Ideas for exterior update on home and garage wanted
J B
5 years ago
Hi! I am looking for some idea on ways to update the exterior of the garage and home. The inside has been completely updated and treated well, but just want something on the outside to match! Any ideas on how to make the house a little more modern is greatly appreciated!
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decoenthusiaste
5 years agoRemove the shutters and the vintage style screen?? door. Is there a railing on the right? Not really any good close photos to make a determination. The garage stands alone as a barn, which is basically what garages replaced. You could paint them both a nice gray with white trim.
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Comments (9)You may be able to replace the top garage door panel with one that has windows, which would look better. Definitely widen/enlarge the approach to the porch. Currently it is pinched with retaining wall and plants. And expand the walk width. The picture is not much good for exploring landscape possibilities since it shows only what is smack in front of the house, but no surroundings. I would work with the shutters. Also, white trim on a white house does not create a great scene. It would be better to have the house body color be a neutral medium tone (such as a stone color) and then the white trim could stand out....See MoreExterior update ideas wanted
Comments (9)Is there a walkway to your front door? It isn’t evident in the picture. Can you take a straight on photo and post it? I think landscape pros would love to get their hands on your home! I could envision a sweeping driveway, a half circle, that would approach your front door. A portico with pillars. A beautiful color on your front door. More color on your shutters, where appropriate (single windows only!). Please post a more direct shot of the front of your home....See MoreLooking for ideas to update exterior of 40 year old house
Comments (14)Littlebug, thank you for that feedback. We had considered tearing out the brick planter when we pull out the old cedars, so your comment is validating. What a great idea to eliminate the middle post of the pergola. Perhaps a more substantial corner post would work better. I agree that the paint color of the pergola is not right do we will address that....See MoreIdeas to update exterior of 1980 home?
Comments (25)The OP mentioned that her dream house was Craftsman. Hate to break it to you but the only element of that house that could come close to Craftsman is the long overhanging roof, a signature element of Frank Lloyd Wright, considered by some to be the father of the Craftsman architecture movement. Paint the protrusion the same color as the body of the house and it won't be as noticeable. Landscaping can make this house completely different. I happen to love the house but I understand if it's not to your taste so direct the eye to a great yard. Layering the landscaping is key. I doubt it's wise to grow vines on stucco but check with local garden experts in your area for ideas. If changing out the garage doors is a budget concern, the other renovation ideas you've mentioned are far more expensive than that so work on the yard. Google craftsman landscaping. This is a good book that can be inspirational to you. https://www.amazon.com/Outside-Bungalow-Americas-Crafts-Garden/dp/0670883557/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1HM8VQYF1Z322&keywords=outside+the+bungalow+home&qid=1653389040&s=books&sprefix=outside+the+bungalow+home%2Cstripbooks%2C153&sr=1-3 The pic below says it's xeriscape so that might work in your area as you mentioned sun and heat. It uses a lot of native plants so find out what's native to your area and go with it....See More
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