Before & After Exterior Transformations

See how changes to materials, entrances and proportions give familiar homes a different character. Each example explains the choices behind the transformation.

Warm shingle tones, a more substantial entrance and copper-toned roof accents give this two-story home a refined coastal character.
Exterior design concept

The Choices Behind the Transformation

Modern Craftsman Ranch

Craftsman · Design concept
Before
Original ranch with beige siding, red brick base and a white garage

The Design Direction

The long, low frontage needs a clearer arrival. A timber gable, substantial porch supports and a quieter garage finish give the entrance more presence.

After
Sage siding, a timber gable and substantial porch columns give the ranch a welcoming Craftsman-inspired entrance.

What Changed

  • Sage siding replaces the faded beige finish.
  • A timber gable gives the entrance more presence.
  • Tapered columns and stone bases anchor the porch.
  • A quieter garage finish shifts attention toward the entry.
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Warm Modern Colonial

Transitional · Design concept
Before
Original two-story Colonial with pale siding, a modest central entrance and white garage doors

The Design Direction

Preserve the balanced window rhythm while strengthening the central doorway. Pale stone, warm ivory siding and refined garage detailing establish a more deliberate hierarchy.

After
Warm ivory siding, a substantial pale stone entrance and refined garage doors update the Colonial while preserving its symmetrical window rhythm.

What Changed

  • Warm ivory siding and quieter trim unify the main house and garage.
  • A pale stone portico gives the centered entrance more presence.
  • Refined garage doors, lighting and layered planting complete the approach.
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Refined East Coast Coastal

Coastal · Design concept
Before
Original beige two-story house with blue shutters, a small porch and white garage doors

The Design Direction

Bring texture and depth to the builder-basic exterior. Shingles, a substantial portico and restrained copper-toned accents connect the entrance with the roof and siding.

After
Warm shingle tones, a more substantial entrance and copper-toned roof accents give this two-story home a refined coastal character.

What Changed

  • Warm shingle textures replace the plain horizontal siding.
  • A more substantial portico brings definition to the entrance.
  • Dark window frames and muted garage doors refine the openings.
  • Hydrangeas and layered planting soften the approach.
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