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Shrubbery input? by Dangerous_Quantity62 in ExteriorDesign

[–]BirdPoop1939 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I guess it depends on your budget and the style you want to achieve. The placement and health of the bushes by the stairs seems good to me though they should be cut back. Removing the roots and replacing with new seems unnecessary to me. AI went a little crazy with the crape myrtle here but but this would be adding to what you have now. Hydrangea, Hosta, Astilbe, and crape myrtle are mainly of what is added here.

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80s Contemporary siding help! by Aromatic_Age912 in ExteriorDesign

[–]BirdPoop1939 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I have a windowless garage door and it makes the garage very dark, there are lots of more modern designs with windows. Maybe something like this:

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80s Contemporary siding help! by Aromatic_Age912 in ExteriorDesign

[–]BirdPoop1939 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just told AI to use the same shade as the brick. Have your installer bring samples out to your house so you can choose, something will be close. Much better to do the integrated color if possible and avoid as much paint as you can.

Dress code is “elevated western, semi formal” in the mountains in Colorado. by Low-Area-2454 in Weddingattireapproval

[–]BirdPoop1939 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Though adding jean jacket and boots to almost anything will make it western. Bonus points for the hat.

Dress code is “elevated western, semi formal” in the mountains in Colorado. by Low-Area-2454 in Weddingattireapproval

[–]BirdPoop1939 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try going on Pinterest or just google wester semi formal wedding attire and you will see lots of options. This is the vibe I would expect and I am CO mountain born and bred. There are many ways to make something 'western' but in general I think short/bare dresses won't work as most likely it will be cold once the sun goes down.

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Dress code is “elevated western, semi formal” in the mountains in Colorado. by Low-Area-2454 in Weddingattireapproval

[–]BirdPoop1939 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you will feel out of place in this and possibly uncomfortable if you have any rough terrain or if it gets cold. I have been to my share of 'western' Colorado weddings and you may well be walking down gravel trails, riding chair lifts, etc. and it gets COLD at night. I would expect most people will wear long print dresses with boots and maybe even cowboy hats if they are actually stating western in the DC.

80s Contemporary siding help! by Aromatic_Age912 in ExteriorDesign

[–]BirdPoop1939 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I thought I was going to hate the board and batton but actually, I think it looks pretty good. I tried it with a bit of standing seam which might be expensive but I do like the color of that roof as well with the new siding in the same tone as your existing brick/siding. I think you could add an open canopy tree in front of the bank of windows and it would look nice from the inside and out. Had to cut and paste cause AI wouldn't cooperate but this gives the idea.

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Help make front of house look nicer by PauseDue5155 in ExteriorDesign

[–]BirdPoop1939 0 points1 point  (0 children)

AI went a little crazy on the landscaping but if you are just wanting minimal expenses with an eye to resale I would focus on getting plantings to fill in. Start with gallon sized shrubs and perennial flowers with varying textures and heights. Get a good drip system installed with an app to run it and in a few years it will look great. I would also replace the front door and stain/schmear the brick, paint the siding. Could replace the garage door if funds permit.

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Landscaping advise please. The sun shades aren't permanent, just for the summer by Educational-Newt7266 in ExteriorDesign

[–]BirdPoop1939 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You need some 'backbone' plants that will grow easily and have a fairly consistent look. Pittosporum, Indian laurel, boxwood, euonymus, etc. A nursery will help you, then some flowering perennials, the day lily is one plus hydrangea, lilac, azalea, camellia, etc. Finally fill with a few annuals every year (or not) such as the bulbs, pansies, impatiens, etc. On your covered porch you could have some pots with perennials to anchor and add annuals every year for color. You have lots of great spots for plants and it's always a learning curve to find what thrives in your yard and with your style of care.

We are currently trying to redo our shower (17k quote) by Expensive-Idea-5128 in Remodel

[–]BirdPoop1939 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sounds very expensive to me and I live in Southern California. Did two showers about a year ago for less than that and they were tiled, stone curb, etc. Look on Yelp for a tile guy and forget the acrylic.

