The Portland Heights home of Neil Kelly Company CFO, Dan Watson (and family), gets a modern redesign led by Neil Kelly Portland Design Consultant Michelle Rolens, who has been with the company for nearly 30 years. The project includes an addition, architectural redesign, new siding, windows, paint, and outdoor living spaces.

Torch on finish Larch with Random Depth & Width vertical Cedar Shiplap, Recessed Soffits, Architectural Series Joinery

Customized Claremont 152TP

King's Court Builders, Inc.

Modern elevations are hot right now! This one features large windows, black brick, a suspended front entry overhang, and the pop of cedar siding.

Butterfly House

DAS Studio

Brunswick Renovation & Addition

DOOD Studio

Labrador Bay House

VESP Architects

The house was designed to nestle into the landscape; From the entrance it is experienced as a single storey stone wall that forms a barrier between the viewer and the sea view beyond. Above this, floating planar roofs sail over the stone and provide a glimpse of the light, glassy architecture that faces the sea. The carefully selected slate stone has been meticulously laid, with the cut face purposefully chosen as side on-show to illustrate the beautiful layers present in the rock.

Jessica Chloe Photography

Strong design lines help to make a statement on the hilltop

HOLLAND

ТЕРРИТОРИЯ

Oxford Ave. in Evergreen Park, Palo Alto

Boyenga Team / Compass

Moments away from downtown California Ave, dining, and Caltrain access, a new beginning awaits in this newly constructed modern masterpiece in Evergreen Park. This dream residence with 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms features a variety of amenities within its breathtaking interior. Upon entry through its spectacular oversized 8ft wide pivot door is a visually stunning and emotionally soothing sanctuary of simplicity in an expansive and wide-open floor plan. A single level home with wide french white oak floors flooded in natural light that seamlessly unifies every room. A breathtaking fireplace design that stuns from every angle defined with Porcelanosa imported tile that spans the entire 18ft high wall on both sides. Soaring ceiling heights of 18 ft that allow ample room to breathe, and an option to add up to 450 square feet of loft space. At the center of it all is the gourmet kitchen with custom Modern Cabinetry, a built-in refrigerator, wine room, a lavish and expansive kitchen island, waterfall-wrapped in extra thick Calacatta Borghini marble, that matches it’s simplicity with the fireplace. A Pecan wood finished breakfast bar is added along the marble edge adding just the right amount of warmth in the kitchen. Finally a built-in Miele appliance package guaranteed to satisfy the most demanding chef. The kitchen links to the dining and living areas maintaining the open floor plan. The warm flooring and clean lines from fine architectural craftsmanship complete the modern look you are looking for. Custom stone tile and marble highlight the bathrooms, and the Idyllic Master suite boasts an escape to the patio.

PureBuild constructed the rammed earth walls for this modern desert house designed by world renown architect, Rick Joy.

Monterey Boulevard

Joseph Spierer Architects, Inc.

The upper level of the building boasts a striking butterfly roof that is equipped with clerestory windows to allow for natural light and refreshing ocean breezes.

NW Hills Mid-Century Modern

Mosier Luxury Homes

Self Build House – Open Countryside, Paragraph 79 House

Thomas Studio

This birds eye view of the house demonstrates the stepped levels and how the design follows the contours of the slope. Each of the three blocks are connected by glazed link spaces. This design has a simple logic to arrange a large house on a sloping site, without the costs of excavating large quantities of material to cut into the slope.

Exterior

The Raleigh Architecture Company

The Foxridge at Tuscarora

Mitchell & Best Homes

Gorgeous semi-custom home surrounded by beautiful greenery and open land. A stone pathway and stairs take you up the spacious front porch overlooking acres of scenic land.

Awbrey Butte Mountain Modern

Pacwest Builders LLC

With the goal of privacy while maintaining the sense of openness. the siding at the entry continues out to a tube steel column, creating a slatted entry allowing light and defining the entry while obscuring views from the road above. The high windows visible above the entry and hint at the floor to ceiling windows one experiences as they enter the home.

House Exterior Design Ideas with a Butterfly 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.