45 Hot House Exterior Trends You Need to Know Today

Last updated on October 7, 2024

Stay ahead of the curve and make your neighbors green with envy by uncovering the latest, eye-popping house exterior trends.

Ever find yourself in a showdown with your neighbor over who has the snazziest house on the block? If your home’s beige-on-beige theme feels more “meh” than mesmerizing, you’re in the right place.

Join me on this rollercoaster of dark green hues, bold roofing choices, and natural materials like stone and wood that scream rustic charm. With cottage-style architecture making a major comeback—and the cozy, country cottage vibes influencing everything—we’re about to turn that curbside envy into curbside compliments.

Quaint Cottage in the Woods

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This charming house flaunts dark-green shingles and a robust stone chimney that reaches for the sky with more determination than your morning cup of coffee. Its inviting front porch, framed by generously large windows, whispers promises of lazy afternoons and sips of lemonade.

Charming Green House With A Towering Stone Chimney

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This charming house boasts a forest green exterior, complemented by crisp white trim, giving it a punch of character. The towering stone chimney? It’s basically trying to touch the sky and could probably double as Rapunzel’s new home.

Modern Elegance Meets Classic Charm

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This two-story house boasts a striking blend of modern and classic design elements, with white walls and a prominent stone chimney. Large, black-framed windows and sleek shutters add sophistication, but the real star? The wide concrete path pointing dramatically to the entrance, like the house is saying, “Welcome! Now wipe your feet!”

Modern Marvel With A Stony Twist

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This house flaunts a sleek, white facade highlighted by black window shutters that exude contemporary elegance. Tall, expansive windows snugly fit into the home, offering a glimpse into the warmly lit interior, suggestive of cozy evenings and lavish gatherings.

Modern Marvel in Stone and Glass

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This stately house flaunts a contemporary design with its tall, stone-clad chimney and sleek, black-framed windows. The pristine white walls contrast beautifully against the lush, manicured lawn, making it look like it jumped out of an architectural magazine just for you. The entrance steps seem to invite you in, whispering promises of comfort and style. And those floor-to-ceiling windows? Practically daring you to peek inside to witness more of its chic awesomeness.

Charming Craftsman House with Beautiful Garden

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This house boasts a gorgeous Craftsman design, complete with a welcoming front porch and quaint gabled roof. The dark gray exterior is a great contrast against the white trim and inviting windows, making it a true standout.

Charming Cottage Attracts Garden Enthusiasts

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A quaint, welcoming home with a beautiful dark gray roof and cheerful yellow siding stands proudly in the middle of an elaborate landscaped garden. Classic white window frames and pillars give the house a timeless and elegant look, while the front porch, adorned with colorful potted flowers, invites anyone to stay awhile.

Sophisticated Charm: A Modern Classic House

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Majestic and meticulously kept, the house boasts a striking contrast between its crisp white facade and jet-black roof. With its sleek lines and elegant, symmetrically placed windows, it’s practically begging for a magazine cover.

Charming Stone Cottage With Ivy

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A whimsical stone cottage stands proudly with ivy climbing its façade, giving it a magical fairy tale vibe. The dark roof and window frames contrast delightfully against the grey stone, making it look like it’s straight out of a storybook—minus the talking animals.

Elegant Stone Cottage with Ivy Adornments

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This charming stone-front house looks like it’s hiding a treasure map inside! With a pointy gable roof and an arched doorway, it’s like a fairy tale that got a modern twist. Vines and greenery cling to the walls as if they’re trying to get in on the secret, while polished black-framed windows add a touch of sophistication. The entrance, flanked by lush potted plants, seems ready to welcome either the Three Little Pigs or a panel of architectural judges.

Charming Stone Cottage with Lush Greenery

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The house flaunts a beautifully modern stone facade with large windows that let the sunlight pour in like it owns the place. Climbing vines have decided to move in, making themselves at home and giving the exterior a fairytale charm.

Charming Storybook Cottage

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This enchanting stone cottage, straight out of a fairy tale, boasts a steep gable roof and ivy-clad walls that radiate charm and coziness. The arched wooden door, adorned with a festive wreath, beckons visitors, while the manicured garden, with its blooming flowers and lush greenery, whispers serenity and elegance.

Charming Tudor-Style Home Embraced by Nature

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This friendly little Tudor-style home boasts a gray stone exterior with charming wood trim and black-framed windows, making it look as though it just stepped out of an English fairytale. Green climbing ivy wraps around one side like a cozy cardigan, giving the house an endearing touch of whimsy.

Charming Tudor Home With Modern Flair

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This house flaunts its delightful Tudor style with black timber framing, white stucco walls, and rustic stone that makes one feel straight out of a fairytale. The sharp gabled roofs and quaint bay windows, coupled with perfectly manicured greenery, evoke timeless elegance while maintaining a playful modern vibe.

