Front Porch Makeover
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maggierateye
6 years agoRelated Discussions
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Comments (5)I agree with Carolyn - a new coat of paint can make a world of difference. There's really not too much about the house that 'screams' a certain decade - so you're luckier than lots of us. I hate that teracotta colour on the gable ends personally, and I think that would be good to paint out. I would consider painting al the bits that are currently white a darker more serious colour (grey, taupe etc) and then paint the trim and the entry ceiling white. Also consider painting the roof - as it is a big element and teracotta tile colour doesn't always work with your colour scheme. If you want to make some more permanent changes, you could consider filling in the gable roof lines so they become box gables - and I agree with Carolyn that the entrance roof looks like it is missing a column on the left side....See MoreFront porch and awning
Comments (1)Try a pergola over the door and one over the windows in the middle. You can have lucite or plastic or fiberglass roofing installed on top of it to keep rain out and vining plants for shade....See MoreJust Because: Three photos that have inspired me this weekend
Comments (0)Just thought I'd share these three pictures which I found inspiring and I want for my own home: The first was taken in the Elizabeth Bay House. I just love the colour of the wall, which goes so well with the elegance of the wooden cabinet. Some antiques on top of the cabinet completes the picture. The second is a well-preserved, late 1800s arts-and-crafts era house that is just pleasant in its simplicity and well-kempt-ness. These houses can be found in many suburbs in Sydney, especially in the Mosman, NSW area. ("To be simple is the end, not the beginning of design." — Charles Voysey) The third is the front porch of a house in the Newtown area, which makes use of eclectic art-nouveau era, antique lead-fired tiles in between the steps. These tiles are no longer produced, are very radiant and colourful when seen up close. They have also been used as splash tiles. Most of these were made in England or Belgium, but Japan was also a big producer of these in the late 19th- early 20th century as well. Hope everyone's having an awesome weekend!...See Morei am bored with the look of my home!
Comments (26)Hi. It's looking really good and you've done well with the bookshelves! ! I love the new sofa! I would say just a tad more yellow if your husband can bear it, doesn't have to be solid yellow. I'd add something else on the left shelves (I'd move one shelf of photos to the right hand shelving and swap for some books), maybe a ginger jar if you can get an old one. Maybe a patterned throw or cushion for your wooden chair and a small yellow throw for the bench just draped over the corner. Table idea sounds great. Are you happy with it? I think it's made such a big difference...See More
Irene Morresey
6 years agoMass plant in front of porch, hydrangeas or knockout roses. Fill planter boxes
lepstein
6 years agonjmomma
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katinparadise
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoBryan Di
6 years agoThanks for all the great suggestions! I'm thinking a little bit more drastic change. I want to get rid of the flat roof and definitely find a different color door for contrast. Also considering taking out porch railings and just sticking with beefier porch wood beams. What do y'all think?
katinparadise
6 years agoIMO, the shed roof you have suits the style of your house. Because your house is not straight across, I don't think you can add a portico and have it look right. You might look into adding a dormer like this to give the front more dimension.
Beefing up the posts will help and you can even change the style of spindles. You would have to check with your town's building codes to see if you can be without spindles. It's usually based on how far off the ground your porch floor is. I truly believe your money would be better spent hiring a landscape designer to come up with a new landscaping plan, painting or replacing your gutters, adding correct sized shutters on the two larger windows on the left, and finding a great paint color for your front door and adding a larger sidelight.njmomma
6 years agojbtanyderi
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PROBEVOLO GAS & ELECTRIC LIGHTS
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoHi Bryan!
You may think about adding a striking exterior lantern. This will boost curb appeal nicely and complement the home.
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6 years ago Kendrah
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6 years agoYour porch is a great size for lounging and enjoying the view. You could upgrade your style by adding some new rafter tails/ soffits and wrapping your support columns. Here's some examples of Hardie Boys Inc. work you can consider.
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