worlds most boring house needs help

7 years ago

Believe it or not, my house has some interesting details inside, but the exterior is so blah. This pic was taken in the middle of winter so it does look a little better with green and flowers. i just had to take out a big crepe myrtle near the front door because it was causing foundation problems, so I know landscaping will help, but not sure how to plan that. i was thinking of putting up shutters though many on this site hate them. The windows are just framed with brick and are so plain looking. I don't have money for things like building a portico, and everything will be diy, but any advice for improving my curb appeal? I may have to do it in stages but don't want a lot of haphazzard details that aren't cohesive. Thanks for your help!!

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Mark Bischak, Architect
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
I think landscaping is your answer, a local landscape designer.
gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
7 years ago
I don't think the house is boring at all. But the setting sure doesn't show it off much. I would agree investing in a professional landscape design with a bit more creativity than is shown would help a lot.
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raee_gw zone 5b-6a Ohio
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
It is a good house. Shutters would be totally wrong for it, though (and I am not one of the no shutters crowd). Perhaps you could have some simple brick mold trim added around the windows to define them a bit more.

I agree that completely new landscaping is key here. Check your local garden center, they often have a designer on staff.

The brick color is a hard one to work with (IMO) but you should drive around your area, looking for houses with the same brick, that have trim colors you like. Search houzz and BH&G for "yellow brick makeovers" also. It is hard to see the front door to be sure, but that might be a good change in the future - it seems to not match the style of the house.
Anna (6B/7A in MD)
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
Lost my whole post! Grrrrrr.

You house has an MCM vibe, play it up. Look up “atomic ranch” for ideas.

New house numbers and install a new light.

New house numbers in black:

Or a cool plaque:

If your door has glass panels, they can be changed for a more MCM style (if they’re not already).
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Yardvaark
7 years ago
Can we have updated pictures from a closer point of view? If you'd stand ON the city walk, directly in line with the front door, and take a series of pictures (all from that same viewpoint) that pan a wider view, it would be helpful. Take slightly overlapping pictures, from left to right, that show the neighboring houses as part of the background, so we can see surroundings.