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Please help! Updating Exterior of our Garrison Colonial

3 years ago

I cannot make a decision on how to update exterior of our home. We are planning on new siding and either removing shutters or doing white siding with white trim/shutters and was thinking a new, updated brown wooden door. Beefier portico and small overhang to break up and disguise the overhang? Or updated portico and porch to get more symmetry and proportion? I appreciate any help and feedback.

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ylrebmik28
3 years ago
I am in the same boat. We have a Garrison Colonial that needs an update. I think the best approach is a full front porch (also the most expensive options) but since we just added a screen porch to the back, I am looking for a less expensive options. I am considering adding a awning style portico held up with corbels to the front or perhaps a trellis above the windows to help disguise the overhang. I am also considering ditching the shutters around the door and adding some white panels to make the door look bigger, adding wider trim around the windows and eliminating the shutters altogether, changing the siding, and perhaps adding a panel or window box under the window. Below are a few ideas, I am considering perhaps they might work for you. I would love to see what you decide to do.

Below are some of the ideas that might work for you.

Not sure what you call this style portico, matches better with the roof line.

Maybe a trellis above the windows to hide overhang
Sarah Cavanagh
Original Author
3 years ago
Thanks so much!
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