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Aavarna
Aavarna
Studio 17Studio 17
Aavarna , the Sanskrit denotation of the word Shapes, is an architectural vision to this single dwelling bungalow. This abode is a simple longitude rectangle in the narrow plot size of 24’ x 56’. Located in a small town named Shania near Surat, this adobe is what we call “Aavrana”. The plot is an elongated rectangular space which came with its challenges and benefits. According to the plot placement, the sides are considered into having a common wall which restricts us from providing any ventilation or light source from the sides, which results the front balcony and some interior handles. The space designing was made convenient by seggregating the space requirements and planning out accordingly.
Downtown Issaquah Single Family Home Attached Project (Duplex, Condo, Townhouse)
Downtown Issaquah Single Family Home Attached Project (Duplex, Condo, Townhouse)
Ecolux Construction LLCEcolux Construction LLC
For those seeking an urban lifestyle in the suburbs, this is a must see! Brand new detached single family homes with main and upper levels showcasing gorgeous panoramic mountain views. Incredibly efficient, open concept living with bold design trendwatchers are sure to embrace. Bright & airy spaces include an entertainers kitchen with cool eclectic accents & large great room provides space to dine & entertain with huge windows capturing spectacular views. Resort inspired master suite with divine bathroom & private balcony. Lower-level bonus room has attached full bathroom & wet bar - 4th bedroom or space to run an in-home business, which is permitted by zoning. No HOA & a prime location just 2 blocks from savory dining & fun entertainment!
Modern Custom Build in WashPark neighborhood: Denver Life Magazine Showhouse
Modern Custom Build in WashPark neighborhood: Denver Life Magazine Showhouse
Beautiful Habitat: Design & DecorationBeautiful Habitat: Design & Decoration
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Bellasera
Bellasera
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
New Architecture
New Architecture
DC Design + Build Consultants, Inc.DC Design + Build Consultants, Inc.
Channel Place Cabo Contemporary
Channel Place Cabo Contemporary
Patterson Custom HomesPatterson Custom Homes
Contemporary Gem
Contemporary Gem
Distinguished Kitchens & BathDistinguished Kitchens & Bath
House of Dappled Shadows: Nestled in the Mango trees
House of Dappled Shadows: Nestled in the Mango trees
MudbricksMudbricks
Set in the semi-urban context of the famed Kodungallur town, this residence was designed for a client based in Dubai whose primary wish was for a simple and beautiful home at his home town.
Woodview Custom
Woodview Custom
Newcastle HomesNewcastle Homes
Pickford Residence
Pickford Residence
AAHA StudioAAHA Studio
Front facade design
Seattle Boat House
Seattle Boat House
UserUser
A uniform and cohesive look adds simplicity to the overall aesthetic, supporting the minimalist design. The A5s is Glo’s slimmest profile, allowing for more glass, less frame, and wider sightlines. The concealed hinge creates a clean interior look while also providing a more energy-efficient air-tight window. The increased performance is also seen in the triple pane glazing used in both series. The windows and doors alike provide a larger continuous thermal break, multiple air seals, high-performance spacers, Low-E glass, and argon filled glazing, with U-values as low as 0.20. Energy efficiency and effortless minimalism create a breathtaking Scandinavian-style remodel.
Noe Residence
Noe Residence
Edmonds + Lee ArchitectsEdmonds + Lee Architects
15 Degrees
15 Degrees
McCall Design & PlanningMcCall Design & Planning
Thornbury House
Thornbury House
C. Kairouz ArchitectsC. Kairouz Architects
Two story townhouse with angles and a modern aesthetic with brick, render and metal cladding. Large black framed windows offer excellent indoor outdoor connection and a large courtyard terrace with pool face the yard.
Modern Two-Story
Modern Two-Story
BUILDBUILD
Designed by Hlevel Architecture, this two-story single family custom residence offers four bedrooms, five baths, and two-car garage. This modern style home features an open floor plan perfect for entertaining friends and family.
Kirkland Outdoor Kitchen
Kirkland Outdoor Kitchen
H2D Architecture + DesignH2D Architecture + Design
Outdoor kitchen with covered area. Design by: H2D Architecture + Design www.h2darchitects.com Built by: Crescent Builds Photos by: Julie Mannell Photography
New San Carlos Residence
New San Carlos Residence
SF ModernSF Modern
This exterior has a combination of siding materials: stucco, cement board and a type of Japanese wood siding called Shou Sugi Ban (yakisugi) with a Penofin stain.
North Asheville Residence
North Asheville Residence
Brent Campbell, ArchitectBrent Campbell, Architect
Wildwood
Wildwood
Giulietti Schouten Weber ArchitectsGiulietti Schouten Weber Architects

Contemporary 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 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.
Beverly Drive
Beverly Drive
Atwood Custom HomesAtwood Custom Homes
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