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by Knight Construction Design | Chanhassen, Minnesota
Chanhassen, MN, US 55317 · 191 photos
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http://knightremodeling.com

How do you make a split entry not look like a split entry?
Several challenges presented themselves when designing the new entry/portico. The homeowners wanted to keep the large transom window above the front door and the need to address “where is” the front entry and of course, curb appeal.

With the addition of the new portico, custom built cedar beams and brackets along with new custom made cedar entry and garage doors added warmth and style.

Final touches of natural stone, a paver stoop and walkway, along professionally designed landscaping.

This home went from ordinary to extraordinary!

Architecture was done by KBA Architects in Minneapolis.

 
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titan123 wrote:
What is the driveway material? »
· Comment · 5 days ago
Knight Construction Design | Chanhassen, Minnesota It is asphalt / black top. Thanks.
5 days ago ·
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jengstler wrote:
Who is the door manufacturer? I love what you did with this entryway! - Front door. »
· Comment · 5 months ago
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Master Z's Dart and Pool Supply Where is the garage door from? Is the door one that you stained? You have the perfect match I'm looking for :)
3 months ago ·
Knight Construction Design | Chanhassen, Minnesota The garage door is by IDC (Industrial Door Co.). It is a Custom 7 Series door in Knotty Alder
4 weeks ago ·
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gailw176 wrote:
how many stairs from basement to main level or are they split between »
· Comment · 8 months ago
Knight Construction Design | Chanhassen, Minnesota Sorry, I do not have that information and do not want to guess. Thanks!
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castiza1 wrote:
Siding - Could you please tell me what the paint color of the siding is? Thank you. »
· Comment · 9 months ago
sweethome18 what is the brand and color for the body? And if any similiar color by Benjamin Moore?
8 months ago ·
Knight Construction Design | Chanhassen, Minnesota I do not have the paint color on file. Sorry and good luck!
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mspinnichio wrote:
Split Re-model - Do you have a pic of the house before? Thanks. Marlisa »
· Comment · 12 months ago
Knight Construction Design | Chanhassen, Minnesota Yes! You can see the transformation on our website; www.knightremodeling.com under the gallery/exteriors. Thanks!
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debbyk23 wrote:
what kind of siding is it and what is the color? What is the make and color of the stone veneer? - This redesign is outrageous! What a fabulous job! »
· Comment · 4 months ago
What Houzz contributors are saying:
added by Amy Renea to These Split-Level Homes Get the Style Right
Here is an exterior view of a typical split-level home that has been modernized. The curving entry path, custom portico and natural wood touches give it more of a cabin feel. The look plays well with the wooded areas beyond the home and makes an everyday style look like a spectacular custom-designed home.
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like the entry and garage doors
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the door and overhang
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nice lighting of garage exterior
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Great outside look if flipping a split entry home!
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Garage doors
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Neutral with decorative accents....
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Exterior Color Scheme
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General theme
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Stone, garage doors, cedar look
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Front walk
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The driveway
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the drive to the front door
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front lanscape shape
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wood doors and pillars
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Split design, top and bottom
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Freaking garage doors!
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portico
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red flower pots, add nice color to entrence
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front garage and garden
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could work.
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Garage door, Front entry
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Simple front entrance
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Front entry
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Old split home
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beautiful wooden front and garage doors on a 1980s house
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Roof
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Garasi
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Landscape
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You could do this to every house built in the 80's
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Split level exterior
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flowers
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garage
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Chan
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Garage Doors.
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Entry with wood and stone, don't like anything else
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mom and dads house
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Экстерьер
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landscaping
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Walk way
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Doors
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Making Entry more grand
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Lanscape
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Brunswick house
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The green just seems to work with the wood
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Re-cover side split
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I like the garage doors and they way they match the front door.
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70's style home gone rustic. Wooden beam entry, rock
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Like
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Look of garage door and porch beams only
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Porch posts
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Color
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like entry
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Split level redo
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same color tones as our house
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Walk way
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Sidewalk is wider where it meets driveway.
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NOT BAD...
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Monica
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Colors
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color of pillars, door
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Front entry
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beam width weight
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My yard
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nice remodel. love the front door and garage doors
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Love the doors
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Like coler
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landscaping idea
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entryway
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porch
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entry to house
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Homes
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front of house
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Garage door
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Landcaping
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portico
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Christen
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Extended roof, entry way, garage door, color siding
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paint and garage doors
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Renovation
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Garage doors
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Stone siding
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Love the wooden garage door
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take an old split level and make modern with a front door overhang and wide panel vertical siding, stacked stone veneer on lower half
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wood garage door and entrance match
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Split small entry