WHICH EXTERIOR REMODEL?
Sharon
6 years ago
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Sharon
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Comments (6)I agree keep it historical and traditional with the brick already there. Something about the triangular apex over the squared portico just does not give a grand look IMO. I could see a curved or eyebrow apex over a curved traditional portico if that is a possibility for you to do. This attached photo is not exactly what I mean, but has the curves, portico a little too grand and big for your house, but just illustrating the curves. Second pic of a curved portico roof line for over upper balcony with posts. Posts could also be added to lower curved portico.The entrance way needs a change from what is there....See MoreNew kerb appeal?
Comments (14)You need to consider the overall style of the house. It appears to be a lovely mock-Georgian style to me. As other posters have mentioned, you should neaten the shrubs to make them more formal. I would lose the fire-logs in the porch. They are more rustic cottage than Georgian. I don't think chunky oak posts mentioned by jonathandb1972 would work. You cannot transform a Georgian style into Farmhouse. It wouldn't work very well with the windows and stone lintels. You need stone pillars/columns for the porch and then lose the trellis. Google images of Georgian houses for inspiration. Facia of garage should match the porch....See MoreWhich shade of white satin for exterior Victorian Sash Window?
Comments (9)Hi Daniel, I would propose a couple of things here. Firstly, if you own the property, pressure washing the stock bricks is what is truly needed here. Unfortunately this isn't a "cheap" solution, because you will also have to repoint with what looks like lime mortar. But this will give you that stunning exterior that you are looking for and means the crisp white windows will look spectacular and you will be very proud of your gorgeous home. If you need a quick fix however and a much cheaper solution you will unfortunately be matching to "dirt". That is fine as long as you appreciate that the colour of your bricks is not their natural tone (I always kind of liked the old London stock brick look anyway) and you can use it to play an industrial edge to your look (if that is your thing). In terms of paint colours, I have a few choices for you. I would always try these in situ and see how they look (because depending on the direction your house faces, the colour of the paint and everything that it is reflecting around it will impact the end result). That is why you are getting that grey look to your crisp bright white. I made a mood board for you, so that you could visualise what I mean a little better. I hope this helped you. Good luck! P.S. I love your house!...See MoreWhich are the best exterior coloured paints????
Comments (13)Could do with a bit of touching up but this is because I was impatient to paint the shed when I first bought it. Ideally you should let tanalised timber ‘breathe’ for a few weeks or months so that all the stuff inside the wood can come to the surface apparently. As you can see on the close up the paint has separated in the grooves but I think this is more due to seasonal weather when the wood naturally expands in cold and shrinks in warmer weather. Otherwise it just needs brushing off and a wipe down. The paint itself has held up very well and would highly recommend it. I noticed your other thread and others have recommended Cuprinol garden shades, I do too it’s very similar. Sadolin Superdec (tinted range) has much greater choice in colours tho (I used Atlantic blue). Here’s photos, excuse the gloominess, it just started raining (p.s. Shed on the right is due for the skip)....See MoreSharon
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