Mid-sized one-storey house exterior in Geelong with mixed siding, a flat roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.

Glass Slot Window & Corner Sliding Doors

We worked with Concept Eight Architects to achieve the vision of the Glass Slot House. Glazing was a critical part of the vision for the large-scale renovation and extension. A full-width rear extension was added to the back of the property, creating a new, large open plan kitchen, living and dining space. It was vital that each of the architectural glazing elements featured created a consistent, modern aesthetic. This photo displays the exterior view of the floating corner sliding doors; an integral part of the extension design, operating as a seamless link from the indoor to outdoor entertaining areas.

eichler in marinwood

building Lab, inc.

Eichler in Marinwood - At the larger scale of the property existed a desire to soften and deepen the engagement between the house and the street frontage. As such, the landscaping palette consists of textures chosen for subtlety and granularity. Spaces are layered by way of planting, diaphanous fencing and lighting. The interior engages the front of the house by the insertion of a floor to ceiling glazing at the dining room. Jog-in path from street to house maintains a sense of privacy and sequential unveiling of interior/private spaces. This non-atrium model is invested with the best aspects of the iconic eichler configuration without compromise to the sense of order and orientation. photo: scott hargis

Walker Street Extension

Charles Maccora Design

Photo of a mid-sized modern two-storey brick white house exterior in Geelong with a flat roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.

Contemporary Custom Home Build | Boca Raton

Hanna Homes

This newly-completed home is located in the heart of downtown Boca, just steps from Mizner Park! It’s so much more than a house: it’s the dream home come true for a special couple who poured so much love and thought into each element and detail of the design. Every room in this contemporary home was customized to fit the needs of the clients, who dreamed of home perfect for hosting and relaxing. From the chef's kitchen to the luxurious outdoor living space, this home was a dream come true!

Copper Lily Parade Home 2020

Vintage Construction Group

This is an example of a transitional one-storey brick white house exterior in New Orleans with a flat roof, a shingle roof and a grey roof.

Estrondo

LOPEZ ARCHITECTS AIA

Inspiration for a large contemporary two-storey concrete grey house exterior in Los Angeles with a flat roof and a grey roof.

Barlow Road, West Hampstead - NW6

Brosh Architects

Proposed rear & side extension and renovation of a 1980’s Ex-council, end of terrace house is West Hampstead, London NW6.
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary two-storey brick black townhouse exterior in London with a flat roof and a grey roof.

Tonal Harmony Rear Exterior Angle View

Drewett 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.

Timber Clad Soffit and Crittall Style Bi-fold Doors

Lacey Architecture

Timber clad soffit with folded metal roof edge. Dark drey crittall style bi-fold doors with ashlar stone side walls.
This is an example of a small contemporary one-storey beige townhouse exterior in Other with wood siding, a flat roof, a metal roof, a grey roof and clapboard siding.

Strawberry House

Nakamoto 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!”

Baitul Iman Residence

Studio 16 Architects

Baitul Iman Residence is a modern design approach to design the Triplex Residence for a family of 3 people. The site location is at the Bashundhara Residential Area, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Land size is 3 Katha (2160 sft). Ground Floor consist of parking, reception lobby, lift, stair and the other ancillary facilities. On the 1st floor, there is an open formal living space with a large street-view green terrace, Open kitchen and dining space. This space is connected to the open family living on the 2nd floor by a sculptural stair. There are one-bedroom with attached toilet and a common toilet on 1st floor. Similarly on the 2nd the floor there are Three-bedroom with attached toilet. 3rd floor is consist of a gym, laundry facilities, bbq space and an open roof space with green lawns.

CASA OT

Gually Arquitectos

Fachada Cerramiento - Se planteo una fachada semipermeable en cuya superficie predomina el hormigón, pero al cual se le añade detalles en madera y pintura en color gris oscuro. Como detalle especial se le realizan unas perforaciones circulares al cerramiento, que representan movimiento y los 9 meses de gestación humana.

Front Facade

Urban Den Architects

Front view of dual occupancy
Inspiration for a large beach style two-storey brick white duplex exterior in Sydney with a flat roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.

Barton Hills Residence

Brett Grinkmeyer

Mid-sized midcentury two-storey white house exterior in Austin with stone veneer, a flat roof, a metal roof, a grey roof and clapboard siding.

AN URBAN VILLA IN WEST DULWICH

Francesco Pierazzi Architects

The project sets out to remodel of a large semi-detached Victorian villa, built approximately between 1885 and 1911 in West Dulwich, for a family who needed to rationalize their long neglected house to transform it into a sequence of suggestive spaces culminating with the large garden. The large extension at the back of the property as built without Planning Permission and under the framework of the Permitted Development. The restricted choice of materials available, set out in the Permitted Development Order, does not constitute a limitation. On the contrary, the design of the façades becomes an exercise in the composition of only two ingredients, brick and steel, which come together to decorate the fabric of the building and create features that are expressed externally and internally.

Bernal Heights Residences

Knock Architecture and Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional two-storey white duplex exterior in San Francisco with wood siding, a flat roof, a green roof, a grey roof and clapboard siding.

Sunroom Addition

TATCOR Building & Remodeling

You can enter from either inside the home or from an exterior door with stair access. The entry way features a charming lantern style hanging light fixture inviting you take a seat inside.

Maison des bois

RIVA ARCHITECTES

Inspiration for a large modern black townhouse exterior in Lille with four or more storeys, mixed siding, a flat roof, a mixed roof and a grey roof.

Bay Pearl

Kirsten Johnstone Architecture

Inspiration for a large modern two-storey grey house exterior in Melbourne with metal siding, a flat roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.

Exterior Design Ideas with a Flat Roof and a Grey Roof

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.