Charming Storybook Cottage with Modern Flair

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This quaint stone and white stucco home sports a steep, slate-colored roof that looks like it belongs in a fairy tale. The symmetrical gables and lush greenery perched on the facade give it a welcoming vibe, making you half expect a friendly Hobbit to answer the door.

Charming Ivy-Clad Abode

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This picturesque house boasts a sturdy stone facade, with ivy clambering up its walls, showing off its green-thumb skills. Black-framed windows and a slate roof add a modern twist to the timeless charm. The front yard flaunts pristine, geometrically laid stone pathways, just daring you to step on the grass. Potted topiary plants cheerily stand guard by the entrance, probably whispering compliments to each visitor.

Winter Wonderland: Charming White Brick Home

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This house features a beautiful reclaimed white brick exterior, with a steeply pitched roof dressed in fresh snow—talk about a winter blanket! Symmetric black-framed windows and a central arched doorway adorned with a festive wreath create an inviting entrance that just screams “cozy up inside.”

Winter Wonderland Cottage

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This picturesque home is a white, snowy gem with black trim accents that pop like a penguin tuxedo. The steep gabled roofs and charming arched windows give it a delightful storybook charm, as though it harbors fairytales and guarantees happy endings.

Steps lead up to a welcoming black door adorned with a cheerful wreath, promising warmth and biscuits within. Flanked by symmetrically placed shrubs and evergreens, this enchanting abode seems to have invited winter to a cozy tea party right on its doorstep.

Charming Tudor House Embracing Winter’s Blanket

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This beautifully quaint Tudor-style house is snugly dressed in winter’s embrace, complete with snow-capped gables and a cozy wreath on the front door. The black timber detailing contrasts strikingly with the white stucco, making the home look as if it’s straight out of a fairy tale, albeit one where Jack Frost is clearly on the guest list.

Enchanting Winter Cottage

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This picturesque cottage stands proud with snow-capped elegance, featuring charming black timber framing against crisp white walls—it’s like a gingerbread house, but for grown-ups! The arched entryway, graced with a festive wreath and flanked by glowing lanterns, whispers cozy welcomes to all who pass.

Charming Curves and Classic Stone: A Modern Fairytale

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The house stands tall with its mesmerizing curved gables, looking like it’s perpetually raising an eyebrow at passerby. The stone chimney on the right whispers tales of cozy winter nights, while the wooden front door entices visitors to step into a world of warmth.

Charming Suburban Retreat

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This house boasts a crisp white exterior cladding paired with traditional architectural details like large, elegant columns and a stone chimney. The arched window, above an array of rectangular windows, adds a touch of sophistication, while the meticulously manicured lawn and garden provide a welcoming atmosphere.

Classic Charm With A Crisp Facade

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The house is a delightful spectacle of white elegance, crowned by a dark shingled roof and arched windows that seem to wink back at you. A spacious front porch stretches invitingly, supported by gracefully curved columns, perfect for sipping lemonade and judging the neighbors’ garden skills.

Charming Cottage with Contemporary Flair

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The house flaunts a picturesque, storybook charm with its unique curved roofline and majestic arched window, giving it a personality all on its own. Clever design? Or just showing off—who can say?

Charming Stone Cottage with Enchanting Glow

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This quaint house looks like it jumped straight out of a fairy tale, with its sturdy stone facade and gently sloping slate roof. The arched wooden door, flanked by warm glowing lanterns, beckons you inside like a cozy invitation on a cold winter’s night.

Charming Gothic Revival House

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With its steep gabled roof and dramatic arched windows, this stone-clad beauty looks as though it moonlights as a magician’s hideaway. The front door, flanked by lush ivy, welcomes you warmly, just like a fairytale character offering bread crumbs—except, you know, less creepy.

The ornate bay window seems like the perfect spot for contemplating life’s mysteries or spying on squirrels, whatever floats your architectural boat. The manicured lawn and cobblestone path scream “classy” louder than a wine-tasting party at a French château.

Majestic Stone Manor

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This house stands proudly with its stunning stone facade and steeply pitched roofs, almost as if it wishes to play percussion in a rock band! Multiple arched windows and a grand central archway crown the entry, silently inviting all who dare to bask in its elegance.

The wood-framed windows add a dash of warmth, like cozy marshmallows to its stone-cold exterior. Surrounded by lush greenery, it boasts a fairy-tale charm that’s just waiting for a dragon or two to drop by!

Charming Stone Manor with Character

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This house is a beautiful spectacle of stone architecture, flaunting an elegant façade with arched windows and a stately wooden door that promises secrets. The roof, a symphony of grey shingles, sits tall and proud like a stone hat, making the building look like it has something very important to say (or sing).

Cozy Forest Retreat: A Green Dream

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This charming home sports a rich green exterior with black trim, melding seamlessly with its lush, tree-filled surroundings. The arched entryway and large window above it give the house a welcoming yet grand feel, like it’s ready to share its secrets if you just knock.

