I want to give my 1946 Connecticut Cape Cod curb appeal, HELP!?
Question:My home is boring and ugly...do you know of any websites that have pictures of attractive Capes? Mine is considered a "Revival" style with the chimney on the right, the living room is on the right and juts out about 4 feet. 1 car garage on left set back about 15 feet. I'm a very symetrical person and this bugs me! I can's afford huge additions, just minor moulding perhaps, or add stone, or change color, new lighting. landscaping etc. All will be done by me.
When I see a house I like, I can't figure out what it is that makes it special.
I want to keep it a classic Cape Cod
HELPPPPPPP!
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Answers:
If I wanted my house to have that cottage look the first thing I'd do is add window boxes and put lots of flowers in them that would accent the color of the home. Picket fencing and a trellis looks good. A pretty walkway to the front door freshens up the house. If you mean the chimney is on the front of the house on the right side, I love that look. Maybe you don't appreciate what you have. Look in some home and garden magazines at the library for ideas for flowers. A neat lawn and a pretty color on the front doors does wonders to give the house personality. If you like ivy, you could put some to grow up on the chimney to give it some charm. A fresh coat of paint on the house can make it looks pristine.
Can you post A picture?
I am usualy good at this stuff
Sorry I could not get your pictures
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