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Modern Split-level House Exterior Ideas and Designs

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Richard Neutra Rice House
Richard Neutra Rice House
Hugo RenderHugo Render
Exterior rendering of the Rice House in Richmond, Virginia
Design ideas for a large modern split-level detached house in Richmond.
Casa Banana VIII
Casa Banana VIII
Bananarch Design StudioBananarch Design Studio
This is an example of a small and white modern split-level house exterior in Toronto with a flat roof.
South Elevation
South Elevation
Frank / ArchitectsFrank / Architects
Photo: Frank Domin
Inspiration for a medium sized modern split-level house exterior in San Francisco with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
häuser p
häuser p
Bilger Fellmeth ArchitektenBilger Fellmeth Architekten
This is an example of a white and large modern split-level render house exterior in Frankfurt with a flat roof.
outdoor spaces
outdoor spaces
Frank / ArchitectsFrank / Architects
colored concrete patios and redwood benches Photo: Frank Domin
Inspiration for a small modern split-level house exterior in San Francisco with wood cladding and a lean-to roof.
Custom Homes
Custom Homes
Maurice Agrillo General ContractorMaurice Agrillo General Contractor
Photo of a large and brown modern split-level house exterior in San Francisco with wood cladding and a flat roof.
Cedar
Cedar
Jasher Homes & ConstructionJasher Homes & Construction
Bi-level with a bonus area above the garage is a great family or retirement home. It's 3 +2 bedrooms with main floor laundry.
Brown modern split-level detached house in Calgary with concrete fibreboard cladding and a shingle roof.
OakPark Drive
OakPark Drive
Marcus Roberts ArchitectMarcus Roberts Architect
Addition and renovation to 1980s brick veneer home. Photo shows connection between existing structure and new kitchen addition
Photo of a medium sized and brown modern split-level house exterior in Melbourne with wood cladding and a flat roof.
Colony Project
Colony Project
Thermally Broken Steel USAThermally Broken Steel USA
From the carport looking in. Custom windows, doors, and hardware designed and furnished by Thermally Broken Steel USA.
Inspiration for an expansive and multi-coloured modern split-level detached house in Salt Lake City with mixed cladding, a hip roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.
Entry at dusk
Entry at dusk
McCall Design & PlanningMcCall Design & Planning
Gabe Border Photography http://www.gabeborder.com/ala/
Expansive modern split-level detached house in Boise with wood cladding, a flat roof and a metal roof.
Energy Efficient Modern Coastal Home
Energy Efficient Modern Coastal Home
Newport RenewablesNewport Renewables
This is an example of a large modern split-level concrete house exterior in Providence with a grey roof.
Trophy Club | New Modern Residence
Trophy Club | New Modern Residence
TexMod Homes, llcTexMod Homes, llc
Rear exterior
Medium sized and multi-coloured modern split-level brick detached house in Dallas with a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
『』の家 Kakko House
『』の家 Kakko House
山本嘉寛建築設計事務所 yyaa山本嘉寛建築設計事務所 yyaa
Photo by Keishiro Yamada
Inspiration for a small and gey modern split-level detached house in Osaka with metal cladding, a lean-to roof and a metal roof.
Wohnhaus in Herne
Wohnhaus in Herne
Hummert Architekten BDAHummert Architekten BDA
White and medium sized modern split-level house exterior in Cologne with a flat roof.
Eagle Rock Hillside Residence
Eagle Rock Hillside Residence
Xenophorm Design + BuildXenophorm Design + Build
Inspiration for a medium sized and gey modern split-level render detached house in Los Angeles with a flat roof and a mixed material roof.
Wicomico River House
Wicomico River House
B.O.B. - Beyond Ordinary Boundaries ArchitectureB.O.B. - Beyond Ordinary Boundaries Architecture
Design ideas for a yellow modern split-level house exterior in Richmond with vinyl cladding.
Dairy Farm Lodge
Dairy Farm Lodge
UserUser
Tony Holt Design
Inspiration for a large and brown modern split-level house exterior in Dorset with wood cladding and a pitched roof.
Severn Drive - Annapolis, MD
Severn Drive - Annapolis, MD
KB Lueck Building Consultants, LLC.KB Lueck Building Consultants, LLC.
The existing split foyer had vinyl siding and a tremendous amount of horizontal lines - a new flagstone walk way and steps were being added with a complete exterior makeover in the beginning stages... After meeting with the client and the landscaper - we realized we needed to develop a covered entry that would really invite you into the home and unify the all work that had been started. The new stone entrance helped you locate the front door but, the exterior finishes did not mesh well; they needed updated. The focal point should be the entry. The split foyer entrance and all the gables definitely created a challenge. The solution: We incorporated exposed cedar beams and exposed cedar roof rafters with a mahogany tongue and groove ceiling to give the entry a warm and different feel. A flag stone walk way anchors the entrance, so we chose to use stone piers to match and large square tapered columns that would support the new entry roof, the covered entry takes shape. Many details are needed to create a proper entry, copper half round gutters with square link copper rain chains are the finishing touches to the grand entry for this home. The exterior siding was changed to a wide exposure cement board siding by the James Hardie company. We used cement shake panels to accent the built out gable areas. The transitions between the siding materials were simplified to achieve a cleaner finished look. New window and door trim, 5/4 x 4 and 5/4 x 6 pvc, complete an almost maintenance free exterior.
Hvarf
Hvarf
YUTOROSU architectsYUTOROSU architects
This is an example of a medium sized and white modern split-level render detached house in Yokohama with a flat roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.
Jimbell St Additions
Jimbell St Additions
steelehousesteelehouse
This is an example of a multi-coloured modern split-level side house exterior in Perth with a lean-to roof, a metal roof and a black roof.

Modern Split-level 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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