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Uploaded a few photos of the house on which we are closing the first week of February. It is clear that all the little touches (awnings, wrought iron flower boxes, address boards, etc) added by the previous owners are the first things to go.
I hate the poodle tree landscaping and really want something that will look natural.
The front door and garage door color I am not too fond of either.
Was built in 1959-60 and owned by the same person since then. It is a veritable time capsule inside.
The owner told me that originally the house had natural colored wood above the brickwork and that it was replaced with this aluminum siding a good while ago. As much as I would like to go back to wood, I can't afford the trouble and cost seeing as though the interior needs a lot of renovation to bring it up to today's standards.
Any suggestions as to what can be done to give back its modern look to the exterior?
Thanks!
Uploaded a few photos of the house on which we are closing the first week of February. It is clear that all the little touches (awnings, wrought iron flower boxes, address boards, etc) added by the previous owners are the first things to go.
I hate the poodle tree landscaping and really want something that will look natural.
The front door and garage door color I am not too fond of either.
Was built in 1959-60 and owned by the same person since then. It is a veritable time capsule inside.
The owner told me that originally the house had natural colored wood above the brickwork and that it was replaced with this aluminum siding a good while ago. As much as I would like to go back to wood, I can't afford the trouble and cost seeing as though the interior needs a lot of renovation to bring it up to today's standards.
Any suggestions as to what can be done to give back its modern look to the exterior?
Thanks!
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Permalink Reply by Mary-Frances on -
The awnings are a bit distracting, but if they're functional I'm not sure. As for the Pom pom junipers (poodle bushes) - they are VERY 50's and likely original. Some would cringe at you hating them - ha ha! I have a couple and have learned to really enjoy trimming them up!
Great house! Thanks for sharing!
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Permalink Reply by Patrick B. Baillargeon on -
The awnings are now gone and the shrubs and conifers taking back their shape the way nature intended!
Slowly renovating the place; structural problems have set back the timetable by about four months, but now I am busy redoing the kitchen. The new floor is now installed (Stanstead Grey granite tiles) and I am installing the cabinets. Had to settle for an IKEA kitchen since the structural work set us back by quite a few dollars,but I think it will look pretty cool nonetheless. I could post pictures of the kitchen work if you are anyone else might be interested.
Once the kitchen is done, I have to tackle the rest of the house, but it will certainly be a major burden lifted once it is done.
Regards.
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