Advice needed on Historical Home Curb appeal facelift

melireeb

9 years ago

Lovely 1922 Historical home needs TLC. All suggestions appreciated!

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Jessica Kerry Mack

9 years ago

Are you planning to recreate a period garden since you mention it is a historical home? Or were you just wanting to update what's there already, or tear everything out and start new? Also, info on your zone is helpful since we will recommend different things to someone in Arizona than we'd recommend to someone in Maine. Knowing how much you enjoy gardening or want low maintenance plantings is also important. Additionally are there any allergies, pets or children to be taken into account?

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apple_pie_order
9 years ago
Beautiful classic house. Trim shrubs to one foot below window ledges. Is your budget for new paint or something more?
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apple_pie_order
9 years ago
Do you have a current photo? This one has some odd yellow green color tones on my monitor.
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Jessica Kerry Mack
9 years ago
This book has some good information if you want to recreate a historically accurate garden for the home: http://www.amazon.com/Restoring-American-Gardens-Encyclopedia-Ornamental/dp/0881926191/ref=pd_cp_b_0
melireeb
Original Author
9 years ago
Home is located in Northern California. I like gardening and a a small lawn. Children are off to college large dogs are in the backyard due to no fencing in the front, Photo does seem to have yellowish tints not sure why. Thank you for your suggestions.
Jessica Kerry Mack
9 years ago
I know Southern CA is having water issues, do you have to deal with that in Northern CA or are you allowed to water your plants?
apple_pie_order
9 years ago
Do you have water restrictions this summer?
melireeb
Original Author
9 years ago
No just told to conserve which I am doing
Jessica Kerry Mack
9 years ago
If you're being asked to conserve, you should probably make sure that any plants you choose are in the "drought tolerant" category. Things like Salvia, Penstamon, or pretty much anything listed on this web page: http://www.laspilitas.com/garden/Drought_resistant_plants_for_a_bay_area_garden.html
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decoenthusiaste
9 years ago
Your house is hidden behind all the overgrown and shapeless shrubbery and tree. Have a professional come in and give everything an appropriate haircut that you can maintain. I'd remove all the non-functional faux shutters and this article will help you see why.
http://www.lifeofanarchitect.com/residential-architecture-101-shutters/
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User
9 years ago
I think a different front walk will really enhance the curb appeal. You have a wonderful classic home!
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User
9 years ago
Is that a smart phone filter applied to the original photo? Can you post a photo with no filter?
grobby
9 years ago
Can you remove the downspout between the door and window, may have to do oversize
ones on each end, but it will make a great difference.
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mick50
9 years ago
I like a deep gray with bright white trim on a traditional colonial, perhaps keeping the addition on the left white.
http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/photos/0,,20566602,00.html
mick50
9 years ago
PS. Glad you brought your question over to Houzz. The Rate My Space website is really messed up! You'll get better advice here anyway!
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melireeb
Original Author
9 years ago
Very nice house ( I'm envious)