The Modern Minimalist Facelift
The owners of a 1980s detached house in Wembley wanted to dramatically improve their home’s curb appeal. The old pebble-dash exterior looked dated and was starting to show signs of wear, with patches of discolouration and minor cracking. The original single-glazed windows were draughty and caused high energy bills, while the brown uPVC fascias and gutters added to the tired appearance.
Overview
The goal was to create a modern, minimalist aesthetic that would stand out in the neighbourhood and significantly improve energy efficiency – all while keeping disruption to a minimum.
Applied smooth silicone render in warm grey
New double-glazed windows and insulated render system
Silicone render is self-cleaning and durable
New composite front door with contemporary styling
Matching fascias, soffits, and gutters
Our Solution
Rendering:
We stripped off the old pebble-dash entirely, which revealed some minor cracks in the underlying brickwork. These were repaired before applying a base coat of insulated render, which significantly improves thermal performance. The top coat is a smooth silicone render in a warm grey tone – a colour that complements the property’s architecture and suits the neighbourhood.
Windows:
All existing single-glazed windows were replaced with high-performance, slim-profile uPVC casement windows in white. The slim frames maintain a clean, modern look while providing excellent thermal and acoustic insulation. We added trickle vents for ventilation without compromising security.
Front Door:
The old wooden front door was replaced with a contemporary composite door in black, with a full-length frosted glass panel to one side. This creates a striking entrance and allows natural light into the hallway.
Fascias & Gutters:
The brown uPVC fascias, soffits, and gutters were replaced with white to match the new windows, creating a cohesive, unified appearance.
External Lighting:
We installed new wall lights either side of the front door and downlights in the soffits to illuminate the driveway, adding both security and aesthetic appeal.
