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Exteriors Design Dilemma

Ugly porch. Please help

5 years ago

Hi all, this is our Edwardian semi which we have lived in for a year now. How would you transform this porch to look better.

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nasmijati
5 years ago
I would look at Houzz photos of Edwardian homes to get ideas. Make an Ideabook of the photos you like best.
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User
5 years ago
Change the roof to match the Garage and then inset a reclaimed Edwardian front door and side glass. Also, take out the side window, which will look better and make hanging coats easier inside.
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Litecraft
5 years ago
last modified: 5 years ago
Hi,

I really agree with the above statements about changing the roof to match your garage and potentially the door too.

However, a cheaper and less time consuming solution could be just by adding some wall lights to the outside, to which would tie in with the rest of your beautiful homes features. This also gives you some ever desired, extra security.

Here are some that i feel would go very well with your homes exterior.

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p_meredith
Original Author
5 years ago
Thanks for your ideas. I like both suggestions.
E D
5 years ago
Perhaps an idea to check out your neighbours’ houses to see what they have and maybe find out what your house looked like when it was built.

Do you actually need a porch?

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