DianeP Posted July 22, 2021 Share Posted July 22, 2021 Not sure if this is the right category for this, but I have a remodel that I am trying to come up with a different version for the front elevation. The sides of the house have to look as attractive, as well. I changed the rear of the house to the way they want it. Does anyone see something else that I could do? This is what I have so far. They are open to having the deck closed in above the garage. Only restriction is we can't go past the existing roof eves on the front. Bump outs are fine, as are pergola type treatments. Kind of burned out on it at the moment, so any ideas might get my creativity flowing again. Thanks a bunch!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenisonDrywall Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 What if you just changed the color of the house or a different style of railing? or different kind of trim around the windows/doors? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeP Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 4 minutes ago, DenisonDrywall said: What if you just changed the color of the house or a different style of railing? or different kind of trim around the windows/doors? All really good ideas that I think will work for the front of the house. They just don't like the side elevations and I am not sure what to do to fix that. I think they would like more lines in it but it is just so odd looking and I am not sure what to do. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenisonDrywall Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 what's the siding? looks like an EIFS or stucco? Could you add in some curved or straight elements above the windows? a thicker element at top and maybe a sill at the bottom? something like this: flower boxes? coins or corner boards at the corners? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeP Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 Like that! I have added a belly band as well and that helps. Thanks for getting me thinking again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericepv Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 Have you tried posting your request on Houzz? Lot's of designers there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeP Posted July 23, 2021 Author Share Posted July 23, 2021 47 minutes ago, ericepv said: Have you tried posting your request on Houzz? Lot's of designers there. Yes I put it on there yesterday. They are primarily giving me landscaping ideas instead of something for the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtldesigns Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 One of the biggest things going on in the panhandle of FL. (or so it seems) is multiple colors, types of sidings on each level.. all separated with a band. Kinda breaks it up some too, instead of one long and tall wall. Attached was a owners inspiration at the beginning of a project.. but once we got deeper with design, the multi colored look, broke up the blah. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DzinEye Posted July 23, 2021 Share Posted July 23, 2021 On 7/22/2021 at 6:48 AM, DianeP said: Does anyone see something else that I could do? Is it limited to decorative attachments? Can you add on?... perhaps a covered porch along the front? What is behind that blank 2nd story wall right in the middle? Could a window go there? Need more info... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge_Runner Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 6 hours ago, mtldesigns said: but once we got deeper with design, the multi colored look, broke up the blah. I like that, Michael. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridge_Runner Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 On 7/22/2021 at 8:48 AM, DianeP said: This is what I have so far. Diane, is that first picture (the colored photo) the actual house, or just one similar to the one you are working on? The actual house in the photo has several more windows on the side which helps tremendously. That may be what Mark was looking at as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoeGia Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 You could add extended roof trim on the sides to make it more 'cape-like', and remove some of the lower pitched roof edges. I usually do dormers with a 4" rake and the main roof with a 12". It might not work if the side windows are remaining in place. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtldesigns Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 On 7/23/2021 at 10:24 PM, Ridge_Runner said: I like that, Michael. Thanks Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeP Posted July 25, 2021 Author Share Posted July 25, 2021 On 7/24/2021 at 7:18 AM, MoeGia said: You could add extended roof trim on the sides to make it more 'cape-like', and remove some of the lower pitched roof edges. I usually do dormers with a 4" rake and the main roof with a 12". It might not work if the side windows are remaining in place. Love these ideas, Thanks a bunch!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeP Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 Man, all of you are just absolutely awesome!!!!! Thanks so much for taking time to help me on this. After a refreshing weekend and your inspirations I have an idea of which way to go. Hope everyone has a wonderful week!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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