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hoffmanrn1

Looking for ideas to increase curb appeal. Thank you.

10 years ago

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  • 10 years ago
    last modified: 10 years ago

    I think the house already looks great. Maybe a couple of flowering trees in the front yard? Re-seed the dead grass along the driveway and sidewalk?

    Natalie Hoffman thanked flopsycat1
  • 10 years ago

    I think the house looks nice as well. You could possibly add new lights to the garage and front door that are larger and have a bit more visual weight to them. Taller planters on either side of your door will also add more color and make the door a focal point.

    Natalie Hoffman thanked katinparadise
  • 10 years ago
    flower boxes under the bottom windows would add some dimension and depth. Maybe thicker trim around the front door as well.
    Natalie Hoffman thanked mollymotkaluk
  • 10 years ago
    Ideally you could cover the front door with an overhang as well.
    Natalie Hoffman thanked mollymotkaluk
  • PRO
    10 years ago

    a colonial entry feature over the front door or shutters on the windows would add interest and color. Or perhaps a couple of vertical landscape elements either side of the front door

    Natalie Hoffman thanked RWL Design
  • 10 years ago

    Fence and portico...

    Front Elevation · More Info
    Bright front door...
    Western Connecticut Saltbox · More Info

    Natalie Hoffman thanked decoenthusiaste
  • 10 years ago

    You have the perfect house for a portico!!! It would be fabulous!!

    Natalie Hoffman thanked grapefruit1_ar
  • 10 years ago

    Natalie Hoffman thanked grapefruit1_ar
  • PRO
    10 years ago
    Shade trees. Maples, oaks, etc out by the street. Sure they take awhile to grow but add lots of value to a property.

    And a portico.
    Natalie Hoffman thanked Ellsworth Design Build
  • 10 years ago
    A quick & easy, but big change I think, would be to add shutters to the windows.
    Natalie Hoffman thanked Susan Sease
  • 10 years ago

    Ok, so maybe I just love the simple, uncluttered look of colonial facades without shutters. Please don't add them in order to look like every other colonial reproduction. If you need to do something, a simple portico. And landscape trees.

    Natalie Hoffman thanked flopsycat1
  • 10 years ago

    I suggest painting the garage door trim to the color of the house. Garage door should be that color too.

    It looks like you have room for some colonial style door trim.

    and I love this portico on a house with similar window orientation to yours.
    As it is now, you have a very nice home.

    Natalie Hoffman thanked emmarene9
  • 10 years ago
    Hello!! I have a suggestion for you. If your budget allows it, I would go for raw cedar shutters and window boxes. It gives a home a big pop of color and a custom feel. Here are some examples.
  • 10 years ago
    Yes, your home is beautiful. I would want to add more dimension to the front of the home. You could frame the windows and door. Added assorted shrubbery would also increase the curb appeal.
    I also agree with others on changing out the lighting. I would say something larger and I would have fixtures on both sides of the door to keep it balanced.
    Natalie Hoffman thanked goddidit27
  • 10 years ago

    I love these ideas, especially thicker trim around windows and door, new windows, portico!, tall plants and new lighting. Forty years ago, this house was built with a portico.

  • 10 years ago

    Why was the portico removed? I think it would look great on this house.

  • 10 years ago
    One major aspect I notice is the light fixtures (on both the door and garage). Consider replacing them with beefier fixtures - it will make a huge difference.
  • 10 years ago

    I think your windows are too close together to add realistic shutters. Narrow shutters will detract from your home's appeal. Realistic width shutters would likely look like this:

    Adding a portico would be perfect.

    An alternate way to dress up the front could be to add pediments to the front door and above the first floor windows.

  • 10 years ago

    If you kept your existing color scheme here's what a portico could look like:

    Natalie Hoffman thanked Amoeba-meba
  • 10 years ago

    Wow! Thank you for the picture. Did you use photoshop? I also really like the day lilies.


  • 10 years ago
    Yep. I use photoshop. Much more fun using it for Houzzers than for work. Hope the visual helped!