facelift for a noughties house
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5 years ago
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I’m after ideas to bring the exterior of our house out of the noughties. The faux wood pvc windows and red door/garage combo has to go!
Can anyone help with colour suggestions? I quite like the red brick but I feel like there are a limited number of window/door/garage colours which will go with it.
Is it even possible to paint upvc windows?!?
All thoughts gratefully received!
I’m after ideas to bring the exterior of our house out of the noughties. The faux wood pvc windows and red door/garage combo has to go!
Can anyone help with colour suggestions? I quite like the red brick but I feel like there are a limited number of window/door/garage colours which will go with it.
Is it even possible to paint upvc windows?!?
All thoughts gratefully received!
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Carolina
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Comments (13)I have a tile roof, and they make going mod kind of difficult, but they do add charm.With the sort of earthy color scheme i posted before, you could paint the bricks with masonry paint in a paler tone like sw ancient marble or wash them with a more grayed green so they add taupe tones if you do the chimneys the same - but really, the color resonates with the roof, so use it as color inspiration. Look at 100 year old homes with lines like this and their window mullions - if the upper elements and sides of the larger picture window had muntins / grilles, they would be more charming. Still, you are aiming at retro farmhouse with the muntins, not necessarily authentic historic . . but that gives you some concept about how to go and search for inspiration. You don't have to tear out the entire ramp - could widen "pad/porch" to left and put stairs right down the front depending on car park / depth to roadway design - have your ramp and stairs and just take off the old handrail too . . great for universal design when selling tho railing is not attractive....See MoreDormer exterior lacks kerb appeal
Comments (25)Hello egreevy, Okay, yes I see, it's a difficulty but maybe not impossible... Just whether you want to try to find out more about this.. Taking windows out to paint is a bigger job but it may still be possible.. ... So for the immediate.. Paint the front door (just the door) it might give a nice finish to have the side windows white.. Then you have a bit of contrast like your image above.. and add window boxes with lovely foliage or buxus.. it will work with the green you already have... I couldn't see as my screen was dimmed.. I think leaving all the ivy colour you have at present would be really nice.. (hence my suggestion of more green!! Also I wouldn't paint the pebble dash, to me it looks absolutely fine on the house itself.. Maybe the small boundary wall at the front and a bit of the garage.. Also a flat box hedge coming over the top of the boundary wall could be nice too.. It will be lovely and green.. : ) )...See MoreFireplace Help
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Comments (8)Your house is very attractive but a little TLC is required. If possible depending on budget limitations, I would do the following to soften the edges and add a manicured, polished yet homely feeling to the house: Area needing attention: Front door and surrounds Issue: Lack of a focal point, has no presence and appears to recess into the house • Remove all potted plants from outside the front door • Remove the seat from under the main window • Rent/borrow a water power washer to clear away the moss/weeds • Paint the front door (if wood) a dolphin grey colour and add a door wreath (radiates warmth) • Purchase 2 potted Bay trees (Laurus Nobilis) to be placed either side of the newly painted front door to frame the doorway • Put up a postbox on the wall to the right of the front door • Add 2 external candle lanterns to enhance the ambience for house viewings...See More
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5 years agoCarolina
5 years agoCarolina
5 years agoFound this pic, reminded me a bit of your house. Red brick, grey roof and with charcoal windows.
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Sonia
5 years agoThe bit that sticks out the most is the red front door and garage doors. I would suggest you paint those first in a nice grey green, which, as Jonathan says, always looks good with red brick. Then tackle the tan pvc windows if you think they need it. I’ve also read that pvc can be painted so worth researching that. Grey is also an option, especially a darker charcoal grey. I also rather like black window frames and doors, and it will give the frontage a more modern, industrial feel. Something like this:
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