Exterior Window Trim/Alternatives to Shutters?
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Advice: Stained Plantation Shutters, painted window trim
Comments (1)We had this same problem when we built last year. We have no white on the exterior of the house but have creamy white trim on the inside everywhere except DH's study. When it came time to put shutters on the walk-in closet, we chose to use the stained shutters with white trim and it looks fine. Here's a picture:...See MoreRemoving shutters and replacing windows...what about moulding/trim?
Comments (2)IMO those windows do not suit this house. I am glad you are removing those silly shutters. What are the larger windows going to be like? I can’t see that there is much space at the top of those windows for larger trim on the main floor but you could add some to the upper windows....See MoreNeed help with window trim color, shutters, and garage door color
Comments (19)If you make the other changes as suggested, I don't think you'll feel the need to paint the brick. There's no sense creating a maintenance issue where there is none now. The house has the potential to be very handsome. Some pretty pots with flowers on either side of your door will add some color as well. Don't forget that nothing looks pretty this time of year when trees are bare and lawns are brown....See MorePainting exterior brick white- what color windows with no shutters?
Comments (27)Hey you are right I think you should lighten your brick it looks better and is timeless and will bring it more up to date but I think you should lime wash it romabio has many different lime washes and natural masonry paints it allows your brick to breath and looks beautiful and it will age beautiful as well...See Morefivefootzero
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