A home exterior remodel can maximize curb appeal and give your house a whole new look.
These must-see transformations display just how different a house can look with some extra time and work.
Fresh paint, updated accessories,new additions, and architectural changes turned lackluster facades into true showstoppers.
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After: Stunning Black-and-White Exterior
Crisp white paint and dormers are contrasted by stark black accents.
The walkway and landscaping make just as much of a difference as the home exterior remodel.
A larger walkway,boxwood hedges, and evergreen topiaries give the finishing touch the house was missing.
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Before: Dated Fixer-Upper
A 1925 bungalow was almost worthy of demolition before its remodel.
The siding was rotting, thewindows needed to be replaced, and the structure was falling apart.
New siding and shingles make the home look like a recent build rather than a fixer-upper.
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The porch was also remodeled, complete with shiny wood floors, a metal roof, and square-bottom columns.
Thewhite railingalso closed off the front porch, making it look even smaller than it is.
A new exterior color scheme and a few DIY projects turn this house into a dreamy escape.
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These small but impactful changes give this home a completely new look.
Before: Dated Brick Home
This home’s midcentury modern charm was buried under years of neglect.
The landscaping was overgrown and layers of dirt covered the facade.
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An exterior home renovation helped the sprawlingranch-style homestep into view.
After: Midcentury Modern Makeover
Scaled-back landscaping lets the midcentury modern architecture shine.
Abright white exterior colorhighlights the lines of the brick facade.
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Wood elements, including horizontal slat siding and a new front door, repeat across the exterior.
See how an upgraded exterior color and a new entry changed the whole look of the home.
This makeover proves that small changes can have a big impact.
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Colorful landscaping completes the inviting look.
Before: Overgrown Exterior
This home was hiding behind overgrown landscaping.
Hedges blocked the view from the street and drew attention to an old garden wall.
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The homeowner kept thecinder block retaining walland original entry gate, but everything else got the boot.
She wanted it to feel like a living room: well-appointed and cozy.
After: Outdoor Entertaining Paradise
New windows and doors create a strong indoor-outdoor connection.
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The homeowner set upmultiple seating areasoutside and chose pale finishes that will stay cool under the hot sun.
Keeping all the plantings within a monochromatic palette helped create a cohesive look.
The landscaping and decor reflect the homeowner’s love forshades of greenwith white florals.
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The bland beige siding and dark brown roof and trim gave the house a heavy, dated look.
The finished exterior makeover demonstrates the difference afresh coat of exterior paintand new windowscan make.
Painted a crisp shade of white with blacktrim details, the home now boastsmodern farmhouse style.
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A new paver pathway, planters, and landscapingadd curb appeal.
Because the house stood in a coveted family-friendly neighborhood, the homeowners were willing totackle a substantial renovation.
With a reworked roofline and new pathway, the remodeled exterior makes a much stronger first impression.
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The dormers prompted amore substantial front entrywith a white-columned portico.
An expandedpathway accented with brick paversushers guests to the new front door.
Before: Bare and Bulky
Thishome’s architectural stylewas charming but bland.
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Its small front porch and large bay window weren’t ideal for outdoor family time.
With minimal landscaping, the large front yard didn’t boast much curb appeal either.
A new walkway and updated landscaping greet visitors with style.
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Watch and see how it was transformed into an inviting facade.
These Cape Cod exterior home remodeling tips can apply to houses of all styles.
But along the way, the house itself lost some of its charm.
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A fresh coat of paint andporch decor detailschanged that.
See how this home exterior design looks now.
A pediment and brackets lend architectural presence to the front door.
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New benches and planters enhance the home’s welcoming atmosphere.
Before and After: Ranch Redo
See how a humble ranch received a majorboost in curb appeal.
Watch to gain tips for your own renovation.
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Boarded up windows, a crumbling front stoop, and a barren yard signaled a cry for help.
See what curb appeal tips the homeowners employed to give this home a brand new look.
New garden beds enhancethe property’s cottage charmand welcome guests who step in through the new glass-panel front door.
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Even after all the exteriorhome renovations, the cottage’s original character remains intact.
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The entry was scrunched into a cramped alcove and upstaged by the garage.
You might not even recognize the finished look after this brick house exterior makeover.
The entry was pulled from the shadows and centered in a tall, gabled bump-out.
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Sidelights and a three-part transom dramatize the door.
Pedestals were added to the revamped stoop, which leads into a colored-concrete walkway.
Raised stucco trim surrounds new casement windows on the upper level.
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A band of slate tile strengthens horizontal lines, while a period light fixture adds a finishing touch.
Before: Dilapidated Exterior
This small Cape Cod home presented a less-than-friendly facade.
Thecedar-shingle sidinghad been blackened by pollution and oxidation.
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See what kind of Cape Code exterior home remodeling tricks changed the look of this home.
The owners also did some impressive work with the landscaping that took it from overgrown to lush.
Transform the look of your home’s exterior with ideas from this amazing makeover.
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After an exterior home remodel, it became a romantic chateau inspired by the French countryside.
It was in need of an upgrade that could give it new life without removing its strong character.
After: French Country Exterior
A former neighborhood misfit, thiscountry French-styled homeis now an old-world charmer.
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Rough stucco slathered over pinkish brick added several inches in thickness to the walls.
A new slate roof received a gentle sweep on the ends.
