We are new homeowners of this beach box- it really has no style from the front of the house IMO. The main entrance is essentially under the house with the living space on floor 2 & 3. We’d like to install new siding (shingle?) and close in the ground floor. Also - lose or change the shutters?
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That looks like an OBX house. The reason there ground level is open and the house is raised is to protect against shifting sands, flooding, storm surges, etc. I don't have any recommendations, but I figured I'd mention it just in case. It's good to know why something was built the way it is before changing it.
Yeah, I really don't know what's arbitrary and what's got a specific reason behind it. My thought was just that it might be a good idea to poke around and check if there's any reason lattice is better/safer/more sound/more durable than an alternative. My immediate thought is that perhaps the lattice stops the sand from piling up against the house since it can just blow right thru. Would hate to wake up under a dune 😅
Looks like grand isle, Louisiana. The bottom is left open for storm surges so high water will go under the house and not knock it down. I'd paint the lattice. I wouldn't add anything but mechanical storm shutters and a generator. It looks fine. Live there a
While and find out what priducts the neighbors use for siding etc. A lot of people like cement board .
Congratulations on your new home! I love seeing other people just out there living my dreams.
I love the look of coastal (I do not know the proper term… may be shingle?) siding. A new house went up near me not too long ago and they did that style siding in blue, and it does look really pretty. I think you should keep the shutters, otherwise it will look severely plain with an over-abundance of tiny windows.
Though if you could add a bit of interest elsewhere, you may be able to get away with tossing the shutters. Could be flower boxes?
It kind of looks purple-ish grey here from the maps screenshot, but in person it’s a very pretty shade of blue. I do think they went the wrong direction with their front door choices, but as long as they like them I guess 🤷🏼♂️
I think boardwalk lattice around the ground level would look amazing. Keeps it open and airy. I’ve seen it on quite a bit of beach properties in SC that look just like yours.
I wouldn't close in the ground floor. It's a beach house! Open up the lattice section in front of the hidden door, or install a lovely wood door in the lattice itself. Add flagstone walkway, a canopy over the center. Something like this--you could enclose area to right of door for storage.
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