Before & After Inspiration for your Home’s Exterior Remodel
While the interior of a home is usually the main focus when it comes to home renovations, an exterior renovation that increases your home’s curb appeal can also make your home feel new again.
As we’ve mentioned in our previous blog post, an exterior remodel is also one of the best ways to add value to your home.
Are you contemplating an exterior remodel but don’t know where to start? Read on for 5 exteriors remodel before and after shots that are sure to inspire you.
1. From Dull White to Your Sage Cottage Dream
Photo Credit: Jackson Riley Parker
Photo Credit: Frank Murray
This home went from stale and cold to welcoming and charming with a few exterior upgrades!
While the old windows appeared small and blended in with the white exterior of the home—the new white trim windows stand out against the updated sage green siding and add character and flow to this home’s exterior.
Complimenting a soft cottage aesthetic, the shingles on the roof of this home were replaced from grey to brown, a gorgeous landscape design was added, and a new yellow door was installed to pull the earthy colour pallet of this home together.
2. From Mid ’90s to Modern Beauty
Credit: Brie Williams
Credit: Brie Williams
A fresh coat of white paint along with contrasting black windowsills and doorways transformed this home into the perfect example of farmhouse-chic!
Replacing the small wooden windows with large, modern feature windows gives the home a more open feel, complemented by the curves and arches of the home’s original architecture.
The additional dormer of the left side of the roof and the large windows added there will also guarantee a higher return on investment if the owner should sell it, according to livabl.
3. From Flop to Flagstone Feature
Photo Credit: Jennifer Boomer/Verbatim Photo A
Photo Credit: Jennifer Boomer/Verbatim Photo A
Flagstone is a great way to add texture to the outside of your home, but clearly, too much of it can make a home look monotone and architecturally uninteresting.
Applying natural grey stucco to the front of this home added the contrast necessary to make the flagstone stand out in a way it couldn’t before.
To draw the eye and balance the home, an additional white dormer and statement window were added on the right side of the roof, contrasting against the new, black shingles.
A new front door and windows complete this exterior home reno, but it’s the discrete pop of yellow that really brings character to the outside of this home.
4. From Boring to Brilliant and Bright
Photo Credit: HGTV
Photo Credit: HGTV
It’s clear to see how much potential this home had prior to this home improvement project. The home’s Cape Cod-style is a dream in many homeowner’s eyes but its previous drab colours didn’t serve to provide the contrast necessary to make this property eye-catching.
Painting the siding of this home in a bright blue hue and contrasting it with a vibrant yellow door and fresh white windows was the perfect way to make this property pop.
A brand new roof and landscaping added to the home’s character and completed this classic home’s charming exterior remodel.
5. From Familiar to Fabulous
Photo Credit: Paul Dyer
Photo Credit: Paul Dyer
This home has all the tenants of a luxury home - but its exterior appearance doesn’t live up to expectations.
This extensive exterior remodeling project was the finishing touch needed to elevate this home and make it look bright, elegant, and sophisticated.
The remodeled roofline and pathway provided room for an expanded front porch, with added bright wooden beams and columns to invite guests inside.
Painting the home white and replacing the small, red front door with a new arched, white doorway gives the home a more open and airy feel, and gives the warm brick features a chance to shine.
Edmonton is full of older homes with incredible potential but many are stuck with cookie-cutter curb appeal. With just a few strategic changes to the exterior of your home, you can showcase your personality and let the true beauty and character of a home shine.