Adding a portico to my home
paltmaie
2 months ago
We would like to add a portico to our home, so visitors don't stand in the rain and packages don't get wet. Given the strong horizontal line of the roof, my sense is that a visually flat portico roofline would be the right idea (not really flat, I know it has to shed water). But I'm not a pro and my project is too small to get an architect interested, so I'd love to get some feedback.
Here's the front of my house. We are thinking of a portico that goes about halfway to the windows around the front door, held up by 2 square columns with a brick base (I don't like round columns for some reason)
What do you think?
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Comments (19)I would add a second set of columns made just like the first, that would sit just to the outside of the line of the sidelights on the door. I think it will give a more substantial feel and importance to the entry. Then run a solid railing in wood down from those columns as handrails on either side of the stairs, keeping the stairs at the width they are in the drawing, or a bit wider to work with the second columns. You can then do some landscaping on either side of the stairs in front of the rest of the portico. I would prefer to see columns without the panel detail - it seems weird to me on the outside columns. However, if you want to keep that, then I would change out the shutters to have the same panel details. You might also consider widening the shutters, especially on the lower level, so that they fit the window size....See MoreAdding Curb appeal- what goes w/ my house?
Comments (1)If that link doesn't work for the pictures, try this one. Here is a link that might be useful: Link for pictures of Adding curb appeal- need help...See MorePhotoshop help requested--adding portico
Comments (4)this is a 5 minute edit. will be glad to spend a half hour or so on it if you need proper colors, lighting, making sure all is straight and level, etc. just tell me what you want it to look like (trim colors, wider columns, etc.) Just let me know -Mickey...See MoreAdding a Portico
Comments (1)Before you spend a cent on a designer, check with your municipality regarding zoning and setback requirements. If this is a city lot, you may be restricted as to what can be added without a variance. You will also likely require a building permit, so you can check on that at the same time....See More
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