1. Position the garage behind the house. This renovation project by CBI Design Professionals Inc. is a fantastic example of how this strategy is put to use to enhance the friendliness of the house. I also really like the rounded detail of the porch around the corner. Very well done indeed!
Rather than just painting the front door a different color, consider these 7 ways you can better define your front entry when building or renovating your house.
From an article on Houzz "7 Ways to Make the Front Entry Matter Again". I like this photo b/c the garage is downplayed and the porch welcomes. Useful space above the garage.
added by Joe Sturgill & Company to FRONT DOORS (10 months ago)
I'm not an advocate of painting the garage door the same as the front door but at least in this instance the garage isn't on the same plane as the front door. It's recessed back making it less important.