I like the grey color in Groveraxle's latter pictures. I was working on a similar entrance, but that flares to the drive. it has to do that in order to look welcoming. Don't care for the contrasting panels below windows. Would make the soffit, gutter, fascia, added header trim above garage door, and entrance trim all white. Regardless of whether it's kosher, I'd have to add big brackets and some bottom trim to the overhang. Not showing any landscaping in this pic ... other than, seriously, trim up the tree and get rid of low-hanging limbs and branches.

I can't believe we are doing it.....but.....we are selling our 2600 sf craftsman and moving around the corner to a 1500 sf 1980's ranch. Hello downsizing! Majority of the budget is consumed by the interior update and back porch addition. Painting the brick is not a option...at least, not now. I have a few ideas for a facelift and would appreciate advise/opinions. Remove tiny porch columns and railing. Replace with three cedar (stained) columns. Replace storm door with a cedar (stained) storm door. Definitely remove shutters from window under porch (wrong size) I'm not sure about removing all shutters. I don't think the existing shutters are the correct size. But I am concerned that removing them would make the home too plain. I would like to add cedar window boxes...I think. :) Shingles are dark grey. I really need help with paint colors for trim. I am considering removing the window muntins and painting the window sills black (inside and out) and trimming with a creamy white. Yikes! Make me nervous!! The windows are all wood and in excellent condition. If I keep the shutters, what color? Charcoal, Dark Blue/Navy, Olive Green? Of course, the landscaping will be redone. I really need some advise on exterior color choices and some of my ideas. I love this little ranch. She is so adorable! My style is mostly transitional - nothing too trendy.

First thing that I see is the corbels. They really don't fit this style house so I would do away with those. Next would be getting rid of the green paint. I would paint it the same color as the siding. I would also paint the garage door the same as the siding so it's not as noticeable. Then pick a color you like for the front door to make it a focal point. I also wouldn't stain the columns, just paint them white like the trim. You could wrap them and make the look a bit more substantial since they are so tall. After that put some money into landscaping. The vertical siding on the gables would look better horizontal but that's something you can fix later on. If you're interested in seeing some virtual makeovers of your home check out my web site, Creative Visual Concepts.

It's a very cute house. Love the brickwork in the front. It's in great shape for a house that old!