Our homeowners had remodeled the interior of their home several years before and had transformed their ranch home into a beautiful space for their family. The exterior no longer matched what the feeling and aesthetic of the interior, so we were called in to make improvements. Our initial goal was to break up the horizontal gutter line on the hip roof and add verticality with new gable ends. We also wanted to emphasize the front door by adding a covered entry portico. The homeowners spent hour on the road tracking down reclaimed brick with the perfect patina for the water table and paving.

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Our Principal Architect and Founder, Ethan Andersen, was hired by HGTV to work closely with TV personality John Gidding on designs for the show Curb Appeal. This home was selected in Oakland’s Dimond District for a $20,000 facelift. Taking a cue from the subtle structure of the existing red-bud tree in the front yard, Ethan chose to add tudor-style half-timbering and a rustic patio cover. The wood framing of the patio cover was treated with a baking soda solution to accelerate the aging process. Artisan leaded glass panels were added on either side of a new front door.

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