Category Archives: Exterior Remodeling

Creating Stunning Curb Appeal

Creating Stunning Curb Appeal – Many clients come to us with a need to enhance the curb appeal of their home. After all, the exterior of the house is the guest’s first impression of the house, and many homeowners believe that it is a reflection of themselves.

We often share tips and ideas for appeal, but sometimes you don’t know where to start when thinking about your own home. There are many things to consider, including the orientation of your home, climate, soil, sunlight, sidewalk location, flower season, stacking, and surrounding neighborhood.

Creating Stunning Curb Appeal

One of the best ways to understand your curb appeal preferences is to browse Pinterest, Instagram, or other curb appeal project ideas. So check out Tilly Curb Appeal below, before and after, focusing on its focus from Maine to California.

Foundation Planting Ideas To Transform Your Home’s Curb Appeal

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Inspirational Exterior Transformations

Inspirational Exterior Transformations – Today I’m sharing the look of our front yard and front house before and after the makeover and how we updated the look of our 70’s style house with a porch and cathedral entry.

Over the last few months, our large front yard and front exterior has been slowly transformed into a new being.

Inspirational Exterior Transformations

Not many before and after projects are as public as the exterior of a home.  We’ve updated and remodeled the master bathroom, master bedroom and bathroom, and even the kitchen, but unless you’re a personal friend or family member and haven’t had a chance to go inside and check it out (bearing in mind that we recently I had very little time to socialize), then you have no idea what transformations take place behind the closed doors of our home.  Unless of course you’re reading this blog.

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Exterior Makeover: Before And After

Exterior Makeover: Before And After – If you are thinking about modernizing the stucco of an old house, it does not have to be scary. For our renovation project to update the exterior of our home, we couldn’t believe how many changes we could make. Not only did we redo the plaster, we replaced the windows, replaced the front door, added wood accents, and changed the landscaping, to name a few. The before and after pictures of this exterior update show the incredible remodeling update that brought new life to our home.

We recently purchased a traditional stucco house from the 90’s and wanted to update the stucco exterior for more curb appeal. The exterior of our house was very dated and was in dire need of modernization and a completely different look. It has been transformed from an old stucco house to a gorgeous newly renovated stucco house with … Read the rest

The Ultimate Guide To Exterior Renovation

The Ultimate Guide To Exterior Renovation – Remodeling the exterior of your property is like a puzzle, where each piece fits together to create a beautiful finished home. Whether you’re planning a complete exterior remodel or simply updating a key feature, you’ll want to think about these three areas before you begin:

The cost of exterior remodeling varies greatly depending on the size of the project and the type of materials used. Before you begin your remodel, you should create a list of exterior remodeling projects you would like to complete and decide whether they are a need or a want. If you need to make cuts to make the project fit within a budget, this list will make it easier to know which upgrades you’d be willing to sacrifice and which ones are non-negotiable.

The Ultimate Guide To Exterior Renovation

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Revamping Your Exterior: Top Tips

Revamping Your Exterior: Top Tips – Split-level homes have been around since the 1850s The structure and layout of these homes are both aesthetically pleasing and highly functional for many homeowners. In most cases, when you enter a split level, you will see a set of stairs that lead to a lower level with a separate set leading to the upper level. The elegant format of these homes typically includes a main level with a kitchen, living room, and bathroom, upstairs with bedrooms, and a finished basement. But what about the outside? You can’t always tell a split level home from the outside Side split style homes allow for views from all levels of the home If your partition layer is a back-partition, this means you can only see one layer from the front and need to look at the house from the side to see the other layers.

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Enhancing Curb Appeal: A Guide

Enhancing Curb Appeal: A Guide – Written by Lara Vukelich Lara Vukelich Insurance Contributor Ribbon Expertise • Insurance Lara Vukelich is a freelance writer who has written for , the Huffington Post and Quiet Revolution to Expedia, Travelocity and My Move. He lives in San Diego, California. Read more Email Get in touch with Lara Vukelich via email

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Enhancing Curb Appeal: A Guide

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Exterior Remodeling Trends For 2024

Exterior Remodeling Trends For 2024 – Whether you want to learn more about the remodeling process or are looking for design inspiration, we’ve got just what you need to get the creative juices flowing!

As we enter 2024, it’s the perfect time to give your home’s exterior a fresh, modern look. Whether you’re looking for a sleek, modern vibe or embracing the warmth of natural elements, this year’s outdoor design trends offer something for every homeowner’s taste. We dive into the top trends shaping outdoor spaces this season.

Exterior Remodeling Trends For 2024

Modernizing the exterior of a home does not have to follow one style. In fact, 2024 embraces diversity in design, offering options ranging from industrial chic to the timeless appeal of natural materials. Think sleek lines, minimalist aesthetics and focus on functionality. Experiment with materials like steel, concrete and glass for an industrial edge, or choose the … Read the rest

Maximizing Outdoor Living Spaces

Maximizing Outdoor Living Spaces – As the weather warms up, homeowners want to spend more time outdoors. If you want to organize a backyard barbecue or perhaps a birthday party with friends, you can look around and realize that you have an outdoor space waiting to be used to its full potential. Here are some ideas to help you create an outdoor oasis that is both functional and beautiful.

When planning your outdoor space, consider traffic flow and how you will use the space. You may want to add areas for dining, lounging and entertaining. When designing the layout, consider the size and shape of your space.

Maximizing Outdoor Living Spaces

In Florida the sun can be brutal. Add some shade to make your outdoor living space more comfortable. This can be in the form of a parasol, pergola or awning.

Tips For Creating The Perfect Outdoor Living Room

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Exterior Remodeling: A Comprehensive Guide

Exterior Remodeling: A Comprehensive Guide – The exterior of a Michigan home can be exposed to a wide range of harsh weather conditions and other elements that can degrade the condition of the home. Homeowners may want to completely update the appearance of their home or simply update a portion of their home. Both of these situations can feel overwhelming to a homeowner who doesn’t know what to expect. In fact, many homeowners put it off because they think it will be stressful.

Michigan homeowners with unsatisfactory home exteriors need to know where to find solutions to these problems. The truth is that exterior home remodeling can be stressful. However, a homeowner who has done their research beforehand will have a better idea of ​​what to expect to avoid stress.

Exterior Remodeling: A Comprehensive Guide

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Achieving Your Dream Exterior

Achieving Your Dream Exterior – Our exterior home design services provide guidance and creative direction to the homeowner who wants to give their home’s exterior design simple but impactful cosmetic updates. Using a photo of your home (or plan) along with your style direction and any inspiration photos you provide, brick&batten’s exterior design services will give you a fresh new look and create a showcase for your home’s potential. Tell us what you do and don’t want to change – we update your home’s exterior with this vision in mind! We also provide you with a detailed resource list so you don’t find yourself lost at your local home improvement store.

Our design expertise makes us uniquely qualified to select the best home exterior colors and design elements to maximize curb appeal.

Achieving Your Dream Exterior

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