Top Home Exterior Design Trends of 2024

Designing a home is an opportunity to express your personality and lifestyle in every detail, and that includes the exterior. From choosing materials and colors to designing features like patios and outdoor kitchens, the exterior of your home is just as important—and fun—to design as the interior. And at Hanson Builders, we always keep an eye on the latest home design trends so that we can advise our clients and continue building homes that reflect modern lifestyles. Join us as we explore some of 2024’s most popular home exterior design trends.

Larger Outdoor Living Spaces

People are seeking more ways to spend time outside, and large outdoor living spaces mean you can enjoy the fresh air and sunshine without leaving home. Popular outdoor features include swimming pools, patios, decks, and firepits. Many families also install outdoor kitchens of varying sizes, ranging from a simple grill and counter to a sheltered space with a refrigerator, sink, and storage. Other homeowners are focusing on health and wellness in their outdoor spaces, with cold plunge pools and sensory gardens. But the choice is up to you when it comes to designing your own custom home.

Bigger, Better Windows

Large windows are more popular than ever, and people are installing as many of them as they can in their homes. Tall, floor-to-ceiling, and wide picture windows can be found in new homes around the country. Some homeowners like to stack windows to add visual interest to both the interior and exterior of their walls. But whatever window designs they choose, people are enjoying the bountiful natural light. Exposure to sunlight has been shown to boost your mood and benefit your health, and it makes many people feel closer to nature.

An Inviting Color Palette

A variety of color trends have emerged or grown in popularity in 2024, with a focus on calming and welcoming tones. Blue has become a favorite for many home exteriors, since its versatile range of shades offers something for everyone. Light and airy blues create a serene and inviting atmosphere. An example is Sherwin-Williams’ color of the year, a gentle sky-blue dubbed “Upward.” For a more dramatic blue, check out Benjamin Moore’s color of the year, “Blue Nova.”

Many homeowners are also choosing warm, earthy tones for their home exteriors, such as soft browns, olive greens, and neutral grays. These colors create a welcoming appearance and a classic look while harmonizing with the natural landscape around your home.

And while the overall exterior color scheme leans toward neutrals this year, many people like to add a pop of color here and there through bold accents. Brightly colored trim, window frames, and front doors can add visual interest and a playful touch to any home.

Varying Textures

Continuing the theme of warm, inviting homes that feel connected to nature, many homeowners are now embracing a wider variety of building materials on their home exteriors. Stone, wood, and even brick add texture and depth while helping your home stand out from cookie-cutter designs. How much texture you want to add and where is up to you. From entire walls and porches to pillars, trim, and windowsills, natural materials can work wonders for bringing a home’s exterior to life.

Build Your Dream Home with Hanson Builders

We hope these home exterior design trends have inspired you as you think about building your next home. But when you build with Hanson Builders, you’re not bound by trends. We’ll help you design a home that matches your style and preferences inside and out, and we’ll make sure you have fun doing it. Contact us today to learn more.