Render? Cladding? Both? Help please...
8 years ago
Janet Davies
30/05/2018
We are in the process of buying this 1960s chalet bungalow in Derbyshire. Very unlike what we had in mind but it is in a great location with wonderful views! There is lots to do inside (we have a toilet in a wardrobe) but, would also like to improve the kerb appeal. In the long term we will be landscaping the drive to make space for another car, but are unsure what to do to the front to update it. The windows are in good order and don’t need replacing yet. We have considered having them sprayed & then some render, wood cladding combo. The house frontage is very flat so we have also thought about creating bay windows at some point. New garage door is definitely on our purchase list. Any advice or thoughts much appreciated. Thanks.
30/05/2018
We are in the process of buying this 1960s chalet bungalow in Derbyshire. Very unlike what we had in mind but it is in a great location with wonderful views! There is lots to do inside (we have a toilet in a wardrobe) but, would also like to improve the kerb appeal. In the long term we will be landscaping the drive to make space for another car, but are unsure what to do to the front to update it. The windows are in good order and don’t need replacing yet. We have considered having them sprayed & then some render, wood cladding combo. The house frontage is very flat so we have also thought about creating bay windows at some point. New garage door is definitely on our purchase list. Any advice or thoughts much appreciated. Thanks.
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Comments (6)I'm glad you decided to move things around although I'm still not convinced you're planning it right. Why have wasted corners? Personally I'd want the sink by the window. I wouldn't want to be looking at a blank wall as you have a huge window. I'm aware you have to have the hob over here because of the extraction from previous memory. Are you going to use the some units or are you buying replacements? Take advantage of the floor to ceiling height and have tall units where possible. Consider using 900 x 900 L shaped corner bases in each corner. You will not get those wasted corners and by having these and using 170 degree hinges you will be able to open each door fully therefore gaining full access to each corner. Plan around these for the back wall. For instance 2 x 900L bases, plus a dishwasher at 600mm and a sink carcase at 600mm equals 3m so if you have that measurement available that's what I'd go with if you're adamant about keeping the sink here....See MoreWhat colour cladding please?
Comments (8)Hi Heather, If it were me I would keep it all white, clean, modern / contemporary. Rather than clad in PVC check the woodwork and make any repairs as necessary then paint it white. Paint the eaves & facia board at the top white as well + new white guttering / down pipe. As PWJ says, check if planning is required. If you had some budget left consider plantation shutter to each room (inside) This is an interior feature that will add to the look of all rooms but what I always find is that it also adds to the external look of the house... Hope that helps, Martin www.angel-martin.com www.3dinteriorillustration.co.uk...See MoreRender removal - extension issues
Comments (1)Perhaps you can use breathable lime render on the old parts and keep the new extensions cement render?...See MoreHelp with window colour and porch cladding ideas, photoshop?
Comments (14)Personally I think the brickwork and gutters need attention first. I also think the driveway goes too close to the house and wide boarders would give you the opportunity of softening the house with planting. Separately I think the red brick porch matches the chimney and above one window so I don’t have a problem with the brick- I suspect you feel it has less presence than the rest of the house but that is likely to do with its proportions and because it’s on the side of the house with fewer windows. Your approach depends on whether this is the main entrance now. Personally I would make the big old door on the front the principal entrance, I would signpost it with a proper path, planting and big lights each side of the door or a lantern above and smart paintwork to the door. I would then obscure the small side porch with planting and since you don’t like the red brick you could clad it with oak or paint it dark green or black to make it disappear. If the red brick porch has to be your main entrance then you need a wide path, sentry like planting to direct visitors to this door, great lighting to find it in the dark, and then I would add window frames and door frames to make this humble addition grander. As far as window colour for the main house…… in my opinion although stone colours or brown/greys might compliment the stone this approach is successful on houses with big grand windows where yours are narrow- in fact when you see this shape window it is often much bigger on old schoolhouses or church’s. Since your windows are one of the best architectural features of the house I think it would be a pity to make them disappear- for this reason I like white with a bold colour for the front door. Or you could choose a cottage colour such as a pretty blue. But since you have taken a contemporary approach for everything else consider painting the windows in a loud brash colour such as a burnt orange, egg yolk yellow or peacock blue in order to celebrate them and help increase their perceived size versus the stonework....See More
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8 years agoI adore wooden cladding, especially when creating a “New England” look. There is also composite cladding available now which is becoming very popular as it is practically maintenance free. I think a mixture of render and cladding could greatly improve the look of the house. Shame the front door wasn’t between the windows as you could then install a pretty outside porch to add more character.
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