Colonial-style homes are known for their historic roots and elegant, symmetrical designs.
Typically free of extra ornamental details, the stately facades can often benefit from a little sprucing up.
A narrow roof overhang and simple entrance resulted in a missed opportunity for outdoor living.
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Afront porch remodeladded architectural detail to create a more inviting exterior space.
Extending the roof overhang outward created a covered porch across the front of the Colonial house.
A variety of shrubs, potted containers, andhanging basketsenhance the welcoming appearance.
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Colonial Portico Remodel
Simple and symmetrical, this Colonial home has classic charm.
But with only a small portico over the entrance, the front yard was short on outdoor living space.
A Colonial exterior makeover helped this home capitalize on itscurb appeal potential.
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New columns replicate the original style, so the addition looks like it’s always been there.
Brick steps lined with lush landscaping beckon guests toward the entrance.
With its wornblue exterior color, the home faded into the surrounding trees.
After a renovation including a portico and porch addition, the facade embraces its traditional roots with newfound style.
The previously plain entryway now includes oversize French doors and a strikingoutdoor pendant lightoverhead.
Cross gables added to the garage and top of the house form a more interesting roofline.
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A freshcoat of white exterior paintmakes the black shutters stand out.
Dutch Colonial Exterior Makeover
This typical split-level home was functional but not fancy.
The facade featured no stand-outarchitectural features, and overgrown shrubbery concealed a portion of the structure.
A full exterior remodel gave the home Dutch Colonial style and a bigboost of curb appeal.
Stone pillars and a curved roof now frame the front door, beckoning visitors.
Decorative molding over the front door added charming emphasis, but the homeowners wanted a grander entrance.
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A front porch remodel, plus an addition, boosted usable living space inside and out.
New trim and dormer windows underscore the home’s Colonial character.
An addition to the right side of the house visually balances the garage.
With untended landscaping, the outdoor spaces were underused and unappealing.
A courtyard connects old and new in this Colonial home renovation.
Running the length of the house, a porch opens to a beautiful view of a formal garden.
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Bay windows add quaint appeal to the classic Colonial manor’s style.
Stately Colonial Facade
This classic Colonial home needed a few touch-ups to achieve the ultimate curb appeal.
Because the front yard is short on space, the homeowners had limited options for expanding outward.
In place of a full front porch, a new portico adds emphasis to the front entryway.
Bluestone steps and muntin windows with broad moldings accent the character-rich look.
Large support columns give theColonial-style homea grand appeal.
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Painted Colonial Home
Sometimes the most basic change can be the best refresh.
Afresh color paletteis all that was needed for anupdated Colonialexterior.
This Colonial exterior makeover resulted in a new peach palette withstraw-colored trim.
Indigo shutters play up the air of whimsy.
Dutch Colonial Home Addition
When updating a Colonial home exterior, maintaining its classic character is essential.
This historic Dutch Colonial needed an expansion for more usable living space.
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The addition carefully replicates the home’s existing features for an original look.
This Colonial exterior makeover demonstrates how to retain the character of your home whileadding to the size.
Columns accent the covered porch and blend old and new to create a friendly gathering space.
Changing siding and windows often does the trick.
This simple Colonial exterior started with unadorned windows and a basic symmetrical design.
Pediments over the windows and door reinforce the traditional Colonial style.
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This grand exterior already offered plenty of classic charms; the home just needed additional square footage.
The expansion borrows elements from the existingbrick facadefor a cohesive look.
It provides extra space indoors as well as a larger walkout area on the upper level.
Black shutters and crisp white trim stand out attractivelyagainst the red brick siding.
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