Thanks, Plumberry. I like your layout. My only issue is window placement and that had been a problem with every layout we've put together. DH does not want to have to get into the tub to open the windows and we only have the one exterior wall. My favorite layout had the vanity on the exterior wall with double windows over it instead of mirrors or a medicine chest. DH can't quite picture this and he really hated the design. I loved it. Maybe I can talk him into it. In the version above you would have to get into the tub to open one window but the other one is easily accessible. It just feels a little claustrophobic between the shower, toilet and vanity. I will play around with your ideas a bit. Thanks again.

I think the faux Tudor look needs to go. Maybe just paint out the wood trim boards criss-crossing your stucco if you can't remove them. I would go for a sage green top and either a bright green front door or some other light and bright color. Add a light to the front door area so the door is visible. I can't see your walkway to the front door. I assume you have one. If you don't or if the walkway is thin/skinny, replace with a nice wide walkway at least 42-48 inches wide. Have a nice large (deep) planting bed all along the walkway. Something like this pic below. In fact, have a professional landscaping plan put together by a landscape designer - not the guys that maintain lawns, but someone that is a landscape designer by profession. An amazing amount of curb appeal comes from good landscaping. A good landscape designer also designs hardscape. Landscaping is the finishing touch for your home.

Need recs for exterior remodel...adding dormers (1 large ctr & 2 smaller on sides), architectural shingles, new door, new paint colors, remove railing. Prob remove 2 columns, widen front entry (door off center), chunkier columns lighter color??? any advice/suggestions appreciated.

grover - he said gutters and post black, so they'll be painted I guess, but I'd paint them white if they lie against the house. Can't go wrong with a white house and black trim.