tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post8335046621379010663..comments2024-03-29T21:17:05.438+10:30Comments on Drifting through life: Thursday Thoughts # 68Riverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-87187848886872936102015-10-24T12:56:29.558+10:302015-10-24T12:56:29.558+10:30... I'm not a lover of these entrances either...... I'm not a lover of these entrances either... I prefer a nice porch or verandah.. xxx<br />Hugs... Barb xxxBarbara Neubeckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12129774816143303590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-57578616836216747652015-10-24T03:11:12.721+10:302015-10-24T03:11:12.721+10:30What the heck is wrong with the LANDSCAPER, was my...What the heck is wrong with the LANDSCAPER, was my first thought. They need a big flaming red or pink sort of tree about, maybe a large Japanese Maple or something. And lose that scrubby gravel pit or whatever that is in the front. <br /><br />Larger shrubs, maybe some rock or interesting I don't know what to make that house look less like it was plopped down in such a way as to put as many homes on the lots as possible, yk? Happy Elf Mom (Christine)https://www.blogger.com/profile/15047347624037697311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-68994180945701381932015-10-22T15:13:45.996+10:302015-10-22T15:13:45.996+10:30Andrew; I agree one hundred percent.
Margaret-whi...Andrew; I agree one hundred percent.<br /><br />Margaret-whiteangel; a sheltered porch is always welcome, but an over-sized blocky portico doesn't say 'welcome' to me.<br /><br />Vicki; 'affordable' means only those with Joe Hockey's "high income jobs' I'm afraid. the rest of us might as well pitch a tent somewhere. The other option is to buy what you want and pass it down to your children and grandchildren to keep paying off the mortgage. <br />I like the steeper roofs myself, all the heat from the house went upward and was trapped away from the ceilings, it's a great cooling method.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-83690149484899241122015-10-22T13:43:31.240+10:302015-10-22T13:43:31.240+10:30No, I wouldn't retrofit a blocky portico to a ...No, I wouldn't retrofit a blocky portico to a home if it didn't suit the style.<br />The square look frontage is a building trend that's been around for a while now. Mostly because this configuration is economically viable for builders to build today, which they pass on to customers to keep the homes "affordable" - and I choke on that word, seeing as all houses are so overpriced these days.<br />Hence the plethora of squared off-the-plan homes. <br />I prefer a gabled, steeper roof, but, they are very cost prohibitive these days.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16023748614942747415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-72313730834014628632015-10-22T09:24:22.266+10:302015-10-22T09:24:22.266+10:30Nice to go to a front door that is sheltered. I do...Nice to go to a front door that is sheltered. I don't care for the type in the first photo, the second one is well balanced thus less noticable. Some I've seen are hideous.Margaret Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074619859060647600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-70885044592670314992015-10-22T08:35:47.410+10:302015-10-22T08:35:47.410+10:30An integrated front porch is desirable but only a ...An integrated front porch is desirable but only a portico if the house is grand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-4003713717886189142015-10-22T08:21:47.818+10:302015-10-22T08:21:47.818+10:30Elephant's Child; my point exactly. They look ...Elephant's Child; my point exactly. They look like they don't belong.<br /><br />Joanne; yes, a double door would look better, but many houses just aren't big enough to look 'right' with such a structure.<br /><br />joeh; ideally, yes.<br /><br />Lee; too many of the newest styles look like a bunch of cardboard boxes have been stuck together. Add an oversized portico and that just makes it worse. Their individuality is going to have to come from the gardens as they grow; that's if there is room for a garden at all.Riverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794655013673748992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-70113962462669334942015-10-22T07:13:50.566+10:302015-10-22T07:13:50.566+10:30Yes, I'm with you, River...I think they look r...Yes, I'm with you, River...I think they look ridiculous. I'm not fond of the new style houses....they all look the same and they look unfriendly...not warm and welcoming at all, in my opinion.Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-62227741489264990592015-10-22T07:02:20.305+10:302015-10-22T07:02:20.305+10:30Every house should have a full covered porch.Every house should have a full covered porch.joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-51191237183733313972015-10-22T06:08:32.399+10:302015-10-22T06:08:32.399+10:30I think a portico needs a double front door in ord...I think a portico needs a double front door in order to be welcoming and not a single file entrance.Joanne Noragonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16601010208310707750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664393407924733681.post-3259254723038784972015-10-22T05:35:35.518+10:302015-10-22T05:35:35.518+10:30I do like a sheltered entrance, but agree many of ...I do like a sheltered entrance, but agree many of them are obviously 'tacked on' later.<br />It needs to look as if it belongs...Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com