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Need to update this 90s exterior and increase the curb appeal! Help!

2 years ago

I would appreciate some ideas for updating the front of our 90s era home. We are thinking about removing the middle column which does not appear to be structural, and trying to trim the size of the other two (or slimmer on top, bigger on the bottom). We are also considering eliminating the arch in the big window and also squaring off the arches in the stucco, leaving only the large arched window over the front door. We will also thinking we can remove the stripes across the front of the house and the large white trim around the window.

With the middle column gone, we could remove the bushes that line the sidewalk in front of the porch and create a cute little front porch area in front of that window.

We also need to replace the window and the front door, and are open to changing out the garage door. We like light and bright and open.

We are a little stuck on ideas for the door and windows, and whether squaring off the arches will give it a more current look. Also willing to consider other ideas to improve the overall look and feel. Maybe pavers? Change house color?

Has anyone done a curb appeal update like this? I would be grateful for any ideas and/or your inspiration pictures!

Thank you!!

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flopsycat1

2 years ago

last modified: 2 years ago

I would remove the fan windows from the garage door and replace with a plain panel. The windows are distracting. The entry should be the focal point.

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Shoemaker
2 years ago
Congratulations on your beautiful home. It really is nice. Paint it. Call it a day. All your other considerations make me wonder if you paid next to nothing for the home and if putting in these extensive renovations would make your home worth considerably more. If you already dont like your new home...eek what will your satisfaction level look like in a year?
kristine l thanked Shoemaker
kristine l
Original Author
2 years ago
Haha! We do like it, -- we just want to freshen it up!
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pricklypearcactus
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Overall I think the house is pretty nice looking. I would replace the double front doors with a single door with sidelights. And if budget allows, you could replace the garage door with a really nice carriage style door. I think your instinct is spot on to reduce the contrast of the stripe. I would also replace the light fixtures.

What is going on with the arch on the far left? It looks like it's supposed to have a fountain or sculpture in there.
kristine l thanked pricklypearcactus
kristine l
Original Author
2 years ago
I don't know the purpose of that arch. It was originally designed that way, and yet nothing goes there. There is an inset shower window but up under there, so maybe the thought was to hide it from the curb. But, I had not considered actually putting something there - a fountain or something sculptural would be quite lovely there.

And, I am thinking about a single door with sidelights too. I was just looking a pictures of a house with a wood and glass door, and maybe doing wood on the garage to complement it, though not sure about adding wood to the facade.
rustynail
2 years ago
You have a nice clean looking home!
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I would go with new up-to-date garage door and white painting.
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Would you do white house paint or white garage/front door?

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