Looking for thoughts to give this terraced cottage some more kerb appe

Steven Turner

8 years ago

Opens straight on to pavement so not to sure what to do

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Carole Wood

8 years ago

A canopy over the door? Decorative window shutters? Window boxes?

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aboogie1
8 years ago
what about some nice outside lights/ lanterns??? could give it more interest
Steven Turner
Original Author
8 years ago
Thanks :) a single style lantern above the door ? Is there anything that could be done about the pebble dash or the white pvc Windows ? It seems to be put down the houses either side , one being a disturbing citrusy yellow !!, the other a nice clay color.
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aboogie1
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
grey windows i think would look nice... check out this guide on painting uPVC windows

[https://www.houzz.co.uk/discussions/advice-needed-re-painting-upvc-door-dsvw-vd~2967338[(https://www.houzz.co.uk/discussions/advice-needed-re-painting-upvc-door-dsvw-vd~2967338)

also I reckon a single style lantern above the door would look good too :)
Steven Turner
Original Author
8 years ago
Brilliant thank you , I'm definitely going to paint those windows, Play about with some shades. And that canopy :)
I
8 years ago
Add a porch.
Steven Turner
Original Author
8 years ago
The house opens directly on to the walkway
Lindy Flower
8 years ago
I would render the front wall paint it white, remove the black stuff round the windows. Paint the front door pale blue. Get a really big colourful hanging basket. Maybe black wrought iron window boxes filled with orange flowers.
charles pyke
8 years ago
I had a similar problem. Got a company to clad it with it with Marley weatherboard in white with insulation behind it. Solved two problems.
Sven
8 years ago
A nice outdoor doormat would help emphasise the front door.

Do you own any of the land outside? Sometimes you own a small patch out front (villages near my house own a slither of land out front populated by a bench and more often lots of pots). Just because the land is tarmac'd over does not mean it is all the council's adoptive land.

If you own it then I would put a nice small fence around it and put in some nice big plants (large heavy pots are least likely to fall over or stolen).
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Ensign Accessories
8 years ago
Ditch the hanging basket - even at the best of times they look sorry and scruffy. Agree about the light outside, and go for an outsize one. Again, the black against the white is very stark, paint these bits white to give a clean feel, and paint the door - that is very important - needs to be one that people want to come into - maybe a teal or raspberry colour - something strong. Personally I would not paint the windows but leave them as they are - re-paint the rendering - giving a clean look with a coloured door and a large outsize lantern. Perfect. Let us know what you do.
susanmurg
8 years ago
Overdoor canopy and a lovely wall lamp sounds great. Love the idea of the door painted in a bright, give personality, colour as previously stated, maybe even window sills same colour. Leave the window frames white and even the pebble dash just freshened up in a warm white. BUT, I am sure you are not into net curtains, so check out window film, lots of designs and can be done to your measurements, very trendy, if possible also for your door panes, this would unite it all and provide some privacy from passerbys but not overly obscure your view or light.
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JJ Acquisitions ltd
8 years ago
I think if you could add some projection to the front it would really help, I think a nice little porch - although I don't think you will get a pitch on there so it will have to be something flat. I also think that if you were to paint the cills, headers and bricks in a nice F&B colour it could really help. if you have a look at the refurb section of our website www.jjacquisitions.com you can see park street and also Salisbury road and these were very tired before we altered the colours. Hope that helps.
Katie Wilkinson
8 years ago
We've painted our white pic Windows with Annie Sloan chalk paint, it doesn't last forever but will tide us over until we can buy some nicer new ones. We've painted our door a different colour at the start of each summer (I've very indecisive).
The garden trading company do some nice outside lights.
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My-Studio Ltd
8 years ago
If you have the budget re-render the front of the house and then paint out in bold colours that you love!
clairabellegolightly
8 years ago
Paint the door, add smart new chrome door furniture, add a traditional style shallow door canopy and coach light...that's all!

I wouldn't even attempt to start painting upvc windows! Work with what you've got!
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Amber Jeavons Ltd
8 years ago
Hello Steven,

You could re render and paint a nice blue like the picture above which I like.. Possibly choose a darker or lighter complimentary shade of blue for door and windows to bring these elements together..

Or a colour to stand out for the door if you prefer... Leaving the windows as they are would not be my suggestion.. Ideally replacing these with wooden frames... It would not only benefit but increase the value.. Perhaps a pot with a bay near the door but I'd say no to the canopy and other cottage style ideas as it doesn't have that feel or front garden.... Make it sleek and stylish if possible..

Lastly why not have a new number for the wall made in slate.. This company is lovely and really good value! Simple in white would look good on the blue wall.. : ))

http://www.housesignsonline.co.uk/
sam irwin
8 years ago
Something like this maybe and paint the render and sils White
User
8 years ago
Paint white, canopy over door, remove hanging basket and replace with lantern, window boxes with lovely colourful flowers.
Dawn Rimmer
8 years ago
The canopy above is excellent. I have seen these canopies transform some boring ex-council houses into attractive cottages. Also it would cover that pipe. Have a nice traditional lantern style light hanging beneath to illuminate the front door (which I would paint white). I would paint the render a dark grey, leave the windows white (if you paint them it will look like a cheap bodge waiting to flake) and paint the 'black bits' white to match. A hanging basket full of white flowers, silver foliage and some green and white ivy could hang from the right-hand side of the canopy but it would have to be healthy and wonderful at all times. :)
trasimeno
8 years ago
It's all about the colour of the render and front door. I would go for a dark paint on the render with a complimentary front door colour. Keep the windows white but think "Town House" look. The house is small so I'd go to the expense of using Farrow and Ball paint (often discounted at Bank Holiday time at the superstore beginning with H). Then improve the appearance of the windows by having window boxes, painted same colour as the render, filled with ever green plants such as a mix of Box and Ivy. We are going for the Town Smart Look here, and nothing can be more sad than a flower filled window box that needs attention. If you want an outside lantern then buy one that fits close to the wall like a "coach lamp" go for the most expensive that you can afford ideally in a galvanised grey colour. It will add considerable style to the property.
2112ship9
7 years ago
a window box on the lower window, external window louvres and possibly small balcony on upper windows for plants and/or even some stained glass...
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7 years ago
Makeover - transforming a Victorian cottage · More Info

The best way to change the face of your home (and add to its value) would be to change the windows and door to an authentic period design in timber. Have a look at the Fernhurst, Surrey makeover here.
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The Bulb Co
7 years ago
Hi Stephen, as mentioned above think you definitely need to add some lighting to the front of your house. A wall lantern would be a nice addition and these are available in a number of different styles such as the ones below:

Endon YG-3004 Burford E27 PIR Lantern Wall Light · More Info

Saxby 4479782 LED York PIR Wall Light IP44 · More Info

Many of the outdoor wall lights have PIR Sensors which will only come on when activated so is also acting as a security feature for your home too. If you are not keen on the lantern lights we also have a range of other wall lights as well to choose from which can be found by clicking here Our Wall Lights

Hope this helps but if you need any more information then please feel free to email us at info@thebulbco.com or give us a call on 0161 737 7333
Lauren
7 years ago
I like the idea of a coach lantern. Personally I love a heritage sage green door with brass hardware to really give a high end look.

The one thing I'm surprised no one has mentioned is getting exterior shutters fitted. It would be in keeping with the age and add so much character to what is otherwise a fairly blank featureless space.