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Chuckanut Point
Chuckanut Point
ZervasZervas
Steve Keating Photography
Phinney
Phinney
Align BuildersAlign Builders
photo: Dustin Peck
Lakeside Modern
Lakeside Modern
Juxtapose Design BuildJuxtapose Design Build
Cast in place concrete walls and custom waterjet metal with integrated lighting complement the architectural materiality, while providing physical and visual separation between this private modern home and the wooded public passage of the Burke Gilman Trail. Cantilevered steps float above a cascade of soft grasses and rushes. Looking out over Lake Washington from the hot tub, a combination of wood and concrete walls softened by plants contain the experience of outdoor relaxation at its finest. A crushed granite path gently curves along handcrafted stone walls containing a burst of lush planting to connect wood decking at the house with a fire pit area close to the water. Photography: Louie Jeon Photography
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Contemporary Denver Residence
Contemporary Denver Residence
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Lake LBJ Retreat
Lake LBJ Retreat
Dick Clark + AssociatesDick Clark + Associates
Stunning Brand New Architectural in Mar Vista
Stunning Brand New Architectural in Mar Vista
MK PropertiesMK Properties
Langley Modern
Langley Modern
L PL P
Full Circle Photography
Luxury Queen Anne Contemporary House
Luxury Queen Anne Contemporary House
Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLCSeattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC
Levi Clark
Washington Park Residence
Washington Park Residence
Richartz Studios, Inc.Richartz Studios, Inc.
The main entry to the house winds uphill through a cast-in-place concrete staircase and landscape to a covered porch, seating area and front door.
Cady Mountain
Cady Mountain
Prentiss Balance Wickline ArchitectsPrentiss Balance Wickline Architects
Photographer: Michael Skott
Venice House
Venice House
Kevin Daly ArchitectsKevin Daly Architects
Jason Schmidt
The Bradner Residence
The Bradner Residence
Rockridge Fine HomesRockridge Fine Homes
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Walk Street Entry Porch
Walk Street Entry Porch
Rockefeller Kempel ArchitectsRockefeller Kempel Architects
Elevated front entry space, wrapped in cedar wood, located off of its Manhattan Beach walk street. Photography: Eric Staudenmaier
Lake Calhoun Organic Modern
Lake Calhoun Organic Modern
MarvinMarvin
Fully integrated into its elevated home site, this modern residence offers a unique combination of privacy from adjacent homes. The home’s graceful contemporary exterior features natural stone, corten steel, wood and glass — all in perfect alignment with the site. The design goal was to take full advantage of the views of Lake Calhoun that sits within the city of Minneapolis by providing homeowners with expansive walls of Integrity Wood-Ultrex® windows. With a small footprint and open design, stunning views are present in every room, making the stylish windows a huge focal point of the home.
Fulcrum Structural Engineering
Fulcrum Structural Engineering
Fulcrum Structural EngineeringFulcrum Structural Engineering
Casa Finestrat. Sierra Cortina
Casa Finestrat. Sierra Cortina
GestecGestec
Oliveras
Oliveras
KKC Fine HomesKKC Fine Homes
When the Olivares decided to build a home, their demands for an architect were as stringent as the integrity by which they lead their lives. Dean Nota understands and shares the Oliveras’ aspiration of perfection. It was a perfect fit. PHOTOGRAPHED BY ERHARD PFEIFFER
Platinum House - exterior
Platinum House - exterior
Coates Design Architecture + InteriorsCoates Design Architecture + Interiors
Platinum House exterior
mountain modern prefab
mountain modern prefab
sagemodernsagemodern

175 Contemporary Exterior Design Photos

Your home’s contemporary exterior and facade should always look their best. Your choice of colours, materials, lighting, and even your mailbox act like a 24/7 giant billboard for your home, and can make or break your kerb appeal. Key features that make a big impact are your door, windows, fence, driveway and roof, so ensure these always best represent your contemporary home. The architectural design should reflect the overall style of the house, and the people that live inside of it, while your choice of colours and materials should help the house blend into the streetscape and surrounds. Use the photos on Houzz to inspire your home’s facade and exterior architecture. You’ll find home design ideas for every style, from contemporary to traditional, that cover all range of exterior features, including your front door, back patio, balcony, porch and garage.

How do I decide on the exterior style and facade of my home?

Your location, overall sense of style, budget and current home layout will dictate the style of your exterior. If you’re renovating a period home, the materials and features you use should reflect the date in which it was built, while a unique colour scheme could add contemporary flair. New homes may prefer to look to modern or contemporary designs with structural simplicity, whereas, if you live by the water, a beach-style design may better suit your locale. That’s not to say you can’t build a new home that has period influences. If you’re a traditionalist, you can borrow architectural details from the Art Deco period, for instance, or use finishes that reflect more of a Scandinavian style, too. There are plenty of 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 timber 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 exterior architecture choices for your home design.

What exterior house colours and materials should I use?

Traditional homes typically use brick and timber building materials, while stone, board-formed concrete and metal siding are popular contemporary options. Again, the materials you use will depend on your location and the statement you want to make. Your budget will also affect your choice. Vinyl cladding is affordable and easy to install, while stone is more expensive but durable and low maintenance. If you’re not ready to renovate but want to update the exterior of your home, you can still paint it. Look to your neighbours when choosing exterior house colours. Consider the streetscape and what type of colours are already in use, firstly, so you don’t replicate next door’s shade; and secondly, so you don’t stand out like a sore thumb. If you’re renovating a period home, you could paint features or intricate details in a bold, standout hue. Front doors, garage doors and window trims also look great in eye-catching colours, even if the rest of the house’s facade is neutral.

How can I maximise my home’s street appeal?

To spice up your home’s contemporary architectural design, landscape the surrounding area with plants and pathways that accent the style of your home. If you just need a quick revamp, look at your cement and pavers – these can split and crack over time; and repairing or replacing them can do wonders for your street appeal, especially if it’s a large area like your driveway. Plants, garden paths or low walls can can also add structure to your front yard. Light up your home with sufficient outdoor lighting to make walking up to the front door easy at night. You could use bollard lights along your entry path, or replace tiny wall sconces with statement pendant lighting at the entrance or on your verandah. Decorative elements such as house numbers, mailboxes and doormats will also add character.
Phinney Ridge Seattle
Phinney Ridge Seattle
Portal Design IncPortal Design Inc
Design by Portal Design Inc. Photo by Lincoln Barbour
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