Ahh, spring. For many of us spring means time for working in the yard and projects around the house. To get big bang for your buck, think about an exterior spruce-up.
Windows and Window Walls. New windows not only may lower your energy bills, but with all of the new styles on the market, they can give your home a whole new look. Think about how your lifestyle might change if the whole back of your home opened to your yard with a series of glass accordion doors. Your view expands, and your home suddenly gains square-footage with outdoor living space.
Updated Materials. Replace tired siding with updated, maintenance-free materials for a long life and a fresh coat of paint for a whole new look. Create an updated mountain-style look–slat boards in rich wood tones look beautiful as a complement to natural stone or in contrast to cool concrete. Add some funkiness to a traditional home design by topping it with a modern, metal roof.
Go for a Theme. Transform a typical seventies exterior into a Mediterranean mirage with ancient-looking stonework, heavy beams and wrought-iron trimmings. Love the Southwest? Think updated adobe home with stucco, decorative tiles and exposed, round wooden beams.
For more inspiration on exterior design, check out our ideabook on Houzz.com
