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Exterior of Garrison Colonial - Addition and/or Portico?

3 years ago

Hello! We're considering adding a master bedroom addition over the family room (the bay windows), but not seeing many examples online of how this would look. I was hoping someone reading this might have a photo or mock-up of something similar that would provide some guidance. We are also thinking of adding a portico over the front door that would mimic any window/roof lines/dormers (?) of the potential addition. Would love opinions on the addition or how to improve exterior of house in general! Thanks so much.

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decoenthusiaste
3 years ago
I found this one, but it isn't well-proportioned, IMO.
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Can be hard to add a well-proportioned portico when all the windows are the same.
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You could always add a full porch and change the look entirely.
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houssaon
3 years ago
I don't think you should add a portico.

Here are some visuals.

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With dog house dormers.
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Or like this addition over a garage with lower roof line and a large centered shed roof.
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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
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decoenthusiaste
3 years ago
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I like the homes houssaon shows but your roof ratio is pretty low, so I don't think you can achieve any of those looks. I don't think you want the addition to take on a different roof angle than the main house. Here are shed dormer additions on lower roofed homes. You could do one of them on the front and back sides of the addition to get more height/head room.
anderml
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you, all! I really appreciate your comments and thoughts. Our roof profile *is* really low - I like the shed dormer idea. houssaon - I really appreciate how you added an addition to my current house - it really is helping me visualize! Thanks again.

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