colour paint for garage in garden?
Tani H-S
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Retain garage set in rear of garden or remove and have nice garden?
Comments (11)This is a difficult one. Many people see garages as a selling factor, but many are not wide or long enough for modern cars. Also, modern cars are now built to withstand all of the elements, and with anti-corrosive paint etc they can more than happily survive outside. If you do not use the garage as a place to 'store' the car then it will inevitably become a place to store everything else. From a garden design point of view think about the direction of the sun. If the garage gets most of the sun during the day then perhaps it would be better to remove it. If the area gets sun later in the evening then again, perhaps take it down. By the sounds of it you have plenty of options for parking elsewhere so in my opinion I would take it down. If the base of the garage is in good condition, you could re-purpose the area for a summerhouse or garden office or patio. With regards to the concrete and gravel garden make sure there is enough drainage and that any excess water runs away from the house, otherwise you could end up with rising damp issues. I fully understand why some people prefer a 'maintenance-free' garden with the use of concrete and gravel, but I would always favour soft planting. Yes, it would cost to remove the garage and the concrete but if you and your family get more pleasure from a family garden, then surely this is money well-spent. You should also remember that outside space in the form of a garden is a big selling point - perhaps more than an awkward garage. If you live in a family catchment area, then future buyers will be looking for a family garden. You can still include a patio and storage sheds to replace the garage, but these can be more easily disguised in to a well-designed garden. So, as I say this is a difficult question, but in my opinion I would remove the garage and create a wonderful garden that you can enjoy....See MoreColour match for garage door
Comments (8)A very smart looking front door by the way! I’m inclined to agree with nasmijati and tamp75. I think it will be a challenge to find a paint that will match exactly, and a contrasting colour may only serve to detract from your lovely new door. Unless, you are thinking of changing the colour of other external elements e.g eaves, fascias, door and window frames etc, for which I would suggest grey, as it would really complement the oak. If budget allowed in the future, you could always go for an oak garage door too!...See MoreColours for garage at bottom of garden
Comments (1)Looks like you're doing a great job! I'm sure you'll receive some great suggestions here. Maybe you already are, but it might be an idea to plan some diagonals (as in the patio example) and or circular shapes into your exterior design. I have a feeling the whole thing might look a little (too) linear otherwise. Just a thought ;)...See MoreGarden/garage advice
Comments (1)How about adding trellis, remove some of the paving and plant a climber like a rose, Star Jasmine or Honeysuckle?...See MoreE D
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