EXTERIOR REMODEL
Before: My 1940's home was well built and had LOTS of potential, but NO curb appeal!
After: New dormers and gable add interest to the original "rectangle shape.".The stone around the porch, two types of siding (lap and shingle) and two different roofing materials (shingle and metal offer a variety of textures. The dark gray hue, of the newly painted brick, allow the crisp white trim and bright turquoise door to "pop." The entire porch was raised to the same level as the door. This makes the space feel more like an additional room as well as provide space for a natural stone skirt around the porch.
Before: A closeup of the front door.
After: Oversized molding frames the new turquoise door. A wooden storm door, painted in the same hue, assures that the color isn't lost when the front door is open. The painted wood beadboard ceiling adds texture and character, and the modern font and "old-world" railway lantern offer a nice juxtaposition. The wright iron knob and door handle tie into the iron railing and ceiling fan at the opposite end of the porch. The Loloi scatter rugs tie the gray, white and turquoise color scheme together.
After: The new sitting area, created by the two-piece railing, provides ample seating, storage and light for day or night time use.