Design Dilemma Facade

11 years ago

I need suggestions for front facade and porch appeal, please! I'm thinking about getting rid of the balcony (it's not functional and was never finished) and making it just a roof. Also, it drives me crazy that the middle top window isn't centered with other windows. I'm just not sure what the right approach is. The door that goes out to the balcony is too close to the master bath- if anyone ever (or we) want to add on to the master, which needs to be done. Is this architecturally okay? I welcome any
suggestions for balcony/roof area, front door color and shutter selection, railing, porch floor, steps,
plantings, all welcome.

Thank you in advance!
Mave

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BeverlyFLADeziner

11 years ago

last modified: 11 years ago

OK I have removed the upper porch and the shutters and tried to straighten out the windows.

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Christine Meade
11 years ago
May I ask what room the uncentered middle top window is for? Do you think/know if there originally was just a window centered above the front door?
decoenthusiaste
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
The unbalanced windows make for an expensive rehab job. Why not just make the balcony usable and leave well enough alone? I'd add some dwarf azaleas or hydrangeas in front of the porch. That will draw attention away from the upper part.
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miacometlady
11 years ago
Try taking shutters off. They call attention to windows.
corakeating2
11 years ago
The widow that is a much higher level than the others could you eliminate it altogether? or else could you lower it to match the other windows it should look fine if you could do that
janedoe2012
11 years ago
When you say you are thinking about getting rid the of the balcony, do you mean leaving it alone and replacing the door with a window that matches the other window over the balcony?

Because that is a good idea. It is OK to have a front balcony over an entry without door access. Maybe not ideal, but it would look better.

Definitely remove the shutters.

The problem with the uncentered window isn't so much the horizontal position, it's that the top doesn't align vertically with the other windows. I would replace it with a smaller window (so that it doesn't "almost" match the size of the other windows) and make sure the top aligns with the other windows.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
11 years ago
I'm assuming that one window was bumped up to not interfere with the railing.
janedoe2012
11 years ago
@Beverly - Now it makes sense. So that is why it might be good to remove the railing (not the whole structure). Got it. Thx.
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BeverlyFLADeziner
11 years ago
You can still do a short railing if you think the home requires the decoration.
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Design Intervention
11 years ago
The design done by BeverlyFladeziner gives the portico idea that gives the house a more welcoming and grand entrance. I would align the walkway to the new entry for better curb appeal.