window solution for arch above front door
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Solution to offset strange house front (2 front doors)
Comments (13)Aah, PEI - God's country. Hydrangea and lupine heaven :) As you are a novice gardener with budget concerns, I would suggest, as others have done, is to address the traffic flow problems first. You've already indicated that you are unhappy with the approach ie the driveway, and the confusion about the main entry door. My inclination would be to make the one acre property more manageable for you by "zoning" it. I would first enclose the home and the new gardens within a low white rail fence and mixed shrub border, in whatever perimeter wouldn't be overwhelming - maybe 1/3 of your land? That would leave the back for you to sow to meadow or wildflowers as you prefer later. The front third would be dedicated to vehicular needs and setting the stage. Your southern view of the wetlands across the way is probably quite beautiful. The driveway as it now lies in front, while practical for ease of access to the house and for snow removal, will likely detract from that somewhat. However, if you are not going to be adding a side garage in the future, you could just leave it where it is and improve the appearance. Think of a traditional Island approach. Fresh gravel isn't costly and is practical in your situation. Don't bother with edging in a snow-country setting. Run the drive from the roadway up to within 10 feet of the perimeter fence in a "T" shape - that way, you can create a defined turn-around area for vehicles or for extra parking. The facing fence, with an arboured opening or gate centered on your newly positioned front steps and door, can be softened with a small perennial bed in the front of it as well as behind. Line the driveway edges with spaced heritage-type trees on either side. Ash trees are fairly fast growing but also ask at the local nurseries for their recommendations. On the house, I too would reconfigure the steps to lead up to the actual front door. Periwinkle blue is a really nice colour choice, especially if you echoed it in a trim around the white windows and ultimately with your flower choices. I wouldn't get too hung up about the asymmetry of the house. The plantings will distract from that... and whatever other cosmetic changes you may ultimately make. Fruit trees and flowering vines would be appropriate and lovely somewhere in the fenced yard. And while your home would benefit from some foundation planting, just be careful not to concentrate everything in a claustrophobic huddle too close to the house. Plant out to the fence line, spill over it and frame the views as you look out from your windows....See MoreHuge 1/2 circle window above front door
Comments (3)I agree with Nini. I'd leave it uncovered and enjoy it for its architectural detail. There are many homes in my area with those kinds of windows and I don't think I've seen any that were covered, even those with a "bridge" over the foyer that connects the bedrooms on either side of the second floor. I'd love to see pictures, both inside and outside views, because that might make a difference in what I'm suggesting....See MoreArched Front Window Needs Window Covering
Comments (4)If you go with arched curtains and rod, they'll need to be custom made and not cheap. I'd go with a rod above the arch, under the molding, like in the 3rd pic above. If you want privacy at night, sheers won't do it. Sheers offer privacy in the daytime, but none at night. Have the curtains stop a couple of inches before the sconce's. It'll look nicer to have some wall space showing between and not butting up to. Not sure how much space is between the window and the sconce's, but if you want to close them at night, there doesn't look to be enough stackback room, so much of your window might be covered when they're open. Something to consider....See MoreHelp! Treatment for Arched window over the front door
Comments (2)You can get drapes made up for that window, but 98% of the time this windows are left open. The whole idea of this type of a window is to display the chandelier and the staircase... Unless of course, someone likes to run around naked in that case you would cover that up because I doubt someone would be parked in front of the house and wait for someone to cross the hallway. In my development, everyone has this windows and none of them are covered....See Moremonzkale
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