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Original Dutch stone and black house is connected with the salvaged vintage barn addition to its right both horizontally and vertically. It contains the entry as well as the stair system which connects three of the four levels of the house. Builder: Gary Lowe. Photo: scott benedict practical(ly) studios. #downleahslane #blackbarn #historicbarn #barndominium #stonehouse #barnhouse #blackhouse #blackexterior #darkhouse #darkexterior #dreamhome #dreamhouse #luxuryhome

Dark Exterior Ideas to Revolutionize Your House

Filed in Exteriors, House Tours and Ideas, My Favorites, Our House — November 1, 2019

ready to Change up the exterior of your house and go Dark?

Here are 28 dark exterior ideas to revolutionize your house.

Here are 28 of the best dark exteriors to give you design ideas to revolutionize your home! These black houses are stunning, some with contrasting elements like stone and cedar, others are monotone dark exteriors that are dramatic and unique. #downleahslane #darkhouse #darkexterior #blackhouse #blackexterior #exterioridea #exteriordesign #boardandbatten #cedar #blackwindows #steelroof #modernfarmhouse #modernfarmhouseexterior

It’s no secret I love a dark exterior on a house, well really any building for that matter! 

I wanted to compile some of my favorite dark exterior ideas to help revolutionize your house if you’re toying with the idea of going to the dark side!

Below is a photo of our dark modern farmhouse that we just built. We’re thrilled with how it turned out and very happy that we went dark and monotone. 

A distinct dark modern farmhouse with clean lines, board and batten black siding, black trimless windows and mirroring covered porches with cedar posts and cedar corbels on eyebrows. The black steel and black shingle roof add to the modern dark look of this farmhouse. Down Leah's Lane's Dark Modern Farmhouse. #downleahslane #darkfarmhouse #darkhouse #modernfarmhouse #modernhouse #blackhouse #blackfarmhouse #coveredporch #cedarposts #blackwindows #attachedgarage #exteriorcolors
Down Leah's Lane's Dark Modern Farmhouse

To contrast or not to contrast? That is the question!

One of the biggest questions I hear when going dark is, “do we use contrasting stone, roof, windows against the dark siding or go monotone?” 

It’s really a personal preference, and I feel it depends on the surrounding elements of the home. I’ve seen both, and I love both. 

I’ve tried to include some of each type for you here so you can get an idea of whether you like contrast or not. 

Where my love affair with dark exteriors began

I pretty sure this is the first dark exterior photo I saw and thus began my love affair with dark homes. 

This renovated Dutch Stone & Black Barndominium is absolutely stunning. This exterior uses contrasting stone and lighter steel roofing to offset the black siding. 

Original Dutch stone and black house is connected with the salvaged vintage barn addition to its right both horizontally and vertically. It contains the entry as well as the stair system which connects three of the four levels of the house. Builder: Gary Lowe. Photo: scott benedict practical(ly) studios. #downleahslane #blackbarn #historicbarn #barndominium #stonehouse #barnhouse #blackhouse #blackexterior #darkhouse #darkexterior #dreamhome #dreamhouse #luxuryhome
Renovated Dutch Stone & Black Barndominium via Kate Johns Architecture photo credit Scott Benedict
A dramatic black exterior with natural stone basement topped with a light steel roof provides great contrast and appeal to this home. #downleahslane #darkhouse #blackhouse #darkexterior #stonefoundation #steelroof #exteriorcolor
Black House with Stone basement via Pinterest

dark exteriors with contrasting elements

This luxury home features a dark exterior with contrasting stone for a dramatic look any homeowner and architect would dream of. By Raykon Construction. #downleahslane #darkhouse #luxuryhome #blackhouse #darkexterior #stone #dreamhouse #dreamhome #luxuryhouse #stonelandscaping #mansion
Luxury Dark House via Raykon Construction; photo Jared Medley
A luxury dark modern farmhouse with beige stone creates a stunning feel to this dream home. This home was nominated for Home of the Year and was designed by Surround Architect, built by Morningstar Home and pic by Jensen Walker. #downleahslane #darkhouse #dreamhome #luxuryhome #stoneexterior #exteriorcolor #homeoftheyear #barndominium #barnhouse #ranchhouse #steelroof #blackhouse #exteriorideas #exteriordesigns
Chickadee House by Surround Architect, built by Morningstar Home and photo by Jensen Walker
This gorgeous dark modern farmhouse exterior is complemented with tan stone accents, board and batten siding and huge black windows that let in the mountain light and views, by The House of Silver Lining. #downleahslane #darkexterior #modernfarmhouse #blackhouse #dreamhome #luxuryhouse #tanstone #blackwindows #mountainhouse #exteriorideas #exteriordesign
Dark Modern Farmhouse via The House of Silver Lining
A modern Italian dark farmhouse provides stunning architecture and design ideas. The dark exterior paired with lighter stone showcases the modern lines and windows perfectly. Via John Lively + Associates and Hayes Signature Homes. #downleahslane #modernfarmhouse #italianhouse #modernexterior #darkexterior #darkhouse #blackhouse #blackexterior #modernarchitecture #stoneaccents #dreamhouse #dreamhome #luxuryhouse #luxuryhome
Modern Italian farmhouse via Hayes Signature Homes
Luxury dark modern home with dark shake siding and white trim accents around multiple windows is the definition of a dream house! via Cambridge Home Company. #downleahslane #darkhouse #luxuryhouse #luxuryhome #dreamhome #whitetrimdarkexterior #whitewindowtrim #shakesiding
Dark Luxury Home via Cambridge Home Company
A charming black farmhouse with white window trim and a white picket fence create the perfect exterior that is unique and inviting all at the same time. #downleahslane #blackhouse #whitetrim #whitepicketfence #exteriorcolor #exteriorideas #blackshutters #farmhouse #blackfarmhouse #exteriordesign #farmhouseexterior
Black Farmhouse with White Trim via Pinterest
An absolutely stunning dark barndominium with a large glass cupola on top, dramatic huge windows and a steel roof complete this show stopping luxury home!! By Kimmel Studio Architects. #downleahslane #barndominium #cupola #luxurybarn #barnhouse #darkhouse #darkexterior #hugewindows #steelroof #barnhome #dreamhouse #dreamhome #luxuryhome #reclaimedwood
Luxury Barn Home by Kimmel Studio Architects

