Cupola: Improving Your Curb Appeal

Spring is the perfect time for remodeling your home. From a complete re-haul to landscaping, to adding a little extra flourish to your home or barn, nice weather means the start of home remodeling. If you’re looking to add just a little something special to your home, shed or barn, an authentic cupola may be perfect for you.

A cupola can be added to just about any building to add a touch of country class. They’re typically a small dome-shaped structure with a metal roof. Generally, a cupola looks a bit like a tiny belfry without the bell. Adding a cupola to your home or barn not only adds curb appeal, it can often help a stuffy space with ventilation.

As with many trends, the cupola is a past design trend now repeating itself. You may notice many old houses and barns with a cute cupola perched on top. Newer houses rarely have them – unless the owners make a conscious choice to give their home a bit more country appeal. Which, today, more people seem to be doing.

Cupolas are the perfect addition to any home or outbuilding to add a little something extra to your place. They come in a variety of styles now, made from different materials and in different colors. Most can be using weather-resistance materials and metals so there’s very little upkeep involved.

A cupola consists of a small house-shaped structure, usually with a metal roof. The body of the cupola can be square, rounded, hexagonal or even octagonal – whatever your preference. Typically, weather-resistant PVC vinyl is the optimal material for the base of your cupola, but cedar and other types of wood are used as well for a more natural look.

Roofing on a cupola is usually made from metal of some sort, with copper being the most popular choice. While all metals can rust over time, tarnished copper at least adds a very antique feel to the design. You can also choose a straight sloped roof, a bell shaped roof or even a concave shape – whatever matches best with your building.

You can even add different decorations to cupolas, such as a weather vane or windows. Windows and crown molding can be added to make the ?Cadillac of cupolas,? though many people favor a very simple and elegant design. The best part of purchasing a cupola is having a say in its design.

Whatever your design specifications, you can find a company to make your vision a reality. Be sure to know the size, shape and pitch of your roof before you have a custom cupola made. And most importantly, ask to see examples of craftsmanship. A cupola is an addition to your building that will be around for a while, so it’s important to purchase one that exudes quality and excellence.

Annette Ceivers is an interior and architectural design consultant in Pennsylvania. Her favorite style is country-chic and she believes a cupola can be the perfect addition to many style homes. Her passtimes include antique hunting, painting and searching country shops for unique design styles.

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