Palm Jumeirah Exterior House Remodel: Before and After

Arta changed the hierarchy of the facade. A tall black entrance plane, oversized door, projecting white forms and large black-framed windows now establish the arrival point immediately. The recessed parking area and perforated canopy remain practical without becoming the primary feature of the house.

The original side entrance was approached through dense clipped hedges, mature trees and a narrow beige-paved path. The planting gave privacy, but it concealed the architecture and reduced the visual width of the route to the door.

After remodeling, the landscape uses a sculptural tree, lower planting, white stones, bark mulch and slim black lights. Defined planting islands maintain greenery while leaving the windows, entrance and walking areas visible.

Before remodeling, the rear elevation retained a projecting first-floor balcony, dark pergola beams, decorative lanterns, separate doors and windows, beige stone paving and a lawn beside the pool.

Arta replaced this fragmented arrangement with broad black-framed glazing, a continuous pale terrace and a clearer two-storey facade. The sidewalk-side extension adds width to the rear elevation and increases the enclosed footprint while preserving the main pool area.

The visible pool transformation includes a new surround, integrated steps, white retaining walls and a built-in sunken seating area. These elements link the water, terrace and main living spaces without relying on several unrelated paving and landscape zones.

The original rear wall contained several separate doors and windows divided by solid sections. In the remodeled house, broad glazed panels give the main rooms a much wider view of the pool, water and garden.

This change affects daily use as much as appearance. More daylight can enter the shared rooms, the pool becomes visible from a larger part of the interior, and the transition between indoor living areas and the terrace becomes easier to understand.

For homeowners studying a before-and-after exterior home remodel, this relationship between glazing, floor levels, shade and terrace planning often matters more than changing the facade finish alone.

Original Garden Homes often have valuable structures, waterfront plots, mature palms and established swimming pools. Their exterior proportions and relationship with the garden, however, may not match the way a family wants to use the property today.

This before-and-after home exterior project shows that the existing building can remain an important part of the solution. A well-placed extension, larger openings, a clearer entrance and a coordinated pool terrace can change both the appearance and day-to-day use of the house.