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New house needs love

11 years ago

Hi! I just bought my first house. She's old, built in 1885. The inside and back yard are updated, but the front needs lots of love. What cosmetic improvements would you suggest making? That front stoop is very sad. Suggestions wanted and appreciated! Thank you!

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  • 11 years ago

    Congratulations!! I love your house! It is difficult to see the front stoop. Can you post a close-up picture? It appears that the landscape need freshening.

    My personal take on a home, especially an old, lovely home, is how the windows are dressed. The current trend of blinds, shades, etc. really ruins the look of a home! I drive by gorgeous homes with windows that look like they are covered with white sheets! The worst is brown wooden blinds and those woven shades!! Okay....done with my rant...:)

    For your front windows, I would do either sheers, bottom shutters with swag toppers, cafe curtains, etc. Panels without shades would be great, too.

    Deb thanked grapefruit1_ar
  • 11 years ago

    Hi! Thank you! Here is the best one I have. We haven't moved in yet.

  • 11 years ago

    Found this one!

  • 11 years ago

    The house is really cute, but you're right about the stoop. It looks like Rube Goldberg contraption. I would redo it completely, pour it larger and wider, beef up the posts at the same time. Then I would paint all the trim the same white.

    Deb thanked groveraxle
  • PRO
    11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Two huge brightly colored planters on each side of the door with tall shrubs would be a great start. Some brightly colored, large, artistic house numbers would make a great impact. If you're willing to remove the storm door and put beautiful hardware on the door that will make a huge difference. Refinish the existing or put a larger door knocker on the door for maximum curb appeal. Above the door needs a custom paneling attached (so you don't see the base color of the house through it) and will add depth and interest. I would have larger columns built around the existing posts because they look too thin and need more architectural details.

    Deb thanked Carey Long
  • 11 years ago

    Grover, that is beautiful! Replace the storm door with an all glass one. The trim of the door should be the same color as the front door.

    Deb thanked grapefruit1_ar
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    Ohhhhhh Yes, Grover! Looks really better! But may be you should paint this triangle as The Turquoise Cottage suggested?

    Deb thanked Celery. Visualization, Rendering images
  • PRO
    11 years ago

    The trim should remain white and the door differently colored. Trim makes everything pop and it will look strange if you paint it the same as the door.

    Deb thanked Carey Long
  • 11 years ago

    You guys are amazing. Such great ideas!

  • 11 years ago
    The "triangle" may have been left open as an architectural element. Drawing the eye upwards. Also, is this a central hall Colonial?
  • 11 years ago

    Patrinkac, yes it is.

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