Adding retro curb appeal to very plain 60’s ranch.
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Comments (12)I think you're house is darling and wish that our mid century ranch had sweet details like the window with shutters on the left and the vertical, scalloped siding on the right. A wrought iron railing is perfect for your house because it's nearly invisible. In researching our own front railing I learned the design principle that you don't want your porch railing to cover up your front windows. A thick railing would be taller than your window sill height and wouldn't look right. I'm concerned you have 3-4 trees planted within 8 feet of your house. They're too close and should be removed/moved. Retro renovation is a good resource for houses like yours. Here's one article about curb appeal. https://retrorenovation.com/2009/04/10/17-ideas-to-add-curb-appeal-to-your-40s-50s-or-60s-house/ I would not do wooden planks unless you intend to remove all mid century character inside and outside. They don't jibe with the original details of your home. This color scheme is what inspired the color on my own home. I thing it would look good on yours as well:...See MoreCurb appeal help - 1950s FL Ranch
Comments (18)These are 38" wide, which should work for your all of your windows if you use two on the larger window. They would have to be attached with hinges and then a rod to keep them open. https://www.wayfair.com/outdoor/pdp/shutters-by-design-pine-bermuda-bahama-shutter-single-shut2579.html...See MoreMid Century Ranch Plain Jane Curb Appeal Challenge.
Comments (22)It looks like the landing area needs some work, but I will leave that for other better qualified people to comment on. My first impression was those awful white downspouts on the front of the house. You should consolidate those downspouts so that you end up with one long run of gutter across the front and one downspout the Left End where it is less noticeable. It's an inexpensive job and would make a big Improvement visually. I did this on the back side of my house where four small downspouts were consolidated into one larger one. (This not only looked much better but it made it easier for me to route the water away from the house, since my neighbor's driveway is only a few feet away on that side.) If it were my house I would paint the downspout to blend in better with the house color....See MoreHow can I improve curb appeal on my funky ‘60s ranch?
Comments (28)I like your house. The landscaping is something you can do yourself if you are willing. It does not have to be complicated. It needs a deeper planting bed and I suggest another tree. The shade provided by the current tree is good. I can't tell if it had grass or groundcover beneath it. There are some plants that work in dry shade. Here is where I suggest another tree. Crape Myrtle would be good there. Some get large so be sure of the cultivar if you like this idea. When you can I suggest extending the steps at least on the left side and all the way across if you can afford it. If you don't love the iron supports remove them. Perhaps you can use them indoors if you like MCM. Otherwise find a home for them. They will be wanted. As Simplynatural shows above there are plenty of plants that can live and be attractive in your setting. What is show is just a suggestion of where plants could go. You need at least two shrubs. Regarding shutters, it may be true they are not part of MCM design and yet many of the houses in my neighborhood had them where I grew up and they were custom homes. If you heart is set on shutters then have them. I reconsidered the path to the street when I noticed you have no sidewalk. I think the money is better spent on enhancing the entrance landing or apron, not sure what it is called. I have no skill at images but I hope the descriptions helped. I almost forgot, do you have a porch light or over garage light?...See MoreRelated Professionals
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