Home Styles: A Guide to Residential Architecture
Contemporary
"Contemporary architecture" refers to today's diverse building types, but the style often includes sustainable materials, natural light and open floor plans.
Contemporary Style Homes
"Contemporary" and "modern" may seem interchangeable, but in architecture terms, they aren't. Contemporary architecture grew out of a movement beyond the modernist architecture of the early and mid-20th century, which some considered cold.
Contemporary Features
About the Style
Learn the unique features and potential issues of owning a Contemporary home.
Contemporary Video
Find out what makes Contemporary different from other home styles.
Contemporary Homes For Sale
Browse real estate listings for Contemporary properties.
HGTV's Designers' Portfolio
If you own a Contemporary home, consider the Contemporary style for your interior.
More Home Styles
Find Your Style
What Home Style Are You?
Take our architecture quiz and find out what style fits your personality.
Stylish Homes for Sale
Special thanks to Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®/LuxuryPortfolio.com for their help with the presentation of the Home Styles Guide.
