In selecting a front facade for a new house, we are spoiled for choice. We have shapes, sizes and colours that allow our home to have it’s own identity. When choosing a front facade, its ideal to think ahead ensuring it doesn’t get outdated or deteriorate in the future.
Here are a list of ideas to think about in advance before selecting a front facade.
Colour schemes
There are many colour schemes to choose from. They can be quieter sophisticated with light shades, dark, bright or a mix of all. Investors often turn to lighter colour schemes while owner occupiers consider both light and dark.
In our experiences with assisting buyers build houses, we often see to many colours on a front facade get quickly outdated. However, light and dark colour schemes are safer choices. If it is an investment, sometime the darker colour scheme is a better choice as it hides scuff marks and other defects over time.
Earthy and neutral colours are a growing trend and look to be set to stay!
Flexible textures
Multi-faceted textures in recent times have become a common look. Using flexible textures and different materials provide a unique front facade. With a combination of colour schemes and textured can turn your everyday home into something quite special. Use caution when selecting the textures. If you are to creative, it may cause the front facade to become outdated and maintenance may also cause an issue as the property ages.
Bricks, bricks and more bricks
Bricks have been the common front facade for decades. Over the last decade, bricks can now come in so many colours, shapes and sizes. We have seen homes built with both small and large bricks to create more dynamics to the look. The benefits of using bricks to other types of materials are they are low maintenance and the offer great longevity. They are also a very secured to hold up a house structure.
In terms of colours and textures, take a look back at what we have mentioned above.
Low-maintenance
Many of us have some skills to do some handy work at home, but we also lack the time to do it. When it comes to selecting a front facade, its ideal to choice a design that requires low maintenance. This is important if you are building the house to invest or occupy.
Not all houses are equal. Don’t be fooled that a brand new house will naturally provide low maintenance. For example, some front facades include timber to give the home a warmer feel. Timber materials often require regular maintenance as the hot summer days and wet winters damage it. The higher the quality wood, the less maintenance needed, but is it really worth paying more for it?
Look for products that are light-weight, resistant to the elements, and are straightforward to take care of. Some examples are using Colorbond and aluminium windows.
Longevity
When selecting a house quality is more important than price. We all have a budget and shouldn’t over spend, however it’s ideal to consider the quality as a very important criteria. Quality homes will provide more longevity.
Solar capability (panels, solar tiles and battery facilities), water tanks, lightweight steel framing and fibre cement are a few evolving trends. With climate change, sustainable front facades and exteriors are the way to go!
If you’re interested in buying a property we welcome the opportunity to help. You can contact us at anytime to discuss your objectives. We can assist you further.
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September 2020
