Help with curb appeal
6 years ago
We bought a 1950s rancher and would like to add some curb appeal by landscaping and also adding a porch or portico. I love the look of a craftsman portico just not sure how that would look on our home. Any suggestions would be helpful. thanks! We are also planning on taking the antenna down.
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6 years ago
PRO6 years agoGreat ideas! A portico/porch combo would really dress up the front of your house. I think Colonial/traditional would match your house better but craftsman style is always beautiful!
A pic below of one of our portico/porch combos leading to a driveway:
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Comments (4)You could use a bit more landscaping, and one, at least, small flowering tree in the front yard, for interest. I had to look very hard to see your chairs on the porch. They need to be brighter, or at least have some nice bright cushions on them. Your paint is fine. It just needs personality. Remove those green balls of shrubs, and put some pretty perennials in there, both green, and flowering type....See MoreHelp with Curb Appeal
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Comments (5)Yeah, that yellow is a misfit with your home. And I also agree with changing the color of the shakes in the gable, or maybe even removing the shakes to put siding there. (It is typically advised to have no more than 2 different types of surface on a home, and those shingles make 3 for you. That we can see, anyway.) The brick looks good. I’d pick a soft cream color for the siding but make sure it isn’t yellowish....See More
PRO6 years ago- PRO5 years ago
I am sorry for the wait but I will work on the project. We can design until we get a perfect design for your home. I like to work with styles, but color schemes will work best on this I think. I am in trouble after a layoff and trying to find some consulting and side work. I will also render and design the one above me.
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