8 amazing small home facades that will make you want to downsize

This home’s small stature afforded it a marvellous view. We must also add that not much appears to be lacking by way of aesthetics in this modern look, which features a stone construction that is broken up by this interesting wooden lattice. The lattice provides ventilation to this almost windowless façade whilst still preserving the family’s privacy.

For those of you that are looking to revive and existing façade, never underestimate the power of a new paint job. For some, simply freshening up a fading coat of paint by painting over it in the same colour can make a big difference. Opting for a new shade altogether might be the ideal move for others. In this house, for example, the stuffy orange was swapped for a radiant white. What a change it makes!

Another way to use colours to enhance the look of the façade is by employing strong colour contrasts. Here, the characteristically rectangular shapes of modern designs are broken up with the help of colour contrasting. A midnight blue superimposed over the white portion of the house, in particular, stands out in striking contrast.

While the possibilities for designing a little house might seem sparser, consider playing around with volume and depth. This fabulous façade is comprised of multidimensional cubic elements that appear to defy gravity. While this style of design may seem like a less conventional solution to livening up a smaller façade, it is totally worth considering!

Indeed, this abode seems to borrow some of its brevity from the architectural movement known as brutalism. The concrete frame, shadows created in the black latticework, and the metal window frames all contribute to this dramatic look. Even on a cloudless day the glass reflects muddled shades of grey! What an intriguing space.

We’ve covered the many possibilities of playing with the colours of your small home’s façade in order to enhance its overall appearance. Mixing and matching interesting textures and materials is just as useful in this regard. This façade is comprised of natural stone, concrete, richly toned wood, and greenery. The result is a nuanced and dynamic space that is certainly easy on the eye.

When we think of beach houses or vacation homes, we rarely picture them as modern, minimal abodes with stylistic sophistication as the top priority. Yet, this look is certainly trending in popular vacation destinations around the world. This home takes the latticework concept to a new level. The vertically oriented latticing helps to play up this home’s height as a strength rather than a mere adaptation strategy to a small plot of land.

Using vertical lines in your small façade will, indeed, help it to feel taller. Another effective means of accentuating the vertical space is by incorporating elongated windows like these bespoke beauties. Plus, plenty of natural light will be able to emanate in through these openings, which will, in turn, help to make the interiors feel more spacious.

No matter which strategies you choose to employ, just remember that small homes can certainly pack their own punch when it comes to style.

For more inspiration, check out these 15 sensationally modern 2-storey homes.