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Contemporary Exterior Wall Cladding Ideas and Designs

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Karrinyup 3
Refined Edge HomesRefined Edge Homes
Mahoenui
Mahoenui
Bindon Design GroupBindon Design Group
Gable roof forms connecting upper and lower level and creating dynamic proportions for modern living. pool house with gym, steam shower and sauna, guest accommodation and living space
Allandale Ranch Renovation
Allandale Ranch Renovation
CG&S Design-BuildCG&S Design-Build
Mount Albert House
Mount Albert House
Milieu: Architecture + DesignMilieu: Architecture + Design
2 Flat Reborn
2 Flat Reborn
BBA ArchitectsBBA Architects
This Lincoln Park renovation transformed a conventionally built Chicago two-flat into a custom single-family residence with a modern, open floor plan. The white masonry exterior paired with new black windows brings a contemporary edge to this city home.
Austin, Texas | Sun Chase – Landmark Paramount Exterior
Austin, Texas | Sun Chase – Landmark Paramount Exterior
Brightland HomesBrightland Homes
St Albans Bungalow - Loft / Garage Extension and Internal Renovations
St Albans Bungalow - Loft / Garage Extension and Internal Renovations
Cherry Architects LimitedCherry Architects Limited
external view of bungalow conversion
Contemporary Glass Panel front door
Contemporary Glass Panel front door
Studio 76 Kitchens and BathsStudio 76 Kitchens and Baths
This lovely, contemporary lakeside home underwent a major renovation that also involved a two-story addition. Every room’s design takes full advantage of the stunning lake view. First floor changes include all new flooring from Urban Floor, foyer update, expanded great room, patio with fireplace and hot tub, office area, laundry room, and a main bedroom and bath. Second-floor changes include all new flooring from Urban Floor, a workout room with sauna, lounge, and a balcony with an iron spiral staircase descending to the first-floor patio. The exterior transformation includes stained cedar siding offset with natural stone cladding, a metal roof, and a wrought iron entry door my Monarch. This custom wrought iron front door with three panels of glass to let in natural light.
Spanish Oaks Luxury Black & White Modern Kitchen
Spanish Oaks Luxury Black & White Modern Kitchen
By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & ClosetsBy Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets
Modern home in Spanish Oaks a luxury neighborhood in Austin, Texas.
Exterior paint is a dark green - almost black
Exterior paint is a dark green - almost black
Constructive BuildersConstructive Builders
New multi level home built after existing home was removed. Home features a contemporary but warm exterior and fits the lot with the taller portions of the home balancing with the slope of the hill. Paint color is Sherwin Williams Jasper. Cedar has a tinted gray/brown stain. Posts and soffits are black.
Pickford Residence
Pickford Residence
AAHA StudioAAHA Studio
Front facade design
One Story Country Home
One Story Country Home
Ranchers by Design Custom Homes Ltd.Ranchers by Design Custom Homes Ltd.
Rendering of a one story country home.
Beecroft
Beecroft
Studio J ArchitectsStudio J Architects
The property was originally a bungalow that had had a loft conversion with 2 bedrooms squeezed in and poor access. The ground floor layout was dated and not functional for how the client wanted to live. In order to convert the bungalow into a true 2 storey house, we raised the roof and created a new stair and landing / hallway. This allowed the property to have 3 large bedrooms and 2 bathrooms plus an open study area on the first floor. To the ground floor we created a open plan kitchen-dining-living room, a separate snug, utility, WC and further bedroom with en-suite.
1308 Cheyenne
1308 Cheyenne
3rd Street Custom Homes3rd Street Custom Homes
Residential community in Marine Drive District in North Vancouver.
Residential community in Marine Drive District in North Vancouver.
3dVisDesign3dVisDesign
Architectural visualizations of spacious 1, 2 & 3 bedroom rental apartments in North Vancouver. Inspired by the coveted West Coast lifestyle, is conveniently located one block south of Marine. Connecting nature. The cornerstone community truly embodies the essence of the North Shore.
Exterior
Exterior
Rod Mountain MediaRod Mountain Media
Waters Edge Front Exterior
Waters Edge Front Exterior
Sater Design Collection, Inc.Sater Design Collection, Inc.
Modern luxury home design with stucco and stone accents. The contemporary home design is capped with a bronze metal roof.
Robinhood Residence
Robinhood Residence
Clark Richardson ArchitectsClark Richardson Architects
Lush trees interact with the house's white brick facade, creating a dynamic contrast. Contemporary finishes and materials compliment the brick exterior and compliment the surroundings homes.
Contemporary Exterior
Contemporary Exterior
South Lamar Contemporary
South Lamar Contemporary
Waterloo Outdoor Design BuildWaterloo Outdoor Design Build

Contemporary Exterior Wall Cladding 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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