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the box to do the renovation and to keep costs down. Being creative is not just about coming up with a good design, it’s about finding a way to make that design work within reason. Creating curb appeal. Curb appeal has a big impact on buyers these days. An extreme makeover such as this one needed to be eye-catching, memorable, and a must see! This home had a low-pitched roof, cinder block walls, and outdated aspects all around. Real creativity was needed to come up with an exte- rior to entice people to want to come visit this home in person. With a new higher-pitched roof and a porch, this lifeless, styleless cinder block home quickly became a country chic dream home. The higher-pitched roof added interest and made a more distinct statement. The porch gave the home a welcoming, country feel. The paint’s brownish-red tones made the home memorable and warm, lending it an almost barn-type feel. Defining the style of a home in this way helps give it an identity buyers can relate to and fall in love with! Batt and board siding was used to address the cinder block on the exterior, enhance the overall look and feel, and play up the “country
opportunity for any home renovator willing to face those challenges, brave the unknown, and sacrifice sleepless nights to pull off the project! An extreme home makeover will take you on an incredibly rewarding and creative ride—one you’re sure to never forget! •
chic.” Because of the cinder block, there was no way to attach the siding in the typical way, nearly creating a dead end to the whole design idea. However, where there’s a will there’s a way. With some ingenuity and help from a local hardware store, the contractors were able to apply the siding quickly and with no struggle at all! Remember, getting creative comes in different forms, not just with design. Adding shutters and exterior lighting added detail and helped to create a designer look and highlighted the “country chic” look even more. Not all homes are candidates for an extreme makeover. Finding the perfect house that checks all the boxes is not as easy as it seems. But taking on such a project is a thrilling adventure for anyone willing to let themselves go and be creative! From beginning to end, every step of the way, an extreme makeover is a creative adventure with a new challenge every day. It offers a grand
Michele Van Der Veen is host of Good Day segments, including Flip It, Decorate Like a Designer, and Stage to Sell. She started her career in real estate
investing more than 30 years ago. A published author, Van Der Veen has been recognized and featured in international magazines for her unique approach to interior design. Acquiring a formal education from the Interior Designers Institute of California, her experience stems from building custom homes to flipping more than 100 homes and working in commercial real estate development alongside her father at a young age. Not afraid to push the limit on her own designs and investments, Van Der Veen will often be heard reassuring her team about her decisions by saying “Don’t worry, we are the comps!” For more on Van Der Veen’s work or to contact her, visit iHeartHomescorp.com.
14 | think realty magazine :: november – december 2022
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