Colonial house exterior makeover

Colonial-style homes are known for their historic roots and symmetrical designs. Check out these before-and-after colonial home remodels that update and modernize exteriors.

Home makeovers, for us house junkies, are so exciting to see! We love every house we design; however, I’ve come up with 15 of my favorite home makeovers.

Painting your home’s exterior can definitely feel like a big commitment; however, with the right paint, it’s a game changer for curb appeal. We’ve found 21 painted houses to get you inspired to grab a paint brush! As you will see in these home transformations, the end result can be absolutely spectacular. We created this list for those on the fence to nudge you in the “pro paint your brick, siding, and stucco” direction and to give you some color ideas that will make you glad you did.

This classic 1970s colonial is in a great neighborhood on 2 beautiful acres, but its layout was not suited for modern family life. A local family bought it because they loved the yard, the area and the schools, but they knew it would need an update to work well for them. “The family wanted to…

Inna Kovalinskiy and her husband Vitaliy transformed an abandoned 1967 colonial home in Mint Hill into their Parisian-inspired dream home. Quick background: Inna and Vitaliy, both in their 20s, design homes professionally through their business called Vik House to Home. And they have two young children. They recently bought an abandoned 1967 colonial in Mint […]

My son and daughter-in-law bought a home last year, not because they were thrilled with the exterior, but because they liked the flow of the home, the large family room with windows on three sides, and the playroom right off the kitchen. Because the home is located in a lovely old neighborhood, it could easily accommodate an investment in the exterior. Here is how the house looked in its original 1960's glory. Undeterred by the dated appearance, my son had a vision. He pictured the exterior…

18 Predictions for 2020 Exterior Home Design | Blog | brick&batten

We’ve been long time proponents of starting exterior paint projects in the fall. Of course, you can successfully paint a house during many times of the year, but fall weather and exterior paint go together really well. If you’re ready to make a big change and pick up a brush, here’s what to know before painting your home in the fall. From perfect temperatures, to rainfall, when to repair or replace your siding to finding the pro for the job. Read on...