Inspiration for a midcentury one-storey grey house exterior in New York with wood siding, a shed roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.

Split Level Whole Home Reno

RIC design build

This midcentury split level needed an entire gut renovation to bring it into the current century. Keeping the design simple and modern, we updated every inch of this house, inside and out, holding true to era appropriate touches.

Realville

Wright Jenkins Home Design

MidCentury Modern Design
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury one-storey stucco green house exterior in Other with a gable roof, a grey roof and a metal roof.

Mid-Century Modern home remodel

John Webb Construction and Design

Here is an architecturally built house from the early 1970's which was brought into the new century during this complete home remodel by adding a garage space, new windows triple pane tilt and turn windows, cedar double front doors, clear cedar siding with clear cedar natural siding accents, clear cedar garage doors, galvanized over sized gutters with chain style downspouts, standing seam metal roof, re-purposed arbor/pergola, professionally landscaped yard, and stained concrete driveway, walkways, and steps.

Hammett

Oivanki Photography

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

Sunrise-Sunset House-custom home design

square three architecture, inc

Design ideas for a large midcentury one-storey multi-coloured house exterior in San Francisco with a grey roof.

Sally's Roofing, Gutter And Window Project In White Bear Lake, MN

Lindus Construction/Midwest LeafGuard

Wanting to create a maintenance-free exterior, our client, Sally, had us install: *GAF® asphalt Armorshield II shingles impact-resistant shingles in charcoal gray *LeafGuard® Brand Gutters *SeasonGuard Windows Here's how the project turned out!

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

Bull Creek Modern Residence

Studio Steinbomer

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury two-storey brick white house exterior in Austin with a gable roof, a metal roof and a grey roof.

Ranch Dressing

Michael Ross Kersting Architecture, P.A.

Renovation update and addition to a vintage 1960's suburban ranch house. Bauen Group - Contractor Rick Ricozzi - Photographer
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury one-storey brick white house exterior in Other with a gable roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and board and batten siding.

Sunrise-Sunset House-custom home design

square three architecture, inc

Inspiration for a large midcentury one-storey multi-coloured house exterior in San Francisco with a grey roof.

Strass Residence

DK Studio

Our team of Austin architects transformed a 1950s home into a mid-century modern retreat for this renovation and addition project. The retired couple who owns the house came to us seeking a design that would bring in natural light and accommodate their many hobbies while offering a modern and streamlined design. The original structure featured an awkward floor plan of choppy spaces divided by various step-downs and a central living area that felt dark and closed off from the outside. Our main goal was to bring in natural light and take advantage of the property’s fantastic backyard views of a peaceful creek. We raised interior floors to the same level, eliminating sunken rooms and step-downs to allow for a more open, free-flowing floor plan. To increase natural light, we changed the traditional hip roofline to a more modern single slope with clerestory windows that take advantage of treetop views. Additionally, we added all new windows strategically positioned to frame views of the backyard. A new open-concept kitchen and living area occupy the central home where previously underutilized rooms once sat. The kitchen features an oversized island, quartzite counters, and upper glass cabinets that mirror the clerestory windows of the room. Large sliding doors spill out to a new covered and raised deck that overlooks Shoal Creek and new backyard amenities, like a bocce ball court and paved walkways. Finally, we finished the home's exterior with durable and low-maintenance cement plank siding and a metal roof in a palette of neutral grays and whites. A bright red door creates a warm welcome to this newly renovated Austin home.

Allandale Mid-Century Remodel

Studio Steinbomer

Front Exterior
This is an example of a mid-sized midcentury one-storey white house exterior in Austin with stone veneer, a gable roof, a metal roof, a grey roof and clapboard siding.

Mid-Century Modern home remodel

John Webb Construction and Design

Ferndale: Mid-century four bedroom single story home

Muchmore Design

From a dilapidated 1960’s bungalow to a contemporary single storey Californian ranch style property. Ferndale is now a home fit for the 21st century with a strong appreciation for considered mid-century design. A rare example of coherent design and iconic features paired with premium finishes bespoke furniture and beautiful styling.

Stunning Mid-Century Remodel

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

Warm wood siding contrasts beautifully against grey stucco, while black doors, windows and sconces connect the overall facade.
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury one-storey stucco grey house exterior in San Francisco with a hip roof, a grey roof and clapboard siding.

Mid-Century Modern Makeover

DNM Architecture

Photo of a mid-sized midcentury one-storey grey house exterior in San Francisco with concrete fiberboard siding, a flat roof, a mixed roof and a grey roof.

Modern Addition in Libertyville - Front/Side Elevation

DeBaker Design Group, Ltd.

Family Room addition on modern house of cube spaces. Open walls of glass on either end open to 5 acres of woods. The mostly solid wall facing the street, in keeping with the existing architecture of the home.

Realville

Wright Jenkins Home Design

An open trellis cuts through the roof overhang that protects the spacious front porch.
Photo of a mid-sized midcentury one-storey stucco green house exterior in Other with a gable roof, a grey roof and a metal roof.

Oh What A Ceiling!

Green Sheep Collective

‘Oh What A Ceiling!’ ingeniously transformed a tired mid-century brick veneer house into a suburban oasis for a multigenerational family. Our clients, Gabby and Peter, came to us with a desire to reimagine their ageing home such that it could better cater to their modern lifestyles, accommodate those of their adult children and grandchildren, and provide a more intimate and meaningful connection with their garden. The renovation would reinvigorate their home and allow them to re-engage with their passions for cooking and sewing, and explore their skills in the garden and workshop.

Midcentury Exterior Design Ideas with 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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.