury Modern - Architecture by Klopf Architecture
Stanford MidCentury Modern - Architecture by Klopf Architecture
Urbanism DesignsUrbanism Designs
Midcentury rear house exterior in San Francisco.
Modern Porch
Modern Porch
place architecture:designplace architecture:design
The shape of the angled porch-roof, sets the tone for a truly modern entryway. This protective covering makes a dramatic statement, as it hovers over the front door. The blue-stone terrace conveys even more interest, as it gradually moves upward, morphing into steps, until it reaches the porch. Porch Detail The multicolored tan stone, used for the risers and retaining walls, is proportionally carried around the base of the house. Horizontal sustainable-fiber cement board replaces the original vertical wood siding, and widens the appearance of the facade. The color scheme — blue-grey siding, cherry-wood door and roof underside, and varied shades of tan and blue stone — is complimented by the crisp-contrasting black accents of the thin-round metal columns, railing, window sashes, and the roof fascia board and gutters. This project is a stunning example of an exterior, that is both asymmetrical and symmetrical. Prior to the renovation, the house had a bland 1970s exterior. Now, it is interesting, unique, and inviting. Photography Credit: Tom Holdsworth Photography Contractor: Owings Brothers Contracting
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Farrell, Palm Springs
Farrell, Palm Springs
American Coastal PropertiesAmerican Coastal Properties
Mid-Century Alexander Redeveloped by American Residential Partners. Photo Courtesy of Chadwick Turner. Property located in Palm Springs, CA.
Midcentury bungalow house exterior in Orange County.
Golden Valley Mid-Century Modern
Golden Valley Mid-Century Modern
Strand DesignStrand Design
Midcentury detached house in Minneapolis with a flat roof.
Midcentury Modern on Lake Harwell Point - Westminster, SC
Midcentury Modern on Lake Harwell Point - Westminster, SC
Chapman Design Group, Inc.Chapman Design Group, Inc.
Design ideas for a medium sized and gey midcentury detached house in Other with three floors, mixed cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Deertrack Lane
Deertrack Lane
Jeff Jordan Architects LLCJeff Jordan Architects LLC
Gregory Maka
This is an example of a medium sized and blue retro two floor detached house in New York with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
Remodeled Mid-century Porch
Remodeled Mid-century Porch
Golden Visions DesignGolden Visions Design
Close up view of the home's front porch. The front door sits next to six-panel sliding glass doors providing amazing views of Santa Cruz's Upper West side. Golden Visions Design Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Modern Mid-Century Renovation
Modern Mid-Century Renovation
AJM Landscape Design StudioAJM Landscape Design Studio
This is an example of a retro house exterior.
Mid Century Remodel
Mid Century Remodel
Savant Homes, Inc.Savant Homes, Inc.
The concept of this project was to bring life to this house and bring it back to its mid-century roots with a modern twist. Opening interior walls and connecting adjacent spaces was framework was open for the Interior Design. The Kitchen mixes warm wood tones and cool blue cabinets to enhance the richness of the space. Exposed Structural Glulam Beams were installed throughout to open the adjacent spaces and allow for the connections to flow between new/old.
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#Ross_Haus
25:8 Research + Design25:8 Research + Design
The metal cladding wraps around the original brick fireplace. A new balcony from the Master Bedroom looks out to the neighbourhood.
Medium sized and black retro two floor detached house in Ottawa with metal cladding, a hip roof, a metal roof and a black roof.
Palo Alto All Electric Home
Palo Alto All Electric Home
BWB Builders Inc.BWB Builders Inc.
2022 NARI META GOLD AWARD
Design ideas for a multi-coloured retro bungalow detached house in San Francisco.
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Wayzata Mid-Century Modern Whole Home Restoration
Thompson ConstructionThompson Construction
Design ideas for a medium sized and multi-coloured midcentury split-level detached house in Minneapolis with wood cladding and a flat roof.
Atomic Ranch MCM Main House
Atomic Ranch MCM Main House
Breathe Design StudioBreathe Design Studio
Our Austin studio decided to go bold with this project by ensuring that each space had a unique identity in the Mid-Century Modern style bathroom, butler's pantry, and mudroom. We covered the bathroom walls and flooring with stylish beige and yellow tile that was cleverly installed to look like two different patterns. The mint cabinet and pink vanity reflect the mid-century color palette. The stylish knobs and fittings add an extra splash of fun to the bathroom. The butler's pantry is located right behind the kitchen and serves multiple functions like storage, a study area, and a bar. We went with a moody blue color for the cabinets and included a raw wood open shelf to give depth and warmth to the space. We went with some gorgeous artistic tiles that create a bold, intriguing look in the space. In the mudroom, we used siding materials to create a shiplap effect to create warmth and texture – a homage to the classic Mid-Century Modern design. We used the same blue from the butler's pantry to create a cohesive effect. The large mint cabinets add a lighter touch to the space. --- Project designed by the Atomic Ranch featured modern designers at Breathe Design Studio. From their Austin design studio, they serve an eclectic and accomplished nationwide clientele including in Palm Springs, LA, and the San Francisco Bay Area. For more about Breathe Design Studio, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/ To learn more about this project, see here: https://www.breathedesignstudio.com/atomic-ranch
Minneapolis, MN Roofing & Gutter Project
Minneapolis, MN Roofing & Gutter Project
Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuardLindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard
Impact-resistant shingles, such as Grand Sequoia® AS Shingles by GAF Roofing not only enhance curb appeal, but they are often eligible for insurance discounts because of their ability to better withstand hail damage. Here's an example of a recent project that utilized these shingles in addition to clog-free LeafGuard® Brand Gutters.
Memory Lane
Memory Lane
Soledad Builders, LLCSoledad Builders, LLC
Photo of a medium sized and white midcentury two floor brick detached house in Austin with a pitched roof, a metal roof, a white roof and shiplap cladding.
Lindenwood Custom
Lindenwood Custom
Mosier Luxury HomesMosier Luxury Homes
Inspiration for a large and beige retro bungalow detached house in Austin with mixed cladding, a flat roof, a metal roof, a black roof and board and batten cladding.
Bull Creek Modern Residence
Bull Creek Modern Residence
Studio SteinbomerStudio Steinbomer
This is an example of a medium sized and white midcentury two floor brick detached house in Austin with a pitched roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.
Glen Road
Glen Road
risa boyer architecturerisa boyer architecture
Large and black retro bungalow detached house in Portland with wood cladding, a pitched roof, a shingle roof and a black roof.

Midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
niguel west mid-century modern
niguel west mid-century modern
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
mid-century mailbox at street view
Photo of a medium sized and multi-coloured retro two floor house exterior in Orange County with a mixed material roof, a black roof and a pitched roof.
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