You are right to worry about the garage door looking like a converted garage door. It will, and the reason is the placement of the framing. The header is considerably lower than the upper edges of the other openings in the facade, and there is nothing below the bottom edge of the door. The architecturally consistent thing to do (and it's not the cheapest way by a long shot) is to resize the opening to match the double windows to the left of the front doors, and installing a matching pair in the rebuilt wall. That means tearing out several courses of brick and replacing the structural elements inside the wall to support the narrower opening, adding the lower section of wall, reframing for the window, and filling in the brickwork. It's not easy to do, particularly when you will need to match the brick, but if you do it at the same time you build your addition, you'll have the trades already there to accomplish it. You already have a section of siding on the front of your house, and you could conceivably use the same siding to create the new window wall, but unless you are considering painting the house to make the old and new materials the same color (and that's a reasonable option), I think you will disrupt the balance of your front facade.

Oly - Don't mind sharing at all... Its 3100 sq/ft, 4 br and 3.5 baths. The balcony area is off the bonus room and not the master. Here are some pictures from soon after we moved in so it looks a little bare but truth be told we are still trying to get the place properly decorated! Maggie - thank you very much... I was just trying to find out what company did the shutters so I could find the exact color but wasn't able to get that info. It was one of the color options from the shutter manufacturer so we didn't pick out the paint at home depot or whatever. I'll dig around some more and hopefully get the color name to you. We were looking for that french blue look and think we found just that so we were very pleased.

thanks for posting the photos of your charming home. much of its beauty is in its timeless simplicity, plus the darling bricabrac eves trim. it would make me smile to walk up to your front door every day. hope you feel the same. of your choices, Judy gs photo, or your Madison photo, reinforce the charm and simplicity. pick what makes you smile. ... and fits your budget for the garage, which isn't really visible from the front.

When considering the future trim color for your garage door, you have two options: matching it to your garage door or to your future windows. Matching the trim to the garage door creates a cohesive and streamlined look, while coordinating it with your windows can add a touch of contrast and highlight the architectural details of your home. Ultimately, the choice depends on the overall style you're aiming for. If you're planning upgrades, it's a good idea to plan these details in advance. If your garage door needs repair or you're considering updates,Click here to schedule garage door repair in Aliso Viejo, CA, today!