Modern Farmhouse Roof Lines

When i was in salt lake city during the parade of homes tour this last year i was absolutely blown away by how builders are taking design elements of traditional modern farmhouse exteriors and creating a whole new trend in home design.

Modern farmhouse roof lines.

Whatever you prefer if a roof rises 12 in a length of 12 this is 12 12 roof pitch. The modern farmhouse exterior look often includes board and batten and lap siding. The sloped roof on this modern house is angled backwards to maximize natural light inside while enabling snow and rain to drain off at the back. On the exterior these house plans feature gable roof dormers steep roof pitches and metal roofs.

Clad in low maintenance siding the distinctive exterior has plenty of street appeal with its columned porch multiple gables shutters and interesting roof lines. As with farmhouse style wrap around porches are common. Modern farmhouse exteriors have really come a long way and have evolved so much especially in just the last 12 18 months. The 12 12 roof pitch correlates with the scandinavian builds from the 1600s as it s considered a steep slope to help with ample rain and snow.

Farmhouse gable roof ideas. The typical modern farmhouse house plan adds a rear porch. We ve landed on the perfect modern farmhouse roof pitch at 12 12. Some people do 12 12 too.

Other exterior highlights included trusses over the garage doors horizontal lap siding and brick and stone accents. Parkcity design builddesigned this wood clad housein utah. See more ideas about house exterior farmhouse exterior house. Photography by george oakley.

This 1 730 square foot modern farmhouse blends contemporary minimalism with country charm. The best of past and present architectural styles combine in this welcoming farmhouse inspired design.