April | 2017 | Casey Nelson Exteriors

Queen Anne Renovation in Tuscan Olive

Round towers and broad decorative gables, as well as elaborate Queen Anne chimneys, dormers, and windows are showcase characteristics of many Queen Anne homes. These homes feature eclecticism, asymmetry and contrast in architectural detail. Roofs are typically steeply pitched and provide visual interest with gables, dormers and turrets or towers. Queen Anne towers may be square, round or polygonal. The towers are often capped with a conical, tent or dome then finished off with slate shingles and a copper finial ornament. Entrance to the Queen Anne home often features wrap-around porches. Decorative columns, brackets or other applied ornamentation, frequently frame the porch.

This beautiful Queen Anne style home features many of the architectural design details described above. The homeowner’s renovation included Mastic’s Quest D4 siding in Tuscan Olive. Freeze boards, corner posts and porch beams were all completed in Mastic’s Cameo.

For solutions to your exterior renovation call Casey Nelson Exteriors. Let Casey discuss products his company has that will draw not only curb appeal to your home but architectural interest. Contact Casey Nelson Exteriors of Lincoln and Omaha to help you create a one of a kind home! Let Casey Nelson show you what Mastic and Hardie Siding and selected colors can do for your home!

Color Schemes Help in Exterior Renovation

A color scheme is defined as a choice of colors used in design. For example, the “Achromatic” use of a white background with black text is an example of a basic and default color scheme used in web design. The purpose of a color scheme is to create style and visual appeal. Colors that lack strong chromatic content are said to be unsaturated, near neutral or achromatic. Pure achromatic colors include black, white and all grays. Near neutrals include browns, tans, pastels and darker colors. Color schemes are used to create color combinations in fashion design, interior design and exterior design.

The achromatic color palette of greys, whites and black bring dramatic color appeal to this beautiful home. Mastic’s Ovation D4 Vinyl Siding in Harbor Grey was selected as the base color for this home’s renovation. White wraps provided the dramatic architectural contrast. The black shutters; red brick; white fascia, soffits gutters, downspouts and garage door, which the homeowner already had, all work effectively to bring this color scheme together.

Mastic Pebblestone Clay Before & After

When it comes to selecting the exterior color scheme for your home you have more than just your house to consider! The exterior color scheme you select for your home can affect the entire street. That idea alone can become rather daunting! So how do you decide? Here are a few simple steps!

Begin by planning around the elements that are hardest to change. This could include stone or brickwork, roofing, driveways and landscaping. Look for colors that will bring all of these elements together.
Consider your home’s architectural style and era. The color that you select should be appropriate to the style of your home.
Select three or more different paint shades. An exterior color scheme typically has three parts: (a) the dominate color; (b) the accent color – doors, shutters and small areas; and (c) trim color – windows and door casings, roof edging, railings, and other trim areas.

Never rely on a paint chip alone. Be sure you take your sample out to different areas of your home during different parts of the day to evaluate your color choice.

This beautiful home used Mastic Quest Dutch vinyl siding in Pebblestone Clay. Corner Posts, vents, soffits and downspouts were also completed in Pebblestone Clay. Architectural detail was added through Mastic’s fascia and gutters in Montana Suede.

Color Change Before and After

Selecting a new exterior color for your home is usually applied in the form of siding, trim, and roofing. All choices are much more permanent than changing the wall color of the inside of your home. When choosing colors focus on the following:

The Architecture of your home. Most styles have a tried and true color palette. Color ideas for your homes architecture can be found by looking at a variety of web sites. Casey Nelson Exteriors has a web site where homeowners can not only see a wide variety of homes but also look for information regarding color choice selection.
The Landscape. Look at the geography surrounding your home.
The Neighbors. Walk around your neighborhood and see what your neighbors have done. Try to blend your home exterior with theirs. Do not do something completely different.
Consisting Components. Consider the colors already on your home that are a major expense. This would include a new roof you already have installed, brick work or landscaping.
Trim and Accent. When selecting your homes exterior color you will also be selecting trim and accent color. One trick when electing trim is to select your field color, and then choose a hue on the same color strip that is two to three shades lighter. In doing so you know that the colors will work together.
Thankfully exterior home colors do not change as quickly and dramatically as interior colors do.

