The Top 10 New Exteriors Right Now
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This Trending Now story features the most-saved exterior photos uploaded to Houzz between March 15 and June 15, 2026.
Whether highlighting a single-gabled farmhouse or a grand French chateau, this countdown of the 10 most popular exterior photos recently uploaded to Houzz showcase a diverse mix of architectural styles. While the forms vary, the design strategies behind them are remarkably consistent. They rely on contrasting materials, welcoming entryways, deliberate plant choices and a strong connection to the surrounding landscape to create impact. Check them out for practical design ideas you can apply to your own home.
Whether highlighting a single-gabled farmhouse or a grand French chateau, this countdown of the 10 most popular exterior photos recently uploaded to Houzz showcase a diverse mix of architectural styles. While the forms vary, the design strategies behind them are remarkably consistent. They rely on contrasting materials, welcoming entryways, deliberate plant choices and a strong connection to the surrounding landscape to create impact. Check them out for practical design ideas you can apply to your own home.
9. Smart Enhancements
WA Construct transformed the exterior of this New Milford, New Jersey, home by adding a second level and completely refreshing its street presence. Fiber cement siding and architectural shingles update the main structure, while a covered front porch with black columns and wrought iron railings creates a defined focal point. A custom paver driveway and walkway guide the eye toward the entrance.
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WA Construct transformed the exterior of this New Milford, New Jersey, home by adding a second level and completely refreshing its street presence. Fiber cement siding and architectural shingles update the main structure, while a covered front porch with black columns and wrought iron railings creates a defined focal point. A custom paver driveway and walkway guide the eye toward the entrance.
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8. Modern Contrast
The facade of this custom North Vancouver, British Columbia, home pairs traditional farmhouse features like steep gables and board-and-batten siding with crisp architectural lines and a high-contrast palette. To highlight the entrance, Goldcon Construction designed a wood-clad bump-out framed by two smaller gables, breaking up the home’s simple silhouette with unexpected texture and layering.
The facade of this custom North Vancouver, British Columbia, home pairs traditional farmhouse features like steep gables and board-and-batten siding with crisp architectural lines and a high-contrast palette. To highlight the entrance, Goldcon Construction designed a wood-clad bump-out framed by two smaller gables, breaking up the home’s simple silhouette with unexpected texture and layering.
7. Crisscrossing Styles
This Newberry, Florida, home takes cues from traditional cottages but plays with proportions in a fresh way. Dibros Design & Construction enhanced a wide entryway with double glass doors and a high transom window. Alternating sections of horizontal and board-and-batten siding emphasize the home’s geometry, while metal roof overhangs are a nod to Old Florida nostalgia. Out front, a contemporary fence combining white segments and warm wood sets off the home.
This Newberry, Florida, home takes cues from traditional cottages but plays with proportions in a fresh way. Dibros Design & Construction enhanced a wide entryway with double glass doors and a high transom window. Alternating sections of horizontal and board-and-batten siding emphasize the home’s geometry, while metal roof overhangs are a nod to Old Florida nostalgia. Out front, a contemporary fence combining white segments and warm wood sets off the home.
6. Material Shift
Local volcanic stone anchors this Olot, Spain, home by Lànnia Interiors and Nordest Arquitectura to its surroundings. On the upper level, the heavy masonry gives way to delicate vertical wood slats that filter natural light. A prominent horizontal band wraps the structure between the two floors, creating a crisp transition between stone and timber.
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Local volcanic stone anchors this Olot, Spain, home by Lànnia Interiors and Nordest Arquitectura to its surroundings. On the upper level, the heavy masonry gives way to delicate vertical wood slats that filter natural light. A prominent horizontal band wraps the structure between the two floors, creating a crisp transition between stone and timber.
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5. Sloped Solution
The rear of this Seguin, Ontario, home by Sophie Clapperton Designs steps down a steep site to capture expansive views of Parry Sound. Dark siding and a matching steel roofline help the structure blend into the surrounding evergreen canopy, while stone retaining walls anchor it firmly into the rocky terrain.
The rear of this Seguin, Ontario, home by Sophie Clapperton Designs steps down a steep site to capture expansive views of Parry Sound. Dark siding and a matching steel roofline help the structure blend into the surrounding evergreen canopy, while stone retaining walls anchor it firmly into the rocky terrain.
4. Dynamic Angles
Natural stone columns root this Bellevue, Washington, home by Envision Builders to its site, drawing the eye upward to a dramatic series of shed roofs. Large windows drench the living spaces in natural light, while strategic roof overhangs shield the interior from harsh glare and excessive solar heat gain.
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Natural stone columns root this Bellevue, Washington, home by Envision Builders to its site, drawing the eye upward to a dramatic series of shed roofs. Large windows drench the living spaces in natural light, while strategic roof overhangs shield the interior from harsh glare and excessive solar heat gain.
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3. Desert Palette
Fratantoni Interior Designers matched the stucco finish of this Arizona home directly to the local terrain. Retaining walls enclose a raised entry courtyard that bridges the gap between nature and the front door. Black-framed windows, numerous lantern sconces and intricate custom metalwork layer rich texture atop the home’s clean-lined architecture.
Fratantoni Interior Designers matched the stucco finish of this Arizona home directly to the local terrain. Retaining walls enclose a raised entry courtyard that bridges the gap between nature and the front door. Black-framed windows, numerous lantern sconces and intricate custom metalwork layer rich texture atop the home’s clean-lined architecture.
2. Triple Threat
DJF Builders blended three distinct architectural styles to compose the facade of this Raleigh, North Carolina, home. A steeply pitched roof and high-contrast palette offer a gracious nod to Tudor design, while hand-hewn wood posts and beams introduce authentic Craftsman character. Rounding out the mix, a welcoming front porch, lap siding and standing-seam metal roofing bring in the casual comfort of a classic farmhouse.
DJF Builders blended three distinct architectural styles to compose the facade of this Raleigh, North Carolina, home. A steeply pitched roof and high-contrast palette offer a gracious nod to Tudor design, while hand-hewn wood posts and beams introduce authentic Craftsman character. Rounding out the mix, a welcoming front porch, lap siding and standing-seam metal roofing bring in the casual comfort of a classic farmhouse.
1. Seamless Expansion
Barefoot Brothers Construction carefully preserved the original character of this Winter Park, Florida, home during a recent expansion. To match its classic farmhouse style, the new addition integrates a pronounced gable over the entryway, white lap siding and a standing-seam metal roof. Fieldstones, window boxes, a copper rain chain and warm wood accents enhance the unpretentious architecture.
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Barefoot Brothers Construction carefully preserved the original character of this Winter Park, Florida, home during a recent expansion. To match its classic farmhouse style, the new addition integrates a pronounced gable over the entryway, white lap siding and a standing-seam metal roof. Fieldstones, window boxes, a copper rain chain and warm wood accents enhance the unpretentious architecture.
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