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Makeover the outside of your home

May 31, 2011 by Dan

Now that the inside of your home has been completely renovated, it’s time to turn your attention to the outside of your home. But where do you start? Here, we’ve got a list of tips to help you makeover the outside of your home. From painting and landscape options to modern fencing options such as colorbond fencing, we’ve got a great range of tips and suggestions all home renovators should know:

A seamless transition

The exterior of your home should work in harmony with the interior. You should be able to have the colours and tones of the outside of your home compliment the colours of the inside.

Know what you’re working with

It’s important right from the start that you know what can be done to the existing exterior and what may need to be done in order for you to get there. For example, some bricks look great painted, while others don’t. You may want to consider cement rendering if you want a completely different style. Perhaps your property is heritage listed and you are unsure of what can and can’t be changed about it’s appearance. If you want to upgrade to colorbond fencing, you may need to speak to your neighbors about what they think. You need to consider all of these things before going ahead.

Consider each part of the exterior that you want to change

Make a thorough list of what you want to change about the outside appearance of the property. Do you want to simply change the colour of the house, or do you want to have the gardens landscaped, new pavers put in and new fencing put along the entire perimeter of your property?

Colour consideration

With all of these elements side by side you’ll want to also think about how the colours and textures will match. Plan ahead and start thinking about the type of colour scheme you want and how each element will come together. This will avoid problems that may arise if you don’t take the time to really compare the colour of a few different colours and styles of outdoor pavers against the new colour of your home for instance.

Do your research

Make sure that you find out about the important elements of how to make your renovation a success. For instance, find out about the different types of house paint available and what sort of durability you will need in the climate you are living in. Also think about the preparation that will need to be done to the surface before the work can even begin.

Ask the professionals

For the larger jobs like fencing and paving large areas it’s a good idea to get the experts in. Shop around and find a professional who will do the job well.

Giving the outside of your home a makeover can be fun a project you can work on and enjoy. By following a few simple rules and advice on how to go about transforming the outside of your home, you are sure to not only have a great time renovating, but will also feel satisfied with the work done to your home for many, many years to come.

Filed Under: DIY Tagged With: Colorbond Fencing, fence, Outdoor Pavers

About Dan

Dan Fargo,the editor-in-chief of Archtopia, an online magazine dedicated to architects and designers.

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