Grand Designs Australia

STREET CRED

Curb appeal is all about what can be viewed from the street and how aesthetically pleasing your home’s exterior is to the eye of passers by. There are many elements that make up street appeal, including windows and doors, façades, cladding, garage doors, driveways and gardens.

Generous windows that invite in natural light and convey a glimpse of what lies beyond them give a house loads of street appeal. So too does a beautiful door that adds a splash of colour to a neutral colour palette. Or a striking stone feature façade that can elevate architectural integrity into an artform.

Lovely lawns that tempt you to feel the grass tickling your toes, formal gardens with decorative urns and the soothing sound of a water feature also make a home stand out. So too does a pretty garden with bountiful

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