Please help decide how to update our exterior 1964 side split
Need some advice to update the exteriors of our house! We’re planning to build a single car garage on as well as put on a new metal roof. Looking for some help deciding how to modernize the house. Should we remove or paint the shutters? Paint the soffit and fascia and eaves? New front door? Paint the brick and new siding?
What would you do - no worries about budget. Will take all advice into consideration.
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acm
4 years agoacm
4 years agoHere you go:
I don't see any real advantage to changing the color of the siding portion, but you could go a few shades darker in this context too. Blue door nice too. Lots of options. Shutters should maybe be bigger.
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groveraxle
4 years ago
happyleg
4 years agodoods
4 years agoStephanie G
4 years agoStephanie G
4 years agoI like it! My husband wants to know if you’ve got any ideas that look slightly more traditional than modern. The inside isn‘t very modern...
PROFlo Mangan
4 years ago
tartanmeup
4 years ago
katinparadise
4 years ago- PRO
Flo Mangan
4 years agoThis is a nice look.
exteriors · More InfoThe use of wood can give you a more "traditional" look, especially on the newly added garage door. The stone on this house could represent painted or stained brick on your home.
Stephanie G thanked Flo Mangan happyleg
4 years ago
groveraxle