The structural part of the back porch looks to be original - at least the brick in the pillars is same as the house. The screening, door, steps, rail, ugly glary light fixture, etc can go though. Perhapsjust leave it as a simple open porch with railing/new steps + nice wood screening around the bottom to conceal the space underneath + a little carpentry to tidy up that wood trim up under the roof + a nice attractive ceiling light fixture + Id rethink gutter/downspout somehow. Contingent on condition of structural elements - not always possible to save everything but its nice when it can happen.

I finally have time to reply! I appreciate the feedback and I don't take anything personally-- honest! There are a few homes that did exactly what you suggested and I personally didn't like the look because it looked a bit too contemporary for my taste and I really want to lean towards a ranch/farmhouse nod. So the rails give me a sense of a porch which I always wanted so this was my way of getting my version of a porch since we don't exactly have a house that could have a wrap around porch. But obviously your idea is popular since several houses in the neighborhood have done it! Gooseneck lights- good point on the blinding people on the way out! Didn't think of that. Planters- I know you might think I'm crazy but I picture the swing over lower ground cover greenery. And on the right side will be more bushier plants. I just picture this atrium a little garden oasis where I can sit and drink coffee and enjoy the smell of jasmine. Favor- I don't know ANYONE with your skill set could I ask you to mock one thing up for me? This garage door and on the front these window grates? I want to show my husband my vision but when I tell him it means nothing! Your atrium mock up sold him on the bench!!!! So I'm so grateful!

OMG no no no!!!! Is that the world’s skinniest shutter on the window over the garage??? 😂 Love the idea of gray, and wood tones would go nicely. It might be neat to add a third color under the eaves.

What would you do with this exterior (siding and colors)