How to improve the front of this house? Not keen on the tiles!
I'm really stuck on where we would start to improve the front of this house? We're going to extend out the back etc. and make it look nice inside. However, it's the outside I'm not keen on? All suggestions welcome...
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PROMcCann Moore Architects
4 years agoRender over the brick, change the style and colour of the windows - Maybe floor to ceiling on the RHS window and loose the curved window.
Clad the dormer in cedar or zinc. T
These are relatively straightforward changes, but will have a dramatic effect on the appearance of the house.
I have attached a before and after of one of our projects (we have extended as well but im sure you will appreciate the difference)
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Driveways · More InfoJust a few ideas for you......
Personally, I like your brickwork but agree with you on the tiles.
Cladding to replace the tiles on the dormer window, anthracite windows and matching front door, fascias and guttering. Finished off with a new driveway, garden lighting and some architectural planting - simple!
If you could bring the front door and garage forward though?
MattJW
4 years ago
PROCroydon Window Company Ltd
4 years agoHi Zoe, The advice given by McCann Moore Architects is great with new windows in aluminium anthracite grey or if you prefer white aluminium which has been popular in our projects and a new modern door.
Zoe Boulton
4 years ago
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