2. (will you be required to take down the old garage. i ask because odds are you'll never be able to build it again.) 3. in any case, assuming the garage doors face the street. i'd turn the current paving next to your current garage, and a bit more (wider), for backing around. you might do this in pavers rather than asphalt. more expensive but it makes it look like patio. you'll have more wiggle room. and of course it will help with how much permeable square footage you have.

Any help would be great What sort of help would you like? If you want to change the plan, talk to the plan seller about the modifications, or find a local Architect to modify the plans that you have purchased.

I like #5 for the siding, and the Mahogany for the garage doors, because they complement the brick well, but that gray roof does not play well with any of the color options.

Suggest a dark grey, but whatever color you use, I’d duplicate in the front of the house. Assume color choices are limited and also consider the roof’s color.