The appeal of modern homes continues to grow each year. And with that appeal comes more and more homeowners beginning to make over their homes and home exteriors to match the new aesthetics. So, it makes sense that contemporary home siding materials like Allura’s fiber cement architectural panels and siding are also getting a lot of attention right now. Let’s dive in!
19 Modern Home Exterior Design Ideas
If you’re looking for some new ideas for remodeling your modern home’s exterior design, take advice from the experts. Here are nineteen modern home exterior ideas to inspire your next home renovation.
1. Industrial Chic
When most people think of siding, they think of traditional lap siding, but that’s far from the only available product for covering your home. Allura’s architectural panels and trim system give you sleek, contemporary style for your home’s exterior without sacrificing that gorgeous, modern industrial aesthetic.
2. Contemporary Beach Homes
Who says a beach-front property has to look traditional to fit in? Using a combination of lap and board-and-batten siding, this contemporary beach property takes advantage of the clean lines of the metal roofing while simultaneously protecting the home’s exterior from the harsh salt air.
3. Mid-Century Modern
Mid-century modern design is making an incredible comeback of late, with many homeowners choosing to incorporate accents from this time period throughout their homes and home exteriors. The window trim on this home helps the exterior achieve this timeless look, mimicking the columns on the front. And that design sensibility is refreshingly carried into the rest of the home design.
4. Two-Tone Contemporary
While lap siding is most commonly used in more traditional settings, it can also be put to good use in contemporary buildings. In this case, two different sizes of lap siding, one painted and the other stained, help draw the eye and mimic the lines of the home, giving it a more modern appeal.
5. Complete Your Surroundings
One thing that appeals to many people about contemporary homes is how they can adapt to their surroundings. This home was built on the side of the hill, and its many different levels and lines help accentuate this unique positioning. The fiber cement lap siding helps to draw the eye lengthwise around the building, completing the look.
6. Mixing Styles
Who says you need to use just one form of siding on your home? Fiber cement comes in so many different shapes and sizes that it’s possible to combine them for a look as unique as your home. In this case, the shiplap siding makes an interesting break against the larger architectural panels that truly draws the eye.
7. Mixed Materials
There are a lot of different ways to create a modern-looking home. In this case, fiber cement architectural panels have been paired with natural stone to create a beautiful, modern home. The effect adds a lot of depth and interest to the design and keeps the home from looking “cold” or “sterile.”
8. Differing Sizes
In this home, there’s not only a mix of shiplap and architectural panels. There’s also a size difference as well. The oversized panels help accentuate the height of the building, while the shiplap helps draw the eye, lengthening it. The contrast between the two colors helps to strengthen the design.
9. Top and Bottom
It’s not uncommon for homes like this one to have a natural break between the upper and lower levels. So, why not take advantage of that break and use a different type of siding on each one? In this case, the traditional lap siding is hidden around the back of the home, and the architectural panels are only visible from the street.
10. Rustic Modern
Rustic modern exterior design has become extremely popular in recent years as people begin to put a greater focus on natural materials and appearances. The fiber cement lap siding in this image is the perfect, low-maintenance complement to the natural wood and stone, completing this home’s exterior.
11. An Updated Look
Another way to get the popular rustic modern look on your home is to mix more traditional siding types in unexpected ways. This home is made up of different buildings and uses both straight shingles and vertical board and batten siding. The effect separates each of the four areas, giving it a fresh, modern feel.
12. Modern Living
Even when you don’t want a fully contemporary home, it’s possible to use fiber cement siding in a way that gives your home a more updated appearance. In this case, two different sizes of lap siding contrast with the clean white trim and soffits to create a fresh, modern look on a more traditional home.
13. Modern Classic Charm
You can also use fiber cement siding to combine a modern home exterior design with timeless elegance. The clean lines and durable finish of the home above improves the home’s aesthetic by making it both stylish and resilient. And the use of contrasting colors—white and black—causes the home to stand out and make a statement.
14. Subtle Sophistication
Light blue fiber cement siding and stone veneer is another combination you can use to add contrast to your home’s exterior. The blue and white colors create a soft, welcoming palette, and the fiber cement siding adds a refined material that adds to and protects the exterior design.
15. Practical and Modern
Practical and modern home designs are another option you should consider.
You can use fiber cement siding to offer a sleek and practical solution for a modern house outside while using a gray and white exterior color to echo the practical nature of the materials. The color palette makes the home feel study, strong, and supported.
16. Bold and Beautiful
With its dark blue fiber cement siding, this home showcases a bold modern exterior that is both striking and sophisticated—definitely an option you should consider.
The fiber cement siding not only adds to the modern home exterior design but also ensures lasting protection against the elements.
17. Traditional Meets Modern
Grays and whites make an elegant choice for home exteriors, and the eye-catching red accents help create a sharp modern red appearance.
Plus, the fiber cement siding blends traditional elements with a modern exterior house design, and the combination of textures and colors creates an aesthetic house exterior that is both charming and incredibly contemporary.
18. Contemporary Elegance
If you want a truly contemporary home design, consider using warm lighting, large windows, and dark fiber cement siding materials.
The inclusion of lighter stones can help you contrast the dark siding while complimenting the warm lighting. But the best part is: the home has a beautiful, sleek, and durable building design.
19. Crisp and Clean
The white fiber cement siding and black trim on this home offer a crisp and clean modern home exterior that neighbors and passersby will love.
You can highlight the home’s contemporary design elements while providing a durable and attractive finish that is perfect for a modern home.
Elevate Your Home’s Exterior Design with Fiber Cement Siding from Allura
Allura’s fiber cement siding is incredibly versatile, and you can use it to create nearly any type of façade for your home.
If you’re looking for fresh modern home design ideas, try stealing one of these ideas for your next home remodel.
Contact Allura today to learn more about how to elevate your modern home exterior design with fiber cement siding!
