Monday, January 3, 2011

Craftsman Porch


This wonderful exterior renovation started with the owners' vision to transform their home with a craftsman porch.   In order to achieve this traditional feeling, (along with needed repairs and window replacements), the siding, windows and trim were redesigned.

We introduced continuous bandboard trim, windows with a "prairie" style divided light pattern and a stone base around the new porch and existing house.

The porch is the most dramatic with tapered craftsman columns, stone piers and oversize roof brackets.




Before - Front

After - Renovated front with porch addition
Mulitple siding types were used, dark at the first floor and lighter above

Simple slate and stone steps     
Early design sketch