1980s redbrick house - front door ideas?
Kate Burt
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Kate Burt
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Comments (8)Completely agree with Jonathan. I have seen a couple of 70s houses modernised fantastically in my area, both with some type of grey/grey wood cladding in parts. It retains the 'character' (I'm sure in 50 years time this architecture will be to die for!) whilst giving it a modern twist. I also think the house is very 'garage heavy' so I would get a really modern garage door (possibly wooden) and try and have a balcony above to distract from it. See this fab example... [https://www.houzz.com/discussions/how-to-modernize-my-mid-century-split-level-house-exterior-dsvw-vd~3882230[(https://www.houzz.com/discussions/how-to-modernize-my-mid-century-split-level-house-exterior-dsvw-vd~3882230) This would only work if you extend fully over garage as Jonathan suggests, and would obviously require pp. Could be a fab master bedroom or upstairs living space if you did it though :)...See MoreLooking for ideas for replacement front door, now an internal door
Comments (8)Thanks for all comments. I like PWJ architects idea, but think our space would not do that door justice. I love the bi-fold acoustic fabric panel and will investigate that further. I do want to replace the door with something as an add on porch, no matter how well insulated, will always allow a cold or hot bank of air coming into the hall....See MoreHelp! Advice wanted to change 1980s house exterior. Suggestions?
Comments (21)I would suggest as others have, a bigger porch, will allow you more storage as well,particularly when it's wet outside. Also, perhaps render or paint the extension and porch to tie them together, but to do the whole thing might be too blocky and monolithic. Do the windows work for you from the inside? You might find that if, for example, you do the porch and extension in white, the windows aren't so obvious. If they don't work for you, look at making them larger and more symmetrical. They seem quite small for the house....See MoreEntry Ideas for House where Front Door Opens onto Staircase
Comments (6)I too have a teeny tiny hall and there isn’t really much you can do, but it can be brightened up with a nice paint job and accessories. I have a small coat rack (3 hooks) in the hall. The stairs I’ve kept clear of pictures as the stairs are so narrow. At the top I’ve a couple of small family pics and a large driftwood heart. My walls are Dulux Egyptian Cotton and the carpet is a stripy one from Crucial Trading. You could put up a nice mirror in the hall, assuming the front door doesn’t bang into it, and maybe another one at the top of the stairs? You are right to stick with paler shades. I know dark shades are in vogue but maybe not where an area has no natural light. It would be grim. Do you have a favourite colour? Palest green, pink or mauve would look good. Plants wouldn’t fare well in a dark area, but there are some fantastic faux ones about that would look good. Here’s a few pics of mine, not the best pics as so little room, I feel your pain!...See MoreKate Burt
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