Modernizing Exterior
Tina Tibbetts
6 years ago
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Comments (16)What an incredible space! You seem to have an unusual mix of design elements here. I see a mix of contemporary and Spanish styles fighting for dominance. You could easily go either way and the house would be stunning. It depends on you style taste. My choice would be to go with the Spanish influences to soften the facade. Here are some ideas I had: (see photos at end) The harshest feature are the windows. To ease the strong lines I'd opt for placing dark hand hewn wooden beams over the 3X window bay and the 4X window bays, along with the widow way at the top over the porch area. Under these windows I would add fabricated mouldings that are in the pictures below. For the entry way you need to draw more attention in that location. To do this the door needs some attention. Try either stipping the present door and staining it a stain with orange tones (see photo) or paint the present door in this color tone. In addition, placing wrought iron grills in the door windows would work to soften the entry as well. (you can find faux inserts or use wrought iron) To call more attention to the front door, and softening the harsh line above the porch I'd put in place a pergola extending outward to the front of the 4window bay that matches the wooden beams over the windows. Now the eye travels to one location instead of drifting back and forth. I see you have wonderful downspouts. I would bring attention to those as well and paint them an aged copper tone. To give the house a "Top" I suggest painting the moulding along the roofline a brown color to match the wooden beams. This way the house won't float. It will be grounded. To keep the garage area from looking like an after thought encorporate it by changing out the doors with wooden doors that have a line of square windows in the top frames only. Try matching the beams to the garage. I too would suggest changing out the light fixtures to better fit the size and style of the home. I have a photo of a Spansh style home attached that has a nice choice. (The long lights) Finally, I would use planting to soften the house a bit. Perhaps removing the popsicle bushes and placing in some Italian cypress. I see them placed one on either side of the 3window bay and one of the far right of the 4 window bay....See MoreNeed help on exterior colours for 1970's house!
Comments (10)i actually like the sound of the mossy green with creamy trim as the other houses in the street are cottage like "eg. why i didn't want to stand out to much, it is a country town" the door has a fly screen on behind that a wooden door with glass panels, The porch is a bit weird.. haha, It's not free standing just the way i took the picture i think but nether the less it is coming off when we save a little more i would like to come out along the lounge window ( on the right ) and come out to near the ( left window ) as a decking, think it would look okay? I was thinking the grays aswell! I wasn't to sure weather it would be to dark and dull? *best picture i have on the computer of the door at the moment ..sorry...See MoreExterior in urgent need of a modern facelift.
Comments (10)Hi Diana looking at your pics, the first thing noticeable to me is the change in elevation of the roof. In the second pic, it is most likely a skillion (flat with slight angle) behind a facade that is visible. You can achieve a similar look by erecting a facade in front of your existing roof and extending it over your new balcony, but will need to address gutter drainage behind it. pretty straight forward stuff. i suggest you take your pics and a copy of the existing house plans to a drafty who can easily sort out the scale and sizes to make it work....See MoreModern Farmhouse Exterior
Comments (8)I'm afraid to say that I think your Dad is right. I love the look of Scyon Axon but I think it has a slightly more contemporary feel and the vertical recesses are quite subtle. In your photo example the verticality to the gable element is provided by timber battens which are much thicker than the Scyon Axon recesses. Your gable end has a strong vertical emphasis and the horizontal weatherboard will give it some counterbalance, a more classic look, and more interest with the horizontal shadows. In this photo I used Scyon Axon and the vertical recesses are very subtle. Your Dad probably prefers the weatherboard as it is easier to install than the Scyon Axon panels. Have you thought about the horizontal joint between the Scyon Axon panels for tall vertical walls, such as your gable? This joint has not been drawn in your elevation so here is a photo of how it should look: As you can see the horizontal weatherboards are much more dramatic. Best of luck with your considerations. Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls...See More
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6 years agoThe first thing I notice are the stairs. This house is different from yours, but the idea is there.
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