porch ideas please

3 years ago

I want to build a porch but I have no idea what style would suit my ugly 1970s house. Any suggestions would be gratefully received.

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rinked
3 years ago
If the house is an eyesore to you, a pretty porch won't save the day.

It's detached? Why not do a makeover?
Carolina
3 years ago
Go modern
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I think it's safe to say that the crux of the matter is the 80's extension roof. If you're going to the trouble of a new extension then the roof needs to go and then both bits tied in properly. The doorway through to the back garden is too close to the Front door, and the roof is larger than that of the front door. They at the very least need to be identical sizes, or preferably under one roof the same pitch and proportions as that of the garage. The porch needs to be grander and centralised. I'm no expert plan drawer by any means, but i did a mock up of what i had in mind, the rest would be down to the architect and budget.
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I think it will be at least a couple of weeks until we get our proper plans back. The house has lots of very thick walls, odd angels and a well (!) so she's still not sure what we can and can't do. But this is kind of what I'm thinking, although the layout may well change. It would prevent a kitchen window you're right...
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Hi Russell. Have you considered a modern all glass porch? Very popular at the moment and would really suit the style of property in my opinion. Thanks, Horace
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annabellaamy
3 years ago
....can you afford to paint render and put a new front door in too ??....otherwise just adding a porch won't fix it ??

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