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Matching Bricks and Windows in a Garage Conversion: Creating a Seamless Look

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When converting a garage into a livable space, one of the most important aesthetic considerations is ensuring that the exterior blends seamlessly with the rest of your home. Matching bricks and windows in your garage conversion is key to maintaining curb appeal and enhancing your home’s overall value. Here’s how to achieve a cohesive and harmonious look.

1. Finding the Right Bricks

The first step in matching bricks is to identify the exact type used in your home’s exterior. Your contractor should do this for you and often it’s possible to find the exact same bricks if they’re still in production. If your home is older, finding the same bricks can be challenging, but they should find the closet match possible then use a specialist brick stain which is layered on until the colour is an exact match.

2. Coordinating Mortar

Don’t overlook the importance of mortar colour. Even if you find the perfect brick match, using a different mortar colour can really show up. Your contractor should custom mix a mortar to exactly match your existing colour and texture so the blend is seamless.

3. Matching Windows

Windows play a crucial role in maintaining the visual continuity between your garage conversion and the rest of your home. your contractor should identify the style, shape, and material of the existing windows and get them matched exactly including details such as window trims and sills.

4. Long-Term Value

Matching bricks and windows not only enhances your home’s aesthetics but also preserves its value. A well-blended garage conversion looks intentional and well-integrated, making it more appealing to potential buyers if you decide to sell in the future.

Taking the time to match bricks and windows during your garage conversion ensures a cohesive look that complements your home’s original architecture. This attention to detail can make a significant difference in both curb appeal and long-term value.

Curb Appeal

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Curb appeal can make a huge difference to the value of your home. Not only can a garage conversion offer you more space inside but it can vastly improve the aesthetic from the outside too. Large metal garage doors are not always the prettiest addition to the front elevation and most people prefer the neat, co-ordinated look that comes with a garage conversion.

Research conducted by Evolution Money shows that 93% of people pass judgement on a property based purely on how it looks from the outside. Whilst a fresh coat of paint and a well maintained garden are crucial to creating a good first impression, a well executed garage conversion has the power to improve a home’s curb appeal and value. It makes the living space look bigger, it neatens the aesthetic and creates continuity, with matching windows and brickwork.

At Midland Garage Conversions we seamlessly blend the existing house and your conversion so you would never know it was once a garage. We have the windows custom made, the brickwork is matched perfectly and any decoration such as cills are handmade to fit. This improves and enhances the front view considerably. Take a look at our portfolio for some examples.