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Hi swtceleb, The roof and gutters are a metal they call galvalume plus - it is similar to the back of a road sign: The alloy is 45% zinc and 55% aluminum and looks similar to galvanized steel, but the visible crystals are smaller and close together, giving it a smoother appearance. Galvalume has a cousin, Galvalume Plus. The only difference is Plus has a thin, clear acrylic coating. Because Galvalume Plus can be roll-formed dry without vanishing oil, it is very easy to form and install safely. The combination of zinc and aluminum in Galvalume enhances both the positive and negative effects of aluminum. Galvalume has barrier corrosion resistance and heat resistance similar to aluminized material and good bare edge galvanic protection and forming qualities like galvanized material. Consequently, Galvalume and Galvalume Plus will resist rust, the elements and fire while providing a sturdy and protective covering.

The shutters are high-contrast, eye-catching, and not the best feature. I agree with removing them entirely. Your door is recessed and does not stand out enough. I would paint the white trim on the shutters a color somewhere between the siding and the brick color, maybe darker as awm03 chose. Then I would find a decorative thing to hang on the walls either side of the door, ignoring that one is at right angles to the other. A pair of "wrought iron" panels would look cool, add some curve, and frame the door. Or trellis. If you want bold, mount a framed section of tile. A stone veneer panel either side of the door would look classy. Plus I would take out the bush under the corner of the gable, and put something more vertical, like a small buddleia, there to accent the door. Also, at the bottom of the steps, add a wider part of sidewalk, to make a little patio with container plants and a bench. What don't you like about the door? It looks like it would match beige siding already. I might try LED christmas lights around the door, instead of the single overhead.

since it's such a long space, you're going to have think big here. and in multiples. BTW, what is directly across? is is another wall or an open room? I ask because putting a mirror there only to reflect back another wall isn't a really a good idea. It would be better to hand art. if all you want is a bench and a mirror, then make it oversized. long bench, large mirror, and then put something on the other end of it to balance out the space, like this plant. so, long bench, and maybe a large (or two of them) pieces of art for your space this wouldn't be enough. but if you did a larger potted plant off to one side, it might work I like the extra long console, art, lamps, a handing light and don't forget a rug! I like the idea of a statement art piece. and can you hang a light? notice the console flanked by the two chairs. it's a good tactic to eat up wall space I like this idea. get a nice long console (this one is too short for you) and flank it w/two chairs. hang a beautiful piece of art (it should be as long as the console you get) bring in a lamp of something for the console. The blacks/whites and blues would be beautiful in the entry. bring in some color (not pink, I'm just showing you how they coordinate w/colors and how the console and larger chair take up the room) you have blues and grays and creams,,,find a little bit of contrasting color like yellow or orange to give that area some life. you could do something like this on the one side. a little settee and a console table Console, style and chairs. perfect for an entryway. just make sure your console is long enough you could easily do something like this, and flank either end w/some nice black white or gold chairs. (like I've shown previously) That should take up most of that wall space. pick a console that is at least 6' in length