TRADITIONAL to, dare I say, MODERN ... or more contemporary???

TRADITIONAL to, dare I say, MODERN ... or more contemporary???

Real Estate Investor · Memphis, TN · Member since 2014 · 156 posts · 101 votes

We renovate entire homes, completely from the studs in many cases, but we keep the integrity of the outside of the house. This house is the exception. We need to take the facade from traditional (some may say colonial) to contemporary or at least more modern. It looks tired and needs, at minimum, a good facelift. It is in a highly sought after neighborhood of homes built in the 70’s. That’s what people want in this neighborhood and will pay for it to already be done before they buy. Most homes in this neighborhood sell before hitting the market. We have to remove the entire front porch (structural damage due to roots) and will be removing all of the columns. We are amenable to changing the roof line in the front and painting or doing another treatment to the brick. Basically, it would be great if we could make it completely look like a totally different house. All of the landscaping will be removed. I am completely stumped with this one and cannot figure out what to do! Any and all suggestions will be greatly appreciated and if you have pictures please post them. Get out of your box!!! …. I am trying to get out of mine, but I think someone taped the lid shut! I know we have some very talented people on here, so what do you think? Be bold! There is no wrong answer. Thanks.

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Theresa HarrisPro Member
Member since 2019 · 15k+ posts · 11k+ votes
7y

Once you take the front porch, you have a blank slate.  A front porch is nice and can be inviting.  What about lowering the roof on the porch and making it smaller?

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  • Member since 2019 · 22 posts · 7 votes
    7y

    I am not sure.  I kind of like the porch...Kind of old fashion

  • Real Estate Investor · Memphis, TN · Member since 2014 · 156 posts · 101 votes
    7y

    @RICHARD FOX, the problem is, in this neighborhood, people pay top dollar for a more modern looking house. The porch must be removed anyway, due to major structural issues, so if we are going to pay to remove it, we might as well change the look in order to give people in this market what they want in order to maximize profit and sell faster. 

  • Theresa HarrisPro Member
    Member since 2019 · 15k+ posts · 11k+ votes
    7y

    Once you take the front porch, you have a blank slate.  A front porch is nice and can be inviting.  What about lowering the roof on the porch and making it smaller?

  • Austin, TX · Member since 2019 · 5k+ posts · 5k+ votes
    7y

    @Julia Blythe

    Hi Julia,

    Many of these "Modern" designs have large glass areas and are "Artistically" Designed shape wise vs being a box.

    Finding an Architect who has done this type of design would probably be a good start.

    Good Luck!

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