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Southeast Michigan Bungalow Transformed Into Charming Cottage


MainStreet Design Build recently completed an
exterior renovation of a Southeast Michigan home, transforming it from a post-war,
plain bungalow into a charming cottage.

Before the renovation,
the bungalow presented a less-than-friendly façade. The stone and brick were in
great condition, but the nondescript porch and plain clapboard siding gave the
front exterior very little personality.

Always up for a challenge, MainStreet created a design
that would turn this dull home into an enchanting cottage straight out of a
fairy tale.

The
design team’s exterior enhancements included a new roof, red shutters,
energy-efficient windows, and a beautiful new front porch. MainStreet designed the new pitched-roof entry portico to align with the roofline of the main gable in
order to create a whimsical and welcoming entryway.

Red shutters and window boxes with matching corbels
enhance the cottage-like feel. Pleated copper roofing on the front window and
side door serve to add interest and draw the eye in. The effect is a
lovely and imaginative exterior that has quickly become the envy of the entire
neighborhood.


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Commentaires (13)

  • sabra900
    il y a 8 ans
    Will the shingles weather into a grey?
  • PRO
    Refined Renovations
    il y a 8 ans

    Great job! It's just so darling now. I love the bay window detail. Congratulations!

  • PRO
    MainStreet Design Build
    Auteur d'origine
    il y a 8 ans
    @sabra900 - no the shingles will not really weather to another color. They are a 30 year shingle, so they will stay that color.
    -Christine Ramaekers
  • kittnkaboodle
    il y a 8 ans
    I want that! Love it.
  • PRO
    RemodelWerks LLC
    il y a 8 ans

    Very nice transformation!

  • PRO
    Kustom Home Design
    il y a 8 ans

    Cute. It looks good.


  • PRO
    Labra Design Build
    il y a 8 ans

    Very nice!

    I think sabra was referring to the wood shake.

  • PRO
    Studio S Squared Architecture, Inc.
    il y a 8 ans

    Looks very good! Well done!

  • PRO
    Shakuff
    il y a 8 ans

    Very cute! A lot of charm and character now.

  • PRO
    Simmons + Co Design
    il y a 8 ans

    Wow! Such a great change, love the addition of the color! And the flower boxes are so charming.

  • PRO
    MainStreet Design Build
    Auteur d'origine
    il y a 8 ans

    @sabra900 & @Labra Design Build

    The shake siding is actually vinyl - from Certainteed Monogram, the color is Buckskin. As a result it should retain it's color and character for many many years :-)

    Here's another view...


  • Jeanne
    il y a 8 ans
    Looks terrific!
France
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