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My split level house needs an external facelift

8 years ago
Would like a roof cover for entryway and any other suggestions to make the house look better and appealing. I do not want to put an addition to the house, but to renovate the exterior. Please help

Comments (19)

  • 8 years ago

    Isn't the overhang over the garage covering the entryway already? Visually, I could see a pillar on the left forward corner of the overhang serving to mark the entryway Agree with suggestions to tone down the bright white foundation and garage door, and instead highlight the door (not just the frame, as is now). When you start landscaping, don't plant anything of significant height to conceal the door

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    I agree with above and remove those shutters and awhole ton of landscaping would be a huge improvement.

  • 8 years ago

    Well if you're going to remove the shutters, I think you should paint the upper siding the same darker color as elsewhere and the window trim white. Otherwise the windows will look very small.

  • 8 years ago

    The three colors, brick, yellow and stark white don't go well together. I'd consider a new color scheme.

  • 8 years ago

    A new driveway with plantings on the sides and a walk from about mid driveway to front door

  • 8 years ago

    What is that structure to the right of your garage?

    Would you consider painting the siding and garage door a dark gray with a bright colored door?

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    As others have suggested, some great landscaping--deep front beds in front and maybe a bed along the driveway would enhance curb appeal.

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  • 8 years ago


    No shutters!

  • 8 years ago

    Nice landscaping:

  • 8 years ago

    I can't really see what's going on at the front door. Can you post a photo of the front door area showing any landing and the overhang from the garage? Same point of perspective, just closer.

  • 8 years ago

    Well, you have enough asphalt for a 7-11 parking lot. Do you really need all that driveway?

    The upstairs windows are too small. It makes the house look squinty. For not much effort you could put ones in that are taller (by lowering the windowsills, not raising the tops, which would involve reframing the headers).

    Get rid of the shutters and the cream paint and the white foundation. And let's get some plants in there. The front yard looks desolate.

  • PRO
    8 years ago

    some ideas


  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    You can’t add an overhand without doing a construction addition. Make up your mind if you want to spend 50K for a makeover, or 100K for a functional reimagining, with an added entry.

  • 8 years ago
    Different views of house
  • 8 years ago

    I agree with the posters that say to remove the shutters. They don't belong on your windows. Landscaping is your best solution to increase curb appeal.

    Like Sophie Wheeler mentioned above, you can't add a covered space without doing construction to add the cover. There are some fantastic transformations here on houzz with your style home. But it takes $$$$. Landscaping will be the best way to add curb appeal without spending a great deal of money.

    Here are a couple of insp pics with a split level home for you to explore:

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  • 8 years ago
    Maybe adding window trims can make the windows appear larger?
  • 8 years ago

    Perhaps you could add a trellis/pergola to the overhang--it wouldn't provide any real shelter but would add interest and you could put a vine on it.

    Here is a link: several types of garage trellises

  • 8 years ago
    I think that more attention needs to be brought to your entry. Paint the door, sidelights and trim one color. Lose the iron railing, it isn't needed. Make the landing area larger, 5 to 6 feet closer to the street, but the same width as the current overhang. Is that your house number to the left of the door? It is difficult to see.
  • 8 years ago
    Here is an update my architect drew for us
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