Need Ideas for adding curb appeal to boring brick townhome.

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

I've purchased this townhouse but I absolutely hate the look of the outside. I would love to add shutters but as you can see there is no space for them (horrible layout). And for obvious reasons I cant paint my side. What can I do? Any ideas? Its such an eye sore!

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Olychick

9 years ago

last modified: 9 years ago

along with the great ideas above, you could think about adding a decorative awning above your front door...something like this:

I'd remove the storm door and get a new, weatherproof door in a great color that makes you happy.

Also, I don't know if you're allowed to change the color of the windows by painting them, but I think black would look wonderful with your brick:

Also, unless it's prohibited because of access issues, I'd figure out some way to hide the garbage can...even a screen like this:

There are a zillion ideas on pinterest.

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lisaam
9 years ago
You could find a really pretty screen or storm door, a handsome light fixture, hang a planter basket off the railing, then weed and add some new shrubs and flowers to the 2 level grassy areas. It'll be lovely. Congratulations on your home purchase!
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roarah
9 years ago
I too could not fit shutters to my house so we added a few flower boxes for interest. You could even just add a large box under the double window by the door. New grass sod, mulch, plants , a flower pot on the stoop and if budget allows a new door will go far in adding appeal!

congrats on your new digs!
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Debbie Downer
9 years ago
Even if you could have shutters would you really want to - I wholeheartedly agree with the above posters, except my order would be:

Doorway first - if the existing door is attractive and/or vintage & original to house then just get a better quality storm door that lets us see it. Or think about whole new door. That really is the very most prominent noticeable thing about your house, and your chance to make an architectural statement. I like the awning too, if it was the right style/color to coordinate w/ door and rails so your entryway feels unified/cohesive.

Then re-do the garden beds - as a gardener Id be itchin to get in there and not just weed, but totally renovate the bed by digging out everything and getting good quality garden soil. Guess Im assuming that if weeds have taken over that means the soil is probably pretty crappy but that may not be the case. Id put in at least one or two SUBSTANTIAL flowering shrubs, perhaps roses. As a gardener that all sounds like FUN to me - but your mileage may vary.

Also concealment of garbage can is a good idea. Whats to the left of your door/stairs, looks like some plants/ shrubberies over there too?.
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rockybird
9 years ago
This is not an eyesore at all! It has a lot of potential! I agree with everyone else - maybe a painted door in blue or a glass door. I like the decorative modern awning. FLowerboxes, some lanscaping in the front and hiding the trash bin would really make it cute!
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Sha Jones
Original Author
9 years ago
So many great ideas! Thank you all. I'm excited to give this place some curb appeal!