Hi, any chance of seeing photos of closer to the front door and one of the fence.

First thing I can see is that if you are planting I would get onto that as soon as possible so they have a chance to grow. It is hard to tell but if there are plants there but you will have to go with more or bigger plants to make an impact. Make sure you closely underplant the cherry? tree in the lawn.

Looking forward to a closer look at the spaces. Thanks

Colours are so personal but here's my suggestions: invest in a timed trickle system to encourage the plants, plant the central garden with some big strappy plants (friends and relis may have some agapanthus or similar to divide and donate?) to make it look more finished, pressure wash the driveway and bricks to remove the dirty unloved look, repoint and paint the roof Colorbond Dune or Gully (get a sample pot and paint a big sheet of cardboard and put it on the front verandah and stand back at the front fence and see what looks best, paint gutters in a colour to match the darkest brick, paint fence and side gates to match the gutters, eaves and fascia white, paint the garage door to match the roof, paint the downpipes and meter box to match the lightest brick, paint the front door a rich turquoise?? if the railing is in perfect condition it may provide a point of difference and suggest some vintage charm, paint white otherwise remove and offer on Gumtree? remove and/or repair the tiles on the patio (especially around the edges) and clean or paint the floor tiles to match the gutters, make sure the window and frames are clean and the window sills tiles are in perfect condition at least across the front windows and/or repair or replace (you may be able to steal an add one from another window sill out of sight) install some new white venetians in the front rooms, hide the bins in the backyard and invest in a big pot plant to put at the step end of the patio and some smaller pots of big plants near the front door and make sure the front fence is in perfect condition and then have a good rest and some good luck with your sale

Your house looks like it has good bones so I am sure that if it is priced well it will sell regardless of what you do.

oklouise has given a good run down and suggestions.

Again the first thing to do now is infill with another plant as those plants will take forever to make an impact - you may need to cluster in a clover like pattern to give volume rather than linear.

our bark chips are very similar to the house colour so hopefully they will tone down as they weather.

Not sure if you have a front fence but it you do they are always worthy of attention as is the painting the side fences which I would do a dark tone maybe matching the roof. Good luck.

Where do you live. Looks like you are in a dry arid zone??

Hop I didn't offend. Colour the the roof and some nice landscaping of the front yard. Medium size trees etc and underplanting.

Hey arpelligra!

We agree with girlguides - roller blinds will be an affordable and simple way to add a modern touch to your home. You can pick up some DIY Zone Interior's block out/light filtering roller blinds from Bunnings. They're fantastic!

In regards to the front area, if you're in a hurry and on a budget to add some greenery to the front area have you considered some astro turf? Pick it up from Bunnings, lay it down and get some beaut and bushy shrubs for the garden bed - instant lush garden!

You could also turn the circular garden bed into a fountain and add some pavers, like thedesignworld has in their mock up, some lovely outdoor furniture and an outdoor umbrella if you'd like.

So many possibilities, we can't wait to see what you decide to do! Good luck.

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Well firstly whatever you do depends on your budget, I would grass the whole front yard and add a piece of outdoor art in the middle where you already have the tree and replace what you have in there with stones. I would take out the railing by the entry way and put hedges in the garden in front but if this isn't possible I like what thedesignworld has done by covering the railing with gorgeous big flowers. All i really think your yard is missing is greenery and color! Ill post a few photos of some art you could place in the area below!

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Just trying to give you some inspo, I'm sure you could pick something up responsibly cheap at bunning's or even hunt around markets / Garden stores

Landscaping plays a big role in maximising street appeal & adding value in the long term!

@thesesignworld: how did you do that? Do you have a software? I would love to visualise my frontyard like this before planting anything.

Simple Photoshop Shop/After Effects skills were used.

I'd definitely grass - not astroturf as I've seen it many times and it always looks fake. So, some grass and plant a hedge along in front of the verandah fence after you paint it - I think those low old fashioned ballestrades are great so I wouldn't get rid of them. Do your planting where it is now and go to a nursery to get some suitable mature plants that will make the place look established. Paint the roof is you want to and then maybe a window box, or just plants under the big window - red nasturtiums (that I never know how to spell) always look great (and very Christmas-y for this time of year)or anything in pretty colours that will make the house look 'pretty' for sale.

Yes I agree with everyone else re garden, really needs some greenery/colour as is all 'beige'. House looks like a nice original 60's design, I wouldn't paint the roof, I like the way it looks currently. Plus I think most of the painted roofs I've seen the colours never seem quite right? Good luck.

Go on ebay or Zilch (free giveaway site) and look up Plants people either getting rid of Free or you can buy. Like someone above suggested, Agapanthers, English box, Yakkas are great for height, and so many people cut them back and then leave on front nature strip to help yourself. Same with a bird bath for the circular section, go on line for second hand.. I painted the outside of my house which had a Red brick European look which I hated, with a washed lime from Porters Paints. Only one coat is required as it's a wash. You need to dilute the paint down. I really painted it on really thin around windows and doors to give the impression of a different couloured brick as a feature. Honestly I'm 64 female and di it myself.

You have done a great job so far. Although the side gate is letting it down. I would try and replace that or at least put some new tin on it. Have you thought about decking the front porch? Timber looks so inviting against the greenery of garden (When it gets a bit bigger). Definitely put in some turf and I like the idea of the blinds that other people have commented on. Good luck!