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sharayak
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Comments (22)Would suggest widening the path, and keep it straight BUT halfway along widen it to create an area .say 8'x8' and put large pots planted with shrubs in around the sides, so the eye is diverted from the straight line, but you can still walk the shortest route. Plant an interesting small tree to either side, in the lawn, say Liquidamber, Witch Hazel, maple, Magnolia ... something with seasonal interest/foliage/flowers. Put a large attractive lamp at end of path....See MoreWould Sash Windows suit our new house?
Comments (8)Hi, Sash windows are also one of my favourites, however they will not suit the property you have. Unfortunately it will be quite out of place as the period of your house will not suit them. You have to always consider the house style and what would look best - you could end up spending a lot of money and it just not doing your home any justice. Think of a mid-century sort of styling, look at Crittall windows if you want something with a period feel. If you were wanting to give the house a boost you could look at a slim line dark frame to the windows, which would emphasis the render work and also the colour of the bricks....See MoreHouse frontage advice
Comments (13)Hi Lena, here are some ideas: First, the windows. They are the eyes of the house and have the biggest impact, especially on properties of this period as the windows were generally large and wide. Here are some pics of a project with which I was involved, where the new owner wanted bays to add some depth to a charactistically flat 1960s front. We added 5 vertical panes rather than 4 to strengthen the vertical lines. The side panes were only very narrow but they worked well. Note, these are bay (square) not bow (rounded) windows that are more in keeping with the period as the curves don't conflict with the modern straight lines. Second, pick a smart front door that is in-keeping with the period. These were generally flat not panelled (again, avoid Georgian pastiche). There are some superb contemporary doors around in oak and other hardwoods or for painting. If you paint, pick a strong colour to add interest. Don't be a sheep with ubiquitous dark grey. Third, cladding. Often tile hung, weatherboarded or rendered in the 60s, you can update cladding easily. Painting tiles with masonry paint is a cost effective way to brighten outmoded or dull tiles quickly and cost effectively. Pick a good paint with a 25 year guarantee. Wood cladding is also popular but think about different styles rather than wide plank, as shown in the pictures. Rendering can replace tiles or wood or uPVC cladding and can look very sharp against surrounding bricks. Again, an opportunity to play with colour too....See MoreFloating First Floor Side Extension likely to get planning?
Comments (5)A family member has bought a house with a similar original layout that had been extended upstairs with a car port underneath with access to the garage. It works but the house is quite unbalanced and downstairs feels cramped so they are now looking to extend to rear to extend kitchen which will give them similar to what you are planning. Not what I would have done but they wanted to live in a particular village. I think extending is so expensive and risky at the moment that I would seriously consider if moving is an easier and cheaper way to achieve what you need....See MoreJulie Kardatzke Architect, LLC
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