Dark exteriors with minimal contrasting elements

Here are some more dark exterior ideas to change the look of your house!

These home are mostly dark, but feature slight contrasts in usually one element. 

For instance, in our house, we chose to go all dark with siding, windows, stone and a mix of shingles and steel roofing.

Where we added the pop of contrast was in the cedar pillars and corbels under the steel eyebrows.

This adds just a hint of contrast, but keeps the monotone theme going. 

Some of these houses chose their pop of contrast in just the stone or the window color. Look through these options and let me know which is your favorite!

Dark Modern Farmhouse from Down Leah's Lane
Dark Modern Farmhouse source Down Leah's Lane
dark modern farmhouse two story custom home down leahs lane
Dark Modern Farmhouse at Down Leahs Lane
A distinct dark modern farmhouse with clean lines, board and batten black siding, black trimless windows and mirroring covered porches with cedar posts and cedar corbels on eyebrows. The black steel and black shingle roof add to the modern dark look of this farmhouse. Down Leah's Lane's Dark Modern Farmhouse. #downleahslane #darkfarmhouse #darkhouse #modernfarmhouse #modernhouse #blackhouse #blackfarmhouse #coveredporch #cedarposts #blackwindows #attachedgarage #exteriorcolors
Down Leah's Lane Dark Modern Farmhouse
A stunning example of a black modern farmhouse with contrasting beige stone, huge black frame windows, board and batten mixed with horizontal siding and clean lines finish off this modern exterior!! House by M House Development. #downleahslane #blackhouse #modernfarmhouse #modernexterior #darkexterior #darkhouse #dreamhouse #luxuryhome #blackwindows #boardandbatten #exteriorideas #exteriordesign
Dark Modern Farmhouse by M House Development
A stunning example of a black modern farmhouse with contrasting beige stone, huge black frame windows, board and batten mixed with horizontal siding and clean lines finish off this modern exterior!! House by M House Development. #downleahslane #blackhouse #modernfarmhouse #modernexterior #darkexterior #darkhouse #dreamhouse #luxuryhome #blackwindows #boardandbatten #exteriorideas #exteriordesign
Dark Modern Farmhouse by M House Development
A dramatic dark modern farmhouse with board and batten siding and tan windows with grids. The steep pitch to the gable and steel roof add the finishing touches to this modern exterior. #downleahslane #darkhouse #exteriordesigns #exteriorideas #blackhouse #blackexterior #blackhome #modernfarmhouse #tanwindows #steelroof #modernexterior
Dark Modern Farmhouse via Pinterest via freshome.com
Pairing a black exterior with natural cedar wood shutters provides a great contrast to this dark modern farmhouse. Plus the sliding barn doors on the first floor are amazing! via The Essential Detail. #downleahslane #blackhouse #darkhouse #blackexterior #blackhouse #cedarshutters #slidingbarndoors #cedar #modernfarmhouse #twostoryhouse #dreamhouse
Dark Modern Farmhouse with Cedar Barn Doors via The Essential Detail
Delightful dark modern two story farmhouse with just a hint of contrast in the cedar beam. Large black windows and dutch doors bring the outdoors indoor and create an inviting family home. House by Trickle Creek Custom Homes. #downleahslane #blackhouse #blackhome #darkexterior #darkhouse #twostory #blackwindows #cedar #exteriorideas #exteriordesign #dreamhome #boardandbatten
Dark Modern Farmhouse by Trickle Creek Custom Homes
A black cabin perfectly nestled in the fall leaves with a contrasting stone fireplace makes a picture perfect cozy home setting. #downleahslane #blackhouse #darkexterior #darkcabin #stonefireplace #blackcabin #mountainlodge #darklodge #darkhouse
Dark Cabin via Peter A Seller via Pinterest
A distinct dark modern farmhouse with clean lines, board and batten black siding, black trimless windows and mirroring covered porches with cedar posts and cedar corbels on eyebrows. The black steel and black shingle roof add to the modern dark look of this farmhouse. Down Leah's Lane's Dark Modern Farmhouse. #downleahslane #darkfarmhouse #darkhouse #modernfarmhouse #modernhouse #blackhouse #blackfarmhouse #coveredporch #cedarposts #blackwindows #attachedgarage #exteriorcolors
Down Leah's Lane Dark Modern Farmhouse
A gorgeous dark modern farmhouse exterior with contrasting natural wood in a dramatic pitched roof entryway make this home a showstopper! Home by Carbine & Associates. #downleahslane #blackhouse #blackhome #darkexterior #darkhouse #entryway #coveredporch #customhome #luxuryhouse #dreamhome #vaultedceiling
Dark Modern Farmhouse by Carbine & Associates
A gorgeous dark modern farmhouse exterior with contrasting natural wood in a dramatic pitched roof entryway make this home a showstopper! Home by Carbine & Associates. #downleahslane #blackhouse #blackhome #darkexterior #darkhouse #entryway #coveredporch #customhome #luxuryhouse #dreamhome #vaultedceiling
Dark Modern Farmhouse via Carbine & Associates

