'90s house transformation
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Comments (11)Kate's idea for more private access to bed 3 plus a few other ideas but always depends on accurate dimensions..eg use existing wiw for an office and add extra biw, steal space off entry to create a small study nook, add an internal window with cabinets above and below to look through from kitchen to living area, include built in bookshelves around the corner and under the new window for TV and storage, add wall cabinets over sink to focus view down to the garden and compensate for some of the lost pantry and have an extendable table in the dining area to allow floor space in the family room for play space...use freestanding (screwed to the wall) tall bookshelves for extra storage long term a new garage with roof deck could allow the old garage to be used as a rumpus room and add alfresco space with a view...See MoreModernising exterior of 90s red brick house
Comments (16)You say this is a 1990's house . Its made to look like a 1930's house at present . To make it look 'modern' would take a lot of work , and IMO destroy the character of the house . Embrace what it is , tidy it and change the focus slightly , but personally I wouldn't take off the scrolls and those little posts , or even the walkway roof . Just my opinion , but if you want modern , you sell what you have and buy a modern place in grey on grey on grey , with charcoal -- there are more than enough unique points on this house that you either embrace it or you sell it ....See Morepainting outside 90s brick house keeping brick
Comments (13)One thing no-one has mentioned is the reverse wave things on the barge boards -- I guess you could say they add character , but yeah , nah , not really ! Just dates the look IMO , so I'd remove them . See Pic 3 of yours , the yellowy butter beige is in the shade , and looks way better IMO . So use that trick of the eyes -- go a light off-white . While Surfmist doesn't tie in with the brick tone , I suspect that with the darker roof ( and my next suggestion ) it would work -- lets face it , its not going to look worse than present ! Keep the dark windows , BUT alo do that 150mm or whatever 'band' between the upper and lower windows , in a charcoal . It will make your place look way more modern . I'd even consider painting the garage door the charcoal too -- I realise it risks looking too dark , especially on a dull winter day , but I'd risk it , as it sticks to the same theme . Leave the front door as is though -- it looks like it doesn't quite suit in the close-up pic , but actually works in the longer shots , which is what 98% of people see . The other option , but more $$$$ , would be to completely change the front door and garage door , going to the same cedar or cedar look for both , or even a Japanese black -- in fact , a Japanese black with those blue influences , and Surfmist ( which also has a blue tinge ) on the timber , would be my number 2 choice ( behind cedar ) ....See More90’s brick house exterior
Comments (7)There are tutorials on Pintrest and also locally on Katrina Chamber’s webpage for painting windows. It can be done successfully but it does turn your windows into a painted surface, so goes from no maintenance to maintenance needed. I would paint everything that can be painted the colour you’ve already successfully implemented inc gutters but leaving the roof and bricks (bit give them a clean). I’m not sure what you’re planning but the tiles on the verandah and stairs takeaway from the house’s appearance....See MoreLibby Williams
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