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Glen Ellen Residence

Knock Architecture and Design

Inspiration for a mid-sized midcentury one-storey house exterior in San Francisco with wood siding, a hip roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and clapboard siding.

Home Exteriors

Colour Consulting by Leanne

Updated midcentury modern bungalow colours with Sherwin Williams paint colours. Original colours were a pale pinky beige which looked outdated and unattractive. We created a new warm colour palette that would tone down the pink in the stone front and give a much more cohesive look.

Allandale Mid-Century Remodel

Studio Steinbomer

Front Exterior
Photo 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.

Forever Ranch

Kipnis Architecture + Planning

This is the renovated design which highlights the vaulted ceiling that projects through to the exterior.
Photo of a small midcentury one-storey grey house exterior in Chicago with concrete fiberboard siding, a hip roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and clapboard siding.

Ultimate Split-Level

Gill Design Co.

Designed around the sunset downtown views from the living room with open-concept living, the split-level layout provides gracious spaces for entertaining, and privacy for family members to pursue distinct pursuits.

The Prairie House

Sakora Design

Inspiration for a large midcentury two-storey black house exterior in Toronto with stone veneer, a hip roof, a shingle roof, a brown roof and clapboard siding.

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.

Mid Century/Transitional

Rebecca Ryan Design

Inspiration for a midcentury one-storey grey house exterior in Minneapolis with concrete fiberboard siding, a hip roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and clapboard siding.

Glen Ellen Residence

Knock Architecture and Design

Mid-sized midcentury one-storey house exterior in San Francisco with wood siding, a hip roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and clapboard siding.

Palm Paradiso

Uptown Firm, LLC

Mid-Century Modern home designed and developed by Gary Crowe!
This is an example of a large midcentury two-storey white house exterior in Other with concrete fiberboard siding, a shed roof, a shingle roof, a grey roof and clapboard siding.

Midtown Midmod

Hammersmith Structures

Mid-sized midcentury two-storey white house exterior in Denver with wood siding, a shed roof, a shingle roof, a black roof and clapboard siding.

Mid-Century Modern home remodel

John Webb Construction and Design

Foxcroft Estate in Des Moines, IA

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Large midcentury one-storey yellow house exterior in Other with wood siding, a gable roof, a shingle roof, a brown roof and clapboard siding.

Four Bridges View

Rebecca Schnier Architecture

Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury grey house exterior in San Francisco with a butterfly roof and clapboard siding.

Peachtree Lane Full Remodel

The Hawley Real Estate Group

Peachtree Lane Full Remodel - Front Elevation After
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury one-storey blue house exterior in San Francisco with wood siding, a hip roof, a shingle roof, a brown roof and clapboard siding.

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.

Modern Classic Style

I For Style

This mid-century modern house was built in the 1950's. The curved front porch and soffit together with the wrought iron balustrade and column are typical of this era. The fresh, mid-grey paint colour palette have given the exterior a new lease of life, cleverly playing up its best features.

For the Love of MCM

Sklar Studios

The classic MCM fin details on the side yard patio had disappeared through the years and were discovered during the historic renovation process via archival photographs and renderings. They were meticulously detailed and implemented by the direction of the architect, and the character they add to the home is indisputable. While not structural, they do add both a unique design detail and shade element to the patio and help to filter the light into the home's interior. The wood cladding on the exterior of the home had been painted over through the years and was restored back to its original, natural state. Classic exterior furnishings mixed with some modern day currents help to make this a home both for entertaining or just relaxing with family.

Pearl River - Mid-century modern renovation

ROAM Architecture

Updating a modern classic These clients adore their home’s location, nestled within a 2-1/2 acre site largely wooded and abutting a creek and nature preserve. They contacted us with the intent of repairing some exterior and interior issues that were causing deterioration, and needed some assistance with the design and selection of new exterior materials which were in need of replacement. Our new proposed exterior includes new natural wood siding, a stone base, and corrugated metal. New entry doors and new cable rails completed this exterior renovation. Additionally, we assisted these clients resurrect an existing pool cabana structure and detached 2-car garage which had fallen into disrepair. The garage / cabana building was renovated in the same aesthetic as the main house.

Midcentury Exterior Design Ideas with Clapboard 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 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.