Help with curb appeal
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Comments (21)It's a cute house and the hardscape is nice. I'd plant some flowering plants in your gravel by the path. As for the collection of shrubbery to the left of the door, I can't tell what it is. It looks kind of crowded and overgrown. Figure out what you like, whether the overgrown stuff can be pruned and go from there. If you replace the lawn to the left of the path with driveway, the driveway will overwhelm your house....See MoreHelp with curb appeal
Comments (4)What is the budget ? What are you ( or he) open to change? For starters, it looks like decluttering & re-landscaping is needed. Is the first pic how it looks now? Better pictures from other angles would help....See MoreHelp with Curb Appeal
Comments (3)Maybe a different trim color and front door color? Yes to potted plants. Possibly two large ones, between the windows, with a trellis and tropical vine. Or next to porch column. Nice (but easy care) landscaping on the left side. Create a bed with plants, a bench, etc. Plant things that will screen the side street. A screen of some sort to hide the trash containers....See MorePlease help with curb appeal
Comments (11)when i look at the house all i see is the left side, the one window grouping is inconsitent with the right side of the house, which has much more detail ( although it is a bit hidden from the street view. focus on that section. the brick dominates the look, so maybe remove the brick on that section and use the same texture as what you put on the adfition. what about a vertical wood application?? You would be toning down thebrick in the overall look.this would give the house a more modern look. the roof lines would support this look. maybe a darker roof? if you remove the brick on that area now is the time to think about making the window change and placement. i think part of that area is the garage. garages can have windows. (you need to add detail on the outside, think about what works from the inside too). the comments regarding landscaping are spot on, frankly, there isnt any! i have no idea where you are located. are you in a fire zone? if you arent, add some detail all around the house. think dogwoods ( white would be nice) japanese maples ( they come in great dark reds), birch ( the bark is a gorgeous textured white), japanese snowbell ( gorgeous when they flower). make sure you repeat what you choose, maybe a grove of birch ( they grow big) . for perennial color think daylilies, hosta, and tall grasses would be great for texture. its whatever you like and can handle. the driveway looks narrow. it it should is be a bit wider. that wpuld make it much more elegant. add trees throughout the front yard, accenting the generous driveway. you have plenty of space. you can group plantings into a large bed too. hire a landscape designer, definately worth the investment. So many great options. improving the landscsping will take your eye off the house. you will see it all as more cohesive. In terms of front door color and garage doors, start with the bigger changes, once design is done, youll see what you want for color. the color of the brick is setting your perimeter. overall, you have a great start, think of yourself as adding detail and interest. its all about you and what you like!...See MoreLyn Nielson
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