In-Depth Elevation Renovation Strategy Session in Farmington Hills, MI
Most curb appeal problems aren’t about color or landscaping.
They’re about shape.
Homeowners in Farmington Hills often tell me:
“We’ve replaced siding twice and it still looks off.”
That’s because the real issue usually lives in the elevation itself. Rooflines don’t relate. Windows don’t line up. Materials change in the wrong spots. The house loses balance.
This is common in Wood Creek Farms, Ramblewood, Forest Park, Hunters Pointe, and Independence Commons. Many homes here were built between the 40s and 60s, then altered without a guiding design system.
The In-Depth Elevation Renovation Strategy Session is a focused design meeting that fixes those issues using classical exterior principles.
I’ve been serving this area since 2015 as an owner-operated studio. I’m also a licensed Michigan builder and Best of Houzz 2020 winner. Exterior proportion and facade design are a core part of my work.
What This Session Is (and Isn’t)
This is not a quick curb appeal chat.
It’s not about picking colors.
And it’s not a contractor walk-through.
This is a deep exterior design analysis that gives you a clear, correct path forward.
We study your home’s front, sides, and roof as a full composition and answer:
Why the house feels unbalanced
What elements are fighting each other
Where symmetry is broken
How rooflines should relate
Where materials should start and stop
How windows should align
What scale actually fits the house
You leave knowing why things look wrong and what fixes them.
What We Analyze During the Session
1. Massing and Overall Shape
We look at the big forms first. Additions often distort the main body of the house.
2. Rooflines and Pitch
Old homes often have mismatched slopes from past changes.
3. Window Size and Placement
Bad window spacing is one of the biggest curb appeal killers.
4. Entry and Porch Proportion
Front doors that feel tiny or oversized get corrected.
5. Material Transitions
Siding, trim, stone, and brick need clear rules.
6. Symmetry and Balance
Even asymmetrical homes need visual balance.
Why Classical Principles Matter Here
Classical design isn’t about copying old houses.
It’s about rules that work.
Those rules help us:
control scale
create calm facades
avoid trendy mistakes
fix homes altered in the 80s or 90s
create curb appeal that lasts
Most homes in Farmington Hills were originally built using these ideas, even if loosely. This session helps restore that order.
Common Problems This Session Solves
✔ Rooflines that feel heavy or lopsided
Very common in Ranch and Cape Cod homes.
✔ Windows that don’t relate to each other
Seen often in Wood Creek Farms and Ramblewood.
✔ Too many materials fighting for attention
A common issue in Forest Park homes.
✔ Front entries that don’t feel welcoming
Often caused by wrong proportions.
✔ Homes that look “updated” but not improved
Style was added without structure.
What You Get From the Session
A clear diagnosis of exterior issues
Redline sketches or marked-up elevations
Guidance rooted in classical proportion
Recommendations for roof, windows, and materials
A clear sequence of improvements
Confidence before spending on construction
This gives you a plan, not guesses.
People often say:
“I can’t explain what’s wrong, but it bugs me.”
“The house doesn’t feel balanced.”
“We don’t want trendy updates.”
“We want it to look right long term.”
“We don’t want to waste money again.”
This session answers those concerns directly.
Local Experience Makes a Difference
Working in Farmington Hills means understanding:
Snow and ice load on the roof edges
older framing limits
common window mistakes from past decades
material failures from weather
neighborhood character expectations
That context matters when fixing facades.
This is what you can do
If your home’s exterior feels off and you want real answers, the In-Depth Elevation Renovation Strategy Session is the right place to start. Its called the HOME REVIVAL BLUEPRINT
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We’ll break it down and build a clear path to a timeless facade.
