{"id":2159,"date":"2019-05-05T07:03:21","date_gmt":"2019-05-05T11:03:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/?p=2159"},"modified":"2019-05-22T09:55:23","modified_gmt":"2019-05-22T13:55:23","slug":"exterior-remodel-creates-curb-appeal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/exterior-remodel-creates-curb-appeal\/","title":{"rendered":"Exterior Remodel Creates Curb Appeal!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>After a few years of living in their home, our clients wanted to create a custom look and focal point around the entry of their home.\u00a0 R. Craig Lord Construction created a distinctive look designing a stone veneer front with a new porch and front entranceway. A balcony was created and supported by two decorative 10 feet tapered columns. The base of the columns incorporated matching stone and a bluestone cap. The opening for the door was expanded and a new custom door was installed \u2013 creating a grande entrance. Check out our construction photos!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2164\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Exterior-wide-shot-front-with-workmen-1-e1557053093847.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Exterior-shot-front-with-workmen-2-Copy-remove-name-on-shirt-and-wheel-barrow-e1557052973324.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"429\" height=\"572\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2162\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Exterior-Front-Door-under-construction1-e1557053060948.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"317\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Exterior-Front-Door-under-construction1-e1557053060948.jpg 1350w, https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Exterior-Front-Door-under-construction1-e1557053060948-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Exterior-Front-Door-under-construction1-e1557053060948-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Exterior-Front-Door-under-construction1-e1557053060948-675x900.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Exterior-Front-Door-under-construction1-e1557053060948-1080x1440.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 317px) 100vw, 317px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>A stone veneer chimney was added to the chimney to match the front porch.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2166\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Fireplace-Chimney-Exterior-1-e1557053136291.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Fireplace-Chimney-Exterior-1-e1557053136291.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Fireplace-Chimney-Exterior-1-e1557053136291-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Fireplace-Chimney-Exterior-1-e1557053136291-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Fireplace-Chimney-Exterior-1-e1557053136291-675x900.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Fireplace-Chimney-Exterior-1-e1557053136291-1080x1440.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Upgrades to the exterior also included removing the old window (below left), creating an expanded opening and adding three French doors with transom windows (below right).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2168\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSC_0120-e1557053501463.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"269\" height=\"404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSC_0120-e1557053501463.jpg 1333w, https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSC_0120-e1557053501463-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSC_0120-e1557053501463-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSC_0120-e1557053501463-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSC_0120-e1557053501463-1080x1620.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 269px) 100vw, 269px\" \/>\u00a0\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Exterior-Family-room-Frenchdoors-across-the-back-1-e1557053007328.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"536\" height=\"402\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The new Dining Room exterior also received custom French doors and transom windows to match the family room.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2163\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Exterior-Kitchen-bump-out-window-wide-shot-from-back-e1557053081574.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"420\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Exterior-Kitchen-bump-out-window-wide-shot-from-back-e1557053081574.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Exterior-Kitchen-bump-out-window-wide-shot-from-back-e1557053081574-450x600.jpg 450w, https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Exterior-Kitchen-bump-out-window-wide-shot-from-back-e1557053081574-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Exterior-Kitchen-bump-out-window-wide-shot-from-back-e1557053081574-675x900.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Exterior-Kitchen-bump-out-window-wide-shot-from-back-e1557053081574-1080x1440.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Corner windows were added in the Kitchen eating area to complement a new corner banquette that was installed inside.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-2165\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Exterior-Windows-Banquette-1-e1557053111153.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"376\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Looking for an exterior or interior remodel in New Jersey? Contact R. Craig Lord construction online at<a href=\"http:\/\/www.rcraiglord.com\/contact-us\"> www.rcraiglord.com\/contact-us<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After a few years of living in their home, our clients wanted to create a custom look and focal point around the entry of their home.\u00a0 R. Craig Lord Construction created a distinctive look designing a stone veneer front with a new porch and front entranceway. 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