Elevated house - How to improve facade of detached 70's house?
11 years ago
Building new concrete retaining wall with new brick face - would appreciate any thoughts on wall lights, metal balustrade & handrails. Removing odd canopy above door & dated projected brick entrance to utility rm back door - ideas on new canopy + porch to front door. Lastly replacing red tile hung upper section with something else??? Although property is detached adjacent houses have dark brown tile hung upper so new design needs to work well along side these. Please help ...
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (22)
11 years ago
11 years agoRelated Discussions
Update to house exterior - project kirb appeal
Comments (6)It looks like a good idea if the costs are ok with you! I see there are quite chunky concrete windowsills on your house which are adding to it's dated appearance. They have rendered the vertical brick end on the example you have shown so that would need doing at least. I think opinions would vary but I believe if you change the rest of the facade then you could just paint the brickwork on the garage to match. One option for the stone cladding area would be climbing plants which can be bought pre-grown on a wire support. As long as they get watered (I would recommend an irrigation system on a timer) that will make for a softer appearance. I note also that the nice showroom quality shot of the house which is made over has a tree in the foreground (or at least part of one!) which gives it more depth and a softer effect. There is plenty of room for trees and shrubs in front of your house which could replace all of the grass creating more interest and less work....See MoreWelcome some advice on a 1960/70's bungalow renovation please
Comments (13)I would find a great builder with links with a structural engineer to help you see what might be possible and how much it would cost. When you know that you have sufficient funds to proceed you should then consider the creative side of things. You can explore layouts with a designer, concept planner or architect. The architect may be the most expensive option but you would have their technical expertise. A concept planner sells only design but you can explore many layouts at a lower price point than the architect. A designer can work in the same way as the concept planner but can also help with the finished look and procurement. When selecting which professional to work with you should think about whether you will need a project manager for the build and if you want the design professional to take on that role....See MoreLarge Victorian house - insulation ideas
Comments (6)Hi Bec. If you are thinking of changing the sashes to improve the thermal performance you should include with the planning application as you are in a Conservation Area. We have found on Victorian houses removing the suspended timber floor at ground floor level and replacing with an insulated structural slab with a wet system underfloor heating within a screed is a great move. Also thermally insulating solid masonry walls on the inside face has good benefits although you do loose a bit of space and cornices, skirtings and architraves will need replacing. As previous poster said, these are all things your architect will be able to help you with. Good luck with the project. Regards David...See MoreGrey windows on 70's Brick house (without render)?
Comments (28)We went for it - the photo is a little further up the feed before we had the drive done and painted the hanging tiles to match. We get lots of comments from passers by that they love it but i'd still love to get it rendered so they really pop rather that it be so dark....See More
11 years agoThanks so much for your comments. Here's a photo of the property to the left, the one to the right is similar also with the dark tiles. L
- 11 years ago
- 11 years ago
11 years ago- 11 years ago
- 11 years ago
PRO11 years agoI love this stone...i think it would blend well with the brick the neighbors have, but give your home some distinction. Love the wood and metal railing.
Knollwood Remodel Exterior · More Info
Barton Creek Residence Front Exterior · More Info
Green Lines · More Info
Vineyard Residence · More Info
Brandon Beige 977 by Benjamin Moore · More Info
PRO11 years ago
PRO11 years ago
PRO11 years agoRailing is one of the most important part of your project.
If you are planing to replace to old railing with a new one, I would suggest to install maintenance free product, such as aluminum railing. And black aluminum railing would be very nice on your stairs.
Happy Renovations,
- 9 years ago
- 9 years ago
9 years ago- 8 years ago
PRO8 years ago
- 8 years ago
8 years ago
Dar Eckert