Big curb appeal pays off

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Big curb appeal pays off

Big curb appeal pays off -- before and after shots of exteriors of Atlanta-area homes.

BEFORE: A nondescript Buckhead ranch before its facade makeover by Hawthorn Design and Construction.

AFTER: This facade makeover exemplifies the curb appeal cardinal rule that a home's entrance should be clear and welcoming and force a potential home buyer to pay attention rather than drive by.

BEFORE: A Virginia-Highlands home facade before its redo by Jones Pierce Architects. "If it doesn't look good from the street, they'll never get out of the car," said Inman Park's Sanctuary Real Estate agent Derrick Duckworth.

AFTER: Maintaining consistency with neighboring homes, landscaping and a covered entry-way to keep guests dry are some of the features essential to this successful facade makeover.

BEFORE: The lack of curb appeal is evident in this downtown Decatur bungalow dramatically transformed by Jones Pierce Architects and Renewal Design-Build.

AFTER: Original color choice, a charming dormer window, custom front door, a modest scale and a welcoming facade all make for the golden ticket of curb appeal in this award-winning Decatur renovation.

BEFORE: A long-vacant 1940 Roswell bungalow before its curb appeal overhaul.

AFTER: Thoughtful, historically-sourced details such as original siding, French gutters, new functional shutters and well-chosen paint colors transform this Roswell home into a bright, appealing winner.

BEFORE: A dilapidated Roswell home before its dramatic facade makeover.

AFTER: Big changes for a historically-renovated Roswell home whose new look often invites buyer inquiries.

BEFORE: Even small changes can mean a greatly improved facade.

BEFORE: A Dunwoody home before its curb appeal makeover by Powder Springs' Kayler Construction.

BEFORE: Enhancing curb appeal while remaining consistent with neighborhood style is a key principle of well-thought out home facade renovation.

AFTER: Balance with other neighborhood homes and a re-oriented, clear path to the home's entrance made this upgrade a success.

AFTER: The dramatic "after" shows the results of a well thought out enhancement to maximize curb appeal.

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BEFORE: A nondescript Buckhead ranch before its facade makeover by Hawthorn Design and Construction.

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