Before & After Exteriors Home Decorating

A very enjoyable property to work on.

J M DECORATING

5 years ago

Cottage exterior repaint in the beautiful village of brockenhurst, new forest.

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Sonia
5 years ago
Lovely job. Looks very smart.
Daisy England
5 years ago
Very smart. I hope you paid the little one :-)
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Gosh, I've returned after a week travelling for work to loads more suggestions - thanks all! To respond specifically: - the house faces south so gets the lovely morning (and in the uk, sometimes the only) sun. - the husband has avoided putting plants in the planters due to maintenance and they're generally twee so comments here have confirmed to me that they will be coming out - love the idea of wooden boxes with the spiky plants and grasses - also like the concept of taking out the grass/bed/tree in front completely out and replacing with slabs - yes to lightening the windows - to the Barn company, I honestly don't mind the advice and I'd never seen sloping garage roofs. - nicking ideas from landscaping of new builds....great idea! - finally, Helen Scholes, I'm embarrassed about the spelling of kerb. Had no idea! Thanks again all.
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