Why is it hard to make exterior design decisions?

March 28, 2023

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Concerning exterior home improvements, envisioning the result of your time and money investments is often difficult. Why is that? 

Many homeowners may need more knowledge or experience in exterior design or construction. This can make it difficult to envision what changes would look best and what is feasible from a construction perspective. Perhaps one of these areas is holding you back.

Lack of Visual Aids

Unlike interior design, where homeowners can use visual aids such as mood boards, 3D renderings, and floor plans to envision their changes, there are fewer tools available for exterior design. This can make it challenging to visualize how changes would look in real life.

Impact on Curb Appeal

A home’s exterior is the first thing visitors and potential buyers see. Homeowners may feel pressure to make changes that increase curb appeal and add value to their homes. This pressure can make it hard to balance personal style and marketability. 

Neighborhood Restrictions

Some neighborhoods have strict rules and regulations about what homeowners can and cannot do to the exterior of their homes. This can limit the scope of potential changes and make it challenging to envision improvements that are both personal and compliant with neighborhood regulations.

Cost

Exterior home improvements can be expensive, so homeowners want to ensure they make the right choices. This can lead to analysis paralysis, where homeowners need help to make decisions and envision changes because of the fear of making costly mistakes.

Concerning exterior home improvements, envisioning the result of your time and money investments is often difficult. Why is that? 

Many homeowners may need more knowledge or experience in exterior design or construction. This can make it difficult to envision what changes would look best and what is feasible from a construction perspective.

Lack of Visual Aids

Unlike interior design, where homeowners can use visual aids such as mood boards, 3D renderings, and floor plans to envision their changes, there are fewer tools available for exterior design. This can make it challenging to visualize how changes would look in real life.

Impact on Curb Appeal

A home’s exterior is the first thing visitors and potential buyers see. Homeowners may feel pressure to make changes that increase curb appeal and add value to their homes. This pressure can make it hard to balance personal style and marketability. 

Neighborhood Restrictions

Some neighborhoods have strict rules and regulations about what homeowners can and cannot do to the exterior of their homes. This can limit the scope of potential changes and make it challenging to envision improvements that are both personal and compliant with neighborhood regulations.

Cost

Exterior home improvements can be expensive, so homeowners want to ensure they make the right choices. This can lead to analysis paralysis, where homeowners need help to make decisions and envision changes because of the fear of making costly mistakes.

Concerning exterior home improvements, envisioning the result of your time and money investments is often difficult. Why is that? 

Many homeowners may need more knowledge or experience in exterior design or construction. This can make it difficult to envision what changes would look best and what is feasible from a construction perspective.

Lack of Visual Aids

Unlike interior design, where homeowners can use visual aids such as mood boards, 3D renderings, and floor plans to envision their changes, there are fewer tools available for exterior design. This can make it challenging to visualize how changes would look in real life.

Impact on Curb Appeal

A home’s exterior is the first thing visitors and potential buyers see. Homeowners may feel pressure to make changes that increase curb appeal and add value to their homes. This pressure can make it hard to balance personal style and marketability. 

Neighborhood Restrictions

Some neighborhoods have strict rules and regulations about what homeowners can and cannot do to the exterior of their homes. This can limit the scope of potential changes and make it challenging to envision improvements that are both personal and compliant with neighborhood regulations.

Cost

Exterior home improvements can be expensive, so homeowners want to ensure they make the right choices. This can lead to analysis paralysis, where homeowners need help to make decisions and envision changes because of the fear of making costly mistakes.

We Can Help with Your Exterior Design Decisions

As Atlanta’s premier metal roofing contractor, we’re here to help you make terrific design decisions for your home’s most prominent exterior surface: your roof. Here’s how:

  • help you decide which roofing style and color best complement your architecture and exterior finishes
  • show you examples of homes similar to yours with a Lifetime metal roof installed
  • ensure your roof complies with neighborhood regulations and aesthetics
  • share how our metal roofs pay you back over time and protect your investment

So don’t wait another minute. Schedule your free roofing consultation without pressure or obligation today. And make those design decisions!

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