Is it hard to change/update exterior arches to more modern look?
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Update with mock up pics - exterior color change!
Comments (19)I like the first one after you got the siding to a taupe, but I think the color needs to be less pink/grey and more to the coral/peach -- but that's a matter of matching it to your brick. The point is that you are getting the idea here. That last one shows your house doesn't need shutters. If you want to keep them, I think white works best with charcoal a distant second (the darker color makes them look very long and thin). If you keep the shutters, I'd look at a deeper color -- more of a hunter green, navy blue or the plum/fig/raisin idea. If you don't have the shutters, the brighter green works but the other colors aren't doing it for me. Another thing to think about -- removing the shutters opens up some different options in terms of taller or ornamental plantings or other accents (bird bath, fountain, etc.). I'd like a garden bench in front of the area where the two sidings come together or in the garden somewhere. I'd make a more clearly defined but curved path from the drive to the front door (might be there and just need some cleaning up) and think about extending the flower beds so they come up around the large tree trunk on the one side. The shade will be a nice place to plant hostas, impatients, possibly ferns -- all things that can feel cool and refreshing in the summer. Those are things that can be added in phases. You are getting the idea now.........See MoreHaving a hard time deciding how to update exterior!
Comments (14)I like your brick too. I think you're heading in the right direction with going gray for the trim. With your current roof you need to keep it a warmer gray (think taupe, gray/tan). A POP of color added to the front door (teal, plum, etc.) is an inexpensive and quick way to change the look of the house. As time and budget allows I would also look at changing out the wrought iron posts to a square column. Wrapping them may create a column that looks too wide, but you could give it a shot. Landscaping needs to be "brought under control" as it has an overgrown look. If you're interested in seeing some virtual makeovers of your house check out my web site, Creative Visual Concepts. I can show you how your house could look with these changes....See Moreideas? update for a modern look
Comments (7)One of the best things you can do is to modernize, upgrade and upsize all your exterior lighting elements. A bigger project would be to tackle the entire door area. Unfortunately, that big stone arch looks like it was tacked on at the end when someone decided the house looked too plain! You can't really change that, but I think you could to a much taller, more beautiful door without that silly window above it. Maybe go for a really huge front door....See MoreWhat would you change? Exterior on mid modern
Comments (27)Just changing the front door and garage doors to MCM style will make a huge statement. Your front doors are lovely, but don’t match your house (so that does add the “traditional” feel you keep mentioning). Stick with wood if you don’t mind the upkeep. I’m sure they’re easy to find. Have you thought about changing the exterior color as Hallett and Co. suggested? A dark charcoal,with new MCM doors, would immediately say “this is a mid-century house” because it will emphasize the lines of the house better....See MoreRelated Professionals
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