I'm looking update my house with a cladding or facade. Where to start?
Paul F.
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Comments (23)I do like yellow houses, but think it makes this one looks insubstantial. I think also that the brick tones should play some role in determining the color of the house. A true taupe, with no pink undertones, would be nice for this house. In fact, I really like the darker color for the siding. Painting a house a dark color can make it look smaller. That problem can be mitigated by painting all the trim pieces a lighter color----- not white or cream, but a much, much lighter shade of the color of the siding itself. As for the foundation, I think they have done the color scheme backwards.....you don't want three great dark holes. I would paint the arches themselves (stucco or drywall or whatever it is) the same color as the house. I would add trim pieces to the outline of the arches, molding that isn't a super fancy profile, but substantial, and paint the molding the trim color they use up top (the lighter taupe). The lattice I would leave in place and paint a lighter color still....not white, but the lightest taupe compared with the siding (darkest color on the house) and trim (much lighter taupe than siding). The shutters would be the same lightest hue as the lattice. That would unify the very disparate elements and colors going on. If they replace the railing--- and I would--- I'd use simple square railings the trim color (not the lightest, but the middle color in this palette). The door would be something entirely different--- perhaps a green or even a light coral. It's a pretty house with lots of curb appeal!...See MoreSmall house challenge - facade color and trim to make it look better
Comments (19)OMG, I love the way those bushes on the side of the house look! Don't know why I haven't considered that - but that is exactly why this forum exists! Now I will try to find some plants a) grow big, fast, b) are not a primary deer diet staple. In regards to a trim - I am really lost with that, because I feel like those side windows need SOMETHING, but I can't come across too many photos of examples. I have seen some horizontal trim in Europe but didn't take any photos - it was a trim that went around the window but extended about a foot below the window with a "dead space" cutout so the siding was showing through. Say, like if the window is square, but you frame it with a vertical rectangle. Hard to explain. I'm afraid to experiment with it and make this simple "little box" house look like too much was done to it....See MoreQuick relocation, selling house, where to start? UPDATE
Comments (28)Update and asking for more advice(again!) I followed the advice to do everything simultaneously. It's still a work in progress, but other than the garage roof repair (which is scheduled) and some painting, all of the repair/maintenance tasks are completed. Decluttering and packing continues and I have 2 U-box (pod type containers) scheduled for delivery at the end of the week. Husband left Saturday and started the new job this morning. On Friday we met with a Realtor who we used as a buyer's agent (this is where I ask for advice). I'm not happy with his suggested listing price and I'm not sure I trust his advice in general. I know homeowners tend to overvalue their property, so I'm keeping that in mind. The comps he pulled aren't really comparable. They have lower sq. footage, some are missing things that we have like a garage and off street parking, they're in different parts of town, no updates, etc. He is suggesting a low listing price around the same amount that these properties sold for, or even $5000 less. Not even taking into account that we have replaced almost all major systems, appliances- which are at least mid-level, roofs, bath fixtures, flooring (except where we have original hardwood) and fencing- modern wood, not PVC, if I take the avg. sq. ft. price and multiply it by the size of our living area, it comes up with a price that's $50,000 higher. And the house directly behind us which he didn't include, sold for that. As did another one two blocks away- not through a real estate agent, so I can understand how he missed that one. I wouldn't consider listing that high, but I think somewhere in the middle is probably more accurate. He also wants to list at a price ending in $900. I thought the advice was to not do this, so you show up in two bands of searches. I realize that listing price is up to me, but should I worry that he won't put as much effort in, if I choose not to follow his advice? Am I missing something regarding his pricing strategy- he wants to go low to drum up interest and possibly start a bidding war, but if I'm unwilling to accept an offer of full asking price- it shouldn't actually be listed at that, right? I feel like he's just trying to get it done as quickly as possible to collect commission because it's in a lower price range that he usually sells in (or maybe he just isn't as familiar with this particular market because of that?) Thanks again to everyone who's been advising!...See MoreHelp! I hate my New Kitchen Cabinets - Updated I'm starting to love!
Comments (77)Beth H. : thank you. He made the countertop himself out of 2 3/4" plywood and we bought formica 180fx laminate for the counters (and done the ideal edge) and used the same 180fx for the backsplash. I know alot of ppl don't like laminate, but I actually do and I do alot of food preserving and canning and the backsplash washes off so easily. With hubby doing all the work and making everything himself the total price of our whole house remodel came to $20,000. And that included, 6 new windows, 2 full baths, a kitchen, and flooring.... (during covid with prices more than double on alot of things. So we saved quite a bit! Overall, I love the way it turned out! And I'm extremely proud of my hubby!...See MorePaul F.
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