contact portfolio profile home services exterior before remodel clarendon Before moving in to this early 80’s  brick home, the owners decided to do  a major renovation in order to update  the house and better suit their  lifestyle.  The overall goal was to  achieve a refined, Texas ranch style  both inside and out.  Much of the first  floor of the home’s interior was  completely gutted.  The kitchen was  relocated to the rear of the house to  take advantage of the expansive hill  country views, while a large playroom  was added at the front of the home.  A  new butler’s pantry now serves as a  transition between the new kitchen  and expanded dining room.  The  family room was remodeled and  enlarged by taking in the adjacent  living room creating one great room.   In addition, the master bedroom was  expanded and better connected to the  outdoor living spaces.  All of the brick  exterior was removed and replaced  with Texas limestone and stained  cedar siding.  Decorative metal roofs  were used where appropriate, as well. exterior after remodel more pictures