Curb appeal help - 1950s FL Ranch
Tiny 1950s house reno. Need suggestions on paint, shutters and anything else you want to weigh in on :-) Should I leave clamshells off or put back on and paint with strips or something fun/retro? If leave them off, is trim needed around the windows? Would love color suggestions on how to make this look better!!!! Clearly landscaping is on the reno list but looking for house first. Thank you!!
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Need Help with Curb appeal for 1950s Ranch
Comments (1)But what about the rest of the lawn? And lower plantings may appeal, but a few larger ones (well maintained) will keep the front of the house from looking forlorn....See MoreCurb appeal tips? 1950s Cape cod
Comments (3)Replace roof with dark gray shingles. Replace small windows in dormers with larger windows to scale adding trim around each. Remove storm door and add trim around front door and around lower level windows as well. If you can, add panes to all windows. Add veneer stone to match existing rock wall. add new light fixtures each side of front door and above garage door. Remove all plantings then add climbing roses each side of stairs. Add ground cover at top of stone wall that cascades over softening lines. Remove metal awning replacing with wooden portico extending from existing roofline. Remove wrought iron railing and replace with wood/pvc/vinyl.Personally I would paint the brick a pale gray and add black or dark gray shutters, both of which are classic colors for cape cod style houses. Good luck....See More1950s Small Vanilla Ranch Needs Colors ! Help!
Comments (8)No window boxes or shutters on this house.I would really consider some larger windows for sure. As for the door get a MCM one in a color that will go with the brick. No pergola and not painting the garage doo to make it even more of a focal point than it is already .The best way to have a better entry is to run a wide sidewalk from the street to that entry so removng all the tall shrubs beside the house will allow that to happen . then check out some MCM walkways .If you can’t doo larger windows then wiiden the trim around the ones you have.And BTW espresson colored wood would never have been used on this house A nice addition would be a nice natural cedar MCM garage door with the same cedar in the entry .That new garage door would then at least have some design elements that suit the house...See MoreExterior help for a 1950’s New England ranch (pictures)
Comments (6)Hi jjags. I do like your color selections except for the front door. You might consider making one of the two front doors a lot more prominent as I don't know which one currently is the actual front door. There are several ways to address this confusing issue including but not limited to the following; 1. Extend the porch out farther for the real front door. 2. Paint the non front door & railing a color that blends in with the siding color. 3. Address landscaping to help direct your eye to the real front door. 4. Paint the real front door a BOLD COLOR and not a shade of black. 5. Also, as you said, no shutters is a good idea. Best of luck on your project. Jerome DeMarco ART.chitecture...See MoreRelated Professionals
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PRO4 years agolast modified: 4 years ago
I love this combo for your house…navy shutters and pale gray siding.
This cutie could be your inspiration. Notice patio and trim around the exterior.
B.M. Midnight Navy with B.M. Seattle Gray
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4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoWhile I agree with Judy's idea of Bahama shutters, I would suggest the shorter styles that don't fully cover the windows.
Then add a more modern light fixture, along with a door that's a bit more modern. Something like a full light door with reed or rain glass.
I would keep the body of the house white and add color in your door and shutters.
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You're welcome. They're a bit of an investment but they'll make such a big impact on the house. I would look for some horsetail grass to plant under your large window. It's really pretty with mid-mod style houses.
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PRO4 years agoI rather like the retro appearance of the Clamshell Awnings, but would prefer if they were striped with the color you paint the house.
sydneybrooksie thanked BeverlyFLADeziner- 4 years ago
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