We are starting a fix/flip in Sunriver, OR. We had an idea of what we wanted to do on the exterior, but are rethinking. It currently has a roofline that comes all the way down to within a few feet of the ground on one side. We had planned on cutting it back up to match the other side. However; when looking at it, it has practical value. For those coming back from snow activities, with wet clothes, skis, snowboards, etc. it's a great way to go through the garage into the house, and the cover keeps snowfall off the walkways. We will also be taking out the lava rock bbq, refinishing decks, and adding a hot tub (which needs to be screened)  

QUESTION:  That area next to the garage is where the garbage can is, and then there's a large storage area. Can you think of any way to keep the practicality of this but update it? Sunriver is very picky about colors and styles, they want "natural" and it needs to fit in with existing homes, etc. which all have some variation of siding, windows have to be beige or gray, etc. Interior is being updated, opened up, and will be rustic modern, where the 3 windows on the side of house are, we will be adding a large slider.  On outside we are going to include some stone and wood on frong of garage, etc. But... that one side is perplexing. 

Any architects, designers with some creative ideas? 

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