Charming Forest Haven

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This house boasts a dark green exterior with crisp white trims and a gracefully sloping roof, which says, “Hello, I’m elegant!” The stone foundation not only looks solid but gives off some serious storybook vibes, perfect for cozying up with a cup of tea.

Charming Woodland Retreat

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This house is an architectural gem, marrying stone and dark board-and-batten siding in perfect harmony. Its arched windows and gabled roof add a dash of character, inviting you to admire its craftsmanship.

A neatly paved walkway flanked by lush greenery leads to a grand entrance that’s charming enough to make you consider moving in right now. With its inviting facade, it’s practically begging to host a summer barbecue, or at least a really great Instagram post.

Charming Green Gable Home

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Nestled among towering trees, this house flaunts a delightful green facade with whimsical gables that could make Hansel and Gretel jealous. The sturdy stone foundation and front steps exude a solid charm, inviting anyone to a fairy tale entrance framed by lush potted plants.

Architectural Serenity in the Woods

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This house features a stunning stone chimney and an arched roof that could impress even the most seasoned architect. The wide glass windows welcome natural light with open arms, making sure the living space enjoys a permanent golden-hour vibe.

Topped off by well-manicured landscaping and a quaint stone walkway, it exudes an air of rustic charm coupled with modern elegance. The deliberate design choices scream, “Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too—right in the middle of the forest.”

Enchanting Forest Abode

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This house merges rustic charm with modern elegance, featuring a stunning arched roof that delivers a generous dose of whimsy. The massive windows are like nature’s TV, letting in light and providing the perfect excuse to procrastinate by staring outside all day.

Stone walls give it a robust medieval vibe, as if it could stand up to a siege—or at least a couple of rowdy squirrels. With a welcoming gateway and cozy ambiance, this house practically screams, “Come for the architecture, stay for the serenity!”

Majestic Curved Roof Wonderland

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This house clearly woke up and chose boldness, sporting a dramatic curved roof that makes it look like a fancy hobbit mansion. Stone walls and vast windows give it a timeless charm, making it seem like the perfect place for woodland creatures and impromptu fairy tale adventures.

Charming Stone Cottage Retreat

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Nestled among towering pine trees, the house boasts a sturdy stone facade that calls to mind a cozy, fairy tale cottage. The double-arched front door, framed by two glowing sconces, invites you in like an architectural hug.

Modern Marvel: The Stone-Clad Sanctuary

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This house is a delightful mix of modern chic and rustic charm, with its sleek glass facade framed by hefty stone walls. The oversized windows invite you to peep inside, tempting passersby like the world’s most lavish display case.

Stunning Modern Stone House with Balcony

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This house flaunts a striking modern design with its gray stone facade and sharp lines, looking like it’s straight out of a luxury magazine. It seems like the windows are in a competition – big window here, bigger window there, who’s the biggest of them all? Hint: the one under the pointed roof wins hands down.

Modern Marvel: A Contemporary House Delight

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This sleek, modern house stands tall with its crisp lines and large windows, throwing a glow that can make even the coldest days feel cozy. The facade is a mix of wood paneling and stone accents, giving off “I’ve-got-it-all-together” vibes.

Modern Marvel: Sleek Simplicity Meets Elegance

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The house boasts a chic modern design with large floor-to-ceiling windows that make you wonder if the whole neighborhood can see you dance in your pajamas. The exterior flaunts clean lines and a monochromatic color palette, juxtaposing rich wooden under-eaves against contemporary black metal frames.

Charming Rustic Mansion With Dazzling Windows

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This stately home boasts rugged stone walls, classic black shutters, and a roof that’s ready to teach geometry. High-arched windows and twinkling sconces add a touch of elegance, as if this house has a first-class ticket to sophistication.

Rustic Elegance: A Stone-Charmed Manor

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This charming house boasts a classic stone façade that whispers tales of timeless elegance. Nestled beneath a charcoal slate roof, the arched windows stand sentinel with their intricate wrought-iron railings, ready to gossip about the neighbors.

Château Love: When Your House Out-Dresses You

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Stone walls dressed in elegance, the house boasts classic architectural charm with its symmetrical design and intricate wrought-iron details on the balconies. A majestic arched entrance door awaits royalty, while the dormer windows peeking from the elegant slate roof give it a touch of a sweet, secret attic.

Charming Cottage with Lush Garden

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This storybook cottage flaunts an utterly adorable triangular roof that looks like it stepped out of a fairytale. The cream-colored exterior is accented by white-trimmed windows and a quaint front porch that’s practically begging for a rocking chair.

Charming Yellow Cottage with Flower Power

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This sun-kissed yellow house oozes charm with its inviting front porch and triangle-topped roof, a look that says “home sweet home” with a wink. The lush garden out front isn’t just a garden – it’s a riot of color ready to throw a floral fiesta at a moment’s notice.

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