Block Redecorating
dean_co89
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
I'm looking to have the outside of this block of flats redecorated but need ideas on how to bring this tired looking property, back to life. Suggestions would very helpful.
Thanks.
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Jonathan
7 years ago
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7 years agolast modified: 7 years ago
I agree with jonathandb1972, white and dark grey colour will look smart.Related Discussions
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Comments (24)Hi, what period is the property? I would be tempted in see what's behind the plastered chimney breast where the fireplace used to be. Where the fire opening is. You may discover that theres some nice bare brick that just needs rendering or the original fire back. Get a period cast iron fire surround off Ebay (very affordable) that will fit the opening and place a couple of candles in there. it would add more character to the room than a blocked off fireplace / lifeless chimney breast....See MoreHow would you design this bedroom? I want it calm, cosy & bright :)
Comments (36)Gone through my album of our very own decorating therapy journey and found these. I hope you can see the roller black-out in the first photo, it's tucked inside the recess of the window. The Duette is a peachy colour which looks a lot lighter colour in the north-facing sun. The one in the five panel window is the room below, it does not have the roller blind but the curtains are black out. They are not as efficient in blocking out light as the roller in recess though. the curtains are from Hamilton McBride, only reason i got them were because not many wide (350cm) curtains are cheaply available on Amazon... If your room is not too cold, you can also consider wooden venetian, mine is in white colour as you can see from the 'blue room' (it's F&B's new Vardo btw), which is on the ground floor of the north facing side. 247 does oak colour too. Many neighbours asked us where we got those from!! They look great at a good price - those two windows cost me just under a £100 - but they are not the most energy efficient. They are okay blocking out light but if you have it in the south-facing room, it might not be quite enough. Do go to 247blinds and request some free samples, it's worth a try. Hope this helps! ;)...See MoreInspiration for my kitchen/diner
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7 years ago
Thanks both. The building is not necessarily near a main road so you have given me something to consider.
You mentioned making changes to the communal entrance door, I was considering installing commercial aluminium doors (for added security and to make it look cleaner) but have had comments from contractors that the age of the building may not support them. Would this be the case? Would it look odd?
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7 years ago Jonathan
7 years agodean_co89
7 years ago
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7 years agoAt modern colour to the windows could work as in the picture below
Another option would be to add weatherboard to the recess above the porch, get a new porch and paint the existing render the same colour as the weatherboard. This would highlight the brick columns that would be left either side of the porch. Thx. Ed
A Babbsy
7 years agoJonathan
7 years agoA Babbsy
7 years agoA Babbsy
7 years agoHere is a block that have staged some improvements over a number of years.
Not shown in these photos is the new fascias, soffits, windows & doors.
Lauren