Colour scheme ideas for exterior of cream 1980's home
tanyavermeend
4 years ago
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Comments (14)Re converting the verandahs: the fittings appear to be in good condition, so are the internal rooms small, or would some rooms benefit from extra storage or 'elbow room'? It might be useful for you to check costings with some builders, and then local real estate agents to verify if this is a good investment. Re modernisation: stick to changing the flow and function of the key family workrooms - wet areas (kitchen and bathrooms) and living rooms These will eat into your budget, while adding the most value if carried out well. Removing walls, squaring off internal arches, changing the position of doorways and lighting updates can improve how your home will work for you. Once you have the function sorted, the 'look' is easy by searching the myriad of inspiration on this site for each aspect. Bedrooms, study and connecting rooms can easily be transformed with paint and decor. Changes to the front facade and landscaping would improve the kerb appeal after the internal work is completed. I'm still working on a house of similar vintage - 'too old to be new and too young to be old'. The shag pile and internal slate tiles went years ago, although the kitchen and bathrooms took longer to figure into the budget....See MoreExterior colour scheme ideas needed
Comments (5)Instead of Dulux Natural White, look at a softer white with a tinge of grey which is Rottnest Island then team it with an anodised aluminium window. For the timber posts on the upstairs balcony, you may like to have them in a warmer timber such as cedar or cyprus. Go for Colorbond Monument for the gutters and fascia to give a crisp contrast. Good luck with the project!...See MoreHelp! Our 1980s home needs a facelift
Comments (68)Hi Sarah, If you refer back to my initial 'Help' post, you will see the ideas were already there and our dilemma was actually more in relation to which paint colours might work with our bricks. Also, I'm not sure where the idea of us not wanting to add a garden has come from as my post clearly states that the improvements 'will also include a simple low maintenance garden'. I can only assume that the confusion has come about due to so many expressing that we should just do the garden and not worry about anything else, but that would simply put us back to where we were before the previous garden was removed. With all due respect, I can appreciate that many have posted in an effort to save us from what they consider to be unnecessary work and expense, and for that I am truly grateful, because it would be really lovely to simply not worry about doing anything, and as you said, go and enjoy a holiday instead! :) That said, people also need to acknowledge that we are not all of the same opinion when it comes to buying or selling a home. Aside from focusing on our revamp, we've also been actively searching for our 'retirement' home. Suffice to say, the first thing we notice while driving around is kerb appeal, or should I say, a lack of when it comes to some properties, including ours at the moment! :( While the photo's may look good, in reality, the exterior is tired and dated, with the gravel driveway being close to bare earth. Compared to the interior of our home, costs outside have been relatively minimal, therefore I can honestly say that we are quite excited about this project, but, it's goes without saying that we don't want spend a bomb either. Might just be the only little revamp this exterior's ever going to get! :D Anyway Sarah, full credit to you for giving me my first aha moment, which came through reading the final paragraph of your post. You've made me realise, that up until now, some of the decor and colour preferences I've presented are those both myself, and my husband would like if we were the prospective buyers, as opposed to what might work in favour of a broader market. Therefore, after some discussions tonight, we have concluded that... Columns, will definitely be plain square, as round will appear too similar to the existing ones. Front Door and handle will be simple classic Porch tiles - both against the idea of painting, so will definitely replace Paint - haven't ruled out neutral creams. Colour is simply something we're going to have to experiment with Existing gates will stay and get a repaint Our home is a spacious 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom/ 2 car space with granny flat out the back, therefore we see it appealing more to couples with a young/growing family. I can't thank everyone enough for their time and effort in providing an endless stream of invaluable advice and photos... it's been nothing short of enlightening and I only wish I could print the visual that's in my mind now, compared to the muddle that was present when I first reached out for help. As with any revamp, the journey will be a mix of both highs and lows. That said, it's the end result we're working toward, and we expect to achieve nothing less than a positive outcome. Cheers again to all, Sandi :)...See MoreHelp with exterior colour scheme for 1960 cream brick
Comments (5)I probably wouldn't paint your new timber fence but let it weather naturally to soft grey. Once a fence is painted it will need repainting down the track, and this can be tricky if there is vegetation close to it. A fence that needs repainting always look worse than an unpainted fence. You have lots of options with your exterior colours, but with 1960's cream brick houses I always start with Dulux Vivid White for window frames, fascias, door frames, then introduce colours that complement the brickwork for shutters, gutters and front door.. Your variety of brick seems to have a subtle pink/orange vibe rather the more common yellow/cream tones, but it may just be the photo. If you want colours that are sympathetic to the existing house (the current colours have got a very 1980's feel to them) rather trying to "modernise" it then you should find somebody who specializes in houses of this period who understand the style, and has the original colour resources to draw on. Best of luck, Dr Retro of Dr Retro House Calls...See Moretanyavermeend
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