Hi Ben,

I am inclined to agree with Design Bi-folds but it is tough when you are in a row like that as it is nice to take into account you surroundings too and not make it stick out like a sore thumb against its back drop.. although sometimes this is what people want. What do you want?

Have you looked at the other properties? have any had their windows redone or pulled up the slabs to make way for a garden area at the front?

What style do you have in side?

If your budget is fairly small I would consider painting the cladding in a contemporary colour and some foliage in the front and especially up the side of the wall would make a great difference to the feel of the property. If it is larger then replacing windows and doors plus creating a small front garden area and if it is even larger then rendering the front with aluminium windows and door is definitely your best option.

You have lots of options so do not lose hope. If you require any further assistance with anything, please do feel free to drop us a message.

All the best,
Gina

The white cladding is the wrong colour for the bricks but bricks can also be painted. I'd lift some of the hardstanding and introduce greenery with some shape and curves.

Paint the piping/rail a great bright colour, add some plants, and change the door to something bright and colourful. Painting the cladding would be fantastic too!

We renovated this 1960s townhouse in Richmond and used Velfac windows in light grey. We think they look great!

We also think that this 1960s townhouse project completed by Archmongers is pretty cool: http://www.dezeen.com/2015/12/24/archmongers-clock-house-1960s-london-terrace-renovation-extension-handmade-glazed-tiles-dont-move-improve-2016/

1960s houses have huge potential. Replacing those windows and the door would make a huge difference - think really carefully about how the verticals line up, keep it simple and go for a grey frame in aluminum or a timber/aluminum composite. It really is worth considering asking an architect to help you - most will offer a reduced service if you just want some help updating the facade.

It's an interesting-looking house. 60s architecture is fashionable nowadays. I would try and find out how it looked when it was built and get as close to that as possible. Then it will always be 'right'. If you modernise, it will just go out of fashion again. Timber windows of course.

Hi Ben

I think I'd look at painting the brickwork white and re cladding the outside with cedar which will give the house an on trend feel without essentially changing the intrinsic style. I would look to replace the windows if I could with something along the lines of the Velfac ones above if the budget will allow, and put in a new front door with a vertical glass panel that runs pretty much full length down the door. I'd pot up some planters with colours that work with the cedar such as soft blues/ochres and maybe a pop of coppery orange and also paint the front door in a muted colour such as denim grey which is on trend and will work with the cedar as it weathers.

That should take the house from Sixties relic to Scandi trend setter.

Hope that helps.