Hi, will the garage go where the carport is now?

I actually think it is a bit of a cutie lightly disguised. I like the proportions of the windows.

Trim details on carport gable need to go - don't fit with the simple lines. I do like the curved sweep of the stairs, although there needs to be a better sense of arrival: a nice path and some landscaping at front. Perhaps freshening up the pergola as it looks a bit blah! If in good condition, paint could give it a little lift. If not, perhaps a different choice of porch covering it needs to be simple, clean lines.

A different main colour on the house would make a huge difference. Are the roof tiles terracotta in need of a good clean? Bit hard to tell from the photo. I do love how charcoals and greys can offset terracotta colours, and white trim can look so crisp against such colours - like a good, classic suit. Possibly a lovely dark blue? And a colourful door to make it pop.

Thanks Kimley. Not sure about the tiles but I’m pretty sure they’re grey. The patio is a terracotta colour so who knows? Whatever colour we do pick has to go with white. The windows are brand new.

JE C, we’d love the garage to be attached with an internal access. It’s currently at a weird angle to the but if we did move it we’d have a crooked driveway too.

Painting the outside of the house a different colour, adding some more plants in the front garden and getting the roof professionally cleaned and repaired will make a big change.

Does your roof need a clean? It looks like there may be mould darkening the colour. I agree about painting the house a lighter colour. Keep away from yellows. Perhaps light grey? You could do the painting yourselves. It’s not hard. Clean the surfaces first, let dry for a couple of weeks. Don’t pressure clean, or if you do, keep a few metres away from the walls to avoid damage. I would take down the pergola and the uprights in the front. They’re of no use and add to maintenance. A pretty tree in the half circle. Maybe a Japanese maple? Make the curved stairs a feature with very dark grey steps. Have you considered a deck out from the verandah? If not, a hedge of flowering shrubs? Good luck 🙂

I think painting your trims and pergola black would really highlight your bricks and white window frames, some clever landscaping and a garage when budget allows you will have a lovely house.