Help with curb appe

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last year

Our designer and architect created this and it looks awful
Tips on how to improve it

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Beth H. :

last year

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I thought it was pretty obvious. One window...asymmetrical.

IT's obvious to you because you're looking at the entire house.

quite frankly I thought you were talking about the garage door colors and those windows.

if you want help, show a pic of the entire house and list the things that bother you.

(curb appeal? with the ground covered in snow you want curb appeal ideas? how about a full picture, again, w/o the snow?) sorry, we just are not clairvoyants.

BTW, if it was designed, did you not see the plans? what about in the construction phase? did you not view the window location? I assume you signed off on everything?

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Original Author
last year
I thought it was pretty obvious. One window...asymmetrical. it looks awkward. Wanting ideas on how to improve curb appeal.
kandrewspa
last year
Unless this is the front of your house I don't think it's the end of the world. There must be some reason why there isn't a window on the other side. Which room is in that part of the second floor?
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Original Author
last year
Its the front of the house 😅🙈 the other side is a closet and they were trying to maximize space
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PPF.
last year
Probably helpful to show the entire house too.
Kendrah
last year
I don't think there is much you can do about the asymetrical window. It is what it is. What is your budget and much of a scope of work are you wanting to do? If you have a wider angle shot we could comment more on wether something can be achieved on the ground level that might distract from the window more. Did you choose these garage door colors or do you want them to change?
decorpatti
last year
Where is the front entry? I understand that this is the front, but it probably is not the entire front of the house/property. You need to show how this fits with the rest of the house. Landscaping is often the answer to many 'curb appeal' issues, though not all, but with only being able to see the garage doors and driveway, it leaves no view for people to help with landscaping. Also, your style would be a factor as well...for example, lessening the stark look with a narrow pergola over the garage might work if it can be done in a style that doesn't clash with the house itself.
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RappArchitecture
last year
Another lazy post. I'm always amazed at the people who come on here looking for FREE advice but can't be bothered to take the time to provide useful photos and a clear explanation of what their design dilemma is. Not to mention not taking the time to proofread the title of their post.
rrah
last year
If there was a designer and architect involved I would think you built or extensively remodeled this house. How did you not notice it earlier?
dan1888
last year
The obvious solution is to add windows. Including the option of replacing the existing unit with a larger one. Everything depends on fitting into the full front facade. An interior closet location would lead to those windows being covered.
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Mark Bischak, Architect
last year
I believe the OP has left Houzz.
cpartist
last year
Yep the OP left.
Kendrah
last year
I'd probably leave if I got some of these harsh responses as well. Some people are new to posting here, are new to even thinking about what is involved in asking for an opinion.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
IMO then reread your qiestion before posting it. It is reasonable to ask to see the whole house for context and IMO not sure how that is rude .
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Mark Bischak, Architect
last year
I did not know they still made that type of garage doors?
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
I think the op has left the buliding. I always just love OPs that answer no questions and just go away. Or come back 3 months later with the same question feeling that if they repeat they will get the answer they want. I agree about the garage doors I have not seen those for a long time
njmomma
last year
Let’s give the OP a break. It’s a holiday week and the OP just posted yesterday 😁
millworkman
last year
"Let’s give the OP a break. It’s a holiday week and the OP just posted yesterday"

Took their self described "awful design" and left the building, page not found. Imagine that needs info and context to be able to offer advice and the OP gets offended..............................
3onthetree
last year
The OP deleted her account - you can tell by clicking on the username.

The garage doors are commercial rollups, not overhead sectional doors.
chicagoans
last year
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I know OP is gone, but I kinda like the garage doors! They remind me of a retro camper.
Kendrah
last year
I think she should park that camper near the house - they would be fantastic together.
houssaon
last year
I think this was a joke.