removing 1990's orange kitchen tiles in house
Missy Enberg
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Comments (25)There's some great ideas there . The first thing that stands out is that pipe handrail downstairs -- I hate them with a vengence . Remove it , extend the step to fill the space , with 1 or maybe 2 small full-width steps . Just me , I'd do in charcol or black non-glossy 400 x 400 tiles . Most of the windows are black framed , and look okay in my opinion . Paint the upstairs balistrade in black or charcoal -- will tie it in and even though the style is dated , I don't think it would matter -- it would then look like part of the overall concept . I like the English White of the front door , but here's where I'd get colourful -- do the door jamb and the diamonds in the brightest citrus orange you can , and then carry it to the garage door ! The garage door surround ( including the 3 window surrounds above it ) I would paint in charcoal or black . And here's probably the most controversial part -- leave the awnings , but also paint them in Citrus Orange , with the ridges on them in a beige , maybe veering towards an apricot ! This will really lift everything visually IMO , the orange brick will tie in and bland in without looking overdone , the Bright Orange and mainly charcoal or black is modern but not too modern , with the English White door breaking everything while still having Bright Ornage to tie it all in . There looks to be a Butterscotch Orange gate to the left of the house -- obviously , you would repaint that in the brighter orange too , to look cohesive , but you already see how it looks more exciting than the Burgundy Red existing colours . Which leaves 1 thing I don't like the colour of -- the top fascia board or gutter . I suspect Vitamin C Orange would be too much , so probably play it safe , and go either charcoal , or a lighter greeny/grey to match the roof tiles . Probably not what everyone would do -- but that's what I would do with that pallette !...See MoreUpdating the exterior of a 1990's style house
Comments (14)I just had a chance to look at all those photos. There are some really great landscaping ideas, and I love that groovy picket fence. We are keen on the idea of a grey roof and getting rid of the wooden horizontal things - great suggestions. We are currently thinking of painting the roof grey (keep the tiles), and to actually paint the trim white.....so that it will match a new white pergola with a grapevine to provide protection from hot summers. Then we will move on to landscaping.......See MoreKitchen Design Dilemma Hampton/Country Style to suit house
Comments (6)You have a complex set of requirements that won't be adequately addressed in an online forum of opinions. In addition the photo of the style of kitchen that you like is in a much larger space than you have available, and the size of that kitchen contributes to its presence. Without borrowing some space from adjacent rooms for a wider, larger kitchen then I would consider a G-plan with the end of the G being bench height seating with half the stools with their backs to the view, and the other half with their backs to the kitchen, as in this photo. I would engage a design professional to visit, take your brief, measure up and come back to you with a few concepts for the layout. Think hard about how important the symmetry is to your kitchen as it can really hamper creative solutions that are outside the box. It is still possible to have a Hamptons style kitchen, that has presence and is of a formal nature that is asymmetrical. The rest of your home is not symmetrical, and forcing a symmetrical design into a pre-existing space only ends in compromises to the functionality. A good design professional (not necessarily a kitchen designer) will look outside the three walls that are constraining your thinking and options to create an elegant solution, but you will need to pay for this creative service. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls/Dr Retro Virtual Visits....See MoreGently modernise our 80’s Orange/Red Recycled Brick
Comments (33)Hi Nicko I wouldn't be planting ficus beside a driveway. The lilly pillies I've grown only have flowers/fruit once a year - if you see flowers/fruit as a disadvantage. (Ficus also drop fruit.) They don't mind a lot of pruning, grow quickly, are evergreen so will be a screen all year round, and have soft foliage if your car does brush against them. Some varieties have been selected to be narrow. Also look for psyllid resistant varieties, though maybe that's not a problem in Geelong? I've grown Slim Callistemon (a bottlebrush) in a narrow space, and that would be worth considering . https://www.ozbreed.com.au/plant-ranges/native-shrubs-groundcovers/slim-callistemon-is-a-great-hedge-for-tight-planting-areas-native-shrubs-ground-covers/ Kath...See Moreflopsycat1
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