Trescott: An Exterior Upgrade

More Than Curb Appeal

The owners loved their neighborhood but since their 1960s home had no porch, they had limited ability to enjoy the outdoors. They wanted to not only add curb appeal, they dreamed of having a porch that could serve as another room and let them take in their leafy, social neighborhood. The results of our transformation of their exterior porch exceeded their expectations.

A small, charming brick house in Takoma Park boasts a white front porch and steps, surrounded by trees. With a dark door, porch swing, and decorative plants by the entrance, its yard is scattered with fallen leaves. This award-winning exterior transformation changed the entire personality of the home.

Custom and high-end details

With its barrel-vaulted ceiling portico and large 10 x 12-foot side porch, the new design offers coverage from the elements and plenty of space to relax with friends. The airy nature of the porch makes it easy to have conversations with neighbors walking by.

The barrel-vaulted ceiling, custom iron railings, gabled roof, composite posts and molding give the home a high-end look that is welcoming and appealing from the street.

This Cabin John home's award-winning exterior features porch with a wooden ceiling and brick columns. Steps lead up to the entrance with a black door. Autumn leaves are scattered around, complementing the fall foliage of the surrounding trees.

By tying in brick piers, installing shutters, and painting the door to match, the new porch blends in well with the house and gives the appearance of always being there. The custom metal railings are true to the style of homes built in the area in the 1950s and 60s.