The before and after photos of this split level are a great example of what a new color palette can do to your homes exterior appeal. These homeowners selected Mastics Ovation Dutch Vinyl Siding in Pebblestone Clay. New trim color for the wraps, soffit, and fascia were finished in White. Shutters were then added in Brown.

Contact Casey Nelson Exteriors of Lincoln and Omaha to help you create a one of a kind home! Let Casey Nelson show you what Mastic Siding and selected colors can do for your home!

Mastic Ovations Harbor Grey

When selecting exterior colors to compliment brick that is already on your home the best method is to try to match colors within the bricks themselves or the roofing product that you have placed on the home. In doing so you do not produce too much of a contrast to the exterior of the home allowing the brick color, the siding, the roof and accent colors to work together to define the architecture of the home itself.

This home was finished in Mastic Home Exteriors Dutch Ovations Harbor Grey Siding. The overall effect compliments not only the architecture of this beautiful home but also the selected color scheme.

Contact Casey Nelson Exteriors of Lincoln and Omaha to help you create a one of a kind home! Let Casey Nelson show you what Mastic Siding and selected colors can do for your home!

Mastic Ovations Pebblestone Clay

Mastic Vinyl Siding by Ply Gem provides homeowners with a wide range of home exterior design options – from styles and textures to color choices and accessories. With Mastic homeowners can create the curb appeal that they are looking for to set their home apart from the rest on their block!

This beautiful home selected Mastic’s Dutch Ovations Vinyl siding in Pebblestone Clay. Wraps, soffits, fascia, corner posts, and knee braces were all completed in white to add detail. The homeowner then added shutters to finalize the overall renovation.

Contact Casey Nelson Exteriors of Lincoln and Omaha to help you create a one of a kind home! Let Casey Nelson show you what Mastic Siding and selected colors can do for your home!

Mastic’s Ovation Dutch Siding

Dutch Lap Vinyl Siding is made to look like wood siding that was hand carved by old world craftsmen. It adds charm and elegance to any home. Mastic’s Ovation Dutch Vinyl Siding is the perfect choice anywhere that you need to create that classic old world look. It will add a distinctive look that will make your home stand out.

This beautiful home selected Mastic’s Pebblestone Clay Dutch Vinyl Siding. Wraps, soffits, and fascia were completed in Royal Brown.

Split Level Renovation

A split-level or entry home is also called a tri-level home. It is a style of house in which the floor levels are staggered. There are typically two short set of stairs, one running upward to a bedroom level, and one going downward toward a basement area. The basement level typically has a family room, an office and or a hobby or playroom. The style gained popularity in North America during the mid-20^th century, as suburbs expanded and has remained a popular style today.

This split-level home renovation selected Mastic’s Quest D4” Quest vinyl siding in Pebblestone Clay. Pebblestone Clay soffits, fascia, corner posts, and vents were also selected. White wraps on windows and doors added architectural detail along with black louvered shutters.

For solutions to your exterior renovation call Casey Nelson Exteriors. Let Casey discuss Mastic Quest products his company has that will draw not only curb appeal to your home but architectural interest. Contact Casey Nelson Exteriors of Lincoln and Omaha to help you create a one of a kind home! Let Casey Nelson show you what Mastic Siding and selected colors can do for your home!

Mastic Quest Siding Lincoln and Omaha

Mastic’s D5” Quest vinyl siding in English Wedgewood was used to complete this home make over. Mastic’s Quest siding delivers durability; no paint, no stain, no hassle siding; beautiful color and texture; and peace of mind that lasts a lifetime. White detail was added to wraps, soffits, fascia, and corner posts. The finished renovation is classic in design and color.