Surprise! Three spectacular homes hiding BIG surprises

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Some people love them, some people hate them – we're talking about surprises.  However, here at Homify, one thing we love the most about architecture and interior design is its ability to surprise even the most observant eyes.

When you're driving or walking through a neighborhood, the facade of a home is all you visually have contact with. But behind each door, behind each family, you never know what awaits you!  In this guide, we will show you three separate homes, of different tastes and with different locations, that will surprise you in the best of ways! Ready for some inspiration on how to add some shock value to your home? Let's go!

Simple, single-family appearance

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Based on the facade, you could assume that this is a beautiful, single-family home. Probably includes a nice-sized living room, a pretty kitchen, a few bedrooms and a bathroom.  

The exterior is clean and modern – the landscaping and curb appeal is well put together and presents a successful front to this rather modern and modest neighborhood.  However, the best surprise awaits once you've exited the back of the home!

Cosy, even with a great pool!

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The back of this single-family home includes a wonderful patio, completely open to sunlight. With the addition of umbrellas and some great patio furniture, this backyard and pool are a humble oasis.  

Perfect for family gatherings, grill parties and the like, this single-family home has instantly raised its value because of the beauty of the backyard – something that cannot be seen, nor guessed, from a quick view from the sidewalk.

Looking for more inspiration for the backside of your home – check out this lush and plentiful patio oasis!

Organised and minimal appearance

The true definition of a minimal and modern home. These homes are always a mystery to the outside world.  With no inclination of what could await on the inside – it could be traditional, or rather modern. 

If the interior matches anything to the exterior, we're hoping for high-end appliances, high-quality materials and finishes and some quirky, modern furnishings as well…

Sliding can be better than stairs!

Yes, the above inclinations were correct – however, why have stairs, when you can have a slide? For most this might seem like an odd idea, however, more and more research has proven that slides and ramps are great for families with children and even the elderly! 

If this is something you're considering for your home, we suggest you stick with the professionals and designers for the perfect plan to make sure the stability and durability of the slide is structurally sound.

Modern building appearance

Another modern home with a classic flat-top roof.  Did we mention that a flat-top roof is great for patios and urban gardens/jungles? 

The exterior is kept über-minimal with a nearly all-white colour scheme, and no matter how stark or even uninviting modern homes might seem, their interior rooms always awaits with startling design features. This home surely doesn't disappoint…

Bring the outdoors, indoors with a tree-infused atrium!

With minimal windows in this home, the designer has used the flat-top roof to provide an abundant amount of skylight features, and better yet, a tree in the atrium!  

If buying potted trees is easier for you, then great. However, if you're in the process of designing your home with an architect or contractor and there are several trees to remove on the property, consider the option of allowing these beautiful parts of nature to interact with interior of your home.

If adding a tree to the interior of your home isn't possible, think of ways to incorporate them within the exterior landscaping, combining both spaces as seen here! Adding a surprise to your home is easier than you think, just think outside the box.

If you were inspired by these amazing homes, check out this small Hong Kong home – you'll be blown away!

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