Curb appeal question

last year

I recently purchased this home and plan to add landscaping and update the front of the house. I am keeping the roof and white siding. I am having a roof and railing similar to this photo added over the front door and a roof over the small bay window too, but not sure what kind. Its not finished, it just has the white aluminum siding on top. I don't like the shutters and plan on taking them off. I'd like to add a window box but not sure where to put it as all the windows are different sizes though I'm thinking the far left window. I also put in a new front door( not the one pictured) but kept the black storm door. Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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PPF.

last year

Your proposed porch roof does not complement the existing architecture.

I'll suggest something simple that looks original.

Cut the drive back from the house so you can plant there.

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littlemissdena
last year
You have great ideas and a very charming house!
The landscaping and portico are going to make a big impact!
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BeverlyFLADeziner
last year
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I would change out the windows on the right and add an overhang over the windows and door.

You could extend the gable to form a canopy over the home entrance.

Here are some examples for inspiration.
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Lyn Nielson
last year
Congratulations!

I agree, removing the shutters would help.

I wouldn't do window boxes, just nice plantings.

Window boxes leak muddy water down the siding.

the lower window will be hidden by the stair rail as your inspo pix shows, and the driveway bow window is too close to a walk from vehicle for a window box.

the far left would look odd man out. Plant a tall slim tree on the corner end of the home.
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mad_gallica (z5 Eastern NY)
last year
Landscaping, landscaping, landscaping. That's all the house really needs.

If you are determined to add a portico over the door, make sure it fits the house, and doesn't look like a bad stick on. What PPF drew looks good, but he also played with windows.
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Windows on Washington Ltd
last year
I actually like your 2nd picture/rendering. Looks great.
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ShadyWillowFarm
last year
Cute house!! Good idea to keep the full glass storm door; I would replace the front door with something that has a square glass inset. Landscaping will really help.
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la_la Girl
last year
Such a charming house - for landscaping I would lean towards fewer and larger plantings for a nice base, adding a fewsmall ornamental trees could break up all the lawn - for the front door, what about a simple metal awning?
eld6161
last year
I agree with La la. While all the examples shared look nice in the photos, they aren’tbthe same as the actual OP’s home.

I would research awnings.

I also like the idea of a red door.

Then just concentrate on a landscape plan.

I would remove all the shutters since they can't go on all of the windows.
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lisedv
last year
Here's a visual of my suggestions...
Renee
last year
I like the listed example, also your inspo picture. In both, carrying lighting to facing left side of the house will add balance. In your inspo phot there is a bizarrely placed black down light.