Modernising the exterior of an Australian 70-80’s brick home

Brick homes of the 70-80’s era, were built to last and are structurally sound. They were designed to accommodate a growing family, constructed on a 600 -700 sqm plot with plenty of space for a pool or a trampoline. Many of these homes also showcase quality hardwood floors that are hard to find in more modern houses. While practical, they were never built for aesthetics, are notoriously boxed shaped, and lack character as well as appeal from the street. These houses are ideal for a makeover – updating the exterior to soften the harsh brick appearance and modernising the frontage. The following are steps you can take to modernise your own tired and ‘aesthetically challenged’ brick home.