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shirleytakeahike

Hoping to enhance curb appeal.

Shirley Curtis-Klein
10 years ago
I'm looking for ideas to improve the exterior and landscaping. Home is on cul de sac - small front yard, large back yard. Deck and porch across back which I need to stain or paint.
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  • PRO
    Duxborough Designs
    10 years ago
    Replace garage doors with "carriage house" style doors. Put a small roof overhang over the larger garage door with decorative brackets under and a window over it, even if it just attic. Something to fill up the blank gable. Then put a small decorative dormer over the porch, get some interest in that vast expanse of roof - again, even if it is in the attic.

    Comments (18)

    • PRO
      Lisa McKnight
      10 years ago
      Employ a landscape designer
      Shirley Curtis-Klein thanked Lisa McKnight
    • PRO
      Tabernacle Homes
      10 years ago
      Maybe a new house color would help your house pop! Right now it kind of blends in with your trim color. You could even change the color of the front door to make it stand out more. Hope this helps, good luck with everything!
      Shirley Curtis-Klein thanked Tabernacle Homes
    • RosemaryR
      10 years ago
      Your house appears split in two, light on the left-dark on the right and except for walkway to front door it is all hard angles. I would suggest a landscape designer who can help you come up with a plan to bring more cohesiveness and to soften angles. It's a lovely house.
      Shirley Curtis-Klein thanked RosemaryR
    • Shirley Curtis-Klein
      Original Author
      10 years ago
      Your comments have helped clarify areas I was uncomfortable with and have given me new ideas and reinforced others. No wonder people speak so highly of this website. I hope to send a "before and after" down the road. Thanks again.
    • twbsg526g
      10 years ago
      Beautiful house! Maybe repaint that lighter brige color. It reminds me of a make up foundation color. And whatever color you use, bring it to the other side of the house like on the front door.

      I can't see the door area...it looks pretty dark on mobile. Is that a front porch? Are the trees too tall and covering it up?
      Shirley Curtis-Klein thanked twbsg526g
    • twbsg526g
      10 years ago
      See how the dark brick house in pic #1 is lightened by the white accents and shorter plants?
      Shirley Curtis-Klein thanked twbsg526g
    • twbsg526g
      10 years ago
      Ok last thing. If you can't afford a landscaper I would suggest hiring someone to remove all those dark heavy evergreens and replace them with ornamental grass and hostas or something. You have a nice home with beautiful windows!

      Can we see the back and give ideas there?
      Shirley Curtis-Klein thanked twbsg526g
    • Christine Schneller
      10 years ago
      a nice curvy bed along your driveway with bright flowers and maybe a Jap maple (short bright shrub?) would make it pop! and I agree about the evergreens - especially the ones by your front door.
      Shirley Curtis-Klein thanked Christine Schneller
    • PRO
      Mitchell Channon Design
      10 years ago
      What I see as an issue is that the very light paint color on the garage door and above seems to make the house choppy looking. I would definitely paint the house in a darker taupe/gray tone that has less contrast with the brick. It will give more cohesion to the house.
      Shirley Curtis-Klein thanked Mitchell Channon Design
    • twbsg526g
      10 years ago
      A less contrasting color is good but in order to lighten the overall loo, you need a lot more white accents. White front door, white shutters, white front porch maybe, then evergreens out and add a lot of light bright short plants.
      Shirley Curtis-Klein thanked twbsg526g
    • Shirley Curtis-Klein
      Original Author
      10 years ago
      I love you guys!
    • Shirley Curtis-Klein
      Original Author
      10 years ago
      Thanks again for the ideas.
      Update: we have employed a landscaper, removed evergreen, relandscaped including curved flowerbed along the driveway with shorter bright plantings.
      We have house changes planned - from window over garage to painting change from very light yellow to taupe/gray. Thinking white trim and change to color on now-white door. Could you share thoughts on door color?
    • PRO
      Pebble Stone Coatings
      10 years ago
      A great option is Pebble Stone Coatings! With their all natural stone concrete overlay, any concrete surface can be brought to life. With a variety of colors and designs, they tailor a design that works best for you. At only $6.99 per sq/ft it is completely worth it. You most definitely get what you pay for! Visit the website at www.pebblestonecoatings.cm for more information!!
      Shirley Curtis-Klein thanked Pebble Stone Coatings
    • Shirley Curtis-Klein
      Original Author
      9 months ago

      I’m back and hoping for more help these 10 years later.

    • RedRyder
      9 months ago

      What do you need help with? Starting a new Dilemma will get you more attention since your “posted date” will be this year. Not 2013.

    • hbeing
      9 months ago

      how can you improve on that pooch? ;)

    • raee_gw zone 5b-6a Ohio
      9 months ago

      OP, what changes did you finally make? Pictures, please!

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