Photo of our house

The house looks busy because of the skeletons, not the tree. If you want advice, you need a picture closer up without seasonal decor.

A tree does not make a house look ”busy”, it it’s all the other things. I agree, we need a picture of the house without the decorations to assess properly.

I agree with D M and Sigrid, that tree isn't a problem. The tree adds beauty, shade and life-giving oxygen to the atmosphere, and removes carbon dioxide.

I agree with D M and Sigrid, that tree isn't a problem. The tree adds beauty, shade and life-giving oxygen to the atmosphere, and removes carbon dioxide.

I might actually plant a second tree on the right to frame the house. (Choose one with deep roots that won't lift walks or driveway.) Is the roof wood shingles (which will weather gray)? If not, maybe consider warmer paint colors that complement the tan?

(AI went a little overboard on the variegated hostas.)

The tree is too small. It'll look better in about ten years.

For now, a giant inflatable pumpkin on the right side would help.

If you mean the added tree (^^), you're right. @mad_gallica. AI showed it as a "teenager" and I didn't "grow" it beyond that. Unless owners spend $$$, it will take a while for a newly-planted tree to reach even this "teenager" status. Trees require patience, but IMO they're worth the wait.

No, the existing tree is too small:-) It is also still just a teenager.

Hello, thank you everyone for your help! Attached is a photo without the skeletons

Photos

I would not remove the tree but I would consider removing the line of bushes along the walk and around to the corners of the house. Then take a picture so we can see what is actually behind them

Jumping on the wagon to say that the tree is definitely not the problem. As jck910 noted, removing the line of bushes will help make the house not look so busy.

Before

Do not remove that gorgeous maple tree. It is the very best thing you have in your yard. Are you and I talking about the large maple that is starting to turn? Look how gorgeous it looks with the roof!!! Make it the star of the yard, and do under plantings. Once that area is finished, you can concentrate on the foundation plants.

https://casolia.com/ideas-for-what-to-plant-under-maple-trees/

Also, are you on Cape Cod, or are you referring to your home as a cape cod, which it is not, kind of a pretend one.

Hello, what type of architecture is it?

I'd have to see the before photo of your house before you renovated to name a style. The reason your home is not Cape Cod: the pitch of the roof, no chimney, entrance is incorrect. A Cape Cod house has three looks. Center entrance with center chimney; a three quarter Cape, or a half Cape. In each, the chimney heated the house, typically built to face south to get the warmth of the sun.

Above is a full center entrance Cape with a center chimney which vented a four sided fireplace.

This home is a three quarter Cape. Notice the position of the chimney.

This home is a half Cape.

MY 1840 HALF-CAPE COTTAGE · More Info

This my half Cape. 1840

Interesting, we have the centered door. Just missing the centered chimney as ours is off to the side of the house. The pitch

The pitch of our roof is 12x12 from what I was told

After some homework it’s considered a revival cape cod to be exact!

Interesting, "revival Cape Cod" and "modern farmhouse" must have been coined by the same person. BTW, semantics aside, you have done a lovely job with your reno. Keep that maple tree.

Thank you Judy

You have a lovely home!