Front Porch Makeover
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8 years agoMass plant in front of porch, hydrangeas or knockout roses. Fill planter boxes
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years ago- 8 years agoThanks for all the great suggestions! I'm thinking a little bit more drastic change. I want to get rid of the flat roof and definitely find a different color door for contrast. Also considering taking out porch railings and just sticking with beefier porch wood beams. What do y'all think?
- 8 years ago
IMO, the shed roof you have suits the style of your house. Because your house is not straight across, I don't think you can add a portico and have it look right. You might look into adding a dormer like this to give the front more dimension.
Beefing up the posts will help and you can even change the style of spindles. You would have to check with your town's building codes to see if you can be without spindles. It's usually based on how far off the ground your porch floor is. I truly believe your money would be better spent hiring a landscape designer to come up with a new landscaping plan, painting or replacing your gutters, adding correct sized shutters on the two larger windows on the left, and finding a great paint color for your front door and adding a larger sidelight. - 8 years ago
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PRO8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoHi Bryan!
You may think about adding a striking exterior lantern. This will boost curb appeal nicely and complement the home.
We are the oldest open flame/electric copper lighting company in the U.S. and hand make every one of our fixtures in New Orleans, LA. We have hundreds of different lighting combinations and offer a complementary design service.
From your pictures, two awesome options are the classic French Quarter on original bracket or the Governor Carriage lantern.
Feel free to email us pictures of your space with the ceiling height/door height - and we will be happy to make style and scale recommendations.
All the best, Lindsey @ Bevolo
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PRO8 years agoYour porch is a great size for lounging and enjoying the view. You could upgrade your style by adding some new rafter tails/ soffits and wrapping your support columns. Here's some examples of Hardie Boys Inc. work you can consider.
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