1930s semi facade ideas please!

[ChampionWorrier21]

Currently having a double storey side extension constructed and a new roof. I keep changing my mind about how I want the exterior to look. I want it to be fairly in keeping with the age of the house rather than going ultra modern.

Windows stay white for now as we can’t afford replacements. It will be rendered white too. I’d really like help with:

Roof tiles - which type and colour? Not keen on black as I think b&w houses are trendy at the moment and will date.

Steps going up to front door (we’re on a slope) - no idea how I’d like these to look! Patterned tiles? All one colour?

Porch - getting a new one added with new front door - again, stuck on what to go for although I’d like a lot of glazing to keep the hallway bright.

Please spam me with pics! Thank you!

Our house was built in 1931 and the original tiles were red clay double bridgwater tiles. Our neighbour's house, built in 1930 (same architect) has small plain red clay tiles. They also have a porch rather like this one, though theirs is a little smaller and the sides are rendered brick. It has the bench seats - and the logs!

https://wyeoak.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Beatiful-oak-porch-nr-worcester-225x300.jpg

That’s lovely! Should’ve mentioned though - our porch will be enclosed.

As it's a semi, I would be led by what will suit the building as a whole.

@Snowontheroof meant to say, I agree, I think red tiles would look nice and fit the age of the house.

@redspottedmug do you mean try to blend with the neighbouring property?

I mean don't just look at your half of the building and do what you like. Look at your neighbour's property too and consider how the two houses would complement each other.

Unless the neighbour has fake stone cladding or is painted entirely grey or some other crime against vernacular architecture. In which case do your own thing!

Yes, absolutely!

As a pp said, consider what the adjoining house looks like and any others of a similar design. I’d stick with red clay tiles for a 1930s house and white windows as that’s sympathetic to the age.