The Most Popular Exterior Photos on Houzz Right Now
From American farmhouse-inspired homes to sleek contemporary houses in Australia, Houzz users love a range of styles
This Trending Now story features the most-saved exterior photos uploaded to Houzz since July 1, 2019.
When it comes to the 10 most popular recent home exterior photos on Houzz, the main takeaway is that there isn’t much similarity among the designs, and that’s a good thing. Whether it’s a converted barn in Ohio or an ultra-contemporary home in Australia or India, good home design is as diverse as the people who enjoy it. See which exterior style from this countdown is right for you.
When it comes to the 10 most popular recent home exterior photos on Houzz, the main takeaway is that there isn’t much similarity among the designs, and that’s a good thing. Whether it’s a converted barn in Ohio or an ultra-contemporary home in Australia or India, good home design is as diverse as the people who enjoy it. See which exterior style from this countdown is right for you.
9. Victorian-Era Charm in Australia
Classic cast-iron lacework, an inviting front porch and a picket fence provide plenty of heritage home curb appeal to this cottage in Melbourne, Australia. The architects at Basset and Lobaza Architects preserved the facade while modernizing the interiors.
Classic cast-iron lacework, an inviting front porch and a picket fence provide plenty of heritage home curb appeal to this cottage in Melbourne, Australia. The architects at Basset and Lobaza Architects preserved the facade while modernizing the interiors.
8. Wrapped by a Pool in Austin
The photo of this contemporary home by Bernardo Pozas Residential Design shows just a slice of the house and the surrounding landscape. The pool that wraps around two sides of the house, the overhangs, the disciplined lines and the mix of materials entices us to look at more photos of this remarkable home.
The photo of this contemporary home by Bernardo Pozas Residential Design shows just a slice of the house and the surrounding landscape. The pool that wraps around two sides of the house, the overhangs, the disciplined lines and the mix of materials entices us to look at more photos of this remarkable home.
7. A Combination of Styles Outside San Francisco
This home in San Francisco combines Shingle style, farmhouse style and Craftsman style. And Houzz users were particularly taken with how the gables, window aprons and other architectural details came together in this shot.
This home in San Francisco combines Shingle style, farmhouse style and Craftsman style. And Houzz users were particularly taken with how the gables, window aprons and other architectural details came together in this shot.
6. Warm Contemporary in India
This contemporary home by Studio An-V-Thot Architects in Delhi, India, had Houzz users taking notes on the beautiful mix of materials and unique herringbone driveway that incorporates turf in its design. The clever gate placement transforms the rest of the driveway into an entry court or a secure parking area.
This contemporary home by Studio An-V-Thot Architects in Delhi, India, had Houzz users taking notes on the beautiful mix of materials and unique herringbone driveway that incorporates turf in its design. The clever gate placement transforms the rest of the driveway into an entry court or a secure parking area.
5. Farmhouse Nostalgia in Atlanta
This house by Level Team Contracting features nostalgic farmhouse-inspired style that helps it fit right into the Atlanta neighborhood. The front porch, white brick and wood door give it inviting appeal.
This house by Level Team Contracting features nostalgic farmhouse-inspired style that helps it fit right into the Atlanta neighborhood. The front porch, white brick and wood door give it inviting appeal.
4. A Barn Conversion in Ohio
This barn-to-home conversion designed and built by Tim Franklin of Franklin & Associates honors the architecture of the 80-year-old building. And the surrounding rural landscape of Medina, Ohio, beckons. Be sure to check out the interior in this episode of Houzz TV.
This barn-to-home conversion designed and built by Tim Franklin of Franklin & Associates honors the architecture of the 80-year-old building. And the surrounding rural landscape of Medina, Ohio, beckons. Be sure to check out the interior in this episode of Houzz TV.
3. Mastering Light in Australia
Julie Firkin Architects played with light and dark in the design of this contemporary home in Melbourne, Australia. Overhangs and intricate screening filter the light through the large expanses of glass.
Julie Firkin Architects played with light and dark in the design of this contemporary home in Melbourne, Australia. Overhangs and intricate screening filter the light through the large expanses of glass.
2. New Addition Extends Australian Home Into the Landscape
A striking new brick, glass and steel addition on the back of this home in Sydney had many Houzz users clicking the Save button. The design by Kate Mountstephens Architecture + Heritage extended the architecture out from the house to relate to the new pool, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living.
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A striking new brick, glass and steel addition on the back of this home in Sydney had many Houzz users clicking the Save button. The design by Kate Mountstephens Architecture + Heritage extended the architecture out from the house to relate to the new pool, creating seamless indoor-outdoor living.
See more “before” and “after” photos of this renovation
1. Woodsy Cabin Meets Modern Farmhouse on Puget Sound
And the most popular exterior photo uploaded in the past three months combines contemporary and farmhouse styles in a site-specific way that fits in with the rugged surroundings on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington. Rustic materials like stone, wood and metal lend a cabin-in-the-woods feeling to the large home. And the backdrop of mighty evergreen trees is truly stunning.
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And the most popular exterior photo uploaded in the past three months combines contemporary and farmhouse styles in a site-specific way that fits in with the rugged surroundings on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington. Rustic materials like stone, wood and metal lend a cabin-in-the-woods feeling to the large home. And the backdrop of mighty evergreen trees is truly stunning.
Your turn: Which exterior is your favorite? Please share your thoughts in the Comments.
More on Houzz
Browse the latest exterior photos
Take a full virtual tour of homes
Shop for your home
A clever composition breaks up the scale of this large house in Houston by Thompson Custom Homes. It’s easy to see why Houzz users were drawn to it — the interesting roofline, the contrast between the white brick and black window frames, the covered porch and the way the house relates to the pool.
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