Monotone Dark

These homes feature a total monotone dark exterior look, which would definitely revolutionize your house!

Instead of using any color contrast, they’ve chosen texture contrast and directional elements to add visual interest. 

What’s that mean Leah?! Well, take a look at this first house by Legend Homes. 

They used vertical board and batten in the gable (triangular piece in the peak), horizontal siding on the main level, shingles on the main portion of the house and steel roofing over the eyebrows on the garage. 

This mix of directional materials and textures adds the visual interest that is usually taken care of by color. 

What do you think?!

Stunning black house with board and batten siding, black windows and black doors adds drama to this exterior. Constructed by Legend Homes, photo by Reed Brown.
Black House via Legend Homes, photo by Reed Brown.
Dark grey, almost black custom home with design features like a barn. Barn door shutters, roofline, board and batten vertical siding and barn like grid windows. The interior light shines through the numerous windows making this a very inviting home.
Black home via Aspryre Design
Black exterior on a pool house that was once a barn. Slide coming off second floor swirls down to the pool. Japanese tree adds landscape interest.
Black Pool House with Slide via Raykon Construction
Beautiful dark modern farmhouse exterior with cupola accents and car port to add to the charm. Black siding color with black windows and doors adds drama to this custom home. Via David Dumas Architecture. #darkhouse #darkexterior #blackhouse #blackexterior #cupola #modernfarmhouse #carport
Dark Modern Farmhouse via David Dumas Architecture
Beautiful dark modern farmhouse exterior with cupola accents and carport to add to the charm. Black siding color with black windows and doors adds drama to this custom home. Via David Dumas Architecture. #downleahslane #darkhouse #darkexterior #blackhouse #blackexterior #cupola #modernfarmhouse #carport
Dark Farmhouse via David Dumas Architecture
Beautiful dark modern farmhouse exterior with cupola accents and carport to add to the charm. Black siding color with black windows and doors adds drama to this custom home. Via David Dumas Architecture. #downleahslane #darkhouse #darkexterior #blackhouse #blackexterior #cupola #modernfarmhouse #carport
Dark Modern Farmhouse via David Dumas Architecture
Beautiful dark modern farmhouse exterior with cupola accents and carport to add to the charm. Black siding color with black windows and doors adds drama to this custom home. Via David Dumas Architecture. #downleahslane #darkhouse #darkexterior #blackhouse #blackexterior #cupola #modernfarmhouse #carport
Dark Modern Farmhouse via David Dumas Architecture

did you pick a favorite dark exterior?

will you be changing your home exterior and going dark?!

You'll be the boldest house on the block if you do!!

I’m always on the hunt for new dark exteriors and I LOVE sharing them!

Make sure to follow me on Instagram and Pinterest where I post everyday new house designs and inspiration to help you find your perfect house!

Here are 28 of the best dark exteriors to give you design ideas to revolutionize your home! These black houses are stunning, some with contrasting elements like stone and cedar, others are monotone dark exteriors that are dramatic and unique. #downleahslane #darkhouse #darkexterior #blackhouse #blackexterior #exterioridea #exteriordesign #boardandbatten #cedar #blackwindows #steelroof #modernfarmhouse #modernfarmhouseexterior
Here are 28 of the best dark exteriors to give you design ideas to revolutionize your home! These black houses are stunning, some with contrasting elements like stone and cedar, others are monotone dark exteriors that are dramatic and unique. #downleahslane #darkhouse #darkexterior #blackhouse #blackexterior #exterioridea #exteriordesign #boardandbatten #cedar #blackwindows #steelroof #modernfarmhouse #modernfarmhouseexterior
Here are 28 of the best dark exteriors to give you design ideas to revolutionize your home! These black houses are stunning, some with contrasting elements like stone and cedar, others are monotone dark exteriors that are dramatic and unique. #downleahslane #darkhouse #darkexterior #blackhouse #blackexterior #exterioridea #exteriordesign #boardandbatten #cedar #blackwindows #steelroof #modernfarmhouse #modernfarmhouseexterior
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