Update street appeal - side fence
Hi looking for advice on colours and options to upgrade our street appeal.
Side fence is the first on the list and would like to pick a colour to set the tone for the rest of the house. Would like some opinions on what colour colorbond fence to choose. (has to be colorbond)
All other boundary fences are unfortunately cream/domain, and not in the budget to change.
Obvious choice is cream (which we dislike), was thinking surfmist or possibly a darker colour.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!
Location Perth, Western Australia
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julie herbert
3 years agoAgree with oklouise re fence and to also plant above your retaining wall with greenery, will soften the look and add to the overall look, add great soil and a watering system to keep looking great.
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Mick V
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3 years ago
Another photo of the front. I like the idea of a hedge along retaining, and possibly along left hand fence line.
We are also looking to repave all the way to road on the left of driveway, and shed looking thing will be going.
Gates on left hand side (to rear patio) will be replaced eventually too.
Thanks for the suggestions!
Mick V
3 years ago
julie herbert