Split Level Remodel - Design Help
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Split-Level Exterior Remodel - Opine on our design
Comments (7)The porch area will remain as is and already has the board and batten style, we'll just give it a fresh coat of white paint. I hear you on the columns, I suppose I should have been more clear. We trend towards modern but don't mind the craftsman-type style as well since some homes on our block are craftsman. Thus we thought the columns would be a nice touch regardless. Garage doors - seem to be in good condition so really wasn't looking to replace but I'm open to refinishing them in a gel-stain perhaps. I've seen some folks do a wood colored gel-stain the looks decent so I can try that. Our front door is hidden but we replaced that as well and need to decide on a color to match the exterior....See More1970s split level basement remodel
Comments (1)Congratulations, that’s a pretty cool space! But you are right, there is a lot going on, and losing the diagonal lines would help. What about replacing them with drywall?...See MoreLiving Room Design Help (split level)!
Comments (3)I would not want to walk into a couch either! How many people and kids usually use this room? Make sure to get a couch and chair with narrow armrests. The curved ones just take up to much room. A chaise is not functional. Make sure the coffee table either has shelves for storage or small ottomans in them for extra seating (if needed). Measure twice, buy once! If you have toys coming out of the toy bin - it's time to rethink the toy storage. Couches and chairs come in all sizes. Make sure not to get the "oversized" type. I see that you are a pillow person. That's fine, but it's not very functional. Each time a human sits down, they have to rearrange the pillows. Upholstered seating already has padding - it doesn't need any more! If you are looking to add the patterns that are in your pillows, do so with accessories, such as table top or wall decor items....See MoreDesigners! need help coming up with ideas to update Split level exter
Comments (13)Thank you to everyone's suggestions thus far! I really appreciate it. I agree with everyone that a good deal of landscaping in front is a must and would go a long way towards adding curb appeal to the front of the home. Beverly- what if I have the budget to change the entire level of the roof over the single story part of the home? I was thinking I could do a dramatic higher A-pitch style roof to add visual interest and also enable the addition of a long front porch? We just keep envisioning a french country exterior and we will do what we can (within reason- not going the entire value of the house) to get that look. Changing the roof line (to either an A pitch or a multiple "peak" look) would also give the appearance of a larger home and also allow us to raise the ceiling heights in the main living area of the home - i.e., opening up the entire kitchen and living room to each other as well). I did get an estimate to move the AC unit and it was around $1500 so not cost prohibitive for what we want to do....See MoreSina Sadeddin Architectural Design
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