Exterior Design Ideas

This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary two-storey black house exterior in Melbourne with a gable roof, a metal roof, a black roof and mixed siding.

Twelve Black is a contemporary family home designed for comfort, function and quiet drama. The design centres around a refined black palette, softened by natural light and grounded in durable, low-maintenance materials—ideal for a busy family lifestyle. Open-plan living spaces connect seamlessly to the outdoors, with a functional layout that balances communal areas and private retreat zones. Thoughtfully detailed joinery, built-in storage and a flexible kitchen and dining hub support modern day-to-day living. While bold in appearance, the home’s simplicity allows family life to take centre stage.

Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary two-storey black house exterior in Melbourne with metal siding, a flat roof and a metal roof.

Replacing a modest weatherboard cottage, the project is a knockdown rebuild that responds to a highly constrained 460-square-metre site, bounded by the water to the front and a steep rocky reserve to the rear. With limited footprint and strict planning controls, the design adopts a vertical strategy to maximise floor area, views and amenity. Designed as a home for entertaining, the residence is organised to place living spaces and experiences where they are most impactful. A rooftop infinity pool and entertaining terrace crown the building, freeing up ground-level space while delivering panoramic views across Brisbane Water to the Rip Bridge. This elevated outdoor zone becomes the home’s social heart, complete with an outdoor kitchen and amenities, all accessed via lift.

Large contemporary two-storey brick black duplex exterior in Melbourne with a flat roof, a metal roof and a black roof.

Photo of a mid-sized contemporary two-storey black house exterior in Geelong with a flat roof.

Photo of a small contemporary two-storey multi-coloured house exterior in Melbourne with metal siding, a flat roof, a metal roof, a grey roof and board and batten siding.

Design ideas for a mid-sized modern one-storey black house exterior in Other with metal siding, a shed roof, a metal roof and a black roof.

Vivienda unifamiliar entre medianeras en Badalona.
Mid-sized industrial three-storey concrete grey house exterior in Barcelona with a flat roof and a green roof.

This special and unique house really needed something special to tie the landscaping in with the house. Our Design team worked closely with our client to produce a beautifully aesthetic masterpiece.

Corrado Piccoli
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary two-storey white house exterior in Other with a gable roof and a metal roof.

photographie JULIEN CLAPOT architecte Arba/architecture interieure Marguerite Bouvier architecteJean-Batiste barache et Slihem Lamine
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary two-storey exterior in Paris with a gable roof and wood siding.

Mark Hazeldine
Photo of a mid-sized traditional two-storey brick yellow exterior in Berkshire with a hip roof.

Shannon McGrath
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary one-storey exterior in Melbourne with wood siding and a flat roof.

This two-storey new home in Beaumaris balances contemporary form with practical family living. Designed to respond to site orientation and coastal context, the layout maximises natural light, privacy, and connection between indoor and outdoor spaces. Material selection and detailing were carefully considered to achieve a refined, durable home suited to its location.

featuring James Hardie linea boards and circular windows
This is an example of a large beach style two-storey white house exterior in Geelong with mixed siding and a metal roof.

Replica Victorian timber block weatherboards to the front facade, new double hung windows, metal lacework and columns to the verandah, replacement of the slate roof with a thoroughly modern and elegant grey colour palette. Photography: Tatjana Plitt

New build design, restrained front elevation . Stone storm porch and rendered exterior , slatted timber , aluminum glazing, Slate roof .
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary two-storey house exterior in Other with a gable roof.

Rénovation d'une maison Pen Ty et construction d'une extension en ossature bois et bardage doublage pigmenté noir naturel.
Photo of a mid-sized country exterior in Rennes.