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Brady Lane Residence
Brady Lane Residence
Chris Cobb ArchitectureChris Cobb Architecture
Bonsall West
Bonsall West
Hayne Interior DesignHayne Interior Design
Simon Berlyn of Berlyn Photography
1940's Cottage in Hampton Terrace Sold After Rehab, Staging & Listing
1940's Cottage in Hampton Terrace Sold After Rehab, Staging & Listing
Cardinal Designs Home StagingCardinal Designs Home Staging
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Boulder Contemporary
Boulder Contemporary
186 Lighting Design Group - Gregg Mackell186 Lighting Design Group - Gregg Mackell
Architect: Mosaic Architects, Boulder Colorado Photographer: Jim Bartsch Photography
Jacques Drive
Jacques Drive
Mãkena InteriorsMãkena Interiors
original Mid-Century Butterfly Roof home built by the Alexander Construction Co in 1959 designed by William Krisel located in Racquet Club Estates Palm Springs< CA
My Houzz: A Mid-Century Marvel Revived in Long Beach
My Houzz: A Mid-Century Marvel Revived in Long Beach
Tara BussemaTara Bussema
Photo by Tara Bussema © 2013 Houzz The wood is redwood. It is a standard grade, tongue and groove board that can be found at Home Depot or Lowes. The entry door and the driveway gate feature obscure mistlite glass.
Lincoln
Lincoln
Acorn Deck House CompanyAcorn Deck House Company
With a grand total of 1,247 square feet of living space, the Lincoln Deck House was designed to efficiently utilize every bit of its floor plan. This home features two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a two-car detached garage and boasts an impressive great room, whose soaring ceilings and walls of glass welcome the outside in to make the space feel one with nature.
Open yet private front entry
Open yet private front entry
Advantage Services ConstructionAdvantage Services Construction
A privacy screen allows for transparency in the front door, allowing more light into the living area. Photo taken during final touch up and landscaping.
Mid century Outdoor Living Remodel
Mid century Outdoor Living Remodel
M Prevost DesignM Prevost Design
Side yard view of whole house exterior remodel
Midcentury Kling Residence Renovation
Midcentury Kling Residence Renovation
k YODER design, LLCk YODER design, LLC
Low slung stone gable end walls create the iconic form and frame the glass open areas that bisects the center of the cruciform plan. © Jeffrey Totaro, photographer
San Carlos Treetop
San Carlos Treetop
Cathie Hong InteriorsCathie Hong Interiors
What started as a kitchen and two-bathroom remodel evolved into a full home renovation plus conversion of the downstairs unfinished basement into a permitted first story addition, complete with family room, guest suite, mudroom, and a new front entrance. We married the midcentury modern architecture with vintage, eclectic details and thoughtful materials.
Eclectic Mid-Century
Eclectic Mid-Century
Compliment DesignCompliment Design
Palo Alto All Electric Home
Palo Alto All Electric Home
BWB Builders Inc.BWB Builders Inc.
2022 NARI META GOLD AWARD
Mid-Century modern home
Mid-Century modern home
John Fuchs ConstructionJohn Fuchs Construction
Stark Knoll Place
Stark Knoll Place
ODS ArchitectureODS Architecture
Bull Creek Modern Residence
Bull Creek Modern Residence
Studio SteinbomerStudio Steinbomer
Modern Backyard Oasis
Modern Backyard Oasis
Kimberley Kay InteriorsKimberley Kay Interiors
This backyard oasis and its stunning furnishings add so much luxe to this exterior space
Los Angeles Mid-Century Modern Home
Los Angeles Mid-Century Modern Home
Alexander Gorlin ArchitectsAlexander Gorlin Architects
Our gut renovation of a mid-century home in the Hollywood Hills for a music industry executive puts a contemporary spin on Edward Fickett’s original design. We installed skylights and triangular clerestory windows throughout the house to introduce natural light and a sense of spaciousness into the house. Interior walls were removed to create an open-plan kitchen, living and entertaining area as well as an expansive master suite. The interior’s immaculate white walls are offset by warm accents of maple wood, grey granite and striking, textured fabrics.
niguel west mid-century modern
niguel west mid-century modern
Moss Yaw Design studioMoss Yaw Design studio
aerial perspective at hillside site

15,794 Retro Exterior Design Photos

Your home’s retro 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 retro 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 retro 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.
Lake Sawyer Remodel
Lake Sawyer Remodel
Malone's Landscape Design | BuildMalone's Landscape Design | Build
Staggered bluestone thermal top treads surrounded with mexican pebble leading to the original slab front door and surrounding midcentury glass and original Nelson Bubble lamp. At night the lamp looks like the moon hanging over the front door. and the FX ZDC outdoor lighting with modern black fixtures create a beautiful night time ambiance.
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