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Ideas on how to improve curb appeal and exterior of old house?
Comments (24)Congratulations on the house. Wonderful tree. I'd start with a plan that emphasizes the tree and lays out other structure. Since you mentioned a fence... maybe a gate or trellis passage where the walkway dies off? Drop in some stepping stones between there and the road. Just to make the walkway ending like that be more sensible. I've seen it where there is just a bit of fence either side of the entry gate/trellis, but that partial fence relates to fencing on the side or in back. With back/side fence, tree, walkway and gate/trellis as the structure, coax grass along and plan out a few beds. Just a few to start. (We just pick a spot and lay a tarp down untill the grass dies off). Then dig in. Flats of annuals drop steeply in price partway into summer and will last a long time where you are. Snap up perrenials and other plantings when you can - ask friends and family if they need anything dug up and divided. Your tree deserves a wide circle of mulch (less grass to tend and makes the tree happy and healthy.) Our town has free mulch at the 'recycling center' aka the dump. I like someone's earlier idea of continuing the walkway around to the driveway too though.... hmmm. You may find it easier to tackle removing part of that 'walk to nowhere' than trying to work with it. A walk, even gravel, curving by the tree could be very nice....See MoreExterior help! Looking to improve the exterior of home (porch, etc)
Comments (7)Bright green trim needs to GO!!! I am thinking dark Grey trim and a rust red or blue for the door? Adding shutters would look nice too (painted grey or the door color?) The trim on the garage unit should also match the house. Spend the rest on some landscaping or making the fence between the garage and the house look better (paint?)....See MoreIdeas to Improve Exterior of Home
Comments (9)I think you have a very nice home. Having new garage doors would be nice, but don't change them for the sake of design IMO. Paint them a color that is in your brick, a dark color that blends into your brick. Then paint your front door a lively color. What color do you like? Red? Navy? Orange? Green? Almost anything works with your brick :) Then pressure wash your driveway and walkway. I think if you change your landscaping it will really amp up your home. Right now the bushes along the walkway on both sides really close in your entrance. Make large beds on the street side of the walkway with different plants. Get a good plan from a landscape designer. Or post in the landscape section of this forum for some great ideas to change your landscaping....See MoreBrick rancher exterior improvement ideas requested!
Comments (3)What a cute home! Your initial instincts are correct. Start with the “easy” stuff! I like your ideas of removing the rose Bush, painting the front door, changing the location of the house numbers...perhaps to the right of the front door where there is more room. A larger, more visible light and mailbox, too. Then...reassess!...See MoreRelated Professionals
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