Hello everyone,
we are currently considering how we want/could design the exterior appearance of our house. It starts with a new coat of paint and some minor repairs to the facade and gutter. Then we thought about removing the rough plaster completely and giving the house a smoother (more modern) render. Of course, that changes the cost significantly. The wood in the entrance area and under the roof overhang also needs painting. The question here is whether to keep the natural wood tone or switch to white. Of course, that is all a matter of personal taste...
The appearance of our terrace railing is also a matter of taste. We might have chosen a more subtle design if we had bought it... 😎 It is an aluminum substructure that is basically indestructible. We are still thinking about whether to replace the railing at some point. That’s why everything should look more “harmonious” in the end, if you know what I mean 🙂
When someone from the painting company came to inspect, their first words were definitely to keep the plaster as it is, since you probably won’t find anything easier to maintain, and you can also do a lot with the paint.
Here are photos with the old wooden windows:
The front door will be replaced in a few weeks. The new door is white and features three square glass elements:
Ideas... suggestions... opinions... are welcome 😀
we are currently considering how we want/could design the exterior appearance of our house. It starts with a new coat of paint and some minor repairs to the facade and gutter. Then we thought about removing the rough plaster completely and giving the house a smoother (more modern) render. Of course, that changes the cost significantly. The wood in the entrance area and under the roof overhang also needs painting. The question here is whether to keep the natural wood tone or switch to white. Of course, that is all a matter of personal taste...
The appearance of our terrace railing is also a matter of taste. We might have chosen a more subtle design if we had bought it... 😎 It is an aluminum substructure that is basically indestructible. We are still thinking about whether to replace the railing at some point. That’s why everything should look more “harmonious” in the end, if you know what I mean 🙂
When someone from the painting company came to inspect, their first words were definitely to keep the plaster as it is, since you probably won’t find anything easier to maintain, and you can also do a lot with the paint.
Here are photos with the old wooden windows:
The front door will be replaced in a few weeks. The new door is white and features three square glass elements:
Ideas... suggestions... opinions... are welcome 😀
Schimi179121 Mar 2021 16:41Schimi1791 schrieb:
I sometimes have this thought when I see some new country-style houses with red brick cladding where smooth plastic windows with internal grilles have been installed. For example, I find this one quite successful – modern yet country-style:
The door is quite modern, though. Clash of styles?
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hampshire21 Mar 2021 17:02It is well known that whatever you like is allowed. I often see houses with bold colors and think – it looks great, something I wouldn’t have imagined myself.
For your house, I would probably try using climbing plants. Virginia creeper, wisteria, ivy. I find it beautiful and fitting for the style. Of course, you have to be okay with spiders. We had that for several years – including a bird’s nest on the windowsill after a two-week vacation.
Our current house is clad in larch wood. That could work for yours as well.
Neither of these options is really “modern,” of course.
For your house, I would probably try using climbing plants. Virginia creeper, wisteria, ivy. I find it beautiful and fitting for the style. Of course, you have to be okay with spiders. We had that for several years – including a bird’s nest on the windowsill after a two-week vacation.
Our current house is clad in larch wood. That could work for yours as well.
Neither of these options is really “modern,” of course.
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hampshire21 Mar 2021 17:44A light-colored plaster finish would also be possible, along with colored accents around the windows. There are many options to consider.
Schimi179121 Mar 2021 17:53Thanks anyway for the exchange of ideas. I hope I was able to clarify our position regarding the choice of windows 🙂 Overall, we felt there was too much visible wood, and we would like to tone that down a bit, though not completely remove it. And again: this is not supposed to become a townhouse or anything like that 🙂
That’s why I’m not entirely opposed to the green railing at the moment. As mentioned, it’s an aluminum railing and still relatively new, although the brown color of the balustrade/handrail has already faded quite a bit. Personally, I wouldn’t have been so “bold” in choosing the color and would have gone for something neutral.
That has already been discussed as well. The advantage is that if we don’t like it, it can be repainted. What we have also seen is that the render around the windows was smooth for about 10cm (5 inches), while the rest was coarser textured.
Wouldn’t the facade suffer from that?
hampshire schrieb:
As everyone knows, whatever you like is allowed. I often see houses with bold colors and think – looks great, I wouldn’t have imagined that.
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That’s why I’m not entirely opposed to the green railing at the moment. As mentioned, it’s an aluminum railing and still relatively new, although the brown color of the balustrade/handrail has already faded quite a bit. Personally, I wouldn’t have been so “bold” in choosing the color and would have gone for something neutral.
hampshire schrieb:
A light-colored render and painted areas around the windows would also be an option. So many possibilities there.
That has already been discussed as well. The advantage is that if we don’t like it, it can be repainted. What we have also seen is that the render around the windows was smooth for about 10cm (5 inches), while the rest was coarser textured.
hampshire schrieb:
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For your house, I would probably try some climbing plants. Virginia creeper, wisteria, ivy.
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Wouldn’t the facade suffer from that?
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hampshire21 Mar 2021 18:19No, unfortunately nothing substantial. The plaster simply needs to be redone once the vegetation is removed. With wisteria and ivy, be careful around the downpipes, as they can get crushed. Also, don’t let the plants grow into the roof. An annual inspection is sufficient, and nothing will happen then.
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