We are in escrow on this beach house and are just beginning to consider ways to improve the appearance. The house itself has a flat roof. I don't really understand the purpose of the painted blue shingles in the front. (And as bad as they look in this picture -- they look worse in person!!) The blue fabric area to the right has been installed over the old wood shingles. Many houses in this area have a deck off the front. That is not possible with this house because it was built on old set backs and is already too close to the street. The house inside has a bit of a mid-century modern feel.

Thank you in advance for any ideas you might have.