Here at Carolan Contractors, we help our customers make all kinds of improvements to their homes, from beautiful new siding to classy new windows.
There are a lot of ways to add interest to your home and help it stand out from all the other houses on the block. Adding stonework, for example, to the front of the house can give your house that special touch that makes it unique to your and your style. However, stonework has, in itself, a ton of choices: the shape of the stones, color, and location, just to name a few.
So where to get started? This is when the home style and design experts at Carolan Contractors come in. We can help you plan out a terrific upgrade to your house that is all your own.
How? Well, in this article, we’re going to take some inspiration from a gorgeous project we did on a rustic-style Verona Craftsman House to discuss some ways to add character, elegance, and charm to your home.
Ways To Add Character and Charm To Your Home
To get your own creative juices flowing, here are some of the methods Carolan Contractors used to improve this Verona Craftsman house, which included giving the facade a major upgrade:
- Metal roofing accent: a new mansard roof over the garage, clad in bronze-colored metal roofing
- Custom masonry
- A new bracketed portico
- Gable ornaments
- Two-toned siding (clay and canyon), mixing clapboard vinyl siding and cedar shake impressions vinyl siding
- Mixing siding profiles/types
- New fiberglass front door by ProVia
Adding A Portico To Your New Jersey Home
Carolan Contractors are master craftsman, and adding a portico to your house in will provide quite a few benefits, such as adding dimension to the front of your house, so it’s not flat and/or plain. In addition, not only is a portico stylish, but it’s functional! Porticos provide shelter from the rain or snow when you’re getting your keys out.
And as you can see in the picture featured here, cladding the portico in metal roofing gives a farmhouse accent while still looking appropriate for your New Jersey neighborhood. Just that little bit of style goes a long way!
Why Metal Roofing in New Jersey Is A Great Choice
While we do roofs in all kinds of styles and materials, we love when a client is looking for metal roofing. This is because metal roofing is long lasting, available in a wide variety of colors to match your home style, and very popular in farmhouse decor. In addition, if you’re a fan of home design shows, you’ll see it used all the time–just watch an episode or two of Fixer Upper.
Learn more about our roofing services here.
What To Consider When Renovating Or Installing New Doors
A door is not just functional, but is a statement for someone entering your home. (Read more about our entryway services here.) Fiberglass is nice because it’s maintenance free, which is extra important in NJ, since we have harsh winters and harsh summers. In addition, Fiberglass doors are more energy efficient than wood.
It’s also important to consider which manufacturers and suppliers your contractor is working with. One thing we like is that there are hundreds of door options from ProVia, one of our preferred door partners, including different wood grains, different colors and stains, decorative art glass in a variety of styles, hardware upgrades, door shapes/profiles, and much more. This variety allows us to work with our clients to get that exact, specific look for their home.
View all of our suppliers here.
Materials Needed To Add Character and Charm To Your Home
Great ideas is only part of the solution, obviously. You still need to make it happen! So what products went into creating this new dream home?
- Cedar Impressions
- Vinyl siding
- ProVia Doors
- Entry Doors
- Stonework/Custom Stonework/Masonry/Stone Veneer
- Metal roofing
- Gable ornaments for an added touch of character
Add Curb Appeal and Stand Out From the Other Houses In Your Neighborhood
We all know how important curb appeal is when determing the value and sellability of your home. Having a house that stands out from the pack is not only aesthetically pleasing to you as a homeowner, it will also help attract more potentials buyers and, hopefully, more bids if and when you’re ready to sell.
A beautiful home is also a comfortable and nice place to live, and we here at Carolan Contractors want to make that a reality for all of our clients. Give us a call today at (973) 857-1555 for a free quote or contact us here so we can discuss your project.