Improving Curb appeal

6 years ago

We are about to embark on an amazing extension to our house, adding nearly 100 square metres. The house is like a tardis - it opens up and widens significantly at the back, but from the front looks like a small council house.

We are limited to what we can do on the front as we are in a small close with another 10 houses that are the same, it's a unique little cul-de-sac and we can't really change the character dramatically by rendering for example.

We've now also got a dropped kerb so the front will also be a driveway, probably using bonded resin.

How can we improve the curb appeal of the house? Thinking about fencing, windows, porch, possibly shutters? Any ideas welcome.

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Looking at the windows they are grey. To balance I would get a new grey porch. From the age of the house I would think this was built as an open porch that has then been filled in. Any conservatory or window company would be able to replace the whole structure for you with better styling and insulation. The plant looks like a clematis Montana which grows really quickly and needs regular trimming after flowering is over. You might be better training the shrub on the right across the top of the doorway. I would first cut it back against the wall so you can see what you’ve got. It might look a bit shabby initially but will then regenerate - feed it. If you want a climber on the left I would go for Star Jasmine - Trachelospermum Jasminoides. Much easier to control.
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