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seeking porch/portico ideas

cricket6670
13 years ago

HELP!!! My wife and I are soon to close on a new (5-year old) home, which we chose because A.) it had everything we were looking for in terms of size and layout and B.) it has something of a unique look compared to the cookie-cutter McMansions in the newer subdevelopments.

That said, it is definitely a "Garage Mahal", with the garage front and center, lacking quite a bit in curb appeal.

Strangely, we were simultaneously drawn to and repulsed by the overall look of the home. It's like the builder just made up the design as he went along... It ALMOST reminds me of a colonial with the hip roof and square windows, but I'm a bit thrown by the tall, recessed entry and the one window (at top left) that juts out further than the rest. In addition, my wife hates the color.

Anyway, any improvements to the façade will probably be limited in terms of scope (i.e. changes to the existing roof-line would likely be cost prohibitive), so I'm seeking design ideas for paint colors, trim, and a new porch or portico... anything that will up the curb appeal and make the home more welcoming.

Hints: We are drawn to contemporary or "transitional" architecture. Every house in the neighborhood is painted some variation of tan/brown... something a bit different might be good. We understand the landscaping needs work, and are open to suggestions (there are already some gorgeous pink/red rose bushes in the front).

Feel free to take a look and let me know if you have any opinions. I've included a snap of us at the entrance, just for the purposes of showing the scale of the entry.

Photos:

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs345.ash1/29420_393728416283_506531283_4219057_7197393_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/hs345.ash1/29420_393728446283_506531283_4219058_5736065_n.jpg

http://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs356.snc3/29420_393728396283_506531283_4219056_895490_n.jpg

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