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by Michael Robert Construction

Westfield, NJ, US 07090 · 59 photos

A traditional exterior fits seamlessly into the neighborhood

http://www.michaelrobertconstruction.com

The exterior of this home, originally built in 1939, was only enhanced. The goal was to leave as much of the facade as unchanged as possible, to blend seamlessly with the rest of the beautiful suburban NJ neighborhood. An addition was added on the right side. The existing garage was leveled and reconstructed without demoing the original structure. Copper flashing and new trim was added. Landscaping and an unconventional yet still traditional-minded paint scheme finish the exterior renovation.
Photo by Mike Mroz of Michael Robert Construction

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guppygal wrote:

Stone front - Hi, this is just beautiful! We are looking to do a similar type of stone work around the main door area all the way to the roof. Can you still do this and maintain the original vinyl on the house? Or does the vinyl need to be replaced? »

Like · Comment · 6 weeks ago

Michael Robert Construction This stone was original to the house. It may be difficult, but if you use the right contractor he should be able to preserve the siding while adding the new stone facade.

6 weeks ago · Like ·

ahellem wrote:

Garage - Is this a one car garage? How much space do you need between the garage door and the home in order to add the stair entry? »

Like · Comment · 5 months ago

Michael Robert Construction This is a "1 plus" size garage. My guess is that when our house wa built, in the 30s, it may have fit 2 cars. We built shelving all around and use it as a 1 car. In terms of how much space you need for a stair entry, that would depend on how high your door is I think.
When we renovated we would have loved to expand the garage, but due to very strict zoning rules could not. We would have had to go for a variance which is a long and arduous process.
-Ellie

5 months ago · Like

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Michael was the general contractor for the home, so he and Ellie decided to make minimal changes to the exterior of the house. The couple wanted to maintain the home's original look and fit the rest of the neighborhood. A new garage was added to the home, but the only other changes outside are copper flashing and new trim.

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This color-scheme really works / appeals to me

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color story

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vertical siding on upper story

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Different

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colors

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What would have been the options for placing these downspouts?

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Fronts

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everything!

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two tone colors

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So pretty

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Mums

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Side entry

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Exteriogrf

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gorgeous

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Stone

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Stone, windows, garden

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purpleish house

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Special Project home - a builder's home in NJ

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I like the overhang on the garage door!!! Gives space between the garage door and the beginning of the driveway.

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Carport entry to mudroom could work for our house, using our garage..Hmmm...interesting

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Front of house

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Love this house

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Rock detail

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Attached garage with exterior access. Extended roof line

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Shutter color, this brick looks like ours, color scheme might be nice

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Love this house good blend of colors and materials. Black guttering too

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plants

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possible solution

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LOVE this exterior

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all

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eggplant shutters

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entry walkway

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Dormers

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garage door

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love the center rock facade - very classic

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different textures

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Stone

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siding

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fron of the home, simple, love it

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maison

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Covered garage exterior entryway

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Landscaping

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Garage door

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Jorden's lottery home

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Love the natural stone - field stone? limestone?

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shutters - smaller ones on lower level

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Garage is set back

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colors

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Beautiful front facade

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purple shutters and door

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Brick entry and two tone textures

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colors are beautiful together!

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colors

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I would modify to be grey vinyl w grey stone on bottom. Lots of great ideas inside.

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Purple door, shutters

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~Ultra Classic & Fabulous House

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very nice exterior remodel. home looks like a happy lucky family lives there

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small windows on each side of front door

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cute house

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Painted brick

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la entrada de flores hacia la puerta

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garage door

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colors of painted brick and siding. Nice landscaping too

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Garage

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Siding

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windows shutters door and entry

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add garage to our house

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shutters

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Garage

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outside option

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Exterior

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Brick with siding

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Color

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Exterior

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nice

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front door

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See entire house

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Facade - brick on the bottom siding on top.

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Love everything about this. Looking at the sheer beauty has helped me to decide to leave the nursing profession and pursue a career in interior designing.

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the combination of rock and siding.......wonderful contrast.

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to square

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Covered stairs to left of carport

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like the exterior

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The outside how it is simple but not

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like the idea