new shutters? door paint
km51571
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shutters or no shutters? New Trim or new windows? HELP!
Comments (10)The shutters are the wrong size which makes them look wrong for the house. They are too long and appear to be too wide, leaving no reveal of the house between the windows. There are sites that will explain shutter sizing but I'll try to keep it simple. Imagine the shutters were operational and could open and close. The shutter needs to fit into the window "well" and meet in the center. Yours, if closed would not fit together and would go over the molding on the top and bottom. (hope this makes sense). I think shutters belong on CHC houses but if they're sized wrong, it'll look "off". I think that's where you're at. Color can be determined later. Now here's a thought. If you're thinking about replacing them anyway, I'd take down the ones on the ground floor and trim them down to the correct size, remount in the same holes and see if it doesn't make a huge difference. Then you could play with paint, whatever. Good luck....See MoreNew shutters/roof/door paint-need color help
Comments (8)Each region of the country has it's own look. I'm not sure if would be considered appropriate for you area. Personally, I would update the white and go with a light to medium shade of tan/taupe or even a sage/olive if it would work with the brick. I'm partial to black shutters and a black door. I can't tell if the dark colored brick is a black or a brown so the above mentioned choice might be a better choice if it is a dark brown. I would absolutely get rid of the blue because that makes the house look more dated....See MoreShutter color? New roof and door
Comments (11)Thank you Beverly for the mock-up. Perfect timing... We have painters coming tomorrow to paint our staircase ( eeek! Still need to decide on color for that!) and weather permitting, I think I'll go for it and have him paint the shutters black.) Will post pic when done:) Now...for railing, spindles and living rm paint decisions.... Guess I better get myself to the BM store!...See MoreDoor and shutters- new color
Comments (15)The perennials are leftover from the prior owner. They populated a very narrow strip on the right side. The new bed is 6’ deep and extends past the house corner. The perennials will be removed. I will not be placing plant up real close to house as the overhang keeps it very dry and I don’t like the hug the house too close look. i am planning a new walkway straight out from front door. Had not considered laying it right next to porch. Might be a better idea. I think I will go a brown from the brick for the shutters. Any more door color suggestions? Do I paint the storm and the door the same color? Removing storm is not an option as here in Michigan, summertime means open doors with screens to keep bugs out. Hate to replace with full glass, due to it is a heavy duty door with good insulation plus have grandchildren that would push screen out....See MoreLyn Nielson
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