This is such a great update for this house! I also really enjoy the shape of the deck. Well done!

Omg, awesome!

Love it!

很好

this kind of brick is seldom to see in china

love the new color scheme.

More photos up close please. Looks great. Is that a stone veneer and how did it work around windows? New sills?

Stone is Rough Cut in Moonlight. Window trim was blocked with Hardi on returns. Sills will be replaced.

Nice, especially like the new stairs too!

Looks great! My only criticism would be that the stone should have returned to the front door in the second photo. Ending on the corner like that only emphasizes the fact that it's a veneer.

Hello,

We love the addition of the stone bricks to your home. The new porch & stairs bring out true personality, giving the house a totally new look.

-Billiard Factory

What a beautiful and impressive entrance!

Very nice

Love it!!!

You're a genius! Absolutely one of the most inviting entryways I've seen in a long time!

VERY nice! I love the stone work. It works really well for a home in Colorado.

I love the way this looks in the after photos. It looks perfect. I'm wondering about the stone, though. Does it have grout in between? Is it real? Can driving rain or snow get in there and cause mold or is it sealed?

Well done. Lived in Woodmoor for many, many years. beautiful area. So sad to have left.

Wow! Great job. This is one of the best makeovers I've seen.

Love it! Love the details like the light over the window in the garage. Well done!

Neat

That's beautiful!

What an amazing update! Can you give me the details on your decking and your railing system?

Very nice improvement!

It is absolutely gorgeous....what a difference.....I would be so proud to have this improvement

i would love to know how much it cost to do the stone work. thanks

Decking is Envision Rustic Walnut with Classic White trim. Railing is Reveal in Charcoal Black.

Fantastic update - good job

Fabulous...talk about curb appeal!

Thank you all for your comments and input, good and not so good (constructive criticism is healthy- no pun intended).

Lucky for you Island that it was really all positive. And as they say, you cannot please everyone. If the homeowner is happy you hit a home run! Anyone else who likes it is the cherry on your cake. I think it looks great if you care. (and even if you don't LOL).

Thank you for that lake 1114. May I ask, are you a designer, builder, crafts-person, or do you just have a keen eye and deeper understanding of these things?

Island, If you must know, I was a designer in a previous life! lol. If I had things to do over again I probably would have done interior design but alas, at this stage of life it is only a hobby that I adore. We are on the process of adding a 1200 square foot addition onto our 1940s lake house so we can move there full time. I am having a blast with this project and I am already getting nervous about what I am going to do with myself when it is finished! Just picked out some granite and a gas fireplace today. Most people hate this stuff, I just eat it up.

The exterior and interior of the original structure of this house is all field stone-not veneer haha. so no end of wall issues for me. The good thing about this being a hobby is I get to make all the decisions, the bad thing-I also have to pay all the bills.

Your work is beautiful, good luck with your career. Where are you located, just in case?

Hi lake1114 I knew there was a passion lurking. As for myself, I'm a stone mason by trade but we're a dying breed. Manufactured veneer and this ongoing stagnant economy are slowly weeding out the herd so I'm forced to serve the masses doing every other aspect of construction. I'm so glad to hear you have a "real" piece of history in your lake house. Stone- "warm in the winter and cool in the summer". We're located in Colorado but I've not seen a 1940's "lake house" here so I'm guessing you're probably back east. Thank you for the kind words and take care.

Island, yes, Connecticut and I could use a good stone mason for this project. Hell of a commute though. Post your e-mail if you want and I will send you some photos.

lake1114, have stone will travel, my email- islandcolorado@gmail.com

Lake1114, we are just starting a similar project on a 1957 lakehouse, adding more like 800 sq ft. I would love to exchange photos and see what decisions you have made. Please contact me if you are interested in communicating on the projects.

stone is the x factor here in south africa so I'm lovin it. great work

Sipokazi, awesome thank you!

Hey there lake 1114. did you get your addition done. Just about time to sit around the fireplace and have hot tottie!

Wonderful job. Who wouldn't want to spend a Colorado winter in this home!!

Nice!

Beautiful rock work! Love the design!

Very nice!

This is absolutely beautiful!!! Could you share what kind of stone/material you used on the exterior?

Looks very nice!

Nice curb appeal!