How to Add Curb Appeal to a Home With a Flat Roof
An owner may choose a home with a flat roof for economy, ease of construction, or its architectural style. Under the guidance of an architect or designer a flat roof can be a home's most exciting design element.
Unfortunately, a flat-roofed home can convey the impression of low-cost housing and often requires substantial efforts to improve its appearance. You can add curb appeal to modest home with a flat roof, but successful solutions will be different than a home with a traditional sloped roof.
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Modify the home's perimeter. A more complex shape is more interesting than a simple rectangle. If a room addition is not in the budget, consider adding a covered entry, bay window, walled patio, terrace, trellis or pergola.
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Extend the home's roof line. Extend the flat roof to cover an exterior living area or shade a large expanse of glass. This will produce varying shadow lines and give depth the home's facade.
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Emphasize the difference between vertical and horizontal planes. Treat the walls and roof as separate design elements. Add trim to stengthen the roof line. Paint it a different color from the walls.
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Define the property's lot line. A wall, hedge or change in grade at the lot line will surround the house, define its stage, and give it presence and curb appeal.
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Replace driveway and side walks. Use brick or stone pavement instead of concrete to add texture to the grounds. When possible use similar materials on terraces, driveways and walks for continuity.
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Add landscaping and landscape features. Screen problem areas with conifers. Emphasis the home's best features with featured specimens. Consider adding a bench or a specially designed mailbox or garden sculpture.
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Add lighting. Landscape lighting, ground mounted up-lights, and decorative entry lights will add drama and finish to the project.
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Tips & Warnings
Consider hiring the professionals. A project architect and a landscape architect can add substantial value to the project through their understanding of aesthetics.
Don't over improve. Always keep a careful eye on cost and value.
