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Palm Springs Custom
Palm Springs Custom
Wattle Court Sydney NorthWattle Court Sydney North
Karli Rise #1
Karli Rise #1
StudioFiveOneStudioFiveOne
This 8.3 star energy rated home is a beacon when it comes to paired back, simple and functional elegance. With great attention to detail in the design phase as well as carefully considered selections in materials, openings and layout this home performs like a Ferrari. The in-slab hydronic system that is run off a sizeable PV system assists with minimising temperature fluctuations. This home is entered into 2023 Design Matters Award as well as a winner of the 2023 HIA Greensmart Awards. Karli Rise is featured in Sanctuary Magazine in 2023.
Fingal House
Fingal House
Justin Humphrey ArchitectJustin Humphrey Architect
Nestled in the vibrant fishing community of Fingal, this modest beach house has been reimagined to address modern climate challenges while creating a spacious and functional home for a growing family. The original house has been raised to avoid flood waters, and repositioned over a warm brick screen wall that neatly contains the brick and landscape entry sequence. These entry stairs provide a natural perch to watch kids on the lawn, a place to engage with neighbours or take in the breezes and views to the local waterhole across the road. This is a modest gesture that strongly sets an agenda of neighbourhood engagement. A new addition has been added to the west including a garage, home office and living spaces. These areas sensitively relate to the original house through scale, materials and form. They don’t pretend to be original but sit in a complementary way, with a glazed link playfully connecting the new elements to the original structure. The design represents a considered and sustainable way to repurpose an existing house, while allowing it to better respond to both the changing needs of its owners and the dynamic coastal environment upon which it is built.
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Little BIG Family House
Little BIG Family House
Suzanne Hunt Architect Pty LtdSuzanne Hunt Architect Pty Ltd
Front Elevation Planter
Front Elevation Planter
KTR CreationsKTR Creations
Photographed by Laura Condon
Tracie Ellis' Home
Tracie Ellis' Home
Sharyn CairnsSharyn Cairns
Sharyn Cairns
Modern Kirkland New Build
Modern Kirkland New Build
Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLCSeattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC
Front exterior of contemporary new build home in Kirkland, WA.
Villa Laröd
Villa Laröd
helsingHouse FastighetsmäklarehelsingHouse Fastighetsmäklare
Cherry House
Cherry House
Littlewood ArchitectureLittlewood Architecture
The Boatshed
The Boatshed
& Dalecki& Dalecki
Mount Claremont
Mount Claremont
Style and FocusStyle and Focus
Photography Jody D'Arcy. Styling Jo Carmichael. Images for Kada Architects website
Like living in the 70s
Like living in the 70s
Steffen Welsch ArchitectsSteffen Welsch Architects
Rear façade of Doncaster renovation for increased liveability and energy efficiency. Photograph by Rhiannon Slatter
Cabin in the woods in Ireland
Cabin in the woods in Ireland
Egon Walesch Interior DesignEgon Walesch Interior Design
Alison Hammond Photography
Exterior at Night
Exterior at Night
CplusC Architects + BuildersCplusC Architects + Builders
Palm Springs Retreat | DecoBatten
Palm Springs Retreat | DecoBatten
DECO AustraliaDECO Australia
Designed by Oak & Orange, this Palm Springs Retreat exudes a cool coastal vibe with mid-century modern design. The clean lines of the timber-look aluminium battens used on the façade create a modern design statement that accentuates the home's style. Finished in natural Snow Gum by DecoWood, these battens created a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and elegance. Designer: Oak & Orange Photo: The Palm Co.
Einfamilienhaus Neckartenzlingen
Einfamilienhaus Neckartenzlingen
Sabine Warthon Innenarchitektur LebensraumberatungSabine Warthon Innenarchitektur Lebensraumberatung
eigene Fotos
Empire
Empire
Residential AttitudesResidential Attitudes
Extension maison années 30
Extension maison années 30
Gely Chapellet Architectes In SituGely Chapellet Architectes In Situ
Maison années 30 vue sur rue rénovée
Contemporary Omaha Flats House, matakana, New Zealand
Contemporary Omaha Flats House, matakana, New Zealand
Louise M PhotographyLouise M Photography
Louise M

Midcentury Exterior Design Ideas

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.

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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.

Whether you want inspiration for planning a midcentury exterior renovation or are building a designer exterior from scratch, Houzz has 1,204 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Egon Walesch Interior Design and KTR Creations. Look through exterior photos in different colours and styles and when you find a midcentury exterior design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful midcentury exterior ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
Marshalswick, St Albans
Marshalswick, St Albans
Randa Kort Interior Architecture & DesignRanda Kort Interior Architecture & Design
This exterior extension and material change was a project that we put through to the local planning authority and were successful in attaining the consent for this client.
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