HELP! I would love curb appeal ideas for our hawaii home.
halepono
6 years ago
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Comments (9)Oh my god what a ! I think the plants just need time to mature -- I think bigger, established plants will feel better. I also love the idea of adding an undulating flower bed along the (lawn side) walkway, as well as making the bed underneath the window deeper. Those will go a long way to adding the "WOW" you want. I happen to be a fan of beds all around (inc. facing the sidewalk), but that's not for everyone. I find an abundance of plants really welcoming and friendly-looking. I don't know where you are, but a small tree (red leaf Japanese maple is what first pops to mind, but I happen to have a thing for them) could also do a lot. I'm not thinking of a large tree because it appears you have large trees on the hell strip. I think the small tree could go near the left corner of the house (to hide the junction boxes), and / or where that big rock is on the lawn. (well, maybe a bit to the left of it, closer to the corner of your property line) I like the dark brown trim paint color, but maybe when it's time to repaint you might consider a dark sage green or a mid-forest green. Your house is wonderful -- congratulations!...See Moreadding curb appeal to our home
Comments (42)Being that I am from Ohio, and not California some or all of what I have to say may sound odd, or might not work at all. First thing to do is remove the dying trees, and any that are too close to the house. Remove all of the shrubs in the front areas of the house. I am a proponent of basic (not overdone) lighting. Consider can lights in the soffit, and some waist tall pillars with lights that match those on the house for some pooling path and driveway lighting. You can do a quick internet search for walkway pillars / columns. Do a quick sketch of the house and property layout with some simple dimensions (you can even post that here for some submissions, or take it to a local garden center for design help.) Having a long term plan will help you stay focused, and keep cohesion to the elements. Before you build a walkway, make sure it is needed for functionality. Look into overlays for your current sidewalk (if you do not want a new one altogether) that can be matched on the additional walk to the street, and make sure to plan the new walk so it flows into the existing without looking like an afterthought. Keep in mind that a path without borders looks cleaner as it cuts through the lawn, and will not divide / land lock areas of your lawn when mowing. We have to mow our lawns here in Ohio weekly to bi-weekly, maybe that is not a concern for you. When landscaping (unless you are an active gardener) give your plants lots of space, and keep the variety low. I am used to using some foundation shrubs with a few specimen conifers, japanese maples for interest, and 1,000-2,000 lb 4-6' long landscape rocks / boulders. Less is more to me when it comes to plants. The overflowing cottage look appears cluttered and messy, but that is just my opinion. Look for pictures of japanese gardens, and see what your northern neighbors do in oregon with interesting specimens over masses of shrubbery and perennials....See MoreHelp me add some curb appeal to our home
Comments (6)It's not a great picture for getting constructive feedback. It would be better if you move the camera a little to the left so people can see the complete entrance. And then pan the camera from far left to far right taking OVERLAPPING pictures that include the neighbors' houses, which are part of the surroundings for your house. Also, move the camera to the city sidewalk so you are not quite as far away. Landscaping and street appeal is about coordinating all these things together .... not just what's directly in front of your house. That said, I can make a few comments about your existing landscaping: The entrance is weak ... barely a cave-like slit set far back compared to the broad expanse of the garage door. One way to improve it is to create a much larger path to it ... a path capable of allowing two people to walk side-by-side to the entrance. Creating it with some decorative qualities would be a plus. I would change out the plants flanking the garage door to something smaller, possibly more colorful, and something that grew in a more "arrangement"-like fashion. Smothering the base of the house and hiding windoes with a single hedge is not a particularly handsome solution. I think it would be better to coordinate shrubs with architectural features and incorporate some other plant types ... color, small tree, perennials, etc. Need better pictures to explore possibilities. It might be that the foreground tree will eventually not allow grass to be grown well. At that point, it would be necessary to place a groundcover bed around the tree ... a proportionately sized one, not a tutu. I wish someone had cut off the lower limb when it was 1/2" diameter instead of allowing it to grow into a competing trunk. We can't see if it could still be removed....See MorePlease help us add a little more curb appeal to our new home
Comments (5)Remove the too small shutters since shutters should look like they could cover the windows. They add nothing and actually detract. Paint the garage door the same color as the house so it fades away and is not the first thing you see. Pavers instead of concrete. Better landscaping, including some flowers....See Moregtcircus
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