Affordable Exterior Upgrade
Hi creative people! I would love your help on how to improve the exterior of this very plain ranch bungalow. Painting the brick is NOT an option. I've decided to embrace the brick. However, brick staining is an option, as long as we can find a profession in Ottawa who does that.
It's hard to tell in the picture but the brick is all one colour - orangey red.
We are trying to make this project as low cost as possible. The only ideas we have are:
- repaint the door (don't know what colour)
- redo steps and railing
- extend entrance with awning
- shutters
- landscaping (I'm NOT a gardener)
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Denita
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoI like your brick home! I do think that adding a nice wide walkway and landscaping will boost the exterior appeal. Don't add shutters. Your windows aren't designed for shutters - they are too wide and modern (which suits your home's style). Here is a link to a brief article written by an architect to show you why you wouldn't want shutters on these windows Shutters vs Shudders
I think once you implement a good landscaping plan and new walkway, you will see how lovely your home is as it is. A local landscaping company should be able to come up with a plan using native easy maintenance type plants so you don't have to spend much time gardening.
I also like your front door in white, but if you want to change it, consider something in the greens. Here is one example of a bright green front door with white trim that would look great with your home IMO:
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