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Curb Appeal: A Guide to Highlighting Architectural Styles - PJ Sullivan Exteriors

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Curb Appeal: A Guide to Highlighting Architectural Styles

You don’t need avant-garde home features to help your home’s exterior stand out. All you need to do is highlight the architectural style of your home. Whether your home has a Victorian, Colonial or modern architectural style, there are a few simple ways to draw attention to its unique features. PJ Sullivan Exteriors, one of your local door replacement companies, lists them below. 

Focus on Features and Colors 

Each architectural style has a defining feature, like gingerbread detailing on Victorian-style homes, for example. You can draw attention to them by painting them in a lighter shade or a color that complements your home’s exterior. Keep in mind that you want the architectural features to stand out, not the colors.

Avoid using flashy colors to keep the focus on the features. Clashing colors are just as bad, so make sure to use colors in three shades or three different colors that complement each other.

Use Colors to Hide Unsightly Features

Gutters are a necessity for every home, but some find them too unsightly. Painting them in the same color as your walls or siding can prevent them from taking away attention from the features you want to highlight.   We also provide beautiful copper gutters for a more stylish alternative.

Use Lighting to Highlight Unique Home Features at Night

Another way of drawing attention to these features is specialty lighting. We recommend using spotlights for highlighting specific features and washlighting for drawing attention to the wider facade.

Keep the Style Consistent

Over time, you may want to make a few minor changes to your exterior. When you do, make sure the details will fit in with the wider aesthetic. Certain siding textures, for example, may not be the best fit for more traditional architectural styles. In such cases, it would be a good idea to consult a design professional or one of your local siding contractors.

PJ Sullivan Exteriors, one of the top window replacement companies in the state, offers a wide range of luxury construction services. To schedule an appointment with one of our design professionals, call us at (862) 420-9283 or (862) 420-9283. You can also leave us a message on this form.

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