This looks great! We are looking to add a garage the same design as this on our home. Do these forward/outward style garages with the house at the back have a particular name? I have been trying to google garage pics like this for inspiration but not sure what to search for

I would relocate the steps to the front. The landing could be the full width of the door/ window space. Possibly extend it right out past the brick columns and place tall pots either side. Stairs as wide as possible. Side gate as high as possible in matching timber? Simple structured landscaping.

Thanks so much for your suggestions. I have included a basic sketch. I have a survey plan but not sure how to upload a document rather than picture file. The block is 888sqm. Here is our wish list: Wish List for property; Entrance to Property To create a modern, private façade. Possibly to extend the front of the property out to the eaves. To create a driveway in front. Change the look to more modern face and hide the shed. Resurface driveway and entry to property. Create private entry that can be locked when the property is vacant. Have tropical garden with up / Feature lighting. Create a better entry to property. Currently the entry is one the backyard side of the property. Possibly lift roof to create higher ceiling. Add skylights or Louvers. Paint or clad external for a more modern finish. Internal. Paint all internal walls neural tones Resurface kitchen as per more modern finishes. Possibly Open up kitchen window if practical to have outdoor bench and stool seating looking into kitchen. Resurface floor. Maybe new vinyl floorboards or concrete. Add skylight/s. Or alter roof. Possibly build out area under eaves to add more room to the front lounge dining, and create a better entry. Windows are currently mission brown aluminium. We would prefer black, but may have to work with these due to budget. Open up some of the sliding doors and windows to create more space or internal/external living access. Change all light fittings. Paint and new handles to wardrobes and cupboards. Hide / move large hot water service in laundry Possibly fit out laundry and make a small indent to laundry from hallway to include a mini study desk in hallway Utilise (Build out) the eaves to make more space to bedrooms if possible. Remodel bathroom, tiles and joinery to more modern finishes. Possible skylight for hallway. External Outdoor Kitchen Pool Landscape tropical garden. Kids zone, Basketball hoop at back rear of property. Relaxation reading spaces Tropical garden in property entrance. Garden / entry lighting Hide the Shed with planting, painting or clad part of it. Possibly incorporate outdoor kitchen alongside of it. I hope this is not too much information. many Thanks

I agree with painting the driveway and house façade, paint can do wonders. Remove the bush on the corner so you can see all the windows and I would suggest painting both the house and window frames a white / cream colour to tone down the Spanish look and give the house a more modern look - like my before and after images below of a house in my area, with a paint job and tiding up the garden the transformation was amazing! Also is your front door at the side? I would suggest not only replacing the gates with something more attractive, like oiled or painted timber gates, but also positioning them further back towards the garage so you can see more of the house.