15 sensationally modern two-storey homes!

Lily Cichanowicz Lily Cichanowicz
M4-house 「重なり合う家」, Architect Show Co.,Ltd Architect Show Co.,Ltd Casas modernas
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The modern architectural trend has been taking the world by storm, and we’re totally excited about it! We think you will be too after you check out these 15 homes designed by architects from across the globe. 

They are sleek, sophisticated, and together they demonstrate the true versatility of modern architecture. With the right embellishments, these two-storey modern homes can be constructed to match a multitude of different tastes, and we really believe there’s a modern home design out there for everyone!

A palette of textures

The simple design of the first home on our list is accentuated with a broad array of textures, ranging from natural stone and concrete to metal and plaster. The result is a minimalist feel with just the right amount of aesthetic intrigue. 

What else do we love about this home by Grupo Arsciniest? The convenient two-car garage, of course! This is an excellent demonstration of the ways that modern design works to make the most of a constrained plot of land.

Nautical theme

When a modern home works its angles, it can take on a completely different vibe, as evidenced by this modern abode with a nautical vibe. 

The pointed centre and balcony give it the look of the stern of a ship. The wooden and red accents help to complete the look. Modern homes can be tastefully beachy and thematic with the right imagination behind them.

Mod & dramatic

The beauty of the modern home is that it looks great in all shapes and sizes thanks to its simplistic, box-like design. 

This 400m2 home, for example, is rather sprawling. It’s multiple segments of different colours and materials help to make it feel more dynamic. The jet-black portions in particular give the dwelling a dramatic, even imposing feel.

Sharp angles

While the structures of modern homes are often the compilation of multiple boxy segments, this is not the only form they can take. Here we see the ways the modern homes are even sleeker when they care made of sharp angles. Minimal, clean lines help it maintain its modern essence.

Wooden warmth

Modern architecture can sometimes get a bad rap for its cool, clean-cut geometric makeup. This might be true to some degree, but who says modern architecture has to be sterile or uninviting? This home certainly serves to challenge those assumptions! In fact, the modern rustic look is all the rage right now. Maybe you ought to give it a try.

Clean lines and white spaces

If you felt the whole concept of ‘clean lines’ in architecture is a bit vague, this home will certainly help to clear things up. The façade gives the appearance that each segment of the home is made up of various straight lines connected at perpendicular angles. 

The structure has the concise and balanced look that results from true architectural precision.

Glittering glass

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No doubt, modern homes can be quite elegant too. When the right colours and materials are applied to the design, the outcome can be very sophisticated. 

Here, for instance, the abode features large bespoke glass windows, some of which are covered with lovely pink hued curtains. These have the distinct colour tone of the inside of a seashell.

The Madison Avenue dream

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This modern home looks like it could belong to one of the partners at the Madison Avenue ad agency in Mad Men. It is sexy and refined all at the same time. 

The grey portions of the home help to give the white sections a look of weightlessness, and we honestly cannot keep our eyes off of this property!

Subdued and discrete

While modern homes can certainly be flashy and luxurious in their own way, one of the benefits of employing modern design techniques is that it can give the look a more subdued feel that is still chic. 

This handsome abode, for instance, is quite simple in its muted tones, but the simple chocolate brown accents and thoughtful landscaping make it worth emulating!

Pushing boundaries with floating porches

Often, modern living spaces have an extra-terrestrial vibe. They are futuristic and ergonomic in a way that we tend to associate with the space age of the 50s and 60s. 

This home offers a more updated version of the ways that modern architecture can seem at times to defy gravity. That’s because a common trademark of this aesthetic is to incorporate large, more imposing segments of the home above a smaller base. The taupe second-story balcony featured here is certainly no exception. 

The truest display of versatility

This abode embodies the truly diverse nature of modern architecture in more ways than one. First and foremost, the home is built on a steep incline, but it’s no problem for this sophisticated style of design. These structures are robust and versatile. Plus, the Spanish tile roof gives the home a vibrant cultural flair.

The quintessential modern-contemporary abode

We love the use of the garage door in enhancing the overall style of this home in Brazil. The natural stone is undoubtedly the most striking element of this home’s façade. Otherwise, the concrete and glass structure is quite light in appearance. The exterior represents a more contemporary take on modern design.

An open patio and pool combination

Modern styles are becoming especially popular in  tropical areas and even forested regions. They offer a refreshing take on a more rustic vacation home. 

This house, for example, serves as a glamorous retreat for a relaxing vacation. It is complete with a full patio and in-ground pool. We love the way the white concrete steps lead down to the patio. They add an undeniably regal feel to the look.

Architectural details that make a difference

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Another beauty of the simplistic designs of modern homes is that this basic format allows various architectural details to really shine. This home is very basic in both colour and structure. Still, it is stylistically sophisticated largely thanks to these black-framed corner windows. What a stunning home!

Maximising vertical space

If you’re looking to build on a smaller plot of land, try opting for a modern design. Due to their structural versatility, it is possible to build up in such a way that maximises vertical space without sacrificing style. Take this home, for instance. It is built on a plot of only 150m2, yet it is a fully functional family home with space for four people and a two car garage!

To find out how you can get the modern look in your home, check out the 6 latest trends in modern bathroom design

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