How to improve this semi-pebble dash facade?
Very grateful for any advice on how to make this look more modern and inviting.
Thinking of painting the top pebble dash not sure what colour would work best with the brick. I am going to put up a fence on the left to separate my drive from the neighbours front garden. Not sure what else I can do, was thinking of changing the front door and side panel to something more modern like a cottage style door.
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Kirsty Hughes
4 years ago
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4 years agoYou're welcome, they could spray pipes too and fascias so it all looks nice and neat. The white paint and Painswick combo looks nice and more cottagey!
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Ribena Drinker
4 years ago
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rinked
4 years agoTalk to your neighbour. Renew the roof like theirs. Paint the entire pebble section.
It isn't a cottage ;)Chris thanked rinked
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