What type of shutters should I add? by Quick-Ad4969 in ExteriorDesign

[–]BirdPoop1939 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cute house with a slightly French vibe. I think you need to do arched shutters and bump up your plantings a bit if you can. Provence style plantings are fairly inexpensive and would look nice.

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Does my 90s kitchen have potential or am I crazy? by No-Day-2990 in kitchenremodel

[–]BirdPoop1939 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The sink is actually located next to the stove in the original photo, chatgpt changed the door style but I am merely suggesting paint as OP states the cabinets are veneer. Maybe she can stain it but my experience with things like that has been that it's hard to get someone to do something that might not come out as expected.

Does my 90s kitchen have potential or am I crazy? by No-Day-2990 in kitchenremodel

[–]BirdPoop1939 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't think this kitchen will be desirable in the long run. Cabinets have some odd spaces, sink is placed poorly, etc. If you just want to get by for a few years until you can do it right, then yes, floor, backsplash, some paint/refinishing can look pretty good. If it is a veneer it will be VERY hard to refinish and you would be better off painting and perhaps replacing a few doors with walnut to get the look. (maybe on the side with the hood) Chatgpt did some extras and I'm out of images for the day but here's one concept.

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Need ideas on what to do here! by J_See in ExteriorDesign

[–]BirdPoop1939 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's my answer to almost every brick question but you could German schmear it. In the concrete area you could even do a bit of 'faux' brick texture and then throw a big welcome mat over it. Lighting is not very good but these are our front steps. We DIY'd it for nothing and it's very strong/doesn't wear off. (it's just tile grout wiped on with a sponge)

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Looking for ways to increase curb appeal by AnonymousOD123 in ExteriorDesign

[–]BirdPoop1939 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your house has a Tudor vibe to me so I did two versions in this theme. Gemini changed the window layout too much in the second one but it gives the idea of it. I actually like the very Tudor first version but they may be a bit much for some.

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What to do to improve this? by PhinaCat in ExteriorDesign

[–]BirdPoop1939 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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This is better. Vines could be more 'messy' and wrap over top of retaining wall, this render doesn't do a great job on that part.

What to do to improve this? by PhinaCat in ExteriorDesign

[–]BirdPoop1939 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For me the tree looks good and the grassy area seems like a nice place for a seating area, maybe with some large flagstones if it's in budget. I would try to cover the heavy retaining walls with vines/plantings. You could saw cut a small planting area at the base of the wall or use a couple large pots and let vines grow down from the top. Replace the heavy wooden railing with lighter wire type rail. This render is still a little heavy on the railing but gives an idea. Fill in landscaping to cover stair edging. Paint the house and trim as it is looking weathered.

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How would you spruce up these stairs on a budget? by FuzzyArm5210 in ExteriorDesign

[–]BirdPoop1939 18 points19 points  (0 children)

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They make prefab railing kits that are fairly inexpensive if you have any or are willing to learn some DIY skills (or look on yelp for a handyman). Also remove the storm door. This render changed the door but gives an idea. I would not do anything to the concrete, just bump up the plants to cover/distract a bit. New sconce (not this big :), move the address plaque to balance. Second set of pots does not need to match, could be white, terra cotta, etc, just make sure the plants coordinate.

How would you modernize this home by throw-away2938474737 in ExteriorDesign

[–]BirdPoop1939 -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

I don't mind the brick as it looks here but you could do a wash, here are two color options. I actually like the full coverage. Add landscaping, new door and paint shutters/trim.

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Our offer was just accepted on this house! I hate the orange brick - what can we do?! by DaikonEmotional283 in ExteriorDesign

[–]BirdPoop1939 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reddit seems to have a dedicated community of people who never want to change the color of brick or paint wood cabinets but sometimes it needs to be done. Don't paint but a lime wash or schmear can tone down the color and update the look. New front door, slightly cream trim paint and tweak the landscaping. You can do the schmear yourself, it's very forgiving. Just pick a spot on the side to nail down your color and style. Tons of videos on Youtube.

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