No, I'm sure I've seen his reflection in our ensuite mirror from time to time. But, we're both getting on a bit now, and that could have something to do with it... Though, I live in my own world, where I imagine everyone's eyesight is as bad as mine, so I still don't look too bad!!! Until I put my glasses on....... But we're both healthy and active, which is what counts! Thanks for the positive feedback on the large print and padded bench. I think I get a long planter for under the coat rack and an umbrella stand for the corner where the plant is now.... Any thoughts on this Umbrella stand?????? I really wanted a tall black ceramic one, but impossible to find!!!

As you are only looking for ideas perhaps a starting point would be a modern, square style of entrance that you could get ideas from. I couldn't find what I wanted exactly for a photo, but I think if you took points from this photo and adjust to your budget it might suit?? Eg. I think if you can get a nice wide door with a bit of glass on either side, it would really present well. Raising the height of the concrete at the front door with decking tiles or stone tiles depending on your style could really enhance. Concrete pavers you could even make yourself! They can be smaller or larger and if scaled right to the proportions of the house can make it a little more formal. As you have the driveway on the side, I would put a screen on the left and emphasise the left column making a feature of it as in the picture. The column on the right does not align with the entrance, I would not emphasise that column? But perhaps hard to gauge from one photo. If you went for wood this might be an idea.

Selling a second-hand door can be quite tricky as not all doors are the same size in width, height and thickness. The market is limited to those who are happy to make a custom frame for it as it is likely that it won't fit into a standard door frame. Despite the craftsmanship I would not expect top dollar, and would let the market decide via auction, such as Ebay. Such a pity as it has so much character, is such a conversation piece, and is not a generic door. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls

The most interesting thing is the driveway ! The roof is quite pleasant too , and the maroony red tiles ( and the screen door ) at the front door aren't too bad either . Everyone is different , but here's what I would do . Leave the drive , demolish the Olympic winners steps -- ooops , I meant the letterbox sorry . There looks to be a 'natural' line around the bricks , in line with the top of the steps ? Basically , I'd do every brick from there down in the same charcoal as your roof . And continue through by doing the window sills the same . That will lower the look . Do the screen door and garage door the same . While you are there , do the side fences 'the same' charcoal , I can't work out if the fences are render , colourbond , timber , all 3 ? You can get paint or stain to suit , anyway . Everyone else has dismissed the white picket fence , but I'd do it -- with a variation . I'd do brick columns around 800 tall ( any brick will do , as long as it looks the smae size and shape as your house bricks ) , except for one with a built-in letterbox that would be a bit over 1 metre tall . These columns would be say 1.8 metres apart ( so around about 8 across your front edge ) , and painted the same grey as your house . And no surprise -- between these columns , set back around 100mm ( not flush across the front ) you run 2 100mm x 100mm white beams between each , with your white pickets nailed to them . Your street number in a large brass or stainless number on the letterbox , and it all looks planned . And then , you can do your gardens , stepping stones , water feature , whatever takes your fancy -- personally , I'd do something with colour ( green plants , red leaved plants , yellow grasses , an orange gloss large pot , etc ) , but thats up to you .