Desperate for help with our ugly house!
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Comments (24)So many great suggestions here for you! What a fabulous house to work with. I would extend the pergola out to where the BBQ is, but scrap it. I also suggest replacing the brick paved area with large creamish pavers & use the bricks to pave the path in a bit if a curve. Utilize the curved area for seating widening the steps as suggested. A couple of large pots with citrus either side. These could be planted later as the garden progresses. Also a grape vine or wisteria planted to grow over the pergola would give summer shade & let light into the house in winter. I would screen the granny flat with either a few hardy bushes or a lattice type screen & grow a passion-fruit, kiwi fruit or climbing rose. If you don't like the climbing thing something structural like yucca's or cordylines, both low maintenance - talk to your local nursery, they are the experts. They may offer garden design too. Also have a look at http://plantselector.botanicgardens.sa.gov.au/ Just put in your postcode & you get a list of plants with pictures, descriptions etc. Enjoy your garden room. Good luck....See MoreUgly House Front
Comments (33)Looking at your photos, the existing colour with the timber is great. Several people have suggested timber shade structures over the windows. This will soften the grey and give you some depth to the structure. You could also try growing a green leafy vine in front of the pipe. Something that i not too aggressive and is easy to prune, such as potato creeper, would be great....See MoreHelp me blend this ugly garage to the house
Comments (9)I think it’s cute! You use ‘ugly’ way too generously, lol! Even just doing the roof colour would help, before you even consider or afford whatever you decide to do to the brick - could you match the roof to the colour bond colour on the garage? Would that help tie in? Then I’m sure you’d find your theme for the fence. And agreed - landscaping will make a world of difference; draw the eye away a little bit from just the stark house front. Happy renos!! Enjoy the beach....See MoreUgly duckling desperately in need of a makeover
Comments (7)I agree with MB Design. The less done the better for now, I reckon. It will cost quite a bit to landscape this space and if nothing is to be added that gives shade, not sure if it is worth spending a lot of money for now. Some psitostroms (or however you spell those Neighbour-be-gones) along the fenceline - or even instead of a fenceline - is as good as an idea as anything for now. A cluster of multisized succucents amidst a little rock garden of sorts in the centre will at least stop anyone parking on the lawn....See More- 8 years ago
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