House Exterior Colors – 14 Modern Black Houses From Around The World

February 9, 2017

House Exterior Colors – 14 Modern Black Houses From Around The World

 

Black exteriors on modern houses can be quite bold and contrast the rest of the homes or landscapes around them. Whether they’re made from wood, metal, or a combination of the two, black facades can’t be missed. Here are 14 examples of houses with black exteriors that stand out from the crowd, the forest, or the mountains.


 

1. This black house features pops of yellow on the exterior to exterior doors and windows to create a happy contrast.


House Exterior Colors – 14 Modern Black Houses From Around The World / This black house features pops of yellow on the exterior to exterior doors and windows to create a happy contrast.

See more photos of this home, here. Designed by Stephen Davy Peter Smith Architects. Photography by Lyndon Douglas.

2. Eight black buildings surrounding concrete courtyard make up this family home.


House Exterior Colors – 14 Modern Black Houses From Around The World / Eight black buildings surrounding concrete courtyard make up this family home.

Designed by NRJA. Photography by Gates Rozoenfelds.

3. Black wood panels with wide openings on the exterior of this home give a modern look and let in lots of natural light.


House Exterior Colors – 14 Modern Black Houses From Around The World / Black wood panels with wide openings on the exterior of this home give a modern look and let in lots of natural light.

Designed by Tham & Videgård Arkitekter. Photography by Ake E’son Lindman.

4. This entirely black home sits in a secluded field and acts as a retreat from busy everyday life.


House Exterior Colors – 14 Modern Black Houses From Around The World / This entirely black home sits in a secluded field and acts as a retreat from busy everyday life.

Designed by Bureau Bernaskoni.

5. Simple black boxes make up the exterior of this modern Japanese home.


House Exterior Colors – 14 Modern Black Houses From Around The World / Simple black boxes make up the exterior of this modern Japanese home.

Designed by Form/Kouichi Kimura Architects. Photography by Yoshihiro Asada.

6. Black pine tar coats the plywood facade of this small island home.


House Exterior Colors – 14 Modern Black Houses From Around The World / Black pine tar coats the plywood facade of this small island home.

Designed by Johannes Norlander Arkitektur. Photography by Rasmus Norlander.

7. This multilevel home is clad in stained black siding that creates a bold statement against the natural greenery of the forest around it.


House Exterior Colors – 14 Modern Black Houses From Around The World / This multilevel home is clad in stained black siding that creates a bold statement against the natural greenery of the forest around it.

See more photos of this home, here. Designed by Scott | Edwards Architecture.

8. Despite the all black exterior this house is kept bright with large windows all over the exterior.


House Exterior Colors – 14 Modern Black Houses From Around The World / Despite the all black exterior this house is kept bright with large windows all over the exterior.

See more photos of this home, here. Designed by REMY arquitectos.

9. Black metal cladding covers the side of this small home tucked into the forest.


House Exterior Colors – 14 Modern Black Houses From Around The World / Black metal cladding covers the side of this small home tucked into the forest.

See more photos of this home, here. Designed by Glamuzina Paterson Architects. Photography by Samuel Hartnett.

10. Two apartments are housed in this striking building with an all black facade.


House Exterior Colors – 14 Modern Black Houses From Around The World / Two apartments are housed in this striking building with an all black facade.

See more photos of this building, here. Designed by Stephen Phillips Architects. Photography by Tim Griffith.

11. Black timber rain-screens conceal where each level of the house sits on the building.


House Exterior Colors – 14 Modern Black Houses From Around The World / Black timber rainscreens conceal where each level of the house sits on the building.

Designed by Adjaye Assocates. Photography by Ed Reeve.

12. Two small black wood clad buildings make up this unique single family home.


House Exterior Colors – 14 Modern Black Houses From Around The World / Two small black wood clad buildings make up this unique single family home.

Designed by Architekturbüro Scheder. Photography by Jonathan Scheder.

13. This super skinny black house drop down 1.5 meters below street level.


House Exterior Colors – 14 Modern Black Houses From Around The World / This super skinny black house drops down 1.5 meters below street level.

Designed by Atelier Tekuto.

14. Large black wood panels cover the exterior of this thin home and create a shingle-like appearance.


House Exterior Colors – 14 Modern Black Houses From Around The World / Large black wood panels cover the exterior of this thin home and create a shingle-like appearance.

Designed by Tham & Videgård Arkitekter. Photography by Ake E’son Lindman.

House Exterior Colors – 14 Modern Black Houses From Around The World