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Modern Rear House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Building Tectonics LtdBuilding Tectonics Ltd
This is an example of a white modern two floor rear house exterior in Buckinghamshire with a tiled roof and a black roof.
Exterior Projects
Exterior Projects
DNC Construction Inc.DNC Construction Inc.
Large and white modern two floor render and rear detached house in Houston with a hip roof, a tiled roof and a brown roof.
Luxury Detatched House Rebuild
Luxury Detatched House Rebuild
Cadoo StudiosCadoo Studios
Inspiration for a white modern rear house exterior in London with three floors, a half-hip roof, a mixed material roof and a grey roof.
Home Renovation
Home Renovation
Spruce ArchitectureSpruce Architecture
First floor side extension, single storey rear extension with Sedum roof, upgrade of dormers and a new timber porch.
Inspiration for a medium sized and black modern two floor rear house exterior in Sussex with a flat roof and a green roof.
Back40House
Back40House
HAUS | Architecture For Modern LifestylesHAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles
East view targets relationship between house and workshop - Architect: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Builder: WERK | Building Modern - Photo: HAUS
Sunflower House
Sunflower House
Anthro ArchitectureAnthro Architecture
Detail view of the rear extension showing the bi-folding doors fully opened up to create a flowing space between the inside and outside. Perfect for a cat to survey her kingdom and enjoy the sun! The Verbena Bonariensis in the raised beds (foreground) help frame the garden space all summer long.
Bespoke extension Peterborough
Bespoke extension Peterborough
Liberty design and buildLiberty design and build
Extension Peterborough Initially we were commissioned to build a gate! Shortly afterwards, we were called back to construct a range of outbuildings, including a hot tub, sauna, shower & toilet and bar area. We fitted new doors and refurbished the gym area. Ground floor extension Next we were asked to build a ground floor extension, with cedar cladding, roof lights and a EPDM flat roof. Cinema room In the interior, we replicated some heritage wood panelling to the walls and upholstered panels around the TV area. LED mood lighting to ceiling surround, electric underfloor heating, with herringbone flooring that replicated a classic 1930’s look. New slate roof throughout building. Second floor extension Next we tackled the extension over the kitchen area. We managed complete this leaving the ceiling intact. A large dormer extension front and back with steelwork for supporting walls. Cedar cladding, new fascias and soffits. Monocouche render to the gables and chimney, new consumer unit and heating system. Landscaping Extensive decking and landscaping, including bespoke pergolas. A challenging project, yet with rewarding results.
Carlsbad Outdoor Firepit and Seating Area
Carlsbad Outdoor Firepit and Seating Area
Classic Home ImprovementsClassic Home Improvements
This outdoor living remodel in Carlsbad features an expansive shaded patio and an outdoor fireplace overlooking the beautiful view. The multicolored pavers allow all the extra yard space to be used with little to no maintenance for upkeep! Photos by Preview First.
Kenthurst - Exterior Fireplaces
Kenthurst - Exterior Fireplaces
Patterson Built Pty LtdPatterson Built Pty Ltd
This is an example of a large and multi-coloured modern bungalow rear detached house in Sydney with a metal roof and a black roof.
Rear Exterior
Rear Exterior
Inara Home ImageryInara Home Imagery
This is an example of a medium sized modern two floor rear house exterior in Oxfordshire with wood cladding and a black roof.
Pueblo Ribera, R.M. Schindler Restoration
Pueblo Ribera, R.M. Schindler Restoration
Periana ArchitecturePeriana Architecture
Design ideas 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.
Woodlands
Woodlands
Damian Field ArchitectsDamian Field Architects
This is an example of a large modern brick and rear detached house in Other.
Sky Lantern House
Sky Lantern House
Proctor & ShawProctor & Shaw
Rear elevation daytime view
Medium sized modern glass and rear house exterior in London with three floors, a pitched roof, a tiled roof and a black roof.
Spanswick
Spanswick
HBD SystemsHBD Systems
Beautiful view of the house from the garden area looking up to the 3 floor levels and sleek windows that compliment the house.
Large and beige modern rear house exterior in Hertfordshire with three floors.
Side View of Large Patio Cover Remodel and Lantern Lighting
Side View of Large Patio Cover Remodel and Lantern Lighting
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.
Vann House Finchampstead
Vann House Finchampstead
Next Gen Luxury Homes LtdNext Gen Luxury Homes Ltd
A single-story rear extension has been added to seamlessly integrate home living with the garden. By incorporating flush seals, we have established a harmonious connection between indoor and outdoor living spaces. Maximising the roof space within the extension enhances the open-plan atmosphere, fostering a more expansive and connected living environment. The existing space, initially a dining room, necessitated the relocation of the kitchen from the front of the house to the rear. This transformation has given rise to a new area that now serves as an integrated space for dining, lounging, and an enhanced overall living experience.
Wider Northumberland - Interior Design & Visualisation
Wider Northumberland - Interior Design & Visualisation
NVision Studios LtdNVision Studios Ltd
This private client came to us with their ideas of having a small extension added to the rear of their beautiful existing property. We then worked with them to create their dream space both inside and out.
Orangery Extension and Kitchen Remodel
Orangery Extension and Kitchen Remodel
Your Home PlansYour Home Plans
View of existing house with orangery extension to the side
Photo of a medium sized and white modern render and rear house exterior in Sussex with a flat roof.
Design & Planning - Small Extension
Design & Planning - Small Extension
Third Rule StudiosThird Rule Studios
This is an example of a small modern bungalow render and rear house exterior in Other with a flat roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.
Heathfield Road
Heathfield Road
True Blue ArchitectureTrue Blue Architecture
This modest rear extension in Liverpool is entering the final stages of construction. The key aims were to create a large open plan kitchen and dining area with access onto the rear garden and a picture window to allow for large amounts of natural daylighting. In addition a flat roof lean-to extension was also added to allow access down the side of the house and create space for a utility room and W/C.

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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