Help! Shutters v. no shutters?
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Comments (17)If your roof is brown tile, is it?, you might want a dark brown/black rather than a stark black on your trim. No shutters. Maybe those fan grills will pop off the garage windows. Note both the entry and garage doors in groveraxle's photo, very nice when the budget allows. If you even think to 'paint' the brick, look for a product like Romabio that is specific for masonry/brick, lets it breathe. Romabio.com...See MoreShutters or no shutters? Help!
Comments (1)Normally I am opposed to shutters but I do like them on your house....See MoreUpdating the exterior of rambling rancher, shutters or no shutters?
Comments (8)Thank you for the replies everyone. No we can't change the window order and we actually did consult a designer before I ordered the windows. I asked her opinion on the white windows and she was fine with it knowing I wanted a classic traditional, timeless look. I actually never considered my house to be a MCM. I have an original photo somewhere taken by an appraiser when it was built. I considered it more of a California Rancher with a little Cinderella Rancher thrown in. It has had shutters since it was built, the only difference is that they have been updated over the years getting rid of the chipped edge look. The window with the diamond leaded glass was replaced and the rounded facia boards which extended past the roof by about 4 feet were cut back. I mentioned we are open to getting rid of the shutters we're just wondering how to add more interest or color if we did. It is such a long house, I don't want it to look boring.. A MCM look would not fit in in this old country-like neighborhood. It would stand out. We do have an Eichler neighborhood nearby where that would fit right in. Thanks again....See MoreShutters or no shutters? Front door color?
Comments (15)I love a wood front door, but with the covered front porch, it looks like the door would disappear into the shadows if it were wood or even too dark colors. If your front door has white trim around it then a wood or darker door works IMO. I can't tell from the pics posted if you have much trim around the front door or not. Right now we are getting the black hole effect on your lovely home. Try a lighter, brighter accent color or even a soft color for your front door. What is your favorite color? Try that :) The front door should be the accent color and not the same color as your proposed shutters. ^This one is surrounded by white trim and sidelites so it doesn't recede into the shadows....See More- 3 years ago
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