maximising kerb appeal - front door colour thoughts!
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Comments (66)Hi All, Here's an update. The hedges have settled in nicely over the last 4 years (has it really been that long already?!) They had a trim at the weekend, not the best time of year to cut Phontinia I know, but they had gotten a little out of control.. I intend to add a gate over the next few months and continue to plant the beds along the house. They currently have hydrangea and French lavender plants (oh and the odd azalea) in them but need more. Also going to plant a border of box around each of the beds the trees on the lawn are in - hence why these look a little scruffy at the mo.. I've considered growing something on the walls, but still not sure what or how. Each summer I add two hanging baskets either side of the front door - which help break it up a little. Still very much a work in progress (aren't they always ;-) ) but I like it. Thanks for all the comments, ideas and suggestions - much appreciated!...See MoreCurb appeal.. dilemma
Comments (7)Usually that low area you think is rendered was actually the early damp proof course in 1930's houses. Traditionally it was painted black. I have no idea if rendering over the top would reduce its effectiveness?...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 MoreKerb appeal advice. What do I do with the front of my house?
Comments (25)Sorry I was slow on the uptake. It makes sense now that it is the external door that will need to open outwards if the double doors are replaced with a single. Hence the double doors! I think I go along with the view to remove the external double doors and have an open porch. To avoid confusion the side door would somehow need to look less prominent. I fitted solid oak windows and doors in my last house because I didn’t want to use tropical woods. That was way back in 1994 when environmentalists such as I were considered cranks. The builders certainly thought so. They were more expensive but not by a huge amount. Certainly not considering their longevity. I left in 2017 and they were still in pristine condition and will no doubt still be in another twenty years so certainly worth the investment. I used Sikkins to protect them which was easily applied with a paint brush. In all that time I only had to reapply one coat to the external surfaces twice and once to the internal window sills.No sanding required just a wash down before applying. Not labour intensive by any means....See MoreE D
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