How to Change the Look of a Colonial House

While most people can spot a colonial style home, not nearly as many people can articulate what exactly makes a colonial style home look colonial. Characteristics include a symmetrical shape, with a front door right in the middle of the face of the house, two windows on either side of the door, a medium pitched roof and a chimney. While such houses exude traditional style and elegance, they're not everyone's cup of tea. Small changes can change the look of a colonial home to a more suitable style.

Paint
Gardening tools
Landscaping tools

Instructions

- 1
  Remove all shutters if you have any. Paint the house a neutral color such as any shade of brown, gray, yellow, orange or tan, staying away from traditional colonial house colors blue, green, red or cream.
- 2
  Enlarge the windows at the front of the house, opting for an enormous rectangular window or large arched windows. Bigger windows will give a home a more modern look.
- 3
  Add a balcony off the second floor at the front of the house. A balcony, aside from giving you more outdoor space, will update and alter the look of a colonial home, making it appear more modern.
- 4
  Landscape the front yard adding elements such as a rock garden, a pond or waterfall. Sculpt hedges into manicured shapes and figures. Colonial homes typically have understated front lawns with just grass and few neatly trimmed bushes.

DIY Decorative Bed Crown

DIY Girl Jungle Nursery Decorations

Home Design