How do I make my new house look like a finished, cosy home?
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Comments (14)I think the task of transforming homes like these is an exciting challenge! If your budget is not huge then timber trimmings and paint can make a huge difference here. You could paint the brick, or better still clad it with weatherboard to soften the house, but if the budget does not allow the whole house to be clad just do the front and go around the corners by about a meter and then paint the bricks at the sides and back to match. You definitely need a verandah across the front, with the steps centred and going straight down to meet the gate - this will transform the facade and is worth spending the money on. If you dont want to change the windows consider framing them with timber to make them look larger and replace the front door with something nicer, luckily your door is centred with same size windows either side. Id suggest replacing the fence with a picket fence and matching gates to hide the concrete driveway and then screen off the long side driveway and camouflage the overhang with a picket gate to match. Paint choices here are really important, it looks like your neighbours homes are beige or grey? Consider painting the house a classic colour such as dusky blue or sage combined with light trimmings to make yours stand out from the surrounding neutral homes (ive done a couple of quick mock-ups below as examples) You need some plants but your front yard is not large so a single, low height feature tree with mulch or pebbles instead of lawn would look wonderful plus a couple of strategically placed pots. Good luck!...See MoreHow to Make A Home Feel Like A 5-Star Hotel
Comments (9)Nothing wrong with burnt orange walls in the right context IMO -- I don't think I have ever suggested a mish-mash of brightly coloured stools' -- I would sooner have say a burnt orange feature wall and 4 tall orange and chrome stools at a white or timber breakfast bar , as opposed to white , white , white and white . The bedroom already had that nice blue picture , and the plantation blinds . What was changed ? They took out the grey pillowslips , and colour co-ordinated it . Yes , read that again -- they took out the grey . And it looks better IMO . The stairs conversely -- they added grey textured wallpaper or maybe it is panelling . I don't like the style of light used anyway , but IMO by going black and gold against grey emphasises that difference , and similarly the cart in the same black and gold , with grey carpet just doubles down . Maybe it's my bizarre taste , but I don't like grey and gold mixed -- black and grey and silver works but is bland ; black and gold ( without silver ) is generally classy . Without knowing the colours in the surrounding rooms , apart from probably blue in the one bedroom , it's difficult to say , but if it was 'just' those stairs on their own , I'd change the light obviously ( probably something with a modern look and in mainly black , a bit of chrome ? ) , the textured walls on charcoal as it looks modern , but with a colourful abstract picture to add colour , and if keeping the grey carpet , I'd have chrome on the cart , and possibly a bit of red or orange -- you see that white vase , imagine that in red for instance . See , we are all different , you may love what they've done , I don't . A couple of other commenters love it , a couple don't . I like colour in my life ( around a theme generally ) -- arrest me !...See MoreHow do I make this ugly house look better?
Comments (15)First - fix the proportions. remove the square hedge and possibly second hedge in front of the window. The fence on the right should be moved back in line with edge of house as it is making things look out of proportion. Colours - You need more contrast - keep the bricks, paint the garage darker, maybe charcoal. The arch - The arch around the entry is a bit off putting - I think it is because it is blocking view of the door. Could it be removed? If not, might first idea is to add some malibu wood paneling near the door or make a little wooden entry deck in the malibu. Second idea is to grow some vines or greenery on it. and remove the three little scrubs. Or instead of vines add two big potted plants on each side of the arch to make it more welcoming. Hope that helps Best of luck...See MoreHow do I render my '90s apricot brick house?
Comments (8)The three things I like are the bricks , the tiles , and the overall style and even 'class' of the place . What I dislike is the yellowy beige ( in fact it has a pink tinge in some lights ) -- shocking haha ! And likewise that blue doesn't suit . For a starter , I'd do everything ( yes , the fence and pillars and caps -- everything ) that is beigey in a crisper white . The blue probably depends on your preference -- a darker almost royal blue may look okay , similarly so may a charcoal ( remember , the sharp white will contrast , and bring out the brick and tile tones too ) . Even a nice orange -- citrus doesn't suit the house style , but apricot is too wimpy against the bricks IMO ) . Fresh and crisp and clean with a sense of style ....See More- 9 years ago
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