How can I create curb appeal with this closed-in porch?
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Hi! Do you need help with decorating ideas? :-)
Hi Genne! Some small bushes or plants for edging the yard would look great in the front of the house! Also maybe add a few along the sidewalk. Love the house!
Lovely home from the outside, with lots of architectural stuff going on. I'd do some very low plantings along the front of the house. Low maintenance and plants that stay low to the ground.
Then maybe a curved flower bed on either side of the sidewalk, just to break up that straight run from the street to your entry.
Looks like a great place to entertain or have a sip of tea in the afternoon!
I would get the sprinkler on that lawn and green it up for starters. Then add some flowers or shrubs under the windows, and maybe some taller potted shrubs on either side of the door. This house is screaming out for color.... everything is brown making it look neglected.
Genne ... Wonderful area of the home. One reason, (adding on to Lucky above), great location to social with family / friends, write a book, quite hours .... My dad made framed screens to place in the spring, summer and fall (to curtail bugs) ... Remove in the winter months. As suggested, plants, color (flowers, fake or live) ... Beautiful area! pp
Love the area, agree it needs some green and bright colors.
Some low plants on each side of the chimney. A raised bed on the right with three tall evergreens between the windows. Looks like there were rows of plants on each side of the walk but somebody sodded over the beds. I would put the beds back. Plant some colorful leafy perennials. In the inside veranda use 2X4 on the beams spaced about a foot apart to create a little shade. Must get hot from the sun. Paint the decorative emblem on the chimney same color as the trim. Stands out too much.
What an awesome area! That is such a cool space, I love it! If that were my house, I would spray paint the wrought iron a brighter color so it's more of a focal point and stands out. Since the brick has a lot of yellow tones, I would start with a color scheme and then add flowers, plants accessories that all go together well. Good luck and I would love to see pictures when you finish!
You have a beautiful home that just needs a bit of color added with a variety of plantings to become eye popping. I would go to a local nursery with the pictures you provided here and ask for advice about what plants (bushes and perennials) that will grow well in your area with little care. You might also make contact with your local County Extension Agent's office. They will know the best varieties of trees, shrubs, etc. They may even provide you with a soil testing kit so you know if you need any soil amendments for good healthy plantings. Depending on where you live you might want to invest in an irrigation system to keep maintenance low. Your outdoor room is lovely and could also be improved with plants and colorful decorative accessories. cushions and so on. Color!! Good luck and have fun with your project(s)!
Hi Genne, I see some nice greenery in the windows, maybe some nice plants inside the area, some colorful cushions and some flowers in pots. Also add some flowers to the exterior for a nice pop of color.