What would you propose to enhance curb appeal of my house
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3 years agojunco East Georgia zone 8a
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What would you do to this house to increase curb appeal?
Comments (13)"We have considered painting the entire house a “cream” Color with an accent color on the windows." Oh my gosh that statement is enough to send me into a posting seizure! DO NOT paint that brick! Why people do this to the ultimate low-maintenance building material is utterly beyond my comprehension. I lived in a house with painted brick -- the peeling, the flaking, the fake appearance...oh my.... Sheer stupidity to paint brink. Your home is beautiful and the lovely color of the brick can easily be enhanced with the right color shutters, trim, and door....See MoreWhat do you recommend for enhancing curb appeal on this home?
Comments (10)I would get rid of the railing, its outdated. If a railing needs to be there, use spindels otherwise, nothing. IF it were me, i would paint everything that is brown, white and get white gutters. The landscaping also needs to be updated, and extended away from just under the windows and possibly down the walk way. I would also hang some hanging plants....See MoreAny ideas for enhancing the curb appeal of my house?
Comments (4)I agree with the others that you need to remove the shrubs that are too close to the house. You should have at least a foot of space between plants (at their mature size!) and the wall. More distance would be better if your climate is rainy and humid. "Foundation planting" is only necessary if you have something to hide, like an ugly foundation. Tall plants planted too close can make a house look untidy and neglected. Stick with low-growing, spreading shrubs, perennials and bulbs. I would recommend removing the overgrown shurbs/trees, and taking another photo of the house....See MoreHow would you update the curb appeal of this weird 60s home?
Comments (17)Like the house. Someone may have been trying for MCM? If the absence of symmetry bothers you, removing the ?porch? roof right of the garage and then recreating the forward facing gable so the right side of it matches the left side of the roof that is over the garage. Then consider adding a real or faux roofing vent or faux window centered in your new forward facing gable. Budget permitting, consider a new garage door, preferably with a natural wood finish and a row of windows across the top. When you work on the landscaping, be sure you do not put dirt against the trunk of the tree but you could certainly level the area around the tree from tree trunk out creating a planting area around the tree....See MoreBecca
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