Ideas for ugly front entrance
kathandkim
9 years ago
As recent first home buyers on a reasonably tight budget we are needing to do something with this very unappealing front door area and garden. The picture doesn't show it but at the very front is also a very ugly brown and white low brick fence. We do have a budget to improve it. Any thoughts appreciated. :)
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Comments (31)I would paint the upper part of the brick so that it blends in with the house colour, then I would hang plant pots off the top of the brick making seasonal type planter boxes that way you are not waiting for a larger plant to grow and you can quickly swap out any plants that are not thriving when the house is on the market. I would start the paint level at the same height as the bottom of the weird rectangular boxes. This will be a very cheap idea with impact / freshness....See MoreIdeas for front entrance please
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Comments (13)Further to Julia and Julia's decking and planting comments I would consider tidying up the front eave. At the moment the carport and verandah look like late add-ons (which they are) due to the "stepped" gable. By extending the verandah and carport roofs forward to align with the front gable fascia, then adding a consistant fascia and eave lining across the full width of the house the side additions will look more integrated. Don't even think about a faux stone as they look fake, and you will need to continue it down the sides so it looks less tacky. I would consider just painting below the beading line a darker shade of the wall colour to anchor the base of the house. I would not widen the windows as the rythym works quite nicely, but consider increasing the height to the ceiling line to give a better proportion using awning style windows instead of poorly proportioned sliding windows. If you have ceilings that slope to match the roof line the head of each new window should be raked to follow the ceiling line. If this is the case then you will have a nice looking home with a slight mid-century modern vibe, and which may even be the best looking house in the street! Best of luck Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls...See Morefront entrance ideas
Comments (2)You could try succulents,sansivera,or if you have trouble getting plants why not try some of the fabulous ‘fake’ plants that are available now, They are so real you will have to stop yourself watering them. Choose planters in similar colour and various sizes , could look gorgeous.....See More
kathandkim
9 years ago
Tyrian
7 years agoI LOVE our closed porch, it is so great for security and makes it easy to get rid of salesman... Also I do a shoe free house, so it is important for shoe storage.
My thought is to get some laser cut decorative screen and make it a feature of your front. I would build a garden bed around the entrance and add new steps that suit your chosen exterior's style. If you have older people or young kids even a ramp can look good with attention to the gardens surrounding.
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