This month we’re highlighting this gorgeous Arlington Heights transformation. We removed the old outdated brick and replaced it with James Hardie Color plus Cedarmill fiber cement lap siding, straight edge shingles, and installed Versetta Stone at the base. We trimmed the home with James Hardie color plus trim at all the windows and gables and …
While some trends manage to stay relevant for decades, new yearly trends can help you make the most of your home’s value and curb appeal. If you’ve been considering an exterior makeover, make sure to heed consideration to what the top trends are for 2020. Whether you are contemplating the selling of your home next …
We see them in all the style and home decor magazines. The modern farmhouse design brings the relaxed rustic style living and adds modern touches with smooth lines, glossy accents, and neutral colors. It is generally less rural and more sophisticated. In a contemporary farmhouse, we find more updated design elements such as stainless steel …
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Summer is here and it’s time to start thinking about ways to spruce up your front porch so you can get out there and enjoy it during the long, summer days ahead. Spring Clean for Summer Before you go on a decorating spree, take some time to clean and prep your porch for the summer …
Homeowners Challenge The homeowners originally had vertical siding that they wanted to update to horizontal siding, but had a hard time envisioning this transformation on their house. Erdmann’s Solution Their Erdmann project consultant, Mark, provided photos of similar style homes where horizontal siding was installed. He also used Chief Architect to do a rendering …
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Homeowners Challenge The Winnetka homeowners loved the location and interior of their recently purchased home, however they were unhappy with the overall aesthetics of the exterior. The house was a very traditional looking split level, whereas the homeowners had more of a modern taste and vision for their home. Erdmann’s Solution Through a combination of …