How do I improve the kerb appeal of my new house?
I've recently bought a house which has loads of potential but one aspect I'm struggling with is how to improve the appearance of the front of the house. The door is on the side of the porch so it is missing the focal point of an attractive front door. The door can't be easily moved to the front due to the location of the staircase. Any great ideas??
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Sonia
2 years agoNice house and nice brickwork. Of course the front door would look better at the front, in the middle of the porch, but if the stair configuration prevents this I’m not sure what else you can do. Depending on your budget, how about bringing the porch further out, creating a lobby before the stairs?
If thats not possible, the tiny window in the porch looks lost, so maybe install a bigger window there?
Heres a few ideas, most are pitched roofs but could be adapted to your roof?
sarh123
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What can I do to give my house kerb appeal?
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