Parade of Homes Gold Winner This 7,500 modern farmhouse style home was designed for a busy family with young children. The family lives over three floors including home theater, gym, playroom, and a hallway with individual desk for each child. From the farmhouse front, the house transitions to a contemporary oasis with large modern windows, a covered patio, and room for a pool.

Scandinavian Modern Exterior

10K Architecture

10K designed this new construction home for a family of four who relocated to a serene, tranquil, and heavily wooded lot in Shorewood. Careful siting of the home preserves existing trees, is sympathetic to existing topography and drainage of the site, and maximizes views from gathering spaces and bedrooms to the lake. Simple forms with a bold black exterior finish contrast the light and airy interior spaces and finishes. Sublime moments and connections to nature are created through the use of floor to ceiling windows, long axial sight lines through the house, skylights, a breezeway between buildings, and a variety of spaces for work, play, and relaxation.

Cliffside Farmhouse

Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.

Photo of a mid-sized country one-storey white house exterior in Austin with wood siding, a shed roof, a metal roof, a black roof and board and batten siding.

Victoria | Bellevue

JayMarc Homes

The Victoria's Exterior presents a beautiful and timeless aesthetic with its white wooden board and batten siding. The lush lawn surrounding the house adds a touch of freshness and natural beauty to the overall look. The contrasting black window trim adds a striking element and complements the white siding perfectly. The gray garage doors provide a modern touch while maintaining harmony with the overall color scheme. White pillars add an elegant and classic architectural detail to the entrance of the house. The black 4 lite door serves as a focal point, creating a welcoming entryway. The gray exterior stone adds texture and visual interest to the facade, enhancing the overall appeal of the home. The white paneling adds a charming and traditional touch to the exterior design of The Victoria.

Watermark at Bearspaw | Farmhouse - Front Entry

Andison Residential Design

Front Entry Custom Modern Farmhouse Calgary, Alberta
This is an example of a large country two-storey white house exterior in Calgary with wood siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and board and batten siding.

Modern & Contemporary Rustic House in Hartford Austin Texas Project By Darash

By Darash - Kitchen Cabinets, Vanities & Closets

Beautiful landscaping design path to this modern rustic home in Hartford, Austin, Texas, 2022 project By Darash
Photo of a large contemporary two-storey white house exterior in Austin with wood siding, a shed roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and board and batten siding.

Front Exterior View

Arch Studio, Inc.

Brand new 2-Story 3,100 square foot Custom Home completed in 2022. Designed by Arch Studio, Inc. and built by Brooke Shaw Builders.
Design ideas for a large country two-storey white house exterior in San Francisco with wood siding, a gable roof, a mixed roof, a grey roof and board and batten siding.

Eastover HG1 - Black and White Modern Farmhouse

Linnane Homes

Large country two-storey white house exterior in Charlotte with wood siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and board and batten siding.

Copper Mountain Residence

PLAAD

This is an example of a large modern three-storey brown house exterior in Other with wood siding, a gable roof, a metal roof, a grey roof and board and batten siding.

Ericson House

Eastside Design Studio

Contemporary house for family farm in 20 acre lot in Carnation. It is a 2 bedroom & 2 bathroom, powder & laundryroom/utilities with an Open Concept Livingroom & Kitchen with 18' tall wood ceilings.

Glen Iris Pretty Weatherboard New Build

Everlong Constructions

Inspiration for a large transitional two-storey grey house exterior in Melbourne with wood siding, a gable roof, a metal roof and board and batten siding.

Menlo Park Modern Farmhouse - Andersen 100 Series

Argonaut Window & Door, Inc.

GHG Builders Andersen 100 Series Windows Andersen A-Series Doors
This is an example of a large country two-storey grey house exterior in San Francisco with wood siding, a gable roof, a metal roof and board and batten siding.

modern farmhouse

lee CALISTI architecture+design

Skysight Photography
Inspiration for a large country two-storey white exterior in Other with wood siding and board and batten siding.

Stunning Full Home Remodel

Atlas Construction Management LLC

Inspiration for a small modern one-storey white house exterior in Boston with wood siding, a flat roof, a shingle roof, a brown roof and board and batten siding.

Modern Custom Home Full of Style and Function

Erica Peale Design

This modern custom home is a beautiful blend of thoughtful design and comfortable living. No detail was left untouched during the design and build process. Taking inspiration from the Pacific Northwest, this home in the Washington D.C suburbs features a black exterior with warm natural woods. The home combines natural elements with modern architecture and features clean lines, open floor plans with a focus on functional living.

Big Fir Vineyard

Prentiss Balance Wickline Architects

The sweeping vistas effortlessly extend the lived space of the main bedroom suite. Here, the lines of the house are bent back parallel to the vines, providing a view that differs from the main living space. Photography: Andrew Pogue Photography.

Farmhouse Downsizer Front View

Fairbanks Builders

Farmhouse front view with custom beam supports and gable pediments. Black steel roof for accents Sunset view
Country white house exterior in Cedar Rapids with wood siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a brown roof and board and batten siding.

Strathisla

Fiddes Architects

The main body of the house, running east / west with a 40 degree roof pitch, roof windows and dormers makes up the primary accommodation with a 1 & 3/4 storey massing. The garage and rear lounge create an additional wrap around form on the north east corner while the living room forms a gabled extrusion on the south face of the main body. The living area takes advantage of sunlight throughout the day thanks to a large glazed gable. This gable, along with other windows, allow light to penetrate deep into the plan throughout the year, particularly in the winter months when natural daylight is limited. Materials are used to purposely break up the elevations and emphasise changes in use or projections from the main, white house facade. The large projections accommodating the garage and open plan living area are wrapped in Quartz Grey Zinc Standing Seam roofing and cladding which continues to wrap around the rear corner extrusion off the main building. Vertical larch cladding with mid grey vacuum coating is used to differentiate smaller projections from the main form. The principal entrance, dormers and the external wall to the rear lounge provide a contrasting break in materials between the extruded forms and the different purpose of the spaces within.

The Corner House

Brightman Clarke Architects

To the rear of the house is a dinind kitchen that opens up fully to the rear garden with the master bedroom above, benefiting from a large feature glazed unit set within the dark timber cladding.

Residenze LE POSTE

Domenighini Costruzioni Srl

Large modern beige apartment exterior in Other with four or more storeys, wood siding, a shed roof, a metal roof, a grey roof and board and batten siding.

Exterior Design Ideas with Wood Siding and Board and Batten Siding

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.