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Contemporary Exterior Design Ideas

Espanade
Espanade
Daniela Fulford PhotographyDaniela Fulford Photography
Photo of a contemporary exterior in Melbourne.
Fringe Dweller
Fringe Dweller
Mihaly SlocombeMihaly Slocombe
Fringe Dweller’s sculpted extension transforms an unassuming weatherboard cottage into a proud forever home. It walks multiple tightropes at once: balancing openness with privacy, strength with softness, and a rich history with our clients’ future needs. On Clifton Hill’s suburban edge, the house sits opposite the leafy Quarries Park Reserve. Our clients, Ishtar and Craig, have three children and purchased their cottage to create a long-term family home. Lying within a heritage overlay, the cottage’s traditional layout is largely preserved – only tweaked, in a wise parenting move, to form three equally sized bedrooms. The extension’s shared spaces feature rich materials, a warm palette and curved edges, creating a feeling of softness and easing transitions between zones. A staircase arcing through the living areas leads up to the lounge and main suite. Elevated above street level, these spaces can more freely relate to the park: the lounge’s attached balcony overlooks the park’s open field, while the main bedroom’s floor-to-ceiling window frames magnificent foliage. Downstairs, sliding doors connect the living areas to a semi-covered deck, while the garden beyond is embraced by a self-contained studio at the rear and high walls on either side. A brick wall interspersed with permeable screens lines the site’s public edge, balancing backyard privacy with neighbourhood connection. For passers-by, it’s a strong addition to the streetscape, granting glimpses of the lush garden within. Fringe Dweller embraces its presence on the fringe of the parklands, balancing its historical context with its future as a nurturing family home.
Gooderup House
Gooderup House
MJA StudioMJA Studio
Contemporary exterior in Perth.
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Maroubra House
Maroubra House
Sydesign Pty LtdSydesign Pty Ltd
Inspiration for a contemporary exterior in Sydney.
Project Queenslander Barn
Project Queenslander Barn
AndersensAndersens
This is an example of a contemporary exterior in Brisbane.
MONCRIEFF - New Home
MONCRIEFF - New Home
Big House Little HouseBig House Little House
Design ideas for a contemporary exterior in Brisbane.
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Heelass Homes - Erobin
Heelass Homes - Erobin
Urban Tile CompanyUrban Tile Company
This is an example of a contemporary exterior in Brisbane.
BONDI BOMBORA
BONDI BOMBORA
ATELIER ALWILLATELIER ALWILL
Photo of a contemporary exterior in Sydney.
wright- Signature 324.9
wright- Signature 324.9
Sunny Homes ACT/NSWSunny Homes ACT/NSW
Inspiration for a contemporary exterior in Canberra - Queanbeyan.
River of Life - Curl Curl NSW
River of Life - Curl Curl NSW
Sandbox Studio®Sandbox Studio®
Front facade
This is an example of a contemporary exterior in Sydney.
Rosebud beach side home
Rosebud beach side home
Jasmine McClelland DesignJasmine McClelland Design
Car port and side view of architecturally designed beach-side home with surprising pops of yellow.
Inspiration for a large contemporary two-storey black house exterior in Melbourne.
Marriage Road
Marriage Road
Aych ArchitectsAych Architects
Contemporary exterior in Melbourne.
Central Residence
Central Residence
Dylan Barber Building DesignDylan Barber Building Design
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary two-storey black house exterior in Geelong with a flat roof.
PERTOBE
PERTOBE
Designing SpacesDesigning Spaces
Photo of a contemporary exterior in Other.
Balmain Terrace House
Balmain Terrace House
UserUser
Graced with character and a history, this grand merchant’s terrace was restored and expanded to suit the demands of a family of five.
Inspiration for a large contemporary grey house exterior in Sydney with four or more storeys.
OH House
OH House
Rebecca Naughtin ArchitectRebecca Naughtin Architect

Inspiration for a contemporary exterior in Melbourne.
McMahons Point
McMahons Point
HG QLDHG QLD
Contemporary three-storey grey house exterior in Sydney with a flat roof.

Contemporary Exterior Design Ideas

Box Hill
Box Hill
Daniela Fulford PhotographyDaniela Fulford Photography
Contemporary exterior in Melbourne.
Baia
Baia
Innovative Design and Build GroupInnovative Design and Build Group
Contemporary exterior in Brisbane.
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