What should I do with an ugly curved brick wall?
Leeny
4 years ago
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Comments (8)I don't think that it is so much the wall that is the problem but the plants hanging over the wall. They are leaning on the wall and look as though they may be destabilising the whole wall to the point that it may fall over. If you removed all of the top heavy plants on the inside and then had a simple hedge that is a bit higher than the wall itself so that you get a solid green above the wall, then this green would break up the monotony of the wall. Keeping the weeds away from the base of the wall would also help, tho this is not too bad. You could paint the lattice but once you do this you have ongoing maintenance. You could paint it a bright, bold marine blue or yellow based red/orange, but as stated, the maintenance is then ongoing. I would look at the structure of the wall to ensure that it is stable before doing anything. Alison...See MoreUgly brick wall around pool needs life.
Comments (15)Great choice with the Travertine, my joey just renovated her pool area with it and it looks amazing. I agree with Jenny Torrisi that glass in the archways would make a huge difference. Synthetic turf would be one idea for the courtyard, but it does have to be properly laid. Otherwise if you could extend the Travertine to that area, it would also look amazing. It would contrast well with the plants you have there, and you could add a cantilevered umbrella and couple of large shiny blue pots would add some colour and extra greenery. My big concern though is with those palm trees - quite frankly I find them useless, they provide very little shade, no greenery at ground level and the fonds drop off them indiscriminately and can cause serious injury if someone is in the wrong place when they drop. Lower growing plants in that area would make a huge difference. There used to be a market for established palm trees, not sure if it still applies. As far as the brickwork goes, dark coloured bricks absorb heat, which would make your pool area very hot and the solid walls would do nothing to allow breezes to circulate. I am really anti painting or rendering bricks as that means ongoing maintenance, but would the budget run to cladding the fence at least in a light coloured timber, I think it would give it a more modern look and appear cooler. There is definitely no room for plants, even in pots, but if you are artistic or know anyone who is, you could also attach a waterproof sheeting to one wall and paint a tropical style mural on it. https://www.google.com.au/search?q=tropical+external+wall+murals&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjns-ih0IHQAhVGjZQKHdBHAnkQsAQIQw&biw=1366&bih=638...See MoreUgly Brick Fireplace
Comments (9)Thanks for all yoir great ideas. I had thought of a sky light and adding a second pendant light above the entrance stairs which run behind the fireplace. I would lobe to paint the ceiling and beams but its rough stained wood and will take a professional big job for that. So trying to see what other options I have. I may paint all walls and leave fireplace... maybe roughen the bricks by adding more mortar inbetween. Its been great to get some insight so thank you all!!...See MoreA 'nothing' fireplace: what should I do?
Comments (6)If you just want something until you open up the wall, you could clad the fireplace, if you don’t love the window , you could either remove and plaster over or leave and cover with a large artwork or mirror, it’s really how much you want to do before your renovation, some of the new vertical cladding would certainly bring a more modern look. You could class to the ceiling and make it a feature wall. If you are going to use the fireplace make sure you get advice re cladding, but if it’s a faux fireplace you should be fine....See MoreLeeny
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