Category: Exterior Design

Exterior Design | Minneapolis Exterior Design

by Wei Fullmer on July 11, 2020 in Exterior Design

Despite its numerous strengths, fiberglass siding from Apex, a product we had recommended and installed, was discontinued in the spring of 2015. There are two other products AMEK Exteriors continues to rank as in the top tier of long-lasting siding with superior appearance. Depending on your requirements and your budget, either choice will be a solid exterior siding decision. Here are some considerations for fiber cement vs. engineered wood.

Fiber cement siding which is created from a wood pulp and Portland cement combination is known for its resistance to rot, pest damage from termites and woodpeckers,and fire plus its longevity.

Exterior Home Design Trends for 2020

by Wei Fullmer on July 9, 2020 in Exterior Design

While some trends manage to stay relevant for decades, new yearly trends can help you make the most of your home’s value and curb appeal. If you’ve been considering an exterior makeover, make sure to heed consideration to what the top trends are for 2020.

Whether you are contemplating the selling of your home next year or just updating the look, investing in the outside of your home will deliver a return in both resale value and enjoyment.

The top trends of 2020 are about bringing new approaches to tired spaces.

Exterior Living Spaces

In 2020, expect gazebos, outdoor kitchens,

11 Free Home Exterior Visualizer Software Options

by Wei Fullmer on July 7, 2020 in Exterior Design

Visualize the exterior of your home with different colors, siding, materials, windows, shingles, shutters, trim and more. These are some amazing free home exterior visualization software platforms where you can see what your home looks like with many different exterior design elements. It’s fun too.

This is a super cool article because the software is so cool for any homeowner considering painting their home exterior or changing exterior material.

It’s hard to visualize a different color or material. That’s where these software options come in.

Most that we selected to include in this list was easy and fast to use.

Exterior Design Trends For 2020

by Wei Fullmer on July 5, 2020 in Exterior Design

While it seems like it was only yesterday that you made changes in your life, your household, or whatever other aspects, it’s now time for you to revisit and renew these changes. As a new year will soon open, it’s high time for you as well to make further changes in areas that you haven’t touched on yet. One, for instance, is the exterior of your home.

While the exterior forms the focal point of your house, unfortunately, it’s also one of the most neglected in terms of renovation work. It’s usually the interior that’s given the most attention. However,

28 House Exterior Design Ideas

by Wei Fullmer on July 3, 2020 in Exterior Design

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William Abranowicz

They say you can’t judge a book by its cover, and the same goes for homes. The exterior of a house can hint at what’s on inside or offer a contrasting surprise–whether it’s a castle-inspired exterior with a fairy-tale interior or a historic outside with a contemporary inside. We’ve rounded up some of the most stunning home exteriors that’ll have you wanting to move in—and may even inspire you to up your own home’s curb appeal.

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Castle-Inspired Fortress

This fairy-tale escape by Lisa Tharp and TMS Architects features a gray exterior