You would probably get more responses if you posted this on the Home Decorating forum.

And now, getting on my soapbox: perhaps you don't like the style of your house, but it is not horrible, ugly or an eyesore. May I suggest that you stop using terms like that - which distract from the conversation - and try to articulate what specifically bothers you about the house. Some of that you may be able to change. Some you may not.

And let me pull up another soapbox. Be grateful you have a house. Many people don't, and they would consider your house a castle. I have neither a basement or a garage; your house would be a big step up for me.