Lower windows were swapped for slender exterior French doors with arched tops, paneled bottoms, and iron hardware.
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The main entry now features an arched, solid-wood door flanked by sidelights that continue its curve.
A rustic stone arch crowns the entry.
Wait until you see what a fresh paint job and smart window coverings ideas can do.
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Quality exterior paint was this home’s lifesaver.
New wooden railings and balustrades ascend the concrete and terrazzo steps, and two newsets of columnssupport the portico.
Overgrown bushes were removed and stacked-stone retaining walls keep the new yard tidy.
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The owners were able to fix that with a curb appeal renovation you’ll love.
The new home exterior design boasts a much more sophisticated style.
Shaker siding in a mossy green color contrasts with the soft white trim.
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A low brick wall creates a formal separation from the new driveway.
Before: Disjointed Exterior
When it was built in 1927, this Nashville home exudedEnglish Tudor style.
At some point, the gables disappeared in a home renovation attempting to give the architecture a French twist.
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A few new exterior home updates restored the brick house to its original beauty.
New double doors enhance the drama.
Framed by a stone arch, the heavy wood doors complete a curve when closed.
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An impressive redesign did just that with the help of some serious upgrades.
You won’t believe your eyes when you see the new home exterior design.
For a focal point, the newentryway designfeatures a portico supported by triple Tuscan-style columns and built-in benches.
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Wide orchard-stone steps and acharcoal-dyed drivewaygive it an upscale touch.
The uninviting entry offered zero dimension and little character.
After this exterior home remodel, this home went from boring to beautiful.
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Low rock walls flank wide steps accented with stone, beefing up the front door’s presence.
New shingle siding in a soft gray hue andlow-to-the-ground shade plantssoften the exterior.
After they moved in, they re-envisioned what the home could be and created a home exterior worth noticing.
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After: Stunning Exterior Transformation
An upper-level addition created more living space and a spectacular new face.
Architectural elements,including two gablesand a shed dormer, add visual interest to the front exterior.
The shed dormer breaks up the roofline and fills the home with natural sunlight.
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Before: Crumbling Craftsman
From the outside, this Craftsman fixer-upper appeared to be falling apart.
After a few structural fixes and fresh paint, the home regained its original charm.
The stairs up to the door, porch railing, and columns were also reinforced to be sturdier.
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Striped awnings on the upper windows made the upstairs equally dark and dreary.
The newly redesigned exterior is hardly recognizable.
After: Classic Home Exterior
Removing the slope-roofed porch gave this home a happier exterior.
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The centered front door is now the focal point of the home’s exterior.
The door is covered with a flat-roofed porch with elegant side panels and pillars.
Low-maintenance vinyl siding in ocean blue contrasts nicely with thewood doorand white trim.
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The new addition brought with it an exterior makeover with timeless style.
See what this ranch home exterior remodel looks like now.
Cedar shakes and white trim make the addition look seamless.
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A new walkway is gorgeous and even more defined than it was.
A solarium over the entry made the facade feel cold, closed-off, and uninviting.
This old ’70s house exterior makeover is one you have to see.
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A handsome wooden door with sidelights serves as a focal point.
Newcedar shake sidinggives the exterior a traditional look.
See what they did with their unique opportunity.
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Wood-shingle siding replaces the old stucco.
The white trim around the windows really stands out on a clear-sky, sunny day.
The porch was previously removed because of rotting wood and the house was re-sided.
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After: Charming Victorian Renovation
An extensive exterior renovation restored the Victorian’s original grandeur.
A porch addition softens the entry and creates an invitingoutdoor living space.
However, a faded paint job and lackluster entryway made the home look dated rather than classic.
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Anexterior renovationadded a portico and front porch to give the facade new prominence and timeless style.
Itsbeautiful lakeside settingdemanded something more eye-catching.
After a stunning exterior home renovation, the house looks completely brand-new.
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Luckily, a ranch home exterior remodel was in the plans.
The result of itsextreme makeoveris nearly unrecognizeable.
Removed brick was reused for porch columns and planters in the front of the home.
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Before: Brand-New but Boring
ThisGeorgian-stylehome failed to inspire and lacked the character of its namesakearchitectural style.
See how a touch of exterior paint and a large addition gave this home a show-stopping exterior.
Low-maintenance fiberglass columns and molded polymer millwork, along with charming white rocking chairs, frame the new entrance.
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Asunroom additionvisually balances the garage.
The overall appearance was weighed down by the two carports topped by a screen porch.
The porch was transformed into an open-air retreat enclosed only by horizontal white railings.
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French doors along the back wall of the porch allow more light to enter into the living room.
Swinging pressure-treated louvered pine panels painted an olive green camouflage the parking spaces below.
And with no front porch, they had no space for outdoor living.
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The eye-catching design combinestwo-tone brickcladding and cedar siding.
Stone forms the walks and stairs, and larger windows supply cottage charm.
A poorly designed front porch and overgrown bushes and trees created a not-so-welcoming entry.
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The new home exterior design is one to behold.
Overgrown bushes and trees were removed and the yard was razed to allow for an expanse of concrete pavers.
Tidy trees and plantings were planted along the home’s foundation.
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See what exterior paint ideas they employed to work around strict neighborhood remodeling rules.
Despite these limitations, the homeowner successfully improved the home’s function and appeal.
Frequently Asked Questions
For prospective buyers, a new roof tops the list of desired exterior improvements.
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