Do your New York or New Jersey home’s windows accurately reflect your personality and style? Need some help revamping the impression the world is getting about you as they drive by your house or pull up in the drive? Here are a few tips from Renewal by Andersen of New Jersey and New York Metro to help ensure your friends and family feel welcome and that your New Jersey or New York Metro home is sending the right signals about who you really are.
Most New York & New Jersey homeowners invest time in getting their home’s appearance and style to shine through just as they do taking care of their personal appearance. Curb appeal, like the haircut you choose and the clothing styles you wear, speaks volumes about who you are. You wouldn’t walk around wearing a suit or dress three sizes too big, or tattered and torn, why would you ignore problems that detract from your home’s attractiveness?
Thinking of updating your exterior paint color? A new color can dramatically change the look of your home. Plus, color lets you send clues about your personality. Take a look at this slide show from This Old House for some excellent tips on using color to express your personality and give your home exterior a fresh new look with the perfect hues and shades. Before you paint, check for areas that need repairs, like eaves, trim and gutters. Even if you’re planning to hire a contractor to paint or install new siding, you’ll want to know about issues that require repair or replacement before they show up to give you an estimate.
Are your windows aging and starting to look tired and outdated? Modern energy-efficient replacement windows are more flattering than previous styles that weren’t expected to do much other than keep most of the cold air and moisture out. Today, you can have it all – long-lasting beauty and superior performance in a replacement window designed to last for as long as you live in your home.
Window colors should complement the overall home aesthetic and reflect your personality. By selecting Renewal by Andersen of New Jersey and New York Metro replacement windows (which come in nine exterior colors and paintable/stainable interiors for unlimited color combinations) you have the flexibility to accentuate architectural features. For example, you may anchor your color scheme by “pulling out” a certain color from your roof tiles, brickwork or siding. Carry that color to your shutters, windows frames, and trim work.
Installing a new patio door — one with custom features like pretty patterned glass and special hardware finishes — shows you care about the big details – like selecting the perfect color and style – and the little things that add subtle hints about your style and personality. The little details often go a long way toward reinforcing your decorating scheme and tying things together.
Grille patterns are another way to let the world know if you tend to think outside the box, or prefer to follow the crowd. Standard patterns complement almost every architectural style, while custom designs give you more opportunities to truly express your unique personality and accentuate the architectural features of your home.
Remember as you are refreshing your curb appeal to reflect your personality, what others see through your windows matters too. It’s easy to forget the back of your curtains or shades are visible to the world beyond your four walls. Stand on the sidewalk in front of your home, or even across the street, to see what others see when your window treatments are open – and when they are closed. Sometimes what people see through the window detracts from the overall appearance as much as rotting wood or warped metal frames – both avoidable if you choose to install replacement windows framed with Fibrex, our patented framing material guaranteed never to rot or warp.
From the colors you choose to the grille patterns you add to your modern Renewal by Andersen of New Jersey and New York Metro replacement windows and patio doors, the finishing touches help you express your personality and accentuate the best features of your home. Windows don’t have to be boring to help you lower your heating and air conditioning bills. They can help you put the welcome mat out for your friends and family in a way that is uniquely yours. Need some more tips on creating a curb appeal you can be proud of? Just fill in the short form on this page or give us a call at 866-609-5033 to schedule a free personal consultation.
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