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Help with entrance/breezeway thing in front of house

last month

We bought this house and the previous owner had envlosed the small front pirch to make a breezeway/ mudroom mudroom. we appreciate the functionality if it hit its just so ugly! the wood is starting to rot out so we think its a good time to revamp, but dont know what to do. any ideas?

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Sammie J

last month

Which area? The space around big window and door? I don't think it's "ugly" at all. It would be helpful to know what you don't like (ex: color, siding, size) to help advise.

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Patricia Colwell Consulting
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I think if it is rotting it was never built properly but how does this space relate to the interior now ? It look like the original roof of the main house was done to cover that space but I really have no clue as to the rest . Could you post a to scale plan of the house and this "addition" to help me understand how this space is used .
Amanda Franco thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
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Amanda Franco
Original Author
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Thank you both- im new on HOUZZ so im bit sure what im doung! but the windoes to me look funny and our entrance is not really well highlighted. It was a porch that was enclised w a small beick wall and the large windows. inside its just siding, because its technically outside.
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So are you worried about the inside, or just how it looks on the outside? I'm still not understanding the problem. If it's just that you want to highlight the front door, you could paint the door a color, add large pots of flowers, and redo the landscaping.
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Amanda Franco
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Yes the outside. i guess igs really a labdscaping issue. thanks thanks!
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It’s a cute house, but would probably be better if the front entrance looked nicer. If I understand correctly, you want to revert back to a front porch? Or you’ll take any suggestion that improves the look and fits your budget? I agree the front is a bit of a mish mash. Can you get a contractor in to look at it and let you know what’s possible with your budget? It does look a bit cobbled together, and this is your home and happy place. If the mud room is not right for you, you should make it the welcoming entry that will boost the curb appeal.🙂
Amanda Franco thanked ShadyWillowFarm

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