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Exterior Remodel in Hart, MI
Exterior Remodel in Hart, MI
Inspired Home Builders LLCInspired Home Builders LLC
Wrigleyville Duplex Down
Wrigleyville Duplex Down
Clare Sells Homes, Inc.Clare Sells Homes, Inc.
This seller had a superior property in a very fun neighborhood by Wrigley Field. Most people enjoy the vibe but if you are too close... not so much. We have a duplex down with 4 bedrooms on the same lower level - very popular trend so parents can be on same level as kids but still, not everyone loves it. What everyone DID love was the front terrace and roof deck. Sellers had moved out of state so the entire place is staged. We made no updates to colors of paint, cabinets or floors to go on the market but did change out the lighting in the kitchen. It took a while but we sold in a competitive market!!
Cedar Lattice Fence and Gate
Cedar Lattice Fence and Gate
AVO Fence & SupplyAVO Fence & Supply
Cedar lattice fencing is a perfect choice to create a Beautiful Border with visibility and good ventilation. Our fencing professionals can incorporate lattice work into many fencing designs to meet your needs and taste.
The Croswell
The Croswell
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Interior Design: Vision Interiors by Visbeen Builder: Mosaic Properties Photographer: Mike Buck Photography This three-story live/work building accommodates a business and a private residence. The front showroom and reception area features a stair with a custom handrail and veneer brick wall. Moving through the main hall you will find a coffee bar and conference room that precedes a workroom with dark green cabinetry, masonry fireplace, and oversized pub-height work tables. The residence can be accessed on all levels and maintains privacy through the stairwell and elevator shaft. The second level is home to a design studio, private office and large conference room that opens up to a deep balcony with retractable screens. On the residence side, above the garage is a flex space, which is used as a guest apartment for out of town guests and includes a murphy bed, kitchenette and access to a private bath. The third level is the private residence. At the front you will find a balcony, living room with linear fireplace, dining room with banquette seating and kitchen with a custom island and pullout table. Private spaces include a full bathroom and kids room featuring train car inspired bunks and ample storage. The master suite is tucked away to the rear and features dual bathroom vanities, dressing space, a drop down TV in the bedroom ceiling and a closet wall that opens up to an 8x12, his and hers closet. The lower level is part of the private residence and features a home gym and recreation spaces.
Our Work
Our Work
Colorado Commercial & Residential PaintingColorado Commercial & Residential Painting
San Francisco Projects
San Francisco Projects
Mark Bellingham PaintingMark Bellingham Painting
The Lexington Project
The Lexington Project
TK Building & DesignTK Building & Design
Apartment Uplift
Apartment Uplift
Lifetime ExteriorsLifetime Exteriors
RusticSeries in Summer Wheat on multi-family home
RusticSeries in Summer Wheat on multi-family home
UserUser
RusticSeries in Summer Wheat and ColorSelect on James Hardie Lap
1548 Ashland Apartments
1548 Ashland Apartments
Sun Collective Design GroupSun Collective Design Group
This remodel of an existing, 2 building apartment complex turned this property into a gem in the heights. Each unit was unique which meant that each unit was designed separately from and incorporated into the whole complex - a feat in itself. Also included was converting the existing covered parking under units into fully functional /well-built additional units. The resulting complex lacked a little flair - bright yellow doors did the trick.
New Transitional Construction
New Transitional Construction
Casagrande ArchitectsCasagrande Architects
Stand alone condos
Stand alone condos
Brefco BuildersBrefco Builders
fotosold
Exterior Painting
Exterior Painting
The House DoctorThe House Doctor
We have worked on many buildings with both residential and commercial components. Downtown Savannah has many historic buildings that are mixed use and we follow standards of historic preservation to ensure that we paint and preserve these structures the best way possible for the future.
In-Law Apartment Addition
In-Law Apartment Addition
Puida BuildersPuida Builders
After photo of the in-law addition from the front/side of the house.
Alley House
Alley House
Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior DesignCuppett Kilpatrick Architecture + Interior Design
Alley frontage garage with small apartment above; roof deck offers views of Austin skyline; photo by Whit Preston
Northfield Condos
Northfield Condos
Hardin Builders, Inc.Hardin Builders, Inc.
Hardin Builders, Inc.
Residential Condominiums | Additions + Renovations
Residential Condominiums | Additions + Renovations
Tektoniks ArchitectsTektoniks Architects
Conceptional Rendering: Exterior of Historic Building, Addition shown left. W: www.tektoniksarchitects.com
The Tree House
The Tree House
Verdant StudioVerdant Studio
Hunting for Perfection
Hunting for Perfection
Hobbs' Ink, LLCHobbs' Ink, LLC
Kurt Forschen of Twist Tours Photography
Light Modern Condo
Light Modern Condo
DK HomesDK Homes
Designed for entertaining and family gatherings, the open floor plan connects the different levels of the home to outdoor living spaces. A private patio to the side of the home is connected to both levels by a mid-level entrance on the stairway. This access to the private outdoor living area provides a step outside of the traditional condominium lifestyle into a new desirable, high-end stand-alone condominium.

