Red brick colonial house exterior

Roula H. in Virginia felt stuck with her red brick home exterior. She wanted it to be more unique and inviting, but she was bound by strict HOA limitations. The brick&batten team worked with Roula to come up with a design that would help her love her home. Here's the story of her experience and the work she did to get curb appeal she's proud of. #brickandbatten #redbrick #redbrickhouse #brickhouse #brickhouses

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With origins that date back to our country's beginnings, Colonial-style homes offer a restrained, stately design aesthetic in keeping with their history. #curbappeal

Enter this luxurious two-story brick colonial home and admire the elegant foyer, flanked by the formal dining room and the living room. The dining room features a fireplace and flows into the kitchen through double French doors for easy serving. Enjoy the built-ins, desk, and island with granite eating bar in the kitchen, which is open into the breakfast area. The stairs that lead to the upper floor show off a bar and separate the breakfast area from the family room. The family room features…

There’s something timelessly classic about a colonial home. As you can probably guess by the name, colonial architecture rose in popularity thanks to some of America’s first settlers. The fusion of European styles in The States led to colonial homes that vary in architecture. That’s why today, we have Spanish, French, Dutch, and British colonials scattered all throughout. But exactly what is a colonial house? We’ll go over some signatures of this style.

French country Christmas decor in a lovely living room with neutral palette and white - The French Nest Co Interior Design. #whitechristmasdecor #frenchcountrychristmas

Let’s face it: first impressions matter. If you’re not convinced, front yards are the perfect proof. The front yard provides a glimpse into the house without being invasive or exclusive enough to require an invitation, a representation of the residents and their style. From breathtaking, natural splendor to mermaid-esque surrealism, these 10 houses prove the importance of an amazing first impression, thanks to some clever decorating choices and major curb appeal.

Brick and decorative shutters dress up this classic Colonial home plan with a sunroom on the side. The formal living and dining rooms open to each other for easy movement between the rooms. The efficient kitchen has a corner sink with two windows to view the backyard. All the bedrooms are on the second floor along with an over-sized bathroom with soaking tub and shower.

People form their first opinions before they step inside a home. Forty-nine percent of buying decisions are made from the street, according to the National Association of Realtors®. But curb appeal matters whether or not your house is for sale.