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Exterior painting / update - feedback please (updated)
Comments (40)Ok, you've convinced me to go with dark sashes and muntins! Thank you for the feedback! Some more variations (I'm kind of obsessed). Bottom left is existing window frame colours with muntins added, and stucco painted (tudor boards kept the existing colour) Bottom right is dark sashes, a taupe-y casing, and both stucco and tudor boards repainted. (Top left existing, top right was an old version with lighter muntins/sash)...See MoreIdeas to update & add curb appeal - 1970s home with neo-mansard roof?
Comments (7)Extend a welcome! Develop a planting bed extending from the front walk across the front of the house along the bow window. Include low shrubs, groundcover, and colorful perennials for year-round interest. Reserve a small area dedicated for flowering annuals for a pop of color (see below). Consider integrating an additional focal point near the entrance. For example, you could draw attention and enhance the arrival experience with a small bubbling fountain or lovely piece of sculpture. Add a bench or chair for a welcoming touch and a spot from which to enjoy your yard. Photo Gallery Layered plantings...See Moreexterior update help! looking to add curb appeal
Comments (11)here are some combos to consider. see if you like any of them Here's a peek at that type of metal roof I mentioned (you could also do this type of metal over those upper windows) This combo would look great w/your natural wood door. bring in some wood posts, trim, garage doors, or even some shake, just to further enhance the wood door. You have that large expanse of siding. what if you broke it up somewhere w/the same color in a composite shake, like shown here? see how the front part was divided with upper being shake? maybe add some stone or brick? another option is to do vertical board and batten to also break up all of the horizontal siding....See MoreHow to refresh, update and add depth to this exterior?
Comments (1)First thing I noticed is how the columns around the door make it look skinny. Can that all be removed? Is the white fence hiding something? A walk from the front door to the street with a possible section to the driveway. New landscaping. New paint color, maybe a medium gray. Garage doors with a row of windows, also...See More- 20 days agolast modified: 20 days ago
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