Traditional Flat Ideas and Designs

With so much attention devoted to interior design, the exterior of a home can often get overlooked, but as the first thing that welcomes both us and our guests, it is worth devoting some time tending to the outside of your house. Furthermore, focusing on the traditional kerb appeal of your home can add significant value if and when it comes time to sell up. Georgian, Edwardian and Victorian homes, with their bay windows and elegant plasterwork, often benefit from built in architecture advantages, but even if your house design is unassuming from the outside, small decorative and structural improvements to the traditional exterior of your home can equal huge impact. Key areas of building design to focus on are the front door, the driveway or approach to your home, the porch area, the windows, the facade and the roof. And just a note of caution... before any significant traditional exterior architecture gets under way, check first whether you need planning permission for your exterior house designs– this applies particularly to listed houses or buildings in a conservation area, but it’s better to be safe than sorry. Take a look through the house designs, exterior architecture and images of front doors and driveways on Houzz to inspire your facade or building design, or read on for a few more pointers when it comes to redesigning your exterior.

How do I give my home an exterior facelift?

You may feel like your home’s exterior architecture is unalterable but there are a wide range of options available to improve its external building design, no matter what raw materials you begin with. Begin with the front door and the pathway or driveway that lead up to your home as these are easy to improve without huge budgets. A driveway or pathway must be kept neat and tidy and you can consider replacing tarmac with attractive tiles or gravel. Repainting or replacing the fence, wall or gate that fronts your home can also offer an overnight transformation without breaking the bank. An area to not cut corners however is the front door, where spending a little extra can make a huge difference in quality, and painting it in a colour you love will pay you back every time it welcomes you home! Updating your windows can be a significant building design project but it is one that has benefits both inside and out, as well as potentially saving you money on energy later. If you are lucky enough to have period windows such as bay windows with sash or leaded windows, then maintaining them should be a top priority, but if they are beyond repair then there are plenty of window professionals that will offer modern, double or triple glazed equivalents that could still work in your bay window. Working with uPVC? Not a problem – the best improvement you can make is to ensure your windows are the right size and shape for your home's overall proportions.

How do I update my home’s facade?

When it comes to updating the facade of your home, painting is the quickest and most affordable way to achieve a traditional makeover, and if you opt for a colour other than white it can really make a statement (although sticking within the palette of your road and local area is advisable). A makeover that requires a bit more patience but can add romance and character to the most mundane of homes is to adorn the walls with climbing plants – delicate trailing wisteria is ever a British favourite, whilst roses and jasmine offer fragrance as well as beauty. If you’re looking to make more significant changes to the exterior of your home, whether that is adding timber cladding, hanging tiles, installing a bay window or rendering, then you should first check whether your house designs require planning permission. A New England style wood boarded home is beautiful and bright, but remember that it will need frequent repainting if it is going to stay looking its best, whilst stucco render or Tyrolean render can tidy up a home's exterior but think carefully before covering over original brickwork.

What should I consider if building a home from scratch?

If you’re working with an architect on a brand new build, the options are endless when it comes to deciding on the exterior architecture. But first things first, you will need to check planning permissions, building regulations and local restrictions, such as being in a conservation area, to make sure your plans for your exterior house designs will meet stipulations. If you are building in a street with predominantly Victorian facades, with bay windows and side returns, you might need to ensure your house designs fit in with the rest of the homes on the street, but if you’re building in a more remote area you’ll probably have more freedom for your building design. There are many architectural decisions to make, do you want a flat, gabled, hipped, mansard or perhaps even a curved roof? Do you want bay windows? Crittall windows? Perhaps external shutters? Do you want glass walls? Do you want wood cladding? Do you want a very symmetrical building design or something more contemporary? The decision is all yours but remember to consider the benefits of various materials over others and the effects that some architecture styles will have on everyday life, for example glass walls will look attractive but will give you less privacy. Your architect or builder will be able to guide you through the best traditional exterior architecture choices for your house designs.
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