This is an example of a contemporary multi-coloured house exterior in Seattle with a shed roof.

This is an example of a large country two-storey black house exterior in Salt Lake City with wood siding, a gable roof and a mixed roof.

Modern Phinney Ridge Home

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

Modern. Compelling. Fresh. This Phinney Ridge home features a spectacular roof top deck with views of the Olympic mountains.
Photo of a large contemporary two-storey multi-coloured house exterior in Seattle with mixed siding and a flat roof.

WE1 House West End NQld

andre K design studio

Photo of a contemporary two-storey black exterior in Townsville with metal siding, a flat roof and a metal roof.

Riverbend Residence

Brandner Design

We were honored to work with CLB Architects on the Riverbend residence. The home is clad with our Blackened Hot Rolled steel panels giving the exterior an industrial look. Steel panels for the patio and terraced landscaping were provided by Brandner Design. The one-of-a-kind entry door blends industrial design with sophisticated elegance. Built from raw hot rolled steel, polished stainless steel and beautiful hand stitched burgundy leather this door turns this entry into art. Inside, shou sugi ban siding clads the mind-blowing powder room designed to look like a subway tunnel. Custom fireplace doors, cabinets, railings, a bunk bed ladder, and vanity by Brandner Design can also be found throughout the residence.

Modern Useless Bay Shores Residence

Soundesign Group Architects, PLLC

This is an example of a large modern two-storey multi-coloured house exterior in Seattle with mixed siding and a shed roof.

Dorchester

Sudderth Design

MAKING A STATEMENT sited on EXPANSIVE Nichols Hills lot. Worth the wait...STUNNING MASTERPIECE by Sudderth Design. ULTIMATE in LUXURY features oak hardwoods throughout, HIGH STYLE quartz and marble counters, catering kitchen, Statement gas fireplace, wine room, floor to ceiling windows, cutting-edge fixtures, ample storage, and more! Living space was made to entertain. Kitchen adjacent to spacious living leaves nothing missed...built in hutch, Top of the line appliances, pantry wall, & spacious island. Sliding doors lead to outdoor oasis. Private outdoor space complete w/pool, kitchen, fireplace, huge covered patio, & bath. Sudderth hits it home w/the master suite. Forward thinking master bedroom is simply SEXY! EXPERIENCE the master bath w/HUGE walk-in closet, built-ins galore, & laundry. Well thought out 2nd level features: OVERSIZED game room, 2 bed, 2bth, 1 half bth, Large walk-in heated & cooled storage, & laundry. A HOME WORTH DREAMING ABOUT.

Knollwood Cove

Workshop No. 5

Design ideas for a contemporary two-storey multi-coloured house exterior in Austin with mixed siding.

Charcoal and Gold Paint Scheme, Exterior Project, Newton, MA

ProTEK Painters

In this close up view of the side of the house, you get an even better idea of the previously mentioned paint scheme. The fence shows the home’s former color, a light brown. The new exterior paint colors dramatically show how the right color change can add a wonderful fresh feel to a house.

Modern Farmhouse in Black

Montana Timber Products

Product: AquaFir™ siding in douglas fir square edge product in black color with wire brushed texture Product use: 1x8 boards with 1x4 battens, a reverse board and batten application Modern home with a farmhouse feel at 6200’ in the Teton Mountains. This home used douglas fir square edge siding for the reverse board and batten application with a metal roof and some metal accents.

Tiny House

Hygge Photo + Brand

Photo of a contemporary two-storey multi-coloured house exterior in Other with mixed siding and a shed roof.

Display home - The Nautic

JMB Modular Buildings

Design ideas for a small contemporary one-storey black house exterior in Other with metal siding and a metal roof.

DK Design & Build LLC / Atrium Home

Dale Tu Photography

The entry sequence leads the visitor through a narrow entry between the textured stone walls. A custom-made steel and walnut pivoting door can be fully opened to reveal a double-height entry hall, exposing the glazed atrium behind and views of the trees and the sky. A skybridge further defines the space, where a designer chandelier by New York-based Sonneman Lighting is suspended from the second story ceiling.

Tiny Houses in the Woods

The Construction Group Montana, LLC

Spacious deck for taking in the clean air! Feel like you are in the middle of the wilderness while just outside your front door! Fir and larch decking feels like it was grown from the trees that create your canopy.

