Help needed to update exterior, windows and door on 1970s house
I’m in desperate need to replace my house’s windows - I was woken by a drip-drip coming from the top frame of my bedroom window.
But I have no idea what styling or window opening placement to go for. I like the idea of grey framed windows, but have no clue if it will go with the house style. Perhaps the red tiles above the garage need changing, and probably the front door to match the styling too.
I love the idea of integral blinds inside the windows.
I like having lots of light from the front window so wouldn’t want to brick it up.
Please help with ideas!
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Laura N
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Need suggestions how to give the front of our 1970's house a facelift!
Comments (10)You've done a lovely job on the back extension, which seems to be a totally different property from the front. The trick would be to alter the front, making it more modern and in keeping with your new extension. 1. Replace the windows with more modern ones like at the rear. You'll probably find that the small upstairs window is on a landing and there isn't room to make it bigger. If there is room to the left of the front door as you face the house from the street, consider making this a floor to ceiling glass window and glass door combination http://www.urbanfront.co.uk/images/doors/Image/clearglass_jpg.jpg . The upstairs window should be aligned to the glass window below it. Match the front door to the garage door. http://www.thegaragedoorcentre.co.uk/UserFiles/Image/Hormann%20Front%20entrance%20Doors/anthracite_300.jpg The entrance porch roof can be replaced and extended across the front, up to the left hand window, with glass and steel similar to the lantern on the back extension. Lastly, the front could be landscaped with a path from the driveway through a contemporary, low maintenance garden. Since you have several Mediterranean type plants, you might consider that kind of look. Include a specimen tree to the far left and lose the overgrown shrub near the driveway....See MoreExterior styling of 1970s house (windows and doors)
Comments (8)Hi Greg, I think the windows definitely need to change. Casement does seem like a good option as it gives you more glass and are affordable. You could go for some powder coated aluminium to match the garage? but this is a much higher price. The door is a nice touch and I personally like them but it really depends on the style you are going for with your interiors (and exteriors) and whether this is in keeping with that. Is it something you need? and if not.. will it really support the style you are going for? I think it is hard to give too much advise because I don't really know what you are trying to achieve at this point. If you are having trouble visualising your space, I offer a great 3D package will give you a chance to see what different options will look like before you make any costly purchases. Please feel free to email gina.everett@createperfect.co.uk for more details. All the best, Gina...See MoreExterior update 1970s semi
Comments (8)The bins do usually go in the garage. It was bin day and I dragged them up the drive being lazy! That house is amazing! I'm leaning towards keeping the windows white and changing the door and cladding too. I've been on at husband to make me a larger planter for under the window . Years. I guess I'll learn myself or ask another unrelated man friend just to undermine husband's masculinity! Lazy sod!...See MoreHelp with 1970s exterior
Comments (9)I know you said you don't want to go contemporary, but 70s houses upgrade really well with contemporary renovations because of their dimensions and shallow roofs I did a design for another post with a 70s house not to long ago... Before: After: Before: After: Full post: https://www.houzz.co.uk/discussions/5889905/turning-an-ugly-duckling-into-a-swan#n=4 Cladding and render are a good options for replacing the tiles. Also a good opportunity to upgrade thermal credentials....See More
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3 years agoJonathan
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3 years agoLaura N
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Carolina
3 years agoHi, what do you think of something like this? I also like the brick painted charcoal, instead of rendered white.
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3 years agoJon Harrison
3 years agoLaura N
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoI do like the house Carolina found. I too had come across it during my research and it was one of my favourites. I’m not sure about the wood, however. It looks lovely new, but I suspect won’t weather too well.
I 100% agree with ’E D’ - either subtle or extreme changes.
When we first moved in we had quotes for a garage conversion... until we parked our car outside, under the tree... the birds use it as target practice so we use the garage.
My plan had been to hire internal and external architects such that we had a plan for the whole house that would all tie together, even if we only worked on small components of the project at a time. Then the windows priority and COVID has rather thrown me!
I had wanted to hire Back to Front Exteriors, but they are booked until spring, but could offer a couple of hours consultation once we have the internal architecture complete.
I have spoken to RESI (online architects), but I get the feeling that to get the most out of them you have to have very formed requirements... something I don’t have. I’m more of a data person than a creative person, so I thought reaching out to the hive-mind collective may help! (If I can’t decide on window type, colour or opening placements it’s what hope is there!!!)
Looking at Back to Front Exteriors I like the below from a concept perspective - an extension with a wider base than first floor. It would allow for a long window in the flat roof.
The people before us converted the conservatory into a ground floor extension... but it isn’t really working for us; we use it as a dumping ground. I wouldn’t be adverse to sacrificing some of the dining room to make a better kitchen-family area (an island would be a dream, and anything that could make a north facing kitchen brighter would be welcome). Also, if the extension was pushed further along too I wouldn’t mind, as long as the dining room still retained a window.
I have to be realistic - I only have a small garden and wouldn’t want a monstrosity extension. All I want is to make the house work better for us. It’s our dream house and we have no intention of moving.
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