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『燦燦』
『燦燦』
Grand LivingGrand Living
Photo of a modern house exterior in Other.
Steel Slim Profile Windows & Doors
Steel Slim Profile Windows & Doors
Clark Hall DoorsClark Hall Doors
Our team partnered with homeowners who were looking to curate a modern exterior look, complete with dark steel windows and doors that offered an eye-catching contrast to the white exterior.
Sennett Residence
Sennett Residence
Living Stone Design + BuildLiving Stone Design + Build
Inspiration for a large and multi-coloured modern split-level detached house in Other with mixed cladding.
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深谷の家
深谷の家
PLUSdesign / プラスデザインPLUSdesign / プラスデザイン
キッチンを住まいの中心に考えた家　architect : Kayanuma Hiroki / PLUS design
Photo of a modern house exterior in Other.
Bungalow remodel in North Somerset
Bungalow remodel in North Somerset
DHV ArchitectsDHV Architects
Federica Vasetti
Inspiration for a large and white modern two floor render house exterior in Other with a pitched roof and a tiled roof.
Ellie Ct. Eagan
Ellie Ct. Eagan
Sustainable Nine Design + BuildSustainable Nine Design + Build
Spacecrafting Photography
This is an example of a modern house exterior in Minneapolis.
South Jordan 2 Project
South Jordan 2 Project
Cedar + SteelCedar + Steel
Design ideas for a medium sized and white modern two floor detached house in Salt Lake City with wood cladding, a pitched roof and a shingle roof.
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『縁側の家』
イン-デ-コード design officeイン-デ-コード design office
Photo by：IRO creative factory
Design ideas for a white modern bungalow detached house in Other with a flat roof.
外観
外観
株式会社トミオ株式会社トミオ
23坪の土地を最大限に活かしながらシンプルで優しい外観。アイアン手すりも角ばらないようDesignしました。
Photo of a small and white modern two floor render detached house in Other.
究極シンプルの家
究極シンプルの家
UserUser
Design ideas for a modern house exterior in Other.
The Cliffs Mountain Park - Transitional to Modern decor
The Cliffs Mountain Park - Transitional to Modern decor
Evergreen Custom ConstructionEvergreen Custom Construction
Green and large modern two floor detached house in Other with mixed cladding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.
Patio Cover Renovation by Classic Home Improvements
Patio Cover Renovation by Classic Home Improvements
Classic Home ImprovementsClassic Home Improvements
This Carlsbad renovation features an expansive attached pergola to cover every access to the home. A partially shaded patio cover is a perfect option for this backyard on top of a hill. Photos by Preview First.
House of ArtFULL Living
House of ArtFULL Living
Baylis ArchitectsBaylis Architects
Photography by Ed Sozinho © Sozinho Imagery http://sozinhoimagery.com
Inspiration for a large and white modern bungalow render detached house in Seattle with a flat roof.
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Broadway Redux
Broadway Redux
Indie CapitalIndie Capital
Johnsen Schmaling Architects
Photo of a modern house exterior in Sacramento.
Outside In - Rear + Pool
Outside In - Rear + Pool
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
Positioned near the base of iconic Camelback Mountain, “Outside In” is a modernist home celebrating the love of outdoor living Arizonans crave. The design inspiration was honoring early territorial architecture while applying modernist design principles. Dressed with undulating negra cantera stone, the massing elements of “Outside In” bring an artistic stature to the project’s design hierarchy. This home boasts a first (never seen before feature) — a re-entrant pocketing door which unveils virtually the entire home’s living space to the exterior pool and view terrace. A timeless chocolate and white palette makes this home both elegant and refined. Oriented south, the spectacular interior natural light illuminates what promises to become another timeless piece of architecture for the Paradise Valley landscape. Project Details | Outside In Architect: CP Drewett, AIA, NCARB, Drewett Works Builder: Bedbrock Developers Interior Designer: Ownby Design Photographer: Werner Segarra Publications: Luxe Interiors & Design, Jan/Feb 2018, "Outside In: Optimized for Entertaining, a Paradise Valley Home Connects with its Desert Surrounds" Awards: Gold Nugget Awards - 2018 Award of Merit – Best Indoor/Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home – Custom The Nationals - 2017 Silver Award -- Best Architectural Design of a One of a Kind Home - Custom or Spec http://www.drewettworks.com/outside-in/
MG HOUSE
MG HOUSE
VIVIEN GIMENEZ ARCHITECTUREVIVIEN GIMENEZ ARCHITECTURE
VIVIEN GIMENEZ ARCHITECTURE
This is an example of a brown modern two floor detached house in Montpellier with wood cladding and a flat roof.
IDUMI
IDUMI
株式会社TENHACHI一級建築士事務所株式会社TENHACHI一級建築士事務所
.8 co., ltd
Inspiration for a small and gey modern house exterior in Tokyo Suburbs.

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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Red Rocks
Red Rocks
The Ranch MineThe Ranch Mine
Roehner + Ryan
Inspiration for a modern two floor detached house in Phoenix.
Hillside House
Hillside House
Robert M. Cain, ArchitectRobert M. Cain, Architect
In considerable contrast to predominately land-scraping neo-traditional neighboring residences, Hillside's street facade presents a minimalist palette of stone, wood and glass which, while welcoming and accessible, reinforces the essential design precept of blending construction into the contours of the site, carefully wrapping the house and guest parking around the stunning silver maple planted over 30 years ago by the owner's mother.. Photography: Fredrik Brauer
まとう住まい
まとう住まい
atelier etsuko | アトリエ エツコ　一級建築士事務所atelier etsuko | アトリエ エツコ　一級建築士事務所
住宅街で閉じながら、開放的に住む　Photo: Ota Takumi
This is an example of a gey modern two floor concrete detached house in Tokyo with a flat roof.
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