Ideas for curb appeal
Please help provide curb appeal ideas for this Sydney house.
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8 years agoThrowing the dice, this is not something I would choose, but it's an option. After the hedge is removed, paint the lower portions of the stone wall.
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Comments (18)It all depends on how you want to use your front yard. I live on a corner block and in an old suburb in Canberra, where hedges are everywhere and for good reason, Privacy! You're front yard is a little more magical too when you aren't exposed to the street. I definitely would plant a tree in the corner so in time it overhangs and softens the driveway but please research the tree first or it could be a disaster. If you're not into hedges then garden beds at the front and around the corner, edging is a must, maybe a sculpture or garden feature not small but more of a statement piece. As already suggested, have a look at pictures on Houzz I'm sure you'll fall in love with something that suits you're lifestyle, and don't forget to add some soft garden lighting, good luck!...See MoreNeed more curb appeal
Comments (30)Going through the photos these are my thoughts. - Personally I do not mind the contrast between the colours of the house but it is a strong contrast and might not be to everyone's taste. Do you dislike either of the colours? Changing either colour involves cost and possibly increased ongoing maintenance but if you hate the colour scheme you might feel it's worth it. - The change in driveway material is visually distracting. It looks like a tight turn into the driveway? As has been said, reducing the amount of gravel would help. I'm not sure what else you can do in the short term. - The PVC downpipe needs painting so that it doesn't stand out. - What is the tree on the corner of the house? I think when it gets bigger it will improve the kerb appeal. When it comes to landscaping sometimes what is needed is patience - Do you need the path to be so wide. If you don't need it for say trailer access or something like that I suggest extending the garden bed on the left further across towards the front door. - What is the upper lawn for? I lived in a rental property where I had to mow the lawn at the top of a sleeper retaining wall and if possible I would always design such things with a garden bed along the edge to avoid needing to mow right up to the wall. Bonus benefit, you can plant something to spill over the wall and soften it. - The plants in front of the garage look too large and random and distract from what is quite an interesting modern roofline. I see something like a larger garden bed with more variation in colour and texture, or perhaps more uniformity and one feature plant? And the house number on the brick wall in the same colour as the upper part of the house. - How's the drainage? I finally worked out what else was bothering me. Not strictly aesthetic. But it looks like you front door is not very high above the surrounding ground level? - I think the bush garden style with the rocks and strappy plants suits the house....See MoreNeed help with curb appeal please?
Comments (8)Hi Aecordts, where is your house? The birches tell me it's not tropical, and the view shot suggests New Zealand. Wellington? Your front garden is "of its time", which isn't 12 years ago but about forty. I'd bring those conifers up to date by adding a couple of good big rocks, some gravel and scads of tall grasses and bright perennials. The whole thing needs loosening up. The only thing I'd lose completely are those lollypops under your front windows. They look twee. Go for some roses, not hybrid teas but rugosas or Portlands, or maybe one of the more solid and shrubby David Austins. The important thing is that the foliage comes all the way down to the ground. Alternatively, fill it in with black (and I MEAN black!) phormium cultivars. The columns are fine as they are....See MoreK 2
8 years agoIf there isn't black rod between the brick pillars, and the homeowner wants to retain privacy, there are some pics on google with attractive wood treatments:
Searched 'google': removing large hedge on brick privacy fence
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoIf the homeowners are not in the Federal Bureau of Investigation's witness protection program, they might consider having the hedge removed, and then having a mason strengthen the existing brick work, and a iron fence / welder contractor to repair the iron portions.
L-o-v-e the existing gate featured in the 'Dilemma' post. Beautiful. Work of art !!!
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoDon't know the extent of the entire project.
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AFTER -- Example:
* Remove mature hedge and vines;
* Paint the stucco;
* Beautiful clay roof !!
* Keep the rod iron and brick fence;
* Keep the palm trees;
* Plant a low maintenance garden.
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoSpeaking of the Witness Protection Program, had to switch identities to access a different set of 'Ideabooks'. Just random eye candy.
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Have the hedge professionally shaped and keep the current height:
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Representative Project · More InfoHave the hedge professionally shaped and lower the height to coincide with the brick pillars:
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European Granduer · More InfoRemove the hedge and plant a variety of lighter trees and shrubs:
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