Give your home a “face lift”.
The outside of your home makes a first impression. This spring, make your first impression a good one. Increasing your home’s curb appeal is easier and less expensive than you think and will increase the value of your property. The right combination of architectural design and landscaping can make the difference between an ordinary home and a home people will stop to look at. Simple changes like painting or adding trim to your front door or replacing old wood trim with a fresher looking composite are low maintenance projects that enhance the façade and pose little cost to you. If budget allows, an architect can help you design a front porch, stoop or portico that highlights your entrance. A smaller option is to install a shed roof that matches the existing roof and support it with brackets. Plant shrubs and flowers along the first foot of the house to camouflage the concrete slab. Use bright paint hues that complement the vivid colors of the flowers when painting doors and shutters. Updating the front windows of your home can make a statement. Remember to consult an architect before beginning any construction on the home, as an architect can advise you whether the structure is sound and up to code.
For more ideas on enhancing your home’s curb appeal call us at (631)648-0880 or visit us on the web at http://www.jgarchitects.biz
