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Exterior 1978 Ranch

4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago

I’m closing on this house soon. Any ideas on how I can update the exterior but stay true to the style of house? Any help is appreciated! Thanks!



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  • 4 years ago

    Can't really see the front door, but new landscaping would be important to me.

    Rebecca thanked decoenthusiaste
  • 4 years ago

    Thank you. I’ve been trying to get a better pic but the owners are out every time i drive by. I feel like a creep haha

  • 4 years ago

    Looks like pressure washing the drive and walk is needed. You could also upgrade the exterior light fixtures to some larger, more up to date ones that are 1/4-1/3 the height of the front door.

    Rebecca thanked decoenthusiaste
  • 4 years ago

    It's a really great looking house, I would invest in a new door, screen door and a good designed landscape, as well as mentioned above.

    Rebecca thanked njmomma
  • 4 years ago

    Thank you, that is sound advice. The color looks better in person but definitely not my ideal. Lots to do inside, but would like to find ways to freshen the exterior until we can do more.

  • 4 years ago

    Adorable house! I love the color. So easy to work with. As others mention, landscaping, though it looks like you have some really nice elements already. I'd drive around and find a hosue with really great landscaping and ask the owners if they used someone in particular. A great landscaper is worth it. Enjoy your new house!

    Rebecca thanked User
  • 4 years ago

    I like the trees and the chair with the turquoise cushion. Your house looks neat, well kept and attractive -- a great find! No need to rush any outdoor work. Over the coming months as you consider landscape changes, think about extending the front entry landing. Right now it looks like it's big enough for only one person at a time, so if you have two or more visitors, one of them must wait at sidewalk level which can feel unwelcoming. Also it's nice to have space for delivery people to leave packages, a small bench or table to set your things on as you unlock the door, etc. But no rush -- things you want to change will become more apparent after you move in and live there a while.

    Rebecca thanked User
  • PRO
    4 years ago
    last modified: 4 years ago

    IMO if you are planning on working on the inside I would wait to worry about the outside since often renovations inside affect the outside like window placement or change of window size . This is a nice simple house and can be almost anything you want It is pretty non descript as it is now so maybe think about what style of house you like .

    Rebecca thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
  • PRO
    4 years ago

    My first thoughts are adding an entry porch and expanding the double window on the left side to a triple. I might even recommend replacing the double window with a bay window.

    Rebecca thanked Norwood Architects