MODERN HOUSE DESIGNS

Overlooking the downtown Seattle skyline and Elliott Bay, the Backyard House by SHED Architects is a contemporary urban home replete with modern finishes and spaces so cool, that they demanded a keen eye for style both inside and out. Outdoor entertaining areas offer awe-inspiring Seattle views, and a backyard that has inspired more than just this unusual home’s name. Warm tones create a lively facade that paves the way for livable and oh-so lovable interiors. Massive windows bring the outdoors ... Continue >

The design/built team at Dwell Development designed this eco urban home in the Beacon Hill ‘hood of Seattle, Washington. As one of four freestanding single-family homes here, this gorgeous urban house plan boasts a contemporary layout brimming with high-end features and luxurious finishes. A striking, modern exterior design is complemented by urban-chic interiors with stylish Australian Cypress flooring, designer tiles by Ann Sacks featuring 30 per cent recycled content and sleek glass-front kitchen appliances. Add to this a high level ... Continue >

Who knew that the combination of small site plus small budget could equal to something so massively cool? Innovative modern firm Pb Elemental Architecture designed the contemporary style house, Crockett Residence, on a budget of just $167 per sq. ft. The 790-sq.-ft. compact house on a 1,600-sq.-ft. lot packs a punch with its contemporary architecture and sleek, urban house plan. The contemporary cube-shaped home features a modern facade with a sleek, industrial-style steel staircase leading up to a steel-siding main ... Continue >

The modern architects at Japanese firm Suppose Design Office have designed this small urban home in Sakuragawa, Japan with the same innovation and modern method which they apply to all their projects. This compact urban home doesn’t disappoint, characteristic for its unconventional shape and awesome picture window overlooking the street. Set on a 50m2 corner lot, the architects maximized on space by employing a split-level floor plan. The lack of interior walls creates a totally open-concept house plan that enhances ... Continue >

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