Last week, we spoke about some of the trendy interior design styles throughout the ages. As we saw, the public has very strong opinions about how people renovate their homes from the inside. This week, let's talk about some of the trendy exterior design styles.<img class="image-style-align-right image_resized" style="width:30%;" src="https://files.rifo.co/CompanySite/191/191_0730-01.png">The first (and in my opinion, the worst) architectural design is the controversial modern, or sometimes called international, design. These are houses built roughly within the past 5 years or so and are defined by lots of glass and flat roofs. Often not readily recognizable as homes, but rather a library or hospital, many celebrities opt for this style. Trendir calls it the “modern box with interior glass bridges.” This home has an expensive, futuristic appeal that is attractive to those who seek to set themselves apart from other traditional styles that tend to appeal to older time periods.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<img class="image-style-align-right image_resized" style="width:30%;" src="https://files.rifo.co/CompanySite/191/191_0730-02.png">Another common exterior design style is the Mediterranean style. Inspired by Spanish and Italian architecture, these homes are usually a warm tones beige with stucco walls and red or brown clay roof tiles. It’s very common for these homes to have arches in the front door entrance and in the windows. These homes are often found in the southern parts of the United States, like Florida and California, given the appeal these homes have in warmer climates. It is hard to imagine snow on a Mediterranean style home.&nbsp;<img class="image-style-align-right image_resized" style="width:30%;" src="https://files.rifo.co/CompanySite/191/191_0730-03.png">A more popular design in many major cities in Canada, especially Ontario, is the Victorian architectural style. As the name suggests, this style of architecture became popular during the Victorian era and many of the homes being built at the beginning of Canada’s history were made during the Victorian time period. These homes are especially popular in downtown neighbourhoods of many cities in Ontario such as Toronto and Hamilton. This style is popular in homes that are usually two or more stories and are identifiable by steep, sharp roof peaks, porches, and bays. They are also marked by asymmetry.&nbsp;<img class="image-style-align-right image_resized" style="width:30%;" src="https://files.rifo.co/CompanySite/191/191_0730-04.png">The colonial style, however, is marked by symmetry. These homes are also usually a minimum of two stories high. They are distinguished from other architectural styles by their main entrance being front and center. Also, they are popular for their use of colourful window shutters and sometimes columns along the front porch. The roof of a colonial home typically slants forward rather than to each side. Colonial homes are often white but may also be built with brick.&nbsp;While not every home has its own interior design style, every home does have an exterior design style. Many of these architectural designs are a reflection of the time they were built, the regions they were built in, and the materials available at the time of building. Nowadays, we have more freedom to choose how we can design our homes if we build them.So whether it is the modern international design, a bungalow, bungaloft, or something in between, there is a choice available for everyone.&nbsp;

Exterior Design Styles: What is Trendy?

Explore trendy exterior design styles with RIFO, from modern glass homes to Victorian peaks and Mediterranean arches.

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