6 Mistakes You Must Stop So That The Appearance Of The Home Fasad Is Not Just Beautiful

JAKARTA - The house is not just a shelter, it is also the first stage to welcome anyone who passes by. The exterior of the home fasad is able to form a strong first impression, reflecting the character, taste, and value of the owner. But unfortunately, many houses fail to display their best potential due to design errors that can be avoided.

In this article, let's trace the six most common traps in the exterior design of the house and how to fix them so that the house looks elegant, balanced and charming, reported Better Homes & Gardens, Thursday, October 16.

Designer Hanna Shiptt highlighted that one of the main mistakes that often occur is the selection of lights that are 'left on a scale.' Too small lights will seem lost in the middle of the home fault, especially if the front of the house has large elements like a garage.

The secret is to fix it: choose an exterior light with a minimum dimension of 12 inches (about 30 cm). For a modern style that is 'sticking' to the wall, there is nothing wrong with experimenting with up to 20 inches of size as long as the proportion supports visual facilities.

Architect Todd Hotchkiss calls the phenomenon of using various materials without harmony a materialistic. Instead of giving characters, the use of bricks, stones, wood or metal in numbers and excessive style, it makes the appearance of the fas'ad even more chaotic.

An more elegant approach: use one or two main materials, and repeat the accent in several areas to make it feel one-piece. When using natural rocks as accents, apply also on the terrace, column, or lane to the door to appear as a thorough element, not just a patch.

Front door is a visual focal point that often escapes attention. Shiplett suggested that the front door be given an attractive finishing, such as a flashy paint color or solid wood with a special polesan to display the personality of the house.

If possible, consider replacing the usual door model with double doors or adding side elements such as side windows to widen and reinforce the display.

Park and landscape designs that are too big can overwhelm the elements of the house, the large trees can block the fasad and make the structure of the house disappear behind the vegetation. On the other hand, plants that are too small or simply thin-flowered can make the house look weak and less balanced.

The key: consider the scale of the house when designing the landscape. Use green elements that are able to 'lock' the house (not cover it) and make sure the supporting plants do not compete for visual attention.

Many houses miss zones between sidewalks or roads and doors even though this area is ideal for creating interesting visual journeys into the house. Todd Hotchkiss recommends defining a transition space using pergola, paving paths, or shade plants so that guests feel invited to 'enter' the house beautifully. Adding a transition element, instead of jumping directly from the way to the door, helps create a more comprehensive visual balance as well as comfort.

A good idea is sometimes damaging if it is not adapted to the character of the house. Amanda Reynal reminds you to first recognize existing architectural styles such as Colonial, Tropical, Minimalist, or others before updating.

For example: painting the whole house with a black-and-white combination of 'modern farmhouse' even though the house has a simple tropical style, looks like an unnatural and inconsistent style.

The exterior appearance of the house is not a matter of following the latest trends, but rather balancing the visual elements so that every part, from lights, materials, doors, landscapes, to original architecture speaks in harmony. By avoiding the six mistakes above, you can make sure the house appears not only attractive, but also describes the aesthetic value and character of the owner. This is the secret so that your fas'ad is not just a display, but a catchy visual work.