Exterior accent & trim suggestions?
Is the exterior too plain? Do the windows need shutters? Trim? Flower boxes? All of the above? Gable accents? Another accent color - pull in a grey from the stone or the wood grain from our front doors and garage doors?
We built our house almost a year ago and at the time the builder had put thick black frames around the windows which we felt were too much so we had them removed. I like the clean classy look of the windows I see when I on stucco etc, but I feel like somethings missing here. Have debated about adding monochromatic tan trim around the windows? Flower boxes below. Shutters on top windows etc. Would love to hear some ideas from a fresh perspective!
Thanks in advance. Will include more pics below.
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- 3 years ago
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PRO3 years agolast modified: 3 years agoI think the house looks great as is.
if you want some zing, plant some different color options w/plants.
(you could bring in colorful ceramic pots. copper tones would be pretty. and then do container plants.
maybe a tree?The house itself is fine. Don't muddle it up w/anything, especially shutters!
leave the windows alone- 3 years ago
These are examples of the look of tan/matching trim to my shake that I was considering. Not sure if it will be more hassle than it’s worth at this point to add this though or it should just leave the window trim as is. ?
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3 years agoThe "inviting" quotient will be increased with a welcoming walkway to the sidewalk in front. Add a slight curve and some steps to it where the yard slopes away. Then tackle landscaping, adding colorful bloomers to the start you already have.
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