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Modern Rear House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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South Croydon Loft Conversion
South Croydon Loft Conversion
Cherry Architects LimitedCherry Architects Limited
exterior view towards loft
Inspiration for a small modern rear house exterior in London with three floors, a flat roof and a tiled roof.
Lodge backside Design with Natural Landscape & Pond – Creative ideas Miami, USA
Lodge backside Design with Natural Landscape & Pond – Creative ideas Miami, USA
Yantram Animation StudioYantram Animation Studio
Lodge Exterior Rendering with Natural Landscape & Pond - Creative ideas by Architectural Visualization Companies. visualization company, rendering service, 3d rendering, firms, visualization, photorealistic, designers, cgi architecture, 3d exterior house designs, Modern house designs, companies, architectural illustrations, lodge, river, pond, landscape, lighting, natural, modern, exterior, 3d architectural modeling, architectural 3d rendering, architectural rendering studio, architectural rendering service, Refreshment Area. Visit: http://www.yantramstudio.com/3d-architectural-exterior-rendering-cgi-animation.html
Oxfordshire Villa
Oxfordshire Villa
i-Hav ltdi-Hav ltd
This Villa style property was designed by the client with help from Anderson Orr Architects.
This is an example of a large and gey modern two floor brick and rear detached house in Oxfordshire with a flat roof, a mixed material roof and a grey roof.
Intrepid- A
Intrepid- A
Apex Design & DraftingApex Design & Drafting
The Intrepid- A has a clean and sophisticated look using a low roof pitch, large offset windows, and cantilevered upper level with mixed finishes. The interior continues the feel with varying ceiling heights through the open concept, including a tray ceiling in the living room and 10' ceilings in the kitchen and dining. There are two secondary bedrooms that have walk-in closets with a bath to share on the upper level and an office/fourth bedroom on the main level. The master suite is very spacious and has a nice four piece bath with a large walk-in closet.
Granby Ave
Granby Ave
ACR Build LtdACR Build Ltd
Large and white modern rear detached house in Hertfordshire with wood cladding, a grey roof and board and batten cladding.
Thurlaston Chapel Extension
Thurlaston Chapel Extension
The Practical Planning Company LtdThe Practical Planning Company Ltd
In August 2020, we sought planning permission for a single storey rear extension at Thurlaston Chapel – a Baptist church in Leicestershire. Thurlaston Chapel had become a growing centre for the community and the extension plans were a conduit for the growing congregation to enjoy and to enable them to cater better in their events that involve the wider community. We were tasked with designing an extension that not only provided the congregation with a functional space, but also enhanced the area and showcased the original property, its history and character. The main feature of the design was the addition of a glass gable end and large glass panels in a more contemporary style with grey aluminium frames. These were introduced to frame the outdoor space, highlighting one of the church’s key features – the graveyard – while allowing visitors to see inside the church and the original architectural features of the property, creating a juxtaposition between the new and the old. We also wanted to maximise the beauty of the views and open the property up to the rear garden, providing churchgoers with better enjoyment of the surrounding green space, and bringing the outside in. Internally, we added a glass partition between the original entrance hall and the new extension to link the spaces together. We also left the original wall of the previous extension in as feature wall to retain some of the original character and created a kitchen area and bar out of the original outbuilding, which we managed to tie into the new extension with a clever hipped roof layout, in order to cater for growing congregation.
The Thomas Residence
The Thomas Residence
Stuart OsmanStuart Osman
White modern two floor rear detached house in Gold Coast - Tweed with a hip roof and a grey roof.
Horizontal Wood Fence in Delta British Columbia
Horizontal Wood Fence in Delta British Columbia
Alpha Pro FencingAlpha Pro Fencing
Photo of a large and brown modern bungalow brick and rear detached house in Vancouver with a hip roof, a shingle roof and a black roof.
Granby Ave
Granby Ave
ACR Build LtdACR Build Ltd
Large and white modern rear detached house in Hertfordshire with wood cladding, a grey roof and board and batten cladding.
Grange Residence
Grange Residence
John Donkin Architect Inc.John Donkin Architect Inc.
By incorporating a vernacular massing and roof-lines we were given more leeway to experiment with different cladding options and modern glazing systems. As long time residents of the neighbourhood, the clients wanted to respect the nature and character of the surrounding homes while incorporating some more modern elements.
A single storey rear extension in Lewisham
A single storey rear extension in Lewisham
Resi Design Ltd.Resi Design Ltd.
Our designers have helped give this London property a modern makeover. The rear extension not only creates a large space for socialising, but we’ve also sneaked in some practical features to help with those everyday moments. Here’s what our team put together for this stylish family.
Pueblo Ribera, R.M. Schindler Restoration
Pueblo Ribera, R.M. Schindler Restoration
Periana ArchitecturePeriana Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized and multi-coloured modern two floor clay and rear detached house in Los Angeles with a flat roof and a grey roof.
Custom Modern Estate
Custom Modern Estate
Celtic Custom HomesCeltic Custom Homes
Photo of an expansive and white modern two floor render and rear detached house in Other with a hip roof, a shingle roof and a black roof.
The Modern California Beach Home
The Modern California Beach Home
Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.Lunada Consulting & Design, Inc.
The front entry of this modern home greets guests with a blue glass water feature and ocean views.
Design ideas for a large and beige modern rear detached house in Los Angeles with a flat roof, three floors, mixed cladding and a metal roof.
Timber pop up extension and dormer
Timber pop up extension and dormer
NineTen ArchitectsNineTen Architects
Design ideas for a medium sized and red modern rear house exterior in Surrey with three floors, wood cladding, a pitched roof, a tiled roof, a red roof and board and batten cladding.
Holzhaus Düsseldorf: Natürlich wohnen inmitten der Stadt
Holzhaus Düsseldorf: Natürlich wohnen inmitten der Stadt
Siepmann-Holzbau GmbHSiepmann-Holzbau GmbH
Große Fensterfronten öffnen das Haus zum Garten.
Expansive and brown modern two floor rear semi-detached house in Dusseldorf with wood cladding, a lean-to roof and shiplap cladding.
Exterior View of New Extension
Exterior View of New Extension
Building Tectonics LtdBuilding Tectonics Ltd
Modern rear house exterior in Buckinghamshire with three floors and a black roof.
Plaxtol
Plaxtol
Design Atelier LtdDesign Atelier Ltd
This is an example of a black modern rear extension in Kent with wood cladding, a flat roof and board and batten cladding.
The Juliette 2021 Parade of Homes Entry
The Juliette 2021 Parade of Homes Entry
Affinity Homes LLCAffinity Homes LLC
Expansive and white modern two floor rear detached house in Portland with a shingle roof and a brown roof.
Carlsbad Wood Patio Cover
Carlsbad Wood Patio Cover
Classic Home ImprovementsClassic Home Improvements
This Carlsbad home with a view was renovated with a new wood pergola spanning across multiple access ways into the home. Any backyard with a view can use the help of a patio cover to soak in the great scenery in comfort! Photos by Preview First.

Modern Rear 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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