Take a stroll through Burbank, and you’ll start to notice a few things. Low-pitched roofs, arched doorways, and decorative wrought iron all tend to make appearances in local neighborhoods. Burbank is full of very distinct (and beautiful!) architecture, and if you’re lucky to live in one of these iconic homes, we encourage you to consider ways to preserve it as you renovate and upgrade. Here are general remodeling ideas for some of the most common types of Burbank homes.
Craftsman Style
With these types of homes, it’s all about keeping their cozy, inviting vibe. It’s worth it to take extra steps to save as much wood and natural light as you can. Try using reclaimed wood and other natural materials to keep the rustic look of your Craftsman. Plus, a general remodel lets you reimagine your space to be open-concept to help the sunlight pour in unobstructed.
Front porches are the glory of the Craftsman home. You can get more out of this space with a general remodel by widening it with more columns. This is another opportunity to incorporate stone or brick so your Craftsman can retain its traditional look.
Spanish Tudor Style
A remodel is the perfect chance to modernize a Spanish Tudor-style home while keeping its historic charm intact. Light, earthy tones pair nicely with rich terracotta and stone work both inside and outside the home. Consider using as many wooden fixtures and features as possible to preserve the iconic dark/light contrast found in Spanish Tudor style homes.
If you don’t already have one, a free-standing bathtub fits in nicely with the overall vibe and aesthetic of Spanish Tudor-style homes. Speaking of the bathroom, it’s also a great place to install mosaic tiles and wood accents to maintain the character unique to these types of homes.
Ranch Style
Ranches are best described as long and strong. These classic structures tend to make excellent starter and retirement homes, as they are versatile enough to fit many needs. If you’re doing a general remodel, upgrading standard windows into bay windows is a great way to take advantage of your home’s wide layout and invite more natural light in.
A major general remodeling move for your ranch home is to create vaulted ceilings. This is a popular technique in key areas like kitchens and living rooms to give your ranch style home more vertical space and curate a more open and spacious feel. Moving to the exterior, you can boost your ranch home’s curb appeal and overall square footage by adding a patio or deck area.
New Look, Same Charm
No matter what type of home you live in, it’s guaranteed to have some distinct character that makes it what it truly is. With a little creativity and planning, you can remodel your home for modern times and keep its charm going strong. At Creative Innovation Developers, we’re up to the task of remodeling any type of home to suit your vision and needs. Contact us today to get started on your general remodeling project.
