1980's contemporary exterior - landscape, front porch and roof advice
Front Porch - We would like to replace the front steps which are integrated into the front porch. The off-angle steps are a bit of a hazard for older visitors. We do not want to lose the porch but may have to re-do the whole thing. Not sure of whether to re-build with a deck style as is now, replace with concrete, or anything else. We want to remain true to the style of the house.
Landscaping - We recently removed all of our shrubs and relocated two trees to the side of the house. In the spring we will be putting new plantings in the front of the house, so i'm looking for recommendations as far as what would be in keeping with the style of the house.
Roof - We will need a new roof soon. Would love color recommendations.
Any other general recommendations on curb appeal are welcome! Thanks!
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Comments (3)I would do a wall to wall deck with a pergola over it. Agree that a more modern door would help. I like the shape of your house and would not want to see a gable tacked on....See MoreWhat color(s) to paint 1980's tri-level house exterior?
Comments (8)Thank you for the suggestions @ decoenthusiaste, @ Momofthree Ma and @ Beth H. We are on a limited budget, so we won't be able to replace the siding. Do either of you have suggestions on the best way to add window trim? Will we need to have someone remove part of the siding and re-flash the windows to do this Also, do you have any suggestions for what we could do with the steps? We don't have a budget to build a porch, but could make some minor mods to this structure. We will be adding some landscaping this fall....See More1908's contemporary advice needed - front porch, landscaping and roof
Comments (7)I think you should get away from the carnival-fun-house-ish angles and offsets and do a conventional, simple set of steps and walk, out of concrete ... with coloring and/or patterning if you like ... being careful not to conflict with the siding. The stoop (just one level) could be a wood or concrete deck, but concrete would be longer lasting and look nice, too, being of the same material as the steps. Have the centerline of the walk meet the house and drive, straight on, not at an angle. Bring the walk farther out from the house face. The house has a fair amount of mass. A broad set of steps would be better proportioned with it. Editing to add ... this is something you would determine in PLAN VIEW. Perspective drawings can be misleading about detail. A plan view would show how much overall space you have and how much is allotted to the various components. One would also need to have knowledge of exact grade while they're doing the planning, since there is slope involved....See MoreWhat kind of roof to add over front porch?
Comments (12)Love the look of sketch with metal roof! I had not realized those high windows were even there. I do wonder how the rain gets moved off that porch roof section down to main roof & gutters. If you had to add downspouts or gutters that might spoil that look. I’m trying to understand Norwood Architects suggestion of shed dormer with lower pitch - is that this look but lower where it connects to main roof? What happens with those great windows then? Your home is very pretty. Yes, those shrubs by the entry do need trimming as they got too comfortable & grew!...See MoreRelated Professionals
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5 years agoI would make the first step run along the porch. Then step #2 straight out. I might be inclined to move the path to to at a right angle. A handrail will help elderly visitors, too. Put the posts to the left of the steps.
I think gray and blackish roofs go with everything. If you pick a roof to match your siding, that might limit your choices if you want to paint in the future. I'd stick with the current color.
Grasses tend to look modern.
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