10 Simple Exterior Design Ideas for Small House

For a small house, it will be great when it has a simple exterior design. A simple design can create a clean and elegant exterior look. It is also recommended to use neutral colors and natural materials for a simple appearance.

Here are 10 simple exterior design ideas for a small house that can inspire you.

1. Su House by Takeru Shoji Architects

The simple exterior design idea for a small house can be seen in Su House by Takeru Shoji Architects. It is a residential project of two small houses that are connected by an in-between space to maximize the open space utility.

Photographer: Isamu Murai

2. Harlosh Black H

Harlosh Black H is a modern holiday home with a contemporary interior. It has a simple exterior design idea in black with a flat roof. An expansive window is also added to bring natural light inside.

Images: Boutique Homes

3. VD House by Futuris Architects

This small house is designed by Futuris Architects with a simple exterior design idea. VD House has a flat roof, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a small outdoor seating area. Through the windows, the owner can enjoy the view outside from inside the house.

Photography: Futuris Architects

4. Summer House by minusplus

The simple exterior design idea in this modern cottage is about using wood as the main material to design the upper floor. Summer House by minusplus also has north and east windows so the owner can enjoy the views surroundings.

Photographer: Tamás Bujnovszky

5. White Skip by Yamauchi Architects and Associates

If you want to make your small house looks natural, try this simple exterior design idea. White Skip by Yamauchi Architects and Associates is a small house that has a simple exterior beautified in white.

Photographer: Keikichi Yamauchi

6. KCH by Kochi Architect’s Studio

KCH by Kochi Architect’s Studio is a small modern house that has a simple exterior design idea that is perfect for an urban site. With a bright exterior in white, this house looks elegant and inviting.

Photographer: Kazuyasu Kochi

7. Reed’s Bay House by Superkul

The simple exterior design idea in this house is about simple volumetric forms. Reed’s Bay House by Superkul is a simple year-round residence that also has operable skylights and windows to admit daylight into every room.

Photographer: Shai Gil

8. House on A Cliff by Kerimov Architects

House on A Cliff by Kerimov Architects looks unique with its exterior design. The simple exterior design idea in this house is about using concrete as the main material for the house exterior. Natural materials are also used to design the outdoor area of the house.

Photography: Kerimov Architects

9. Feisteinveien by Rever & Drage Architects

Feisteinveien by Rever & Drage Architects is a single-family home with a pretty exterior. It has a simple exterior design idea that is realized in two different contrast colors. These colors represent the modern style of the house.

Photographer: Tom Auger

10. Casa Boreal by Nommo Arquitetos

The simple exterior design idea in Casa Boreal by Nommo Arquitetos is about a compact and efficient design. It is a modern house that also combines wood and concrete to design its exterior walls.

Photographer: Paula Morais