Trailhead Upside Down Home

HMH Architecture + Interiors

Modern farmhouse style with designer finishes! © David Lauer Photography
This is an example of a contemporary two-storey multi-coloured house exterior in Denver with a gable roof and mixed siding.

Urbanwood

Divine Custom Homes

Spacecrafting
Inspiration for a contemporary two-storey black house exterior in Minneapolis with mixed siding, a hip roof and a shingle roof.

Subtle Window Texture & Custom Door Color Finish

Clark Hall Doors

These traditional style iron double doors were custom made to complement the home's unique exterior. This project features textured, insulated glass windows, a Cinnamon finish, and handcrafted hardware.

Therma-Tru Doors Products & Projects

Inspire Design Center

Inspiration for a large contemporary two-storey multi-coloured house exterior in Indianapolis with mixed siding and a flat roof.

Yin Yang House

Brooks + Scarpa Architects

The Yin-Yang House is a net-zero energy single-family home in a quiet Venice, CA neighborhood. The design objective was to create a space for a large and growing family with several children, which would create a calm, relaxed and organized environment that emphasizes public family space. The home also serves as a place to entertain, and a welcoming space for teenagers as they seek social space with friends. The home is organized around a series of courtyards and other outdoor spaces that integrate with the interior of the house. Facing the street the house appears to be solid. However, behind the steel entry door is a courtyard, which reveals the indoor-outdoor nature of the house behind the solid exterior. From the entry courtyard, the entire space to the rear garden wall can be seen; the first clue of the home’s spatial connection between inside and out. These spaces are designed for entertainment, and the 40 foot sliding glass door to the living room enhances the harmonic relationship of the main room, allowing the owners to host many guests without the feeling of being overburdened. The tensions of the house’s exterior are subtly underscored by a 12-inch steel band that hews close to, but sometimes rises above or falls below the floor line of the second floor – a continuous loop moving inside and out like a pen that is never lifted from the page, but reinforces the intent to spatially weave together the indoors with the outside as a single space. Scale manipulation also plays a formal role in the design of the structure. From the rear, the house appears to be a single-story volume. The large master bedroom window and the outdoor steps are scaled to support this illusion. It is only when the steps are animated with people that one realizes the true scale of the house is two stories. The kitchen is the heart of the house, with an open working area that allows the owner, an accomplished chef, to converse with friends while cooking. Bedrooms are intentionally designed to be very small and simple; allowing for larger public spaces, emphasizing the family over individual domains. The breakfast room looks across an outdoor courtyard to the guest room/kids playroom, establishing a visual connection while defining the separation of uses. The children can play outdoors while under adult supervision from the dining area or the office, or do homework in the office while adults occupy the adjacent outdoor or indoor space. Many of the materials used, including the bamboo interior, composite stone and tile countertops and bathroom finishes are recycled, and reinforce the environmental DNA of the house, which also has a green roof. Blown-in cellulose insulation, radiant heating and a host of other sustainable features aids in the performance of the building’s heating and cooling. The active systems in the home include a 12 KW solar photovoltaic panel system, the largest such residential system available on the market. The solar panels also provide shade from the sun, preventing the house from becoming overheated. The owners have been in the home for over nine months and have yet to receive a power bill.

Remodel & Addition (Exterior)

M. Designs Architects

Warm wooden accents and a dash of lime green, gives this house a unique presence. Straight lines yet one which blends in with the nature around it
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary two-storey multi-coloured house exterior in San Francisco with mixed siding and a flat roof.

Black, Multi-Coloured Exterior Design Ideas

The front exterior of your home – the driveway, front yard, verandah and entrance – is a fantastic place to start making that all-important first impression on house guests. Even mailboxes and house numbers can have a wonderful way of grabbing people’s attention. The architectural design should reflect the overall style of your house and the family that live there; while your choice of materials will help your house blend in with its surrounds. Browse the photos on Houzz for ideas and inspiration for the exterior of your house, and strike up a conversation with the architects and designers of your favourite picks. You’ll find house designs for contemporary, eclectic, modern, traditional styles and more.

How do I decide on the exterior style 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 ocean, 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.

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 cladding 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 siding 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 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. And if you're looking to sell your house, it may be worth hiring a stylist to help make the most of your property.