Exterior renovation
ideas & advice.
Practical guides and design perspectives for seeing your exterior more clearly.
11 Exterior Color and Material Combinations for a Warmer Home
Explore 11 exterior color and material combinations, from olive stucco and warm brick to pale stone and timber, with practical guidance for your home.
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1990s Brick House Exterior Makeover: Before & After
A red brick exterior redesign study keeps the masonry and changes the garage, windows and entrance to rebalance the exterior.
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How to Modernize a Split-Level House Without Losing Its Character
A split-level design study uses retained brick, olive mineral finishes and a copper-toned entrance to turn staggered levels into an asset.
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Ranch House Exterior Renovation: What to Change First
A ranch exterior design study uses sage siding, a timber gable and substantial porch columns to make a low home feel welcoming.
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Colonial Exterior Makeover: Before & After
Warm ivory siding and a stone portico strengthen the central entrance of a Colonial while preserving its window symmetry.
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Craftsman Exterior Renovation: Before & After
An earthy Craftsman redesign study reinforces the broad gable and deep porch with stone-based columns and warm timber.
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