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Contemporary House Exterior with a Grey Roof Ideas and Designs

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Addition is the Focal Point of the Updated Ranch
Addition is the Focal Point of the Updated Ranch
MAC Design + BuildMAC Design + Build
Photographs provided by Ashley Sullivan, Exposurely
Serviden Drive
Serviden Drive
RHJB ArchitectsRHJB Architects
Custom Stone and larch timber cladding. IQ large format sliding doors. Aluminium frame. Large format tiles to patio.
Wilton, CT Architectural Asphalt & Skylight Replacement
Wilton, CT Architectural Asphalt & Skylight Replacement
Connecticut Roofcrafters LlcConnecticut Roofcrafters Llc
Closeup of the ridge cap we installed on this architectural asphalt re-roofing job on an expansive Wilton, CT contemporary home. As this project featured a SureStart 5-Star 100% CertainTeed Roofing System, the ridge vents and ridge caps (as well as the underlayment, WinterGuard ice & water shield and 5,000 square feet of Landmark Architectural Asphalt shingles in Pewterwood shade were all CertainTeed products. In conjunction with our status as a CertainTeed Credentialed contractor, purchasing these products enabled the homeowner to qualify for the 5-star CertainTeed SureStart warranty program, which provides 50 years of coverage for tear-off, new materials, and installation labor, and disposal. What's more, this warranty is transferrable from the property owner at time of installation to the first subsequent owner.
Blacktown Gardens
Blacktown Gardens
Glorious SpacesGlorious Spaces
Malibu Residence
Malibu Residence
Vertoch Design ArchitectsVertoch Design Architects
1930s Semi-Detached Two Storey Extension
1930s Semi-Detached Two Storey Extension
Home Architecture - Newbury, BerkshireHome Architecture - Newbury, Berkshire
Part two storey and single storey extensions to a semi-detached 1930 home at the back of the house to expand the space for a growing family and allow for the interior to feel brighter and more joyful.
Wohnhaus E1
Wohnhaus E1
herbertarchitekten Partnerschaft mbBherbertarchitekten Partnerschaft mbB
Strawberry House
Strawberry House
Nakamoto ForestryNakamoto Forestry
From SinglePoint Design Build: “This project consisted of a full exterior removal and replacement of the siding, windows, doors, and roof. In so, the Architects OXB Studio, re-imagined the look of the home by changing the siding materials, creating privacy for the clients at their front entry, and making the expansive decks more usable. We added some beautiful cedar ceiling cladding on the interior as well as a full home solar with Tesla batteries. The Shou-sugi-ban siding is our favorite detail. While the modern details were extremely important, waterproofing this home was of upmost importance given its proximity to the San Francisco Bay and the winds in this location. We used top of the line waterproofing professionals, consultants, techniques, and materials throughout this project. This project was also unique because the interior of the home was mostly finished so we had to build scaffolding with shrink wrap plastic around the entire 4 story home prior to pulling off all the exterior finishes. We are extremely proud of how this project came out!”
Lake Modern - West
Lake Modern - West
Glas AssociatesGlas Associates
A modern lake home with stunning architecture and unique material composition. Photo by Ashley Avila Photography
Contemporary House in Newton, MA
Contemporary House in Newton, MA
YM Design, Inc.YM Design, Inc.
Modern Remodel | Sunnyvale | Bidwell
Modern Remodel | Sunnyvale | Bidwell
Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.
A modest 1960s ranch style home receives a remodel and addition. The clients, from Europe, wanted to bring the comforts of home to their California remodel and take advantage of the mild climate for indoor-outdoor living.
Проект дома 220 квм
Проект дома 220 квм
Ольга ВолодинаОльга Володина
Проект трехэтажного дома в современном стиле разработан для семьи из 4х человек. На первом этаже располагается просторная кухня-гостиная, котельная, сан. узел, на втором этаже - три спальных комнаты, гардеробная, сан. узел, балкон, на третьем этаже комната отдыха с домашним кинотеатром, летняя кухня и эксплуатируемая часть кровли с бассейном. На территории предусмотрен навес для двух автомобилей. Идеальный вариант для семьи, которая любит принимать большое количество гостей! Конструктив: ленточный монолитный фундамент, несущие стены - кирпич, сборные плиты перекрытия, кровля - металлочерепица. Проект реализован в г. Ростов-на-Дону
T House
T House
Deedra Richmond, LEED AP, NCIDQDeedra Richmond, LEED AP, NCIDQ
Cumuru wood siding rainscreen, white fiber cement panels, aluminum corner trims, wood roof deck over laminated beams, steel roof
Bow Tie House
Bow Tie House
John Patrick Cunningham / ArchitectJohn Patrick Cunningham / Architect
A detail of the south porch, topped with a cedar and steel trellis.
