improving kerb appeal
lucyjones84
4 years ago
Hi everyone
We are considering buying the house pictured but it’s quite unattractive from outside. Can people please suggest ways to improve the kerb appeal? I absolutely hate the pebbledash but perhaps it would look a lot better painted white? Also the awning/canopy over front door is not very stylish.
Any ideas greatly appreciated! Thank you in advance
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Ellie
4 years agolucyjones84
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Comments (6)Front: Renew the windows to the main house. Put in some metal frame units. Change the colour. Try Velfac. They do a unit which is timber on the inside. Break up the garage wall with some planting/ shrubs. Possibly more planting around the border of the garden. The flat roof part of the house isn't great - may be add a pitch... Rear: New windows to the main house. I agree extension right across or 2 new extensions that match with a courtyard between with new doors from house. Again, break the elevation/site lines with some additional planting. Pitched roof over the flat roof would definately help here....See MoreHelp, what colour front door for improved curb appeal ??
Comments (20)Thank you Celerygirl and everyone else. I think I have made my decision now for now. Black !!! I am going to have the door frames, sidelights and door in Black and centralised, the brick work extended at the top of the frame and a roof light installed in the roof. Its exactly what I didn't think I wanted but what sits right with me. Many thanks for all of your help I will update you all with the result in November when we are due to carry out the work....See MoreImprove curb appeal
Comments (15)I think the thing for me is that there’s quite a big expanse of white on the lower level around the windows and the door. The rest of your street has a fanlight window above the front door - which again makes for better proportions. Adding a fanlight or adding height to the windows would probably need lintels adding - so could be pricey though. A relatively easier change could be to swap your front door for something more traditional. You also have a huge expanse of white wall at the front -maybe look at changing the wall to lovely railings or if it needs to stay, paint a different colour and add some plants?...See MoreImprove kerb appeal
Comments (3)I think a slanted roof style would sit better with the style of your house. A pitched roof tends to suit older properties I feel. As your house is in a row I wouldn’t change too much as it would look rather odd. You may find planning depts won’t be keen on too much change to the frontage maybe?...See More
Sonia
4 years agoVery pretty house. I think it would look lovely painted off white or cream, even. However, as already suggested you will have more maintenance in the future to keep it looking fresh, but I think painting will cheer it up?
R Hughes
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