Many suburban Australian dwellings offer superb levels of space and comfort, but they can often be a little lacklustre in terms of their architectural individuality. Although many homeowners choose to spend time and effort decorating the insides of their homes to show off their personalities, the outside is often thought of as nothing other than a shell. This is a shame, because all homes can really become much more inviting if they look visually appealing on the outside as well as the interior. Let's take a look at some of the best ways of improving the look of your home's outside.
Give Your Home a Textured Finish
Brickwork and concrete outer structures are commonplace enough anywhere from Brisbane to Sydney, but why not have them rendered with a texture coating to jazz them up? This means your walls can be painted any colour you like but will have a different look from wherever you stand. Texture coating is often applied by a cement rendering services firm as a durable acrylic that makes the home watertight but also looks great. Cement rendering can even be applied over weather boarding and internally, if wanted.
Get Your Garage Looking Great
A garage is often an extension of an Australian home, even if it is not used to store a car in. And yet many people neglect to realize how an ill-kept garage can create an undesirable impression. Thankfully, the relatively low-cost option of replacing the garage door can make all the difference. Modern designs, which are often much easier to open and close by hand, create a more contemporary feel and, when closed, help to keep your home's façade looking tidy and free from visual clutter.
Update Your Windows
Replacing your windows with new units may be the best thing you can do for how your home looks from the outside. Opt for long-lasting products with aluminium frames since these will not only create a superb, architectural feel holding big expanses of glass, but also allow for a shallower frame profile, thereby making it easier for light to flow in. Furthermore, they can be painted any colour you might want in order to blend in with the rest of your home's exterior décor perfectly. Aluminium is also a good choice for window frames in Australian homes if they are fitted with thermal breaks. This is because these internal devices help to prevent overheating in the strong sunlight of summer.
