How to modernise our 80s house facade and incorporate a porch
We are wanting to build a porch at the front of our house to protect the entrance from the elements, does anyone have any ideas that would suit the style of home and blend into the roofline so it doesn't look like its just been tacked on? Any other thoughts on how to modernise the exterior? thanks
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oklouise
7 years agocould you add a sloping roof, the same angle as the roof on the right covering the entry area and attached to the high wall on the left (only needs to be attached high enough so that the outside edge of the sloping roof is 240cm off floor) with supporting posts or enclosed walls to suit weatherproofing requirements...
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Comments (9)Thanks for your advice, you have some great points. I agree, we don't want to go crazy at the start - just do the bits that we need to make the house safe/comfortable to live in (eg fix electrical, put in heating and cooling) plus do the basics to make it look "nice" inside (paint walls, polish floorboards and new light fittings like you suggested). I'm sure this will end up costing quite a bit anyway so this might be it for now! We also found today a few hidden surprises that will require attention asap, like asbestos vinyl in between the carpet and floorboards unfortunately and the fact that there used to be chimney hearths in the bedrooms that they have just replaced with cheap pine boards (not matching the rest of the boards). Having a nice garden design will also make a huge difference I think. You are right, there is lots of concrete and a bit of grass - very different from what we are used to (coming from an established garden) so I'm longing for some trees there already!...See MoreHow to modernise our 80s house facade + Ideas of current design ideas
Comments (3)love the design and colours of your new house, definately not too dark, looks stunning and edgy. love it....See MoreBlonde brick with cladding 80's home needs love.
Comments (11)Love the black/charcoal look as accent colour (with brown undertone to complement bricks). if you could sand back some of the wood and stain it, maybe paint some of it black/charcoal to break it up would look amazing. If the wood does not stand up to sanding (no grain or not made for raw wood look) then you could add some panels to break it up/add texture not too much black - weathertex is a material I've used recently and can highly recommend....See MoreIdeas for updating a 80’s house facade
Comments (4)the two doors are confusing and the glass in the laundry door is darker and makes it more obvious in the photo .. consider a a dramatic new colour for the front door and a small gable roof to create a definite entry porch with extra posts and short entry path with symmetrical planting ...the new gable could be added when you're ready to renew the roof and a light coloured roof with dark trim and a bright new front door eg Colorbond Surfmist with Basalt gutters, eaves and posts with a bright blue door?...See MoreRita
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siriuskey
7 years agoLove the 80' house, because you have a lot of sun to deal with a pergola from just above the front door running along the garage wall (minus the furniture) you could set a clear roof on top of the slats for shelter from rain. could even consider a similar pergola at a lower level running across from the front entrance and above the two front windows, these can be built to help block summer sun. Maybe render the garage wall to break up the brick and paint same as the garage door and timber above, this looks pale beige /grey, then this colour above windows remembering that window and door frames are cream, they can be painted. please keep the 80's door celebrate it.
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7 years agojust a couple of photos of two side by
side beach front house's that recently had a make over and kept the timber, one is a pale timber colour and the roof is now a soft grey/white, the other was all dark brown sloping stained timber which has been clad but kept the gate, this roof is the same grey as the other. both worth over 2 mil each
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