Colonial House Renovation Plans 4 The too small foyer Most times these areas were kept small as an acknowledgement of the room s importance But as the spatial hub of the house the foyer really does want to be bigger 5 An isolated garage While many colonials do have access from the garage into the house many do not
American colonial homes tend to have a symmetrical floor plan with the front door right in the middle of the front exterior and usually flanked by large columns and tall windows They are impressive buildings and flippers and renovators enjoy bringing these houses up to a modern standard By Suzanne Zenkel Courtesy Preservation NC This article appeared in the Summer 2021 issue of This Old House Magazine Click here to learn how to subscribe About This House
Colonial House Renovation Plans
Colonial House Renovation Plans
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1 1 5 2 2 5 3 3 5 4 Stories 1 2 3 Garages 0 1 2 3 Total sq ft Width ft Depth ft Plan Filter by Features According to a study by Houzz in 2017 the kitchen is the most popular room of a home to renovate Homeowners renovate for a multitude of reasons Including spaces that function poorly outdated appliances or cabinetry or simply to update the style All of these reasons were the case for this client
01 of 22 Colonial Porch Addition Though keeping with the streamlined style typical of Colonial homes this facade lacked dimension and personality A narrow roof overhang and simple entrance resulted in a missed opportunity for outdoor living A front porch remodel added architectural detail to create a more inviting exterior space 02 of 22 Installation Click here to extend More 1920s Colonial Revival Home Renovation A welcoming kitchen was at the top of the wish list for the owners of this 1920s Colonial Revival The resulting renovation delivered everything they hoped for while respecting the house s heritage by Wendy Moonan
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151 Plans Floor Plan View 2 3 Quick View Plan 73733 2138 Heated SqFt Bed 4 Bath 3 5 Quick View Plan 73891 1022 Heated SqFt Bed 2 Bath 1 5 Quick View Plan 73834 1035 Heated SqFt Bed 1 Bath 1 5 Quick View Plan 73888 1534 Heated SqFt Bed 3 Bath 2 Quick View Plan 73843 1558 Heated SqFt Bed 4 Bath 3 5 Quick View Plan 73730 1 Symmetrical Fa ade Colonial houses are known for their symmetrical fa ades featuring evenly spaced windows and a centered entrance This harmonious design element creates a sense of balance and proportion 2 Multiple Stories Colonial houses often have multiple stories reflecting the traditional design of the era
Colonial style house plans and tradition house plans Our colonial house plans and tradition house plans feature in most cases a center stair hall and a large central fireplace which is as pleasing in form as function providing a central heat source for the house Colonial architecture was brought to the Americas by early settlers and Colonial house plans developed initially between the 17 th and 19 th centuries remain a popular home style due to their comfortable interior layout and balanced simple exterior fa ade These homes began as two story homes with less interior room but soon developed into the widely recognizable and popular four over four homes four rooms above and four rooms below
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4 The too small foyer Most times these areas were kept small as an acknowledgement of the room s importance But as the spatial hub of the house the foyer really does want to be bigger 5 An isolated garage While many colonials do have access from the garage into the house many do not
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American colonial homes tend to have a symmetrical floor plan with the front door right in the middle of the front exterior and usually flanked by large columns and tall windows They are impressive buildings and flippers and renovators enjoy bringing these houses up to a modern standard
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Colonial House Renovation Plans - 01 of 22 Colonial Porch Addition Though keeping with the streamlined style typical of Colonial homes this facade lacked dimension and personality A narrow roof overhang and simple entrance resulted in a missed opportunity for outdoor living A front porch remodel added architectural detail to create a more inviting exterior space 02 of 22
