Whole Home Renovation Reveal: A Four-Level Split with a Midcentury Modern Vibe
Whole Home Renovation Reveal: A Four-Level Split with a Midcentury Modern Vibe
Check out the reveal of this whole home renovation to get ideas for giving a four-level split an updated midcentury modern vibe. We added a bathroom in the basement, improved the flow of the space in the main floor, upgraded the kitchen, and added an amazing sunroom to bring the outside in.
In the video above, I walk you through a whole home renovation project we recently wrapped up. All of us here at Contact Renovations are very proud of the results!
Your Guide to Your Home Exterior Renovation
Your Guide to Your Exterior Home Renovation
If your home exterior is beginning to look dated, this is the guide for you. Here are all the upgrades you should consider to update the look of your home AND improve its performance. Check out the recent exterior renovation we completed in the video below, or read on for more!
If you want to update the look of your home exterior, here are some areas to consider:
Insulation
When doing an exterior renovation, you have an opportunity to upgrade your insulation! Many of these older homes, such as the 80s home featured in the video above, are framed with 2×4 walls, which don’t leave much space for insulation within the wall cavity.
Modernizing Your 1980s Home Exterior
Modernizing Your 1980s Home Exterior
So you live in a classic 1980s house, and you want to modernize the exterior? Check out this video for tips on how to modernize the outside of your home. The classic exterior features such as brick arches and five-panel bay windows can be altered to give a totally new look, and the bonus is that the updated version is lower maintenance.
Let me show you how we modernized the look of this 1980s home. It’s similar to some other exterior projects we’re done before, so if you want to know more about removing the brick arches, upcycling old brick, choosing a new front door, or selecting a new garage door, check out our previous posts on these topics:
Low Maintenance High Quality Wood Alternatives
Low Maintenance High Quality Wood Alternatives for Your Exterior Renovation
The look of natural wood is absolutely beautiful, but it can require maintenance. There are other options! Here are some low maintenance wood alternatives to consider when doing an exterior renovation:
So why would you choose something besides wood? Look, natural wood is a beautiful product, but it requires a lot of ongoing maintenance and that’s not for everyone. So in this recent exterior renovation we completed, we incorporated some products that look like wood, but they’re not. And they require very little maintenance on an ongoing basis.
Should You UpCycle Exterior Brick?
Should You UpCycle Exterior Brick?
So you have exterior brick, and you want to change the look of your house but keep some of the brick. What are the pros and cons when you upcycle this brick? Watch this video for more information on how the process went for this exterior renovation project:
This eighties home is a recent renovation we completed, where we removed the old brick arches and renovated the exterior to give it a far more modern appearance. I showed you a few features like this in a similar renovation we completed this year, but in this project I want to talk about the pros and cons when you upcycle brick.
Replace Your Entry Door: What You Need to Know
Replace Your Entry Door: What You Need to Know
So it’s time to give your home a new look, and replace that entry door. But what do you need to know about doors to be able to pick a good one? In this video, I go through the types of entry doors, or front doors, that you can choose, and what are the pros and cons of each type!
Before you replace your entry door, it’s good to know all your options. Here are some things to know about entry doors and front doors before you get started on your renovation project:
Types of Front Doors:
There are three main types:
Metal Doors
Generally, your metal-clad door will be your cheapest door.
Remarkable Exterior Door Products for Garage and Entry
Remarkable Exterior Door Products for Garage and Entry
Are you looking for remarkable door products for your garage and your entry door as well? A great garage door and front door can totally change the look of your home, and increase its curb appeal. What kind of styles are available? Check out these modern options we used on this home renovation:
If your garage is in the front of the house, the garage door is a major element of your home’s curb appeal. Even if your garage is situated in the back, you may still want to level up the look of the door.
Tips to Update a Dated Brick Arch Home Entryway
Tips to Update a Dated Brick Arch Home Entryway
Want to update your dated home entryway? Your entryway is one of the first parts of your home that your guests will see, so you want it to look fresh and up-to-date. This home used to have brick arches that declared the decade it was built in: the 1980s. In addition, the brick in some of these arches was compromised. While we wanted to keep some of the brick, we also wanted to give the entryway a fresh look. Check it out in the video below:
Let’s break down exactly what we updated in the entryway of this home.
Simple Ways to Add Character to Your Home’s Exterior
Simple Ways to Add Character to Your Home's Exterior
Here are a few simple ways to add character to your home exterior. You might be looking for ways to add a unique touch to the way your home looks. A full renovation might not be what you’re after—or maybe you already completed a reno, and you want to add few touches that express the style you and your family love. Well, here are a few ideas!
If you’re looking for ways to add character to your home, and express the style you and your family love, here are a few things to try:
Make Your House Number a Feature
Almost every home has a number of some kind, unless you are living somewhere quite remote!
How to Modernize Your Home’s Curb Appeal
How to Modernize Your Home's Curb Appeal
Want to improve your home’s curb appeal? Check out this before and after reveal of an exterior renovation we recently completed. A few small changes such as removing a dated feature (the brick arches) and replacing the door made the home look modern and fresh. We even recycled the brick on this project!
Do you want to modernize the look of your home’s exterior? If you love your home but feel it is lacking in curb appeal, then these tips are for you! There are ways to improve the look of your home without spending a huge amount of money.
