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Outside 1920’s less ugly ideas needed

Rachel Pinker
vor 6 Jahren
Hi I’m really keen to make our house look less ugly from the outside but not sure what I should be aiming for: main problems include,
- the horrible pebbledash render - it needs painting I know but reluctant to do this if we should get a new type of render instead? It’s such a large surface area not sure on what the best thing to do is.
- windows, hate the plastic, I know I want wooden ones but what else can I do to make them look better eg the one above the front door, the surrounds are so flat, can I add framing/sills around it to bring it out more?
Also the top bay, I hate that it has no ‘hat’ what I can add on top of it?
- hate the plastic porch and front door but it is SO useful, is there a wooden enclosed porch that could look good? Or should I give up and just have a storage box in the front garden for parcels etc.
- I think sprucing up the garage and front wall and front garden are more straightforward

Kommentare (7)

  • A B
    vor 6 Jahren

    Do you have a budget in mind? I would be tempted to keep the porch too!

  • Rachel Pinker
    Ursprünglicher Verfasser
    vor 6 Jahren
    No budget at this stage, I know it’s going to be super £££ though
  • A B
    vor 6 Jahren

    Agree! Replacing the windows will make a big difference. I personally would go for an off white crisp render, redesign (but keep) the porch to remove some of the windows a bit like the image, put a beautiful front door in, a wooden garage door, then landscape the front garden. It will end up looking stunning!

  • Sonia
    vor 6 Jahren
    Well, I really like your house! Love the roof and porch roof, full of character. There is a new type of render that is already coloured so never needs repainting. Maybe that can be applied on top of your rendering? You would have to check with a builder or decorator on that. The windows aren’t that bad, but if you want to change them to wood then do so, but they will need a lot of maintenance so think carefully. Are you up to painting them every few years, or can you afford to pay someone to do it? You have a very pretty house with a nice front wall!
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    Nica Design Windows & Doors
    vor 6 Jahren

    Hi Rachel,

    I agree with the other comments. Your house isn't ugly, just needs a refresh.

    Without going into too much detail, wooden windows that are well fitted will make a massive difference instantly. You mention the small window is slightly recessed. Fitting a new one, adding cills properly would fix this.


    If you're in London or surrounding areas, feel free to get in touch for a quote :)

  • Karen Atkinson
    vor 6 Jahren
    If you're going to redo the render look at external insulation. It will save you a fortune in heating costs as 1920s houses often have very poor insulation. And you can choose the finish you prefer., doesn't have to be pebble dash!
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