We all dream of having a beautiful home, inside and out. But what about those things that are necessities but are just downright ugly? Here are some tips for covering up, hiding and otherwise beautifying those areas outside the home that might be considered an eyesore!
- Rubbish bins
Today, homeowners must contend with recycling boxes, bins for household waste, bins for gardening waste and food caddies. It’s great to recycle but that number of bins can turn even the most stunning property into a jumbled mess of differently coloured plastic containers! You could consider planting shrubs, trees or hedges to disguise the storage of bins. Privacy screens are an attractive option that can be incorporated into the exterior to hide your collection of waste disposal boxes! Alternatively, invest in a custom designed bin shed for neat and discreet storage.
2. Meter boxes
A necessary evil but one that can leave an unsightly blot on your landscape. Before doing anything to hide a meter box, check with your utility company for rules around permissible covers and access issues. Ideas for camouflaging a meter box include vinyl prints to blend in with the surrounding foliage. You might also consider a meter box cover that matches the brick colour of your property, like a stone or dark grey, for example. Other options include tall plants around the area to disguise the box. When you want a new Gas Meter box, visit www.meterbox.co.uk/gas-meter-boxes
3. Garage Doors
Does your home have a dull, broken or old garage door? This is an easy problem to fix. You have options to paint or replace. Painting your garage a bright new colour can breathe life into an uninspiring exterior. You might consider traditional and sophisticated white or black, bold shades that ooze personality or warm stone hues that blend seamlessly with your brickwork. Replacement doors offer a great return on investment, with glass windows and carriage door details being on-trend choices.
4. Clutter, tools and toys
If your front exterior has become a dumping ground for old tools, kids toys, unruly hoses and gardening paraphernalia, it’s time for a tidy up. Consider donating, discarding or relocating these items to a garage, shed or outbuilding. There are a wide range of storage boxes, wall panels, deck boxes, shelving units and sheds that can be purchased to tidy away all manner of outdoor equipment.