Pacific Crest
Pacific Crest
Arbor South ArchitectureArbor South Architecture
South London Semi Detached House
South London Semi Detached House
Beacham ArchitectsBeacham Architects
Extension and refurbishment of a semi-detached house in Hern Hill. Extensions are modern using modern materials whilst being respectful to the original house and surrounding fabric. Views to the treetops beyond draw occupants from the entrance, through the house and down to the double height kitchen at garden level. From the playroom window seat on the upper level, children (and adults) can climb onto a play-net suspended over the dining table. The mezzanine library structure hangs from the roof apex with steel structure exposed, a place to relax or work with garden views and light. More on this - the built-in library joinery becomes part of the architecture as a storage wall and transforms into a gorgeous place to work looking out to the trees. There is also a sofa under large skylights to chill and read. The kitchen and dining space has a Z-shaped double height space running through it with a full height pantry storage wall, large window seat and exposed brickwork running from inside to outside. The windows have slim frames and also stack fully for a fully indoor outdoor feel. A holistic retrofit of the house provides a full thermal upgrade and passive stack ventilation throughout. The floor area of the house was doubled from 115m2 to 230m2 as part of the full house refurbishment and extension project. A huge master bathroom is achieved with a freestanding bath, double sink, double shower and fantastic views without being overlooked. The master bedroom has a walk-in wardrobe room with its own window. The children's bathroom is fun with under the sea wallpaper as well as a separate shower and eaves bath tub under the skylight making great use of the eaves space. The loft extension makes maximum use of the eaves to create two double bedrooms, an additional single eaves guest room / study and the eaves family bathroom. 5 bedrooms upstairs.
Tonal Harmony Rear Exterior Angle View
Tonal Harmony Rear Exterior Angle View
Drewett WorksDrewett Works
With adjacent neighbors within a fairly dense section of Paradise Valley, Arizona, C.P. Drewett sought to provide a tranquil retreat for a new-to-the-Valley surgeon and his family who were seeking the modernism they loved though had never lived in. With a goal of consuming all possible site lines and views while maintaining autonomy, a portion of the house — including the entry, office, and master bedroom wing — is subterranean. This subterranean nature of the home provides interior grandeur for guests but offers a welcoming and humble approach, fully satisfying the clients requests. While the lot has an east-west orientation, the home was designed to capture mainly north and south light which is more desirable and soothing. The architecture’s interior loftiness is created with overlapping, undulating planes of plaster, glass, and steel. The woven nature of horizontal planes throughout the living spaces provides an uplifting sense, inviting a symphony of light to enter the space. The more voluminous public spaces are comprised of stone-clad massing elements which convert into a desert pavilion embracing the outdoor spaces. Every room opens to exterior spaces providing a dramatic embrace of home to natural environment. Grand Award winner for Best Interior Design of a Custom Home The material palette began with a rich, tonal, large-format Quartzite stone cladding. The stone’s tones gaveforth the rest of the material palette including a champagne-colored metal fascia, a tonal stucco system, and ceilings clad with hemlock, a tight-grained but softer wood that was tonally perfect with the rest of the materials. The interior case goods and wood-wrapped openings further contribute to the tonal harmony of architecture and materials. Grand Award Winner for Best Indoor Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home This award-winning project was recognized at the 2020 Gold Nugget Awards with two Grand Awards, one for Best Indoor/Outdoor Lifestyle for a Home, and another for Best Interior Design of a One of a Kind or Custom Home. At the 2020 Design Excellence Awards and Gala presented by ASID AZ North, Ownby Design received five awards for Tonal Harmony. The project was recognized for 1st place – Bathroom; 3rd place – Furniture; 1st place – Kitchen; 1st place – Outdoor Living; and 2nd place – Residence over 6,000 square ft. Congratulations to Claire Ownby, Kalysha Manzo, and the entire Ownby Design team. Tonal Harmony was also featured on the cover of the July/August 2020 issue of Luxe Interiors + Design and received a 14-page editorial feature entitled “A Place in the Sun” within the magazine.
Oberpframmern S 8
Oberpframmern S 8
Lebensraum Holz GmbHLebensraum Holz GmbH
Riverside House
Riverside House
Concept 8 ArchitectsConcept 8 Architects
Gamma Beta
Gamma Beta
Josh Wynne ConstructionJosh Wynne Construction

Contemporary House Exterior with a Grey Roof 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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