Plain Tudor revival exterior needs some love
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Comments (33)It should be very helpful looking at a book from the same era that your home was built. I haven't seen this book but it is only available on short term loan at the local Architecture School Library so it must be in use for some course. Yes, LinLee's "formal whimsy" is a good description of that era. Edwardian gardeners were in rebellion against the Victorian "bedding out" style; that is planting beds of tender annuals in concentric rows or patterned beds (for example floral clocks). The Edwardians replaced the formal Victorian style with beds of hardy shrubs and perennials organized loosely for height and colour. Sharon....See MoreDark Deco Tudor Revival
Comments (14)I personally love this house. This is exactly the kind of thing I hope to buy one day. I can't help but love that people just went for it and did something they loved, no matter how over the top. One of my biggest worries about eventually buying a house is that I won't be able to find one with all this kind of "tackiness" because in another 10 years they will all have been "improved" by well-meaning DIY-ers who rip out the arches and the columns, and the original dark wooden kitchens. Or paint all the trim and the ceiling beams white. *shudders*...See MoreTudor Revival Landscaping Help!
Comments (21)I see the french doors. So close to the street, I'm wondering if some sort of filtering screen would be necessary in order to give a sense of privacy, should that area be used as an outdoor lounge area. Depending on the patio use, I could see a less private area expanding rightward, away from the street. Seems like you really could use competent a landscape designer to work these issues out. There is an outstanding designer from the Chicagoland area who posts here, K&D Landscape. All of his work is GORGEOUS! You might hunt him down in order to get someone whose work can be counted on. His track record is outstanding and it is obvious, his ability to think through any landscape problem is rock solid....See MoreExterior paint for a tudor revival?
Comments (10)IMO, the turret does’t make it ”Tudor”, though it is admittedly a unique feature of the house. I would paint the brick, chimney and turret. It will give you a fresh look all the way. Neighbors of mine painted their (brick) house Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee (OC-45); its a beautiful soft white. Easy to look at - not glaring optic white - and easy to work with/accent . It may not be the right tone to your stone window wells, or enough contrast to your white windows, but a place to start. You might consider coordinating colors with the stone window-well, so the tones don’t clash. That way, you will be able to find a compatible color with the right undertones no matter what direction you go. If you go to the ”whites”, consider the white of the exterior windows (and back door?); you’ll want enough contrast that looks intentional vs. hit-and-miss. A pop of color at the front door inside the turret could be fun! Since you will be painting the house trim and eaves, maybe paint them the white of the existing windows to tie things together. I would definitely paint the stucco foundation…. a deeper/“heavier”/weighted coordinating color on the color strip or color wheel. Again, it will be a fresh look and ”ground”/balance the color above on the siding/clapboard. If you’re unsure or uncomfortable in selecting colors, most interior designers offer (hourly?) color consultations without the commitment of engaging them for an entire project. Garage: Maybe an opportunity to paint the trim white (as the house trim and windows) [color #1], the garage sides and automatic door one of the house colors [color #2], and the gable the 3rd color, echoing all the fresh new colors of the house. Good luck; please post color decisions, progress, and finished project....See Moresarracenia
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoIn looking more closely at the old windows on the first floor, I see that they were originally white, which would make them stand out more.
I also have found pictures of mission-style / craftsman-style mullions that we might be able to add to the upstairs casement windows -- see pictures.
sarracenia
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One Devoted Dame
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoI loooove Tudors!!! <3 Absolutely adore 'em. :-)
One thing I've been told is that it should have double hung windows, but the upper storey casement windows are pretty new.
It is my understanding that Tudors, being of European influence, most certainly had casements!
Any opinions about adding mullions?
Every Tudor should have the opportunity to have *at least one* diamond pane window, lol. Even better if it's a bay/bow/oriel window.
Coronado Tudor Cottage · More InfoDoesn't that window just make you wanna squeal with delight???
I've also been told to get rid of the shutters as this style of home would never have shutters.
I'd get rid of them, since they aren't sized appropriately, but Tudors can definitely have shutters.
I'm happy to paint the wood trim and windows, and perhaps get a vine going on the porch to disguise the plain architecture?
Vines on a Lady Tudor are just awesome, plain and simple. :-D As are roses, lavender, English daisies, and boxwood. If you do a vine, please take care not to use anything super invasive like English Ivy. I looove the look of English Ivy (and oh how appropriate on a Tudor!), but I'd try to use a native evergreen vine for your area... Or, at the very least, something that isn't quite as devilish as English Ivy. ;-)
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6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoOk, here's a quick photoshop job to show a potential before and after, incorporating some of your great suggestions so far! Feedback welcome!
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