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Contemporary Homes: Look, Options and Where They Fit
Mixed materials, bold rooflines and big windows give contemporary homes a custom, architectural look. Call 615-431-3789.
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About Contemporary Homes
Contemporary homes mix stone, stucco, metal and glass, with asymmetrical forms and large windows. Each one is designed for its lot.
They are a design-build favorite, because the details have to be planned and built together.
Large and Wooded Lots
The Style Sheet
How It Rates
A general guide to the curb appeal, the open floor plan, the energy efficiency and the upkeep that go with this style.
- Curb appeal4 / 5
- Open floor plan5 / 5
- Energy efficiency4 / 5
- Easy upkeep3 / 5
A general guide. Every home and every lot is different, and we confirm when we see the project.
Design details
- Mixed stone, stucco, wood and metal
- Asymmetrical roofline and forms
- Large windows and glass walls
- Open, flowing interiors
What You Get
Why People Choose It
- A custom, architectural look
- Designed for the lot and the view
- Open layouts and big windows
- Strong presence on a street
- Fits modern lifestyles
Where It Works
Where This Style Shines
Modern and open homes bring open layouts, big windows and clean lines to new neighborhoods and open land.
- Wooded and hillside lots
- Design-build custom homes
- Luxury homes
- Acreage
How We Build It
From Plans to Finished Trim
We work from the architect’s drawings or design with you, coordinate the many materials and trades and build the details with careful quality control.
Design-Build Services
One team that designs and builds, so the drawings, the schedule and the construction work together from day one.
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Building Tool
Build Timeline Planner
Pick a project type and a start season to see the usual phases laid out on a timeline, from plans and permits to the final walkthrough.
What do contemporary homes look like?
Contemporary homes mix stone, stucco, metal and glass, with asymmetrical forms and large windows. Each one is designed for its lot.
Where do contemporary homes work well?
They are especially popular for: wooded and hillside lots; design-build custom homes; luxury homes; acreage.
Can Nashville Building Company build contemporary homes?
We work from the architect’s drawings or design with you, coordinate the many materials and trades and build the details with careful quality control. Call 615-431-3789 or send the form to request a quote.
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Tell Us About Your Project
Tell us the address, what you want to build or change and when you would like to start, and we will get back to you quickly. Prefer to talk? Call 615-431-3789.
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