8 Trends Spotted From the Most Popular Indian Exteriors of 2021
Get ideas for form, materials and texture from these home elevations that Houzzers loved best this year
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Earthy materials, exposed finishes, off-white tones, deep overhangs, floor-to-ceiling openings, fins and screens are some of the most-liked architectural elements by Indian Houzzers in the home exterior segment. Take a look and find inspiration for your next home renovation here.
You can click on each photo to find out more about a project and about the architect or designer.
Earthy materials, exposed finishes, off-white tones, deep overhangs, floor-to-ceiling openings, fins and screens are some of the most-liked architectural elements by Indian Houzzers in the home exterior segment. Take a look and find inspiration for your next home renovation here.
You can click on each photo to find out more about a project and about the architect or designer.
2. Cantilevered structures
Mudbricks brings dynamism to this Thrissur home’s façade, employing a deep overhanging porch and cantilevered forms on the building. A clean white-and-wood palette keeps the focus on the structure’s massing. Such forms act as passive devices to cool the interiors and give bonus space on upper levels to homes, with minimum ground coverage.
Mudbricks brings dynamism to this Thrissur home’s façade, employing a deep overhanging porch and cantilevered forms on the building. A clean white-and-wood palette keeps the focus on the structure’s massing. Such forms act as passive devices to cool the interiors and give bonus space on upper levels to homes, with minimum ground coverage.
3. Natural materials
The true centrepiece of this Surat home exterior, again by Studio 17, is the Agra red sandstone cladding, laid in zig-zag fashion. Natural stones are durable, weather-resistant and bestow an organic charm to home exteriors, one that goes well with many design themes.
Expert Speak: What Are the Best Materials for Home Elevations?
The true centrepiece of this Surat home exterior, again by Studio 17, is the Agra red sandstone cladding, laid in zig-zag fashion. Natural stones are durable, weather-resistant and bestow an organic charm to home exteriors, one that goes well with many design themes.
Expert Speak: What Are the Best Materials for Home Elevations?
4. Exposed brickwork
This Anand home by Ace Associates wears warm exposed brickwork on its façade, cooled by the juxtaposing grey finishes. Exposed brick can inject a dose of texture and colour into the exterior. It pairs well with metal, glass, natural stone, exposed concrete and more, making it a safe choice for any home façade.
See how exposed brick accentuates these exteriors with its raw beauty
This Anand home by Ace Associates wears warm exposed brickwork on its façade, cooled by the juxtaposing grey finishes. Exposed brick can inject a dose of texture and colour into the exterior. It pairs well with metal, glass, natural stone, exposed concrete and more, making it a safe choice for any home façade.
See how exposed brick accentuates these exteriors with its raw beauty
5. Vertical fins
UNEVEN achieved maximum impact in a minimum area, with this Vadodara home exterior, through fins. Apart from aiding privacy, fins or louvred screens are excellent barriers to control heat and dust. Plus, their modishness sets off façade designs of various design schemes.
UNEVEN achieved maximum impact in a minimum area, with this Vadodara home exterior, through fins. Apart from aiding privacy, fins or louvred screens are excellent barriers to control heat and dust. Plus, their modishness sets off façade designs of various design schemes.
6. Shades of cream
Choosing the right colour or colour combination for the home elevation is always a tight corner. Creams and off-whites are colours that are versatile and universal. Rightly so, Unirchitect went for a classic yet modern look for this Ranchi home with hues of cream derived from different materials and textures.
Choosing the right colour or colour combination for the home elevation is always a tight corner. Creams and off-whites are colours that are versatile and universal. Rightly so, Unirchitect went for a classic yet modern look for this Ranchi home with hues of cream derived from different materials and textures.
7. Statement entryway
In this Goa home, a beautiful blend of contextual and modern elements welcome the visitors at the entrance. While the low pitched terracotta-tiled roof and balcao (built-in seat) capture the spirit of a Goan residence, the dramatic red door, exposed concrete pre-cast windows and tiled flooring nod to the urban, contemporary vibe of the home.
In this Goa home, a beautiful blend of contextual and modern elements welcome the visitors at the entrance. While the low pitched terracotta-tiled roof and balcao (built-in seat) capture the spirit of a Goan residence, the dramatic red door, exposed concrete pre-cast windows and tiled flooring nod to the urban, contemporary vibe of the home.
8. Jali work or lattice
This Thrissur home‘s exterior design by Tales of Design is a fitting example of climate-sensitive architecture. The Corten steel lattice placed at the roof level of the pitched structure encourages the stack effect to combat Kerala’s tropical climate. Moreover, at night, the play of light created due to indoor lighting scores extra brownie points for the exterior design.
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Tell us:
Do you have a favourite? Which one and why? Tell us in Comments below.
This Thrissur home‘s exterior design by Tales of Design is a fitting example of climate-sensitive architecture. The Corten steel lattice placed at the roof level of the pitched structure encourages the stack effect to combat Kerala’s tropical climate. Moreover, at night, the play of light created due to indoor lighting scores extra brownie points for the exterior design.
Read more:
Striking & Unusual Modern Home Exteriors
9 Cladding and Design Ideas for Facades
Tell us:
Do you have a favourite? Which one and why? Tell us in Comments below.
Due to site restrictions, Studio 17 had to maximise the inflow of light and ventilation from the front of this Surat home alone. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the balcony offered the perfect solution to the problem, a pretty common one many homeowners face in India. Even otherwise, the reflectiveness of the glass and clean lines can add a contemporary charm to home exteriors of all sizes and styles.
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