skip to main content
Photos
Photos
Advice
Stories From Houzz
Houzz Discussions
Houzz Research
Sign In
Houzz Logo Print
  1. House Exterior
  2. View Position: Rear

Modern Rear House Exterior Ideas and Designs

All Filters (2)
Refine by:
161 - 180 of 328 photos
Item 1 of 3
Sharp House
Sharp House
steelehousesteelehouse
Sharp House Rear Yard View
Inspiration for a small and multi-coloured modern bungalow brick and rear house exterior in Perth with a lean-to roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.
Double Storey and Kitchen Extension
Double Storey and Kitchen Extension
ROliver Constructions Ltd.ROliver Constructions Ltd.
This beautiful kitchen extension is a contemporary addition to any home. Featuring modern, sleek lines and an abundance of natural light, it offers a bright and airy feel. The spacious layout includes ample counter space, a large island, and plenty of storage. The addition of modern appliances and a breakfast nook creates a welcoming atmosphere perfect for entertaining. With its inviting aesthetic, this kitchen extension is the perfect place to gather and enjoy the company of family and friends.
Glazed extension
Glazed extension
Studio 8 ArchitectureStudio 8 Architecture
Photo of a modern glass and rear house exterior with a flat roof.
Muswell Hill House
Muswell Hill House
VORBILD ArchitectureVORBILD Architecture
Inspiration for a medium sized and red modern two floor brick and rear house exterior in London.
Plaxtol
Plaxtol
Design Atelier LtdDesign Atelier Ltd
Inspiration for a black modern rear extension in Kent with wood cladding, a flat roof and board and batten cladding.
Back40House
Back40House
WERK | Building ModernWERK | Building Modern
North square view highlights Corten cladding and house + site relationships - Architect: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Builder: WERK | Building Modern - Photo: HAUS
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.
Panorama Place
Panorama Place
Twin Lions Contracting Ltd.Twin Lions Contracting Ltd.
This is an example of a medium sized and green modern rear detached house in Vancouver with a black roof.
Double Storey and Kitchen Extension
Double Storey and Kitchen Extension
ROliver Constructions Ltd.ROliver Constructions Ltd.
This beautiful kitchen extension is a contemporary addition to any home. Featuring modern, sleek lines and an abundance of natural light, it offers a bright and airy feel. The spacious layout includes ample counter space, a large island, and plenty of storage. The addition of modern appliances and a breakfast nook creates a welcoming atmosphere perfect for entertaining. With its inviting aesthetic, this kitchen extension is the perfect place to gather and enjoy the company of family and friends.
Russell renewal
Russell renewal
New Zealand Certified Builders AssociationNew Zealand Certified Builders Association
By extending existing decks and building new ones, with glass balustrades, at the front and back, views are maximized over Long Beach in one direction, and Matauwhi Bay in the other.
Woking
Woking
MODEL Projects LtdMODEL Projects Ltd
Medium sized and red modern bungalow brick and rear house exterior in Surrey.
Glass extension
Glass extension
Studio 8 ArchitectureStudio 8 Architecture
Photo of a modern glass and rear house exterior with a flat roof.
Back40House
Back40House
WERK | Building ModernWERK | Building Modern
Natural exterior weathering materials compliment one another's patina - Architect: HAUS | Architecture For Modern Lifestyles - Builder: WERK | Building Modern - Photo: HAUS
Sycamore
Sycamore
CairnCairn
This is an example of a medium sized and red modern two floor brick and rear house exterior in Buckinghamshire with a metal roof and a grey roof.
Holzhaus Dülmen: Ein Bungalow der fließenden Übergänge
Holzhaus Dülmen: Ein Bungalow der fließenden Übergänge
Siepmann-Holzbau GmbHSiepmann-Holzbau GmbH
Hinter einer unbehandelten Lärchen-Rhombus-Fassade, die von einem durchlaufenden Fensterband unterbrochen wird, liegen die großzügig geschnittenen, hellen Wohnbereiche des geradlinigen und eingeschossigen Flachdachbungalows. Konstantin Tönnies, Fotojournalismus und Dokumentarfotografie
Stradbroke Grove
Stradbroke Grove
ROC haus ArchitectureROC haus Architecture
The rear elevation of a 6m deep rear extension which was completed under Prior Approval.
Photo of a large and multi-coloured modern bungalow brick and rear house exterior in Essex with a pitched roof, a tiled roof and a brown roof.
Sky Lantern House
Sky Lantern House
Proctor & ShawProctor & Shaw
rear elevation at dusk oblique view
Inspiration for a medium sized modern glass and rear house exterior in London with three floors, a pitched roof, a tiled roof and a black roof.
A modern renovation in Bromley
A modern renovation in Bromley
Resi Design Ltd.Resi Design Ltd.
This is an example of a modern rear house exterior in London.
Grove Conservation Area
Grove Conservation Area
Metre Squared ArchitectureMetre Squared Architecture
This is an example of a medium sized and gey modern render and rear house exterior in London with three floors and a flat roof.
Purissima Modern Residence
Purissima Modern Residence
AE3 Architects + Project ManagersAE3 Architects + Project Managers
Inspiration for an expansive and beige modern bungalow rear detached house in San Francisco with a flat roof.

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.
9
5678910111213Next Page
United Kingdom
Tailor my experience with cookies

Houzz uses cookies and similar technologies to personalise my experience, serve me relevant content, and improve Houzz products and services. By clicking ‘Accept’ I agree to this, as further described in the Houzz Cookie Policy. I can reject non-essential cookies by clicking ‘Manage Preferences’.