Project Overview
This Chicago-area home featured outdated flat beige siding with minimal architectural details and no stone elements, resulting in a plain facade that lacked visual interest and curb appeal. The homeowners sought an exterior transformation that would elevate their home to an estate-like appearance with premium materials, sophisticated color choices, and enhanced architectural features that would make a lasting impression.
The Challenge
The existing exterior suffered from a monochromatic appearance with thin, outdated trim and standard materials that failed to create visual depth or architectural character. The plain facade had no dimensional interest and lacked upscale materials to achieve the sophisticated, estate-style aesthetic the homeowners wanted for their investment.
How We Achieved the Results
Our team executed a comprehensive exterior transformation with premium materials and sophisticated design elements:
- Siding & Stone Integration: Installed James Hardie horizontal lap siding in Evening Blue with staggered-edge shingles in gables, combined with Cobble Stack Stone Veneer in natural gray-tan blend on the lower facade and entire garage wing for upscale dimensional contrast.
- Trim: Applied Arctic White James Hardie trim throughout with bold window surrounds, wide corner boards, and decorative gable brackets.
- Doors: added carriage-style garage doors in mahogany finish with window panels and white trim.
Conclusion & Takeaways
This comprehensive exterior renovation transformed a basic suburban home into an elegant estate-style residence with sophisticated material combinations and architectural details. We strategically used stone veneer, premium fiber cement siding, and coordinated trim elements to create visual depth and upscale appeal that significantly enhanced the home's value and neighborhood presence.
