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Aja Mazin What a stunning home!

Trisha Bourgeois-Lowthers I think a nice awning and yes two sconces in black and some flowers along the walk way!

Ramona A portico would look lovely. Keep the white framing, but put color on the door and a stunning light hanging under the portico. Design it so that there is room for beautiful planters on each side and find some way to break up the symmetry somewhere. Perhaps a flower bed to the right of the door with a very special specimen in it.

N Dobos Architecture See this link - different options for a colonial style portico https://www.google.com/search?q=colonial+portico&hl=en&client=safari&tbo=d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=H9ceUcnPF6T5ygGqi4Ao&ved=0CAgQ_AUoAQ&biw=320&bih=416#p=0

judyg Your front isn't a typical flat front Georgian Colonial. What if you make that area more important by adding trim work?

bevballew No portico. It is beautiful as it is. You need to change the front door color. Paint it black, a pretty burgundy type color or a dark brown stain. I live in a community with same type of housing. I think you take away the stately look if you add a portico. I agree with someone to add trim woodwork. I have a portico and would like to get rid of it. Symmetry gives a more formal look. A small flower bed on each side of the walk with deep pink inpatiens is more my taste.

bevballew If you do decide to do portico I suggest a flat top one. No A frame shape.

CMR Interiors & Design Consultations Inc. I love the thought of a glossy black doors like this without the portico : http://myinterior.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Landry-design-group-entry-door.jpg

Keitha I agree to add some trim to make the door stand out. Paint the door and sidelights the same color, leaving the trim moulding same as your other trim.

bevballew Love all four above! That is what I pictured also!

lionnessone I like the idea of a pergola with a wrought iron balcony.
I believe it will add the charm you are looking for.

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Keitha Found this picture in another post. Thought you might be interested?

Mary I'd do something flat and round, with columns. Add red or black glossy paint on the front door. You have a lovely home!

Susan Friedman Landscape Architecture The house is lovely! Replace the landing with new oversize landing as wide as the bump out. Then flank both side of the entry with matching beautiful urn planters planted with columnar or spiral evergreens. Pave the entry landing and steps with Connecticut bluestone and possibly replace walkway with same material, adding some curved lines. Break up the large expanse of lawn with additional planting beds for interest. The house has great potential!

brad_richmond Thank you all for your feedback! Attached are some examples of what we've been looking at. What are your thoughts on using ionic columns instead of the typical doric column? Adding the extra trim work to make a pediment on the "bump out" would add a lot of detail the house needs. The benefit of a portico, and the reason it's something we want to add, is that it allows for a wood front door. The front door receives a lot of direct light and is not protected from the elements as it is currently. If we were to go with a wood front door it would likely be stained dark with an old brass knocker and brass handle set. Thoughts?

bevballew I like the one at the top left. It appears you have a large house and that would suit it nicely. Nice thing about having a portico is protecting guests from the elements when waiting for you to arrive at the door. The third picture on the bottom showed no portico.

brad_richmond Another question for you all. Which column capital is most appropriate for the house? The columns will be painted to match the trim, but here are the three options:

bevballew Anyone of them but I am leaning towards Scamozzi.

Aja Mazin Keep it simple.

The 1st two are too pretentious for your home..

Terri Symington, ASID I believe the flat roof portico would be the right shape for the style of the front of your home.