Does this house need shutters

10 years ago

Our origianl plans did not call for shutters on our house, but it just looks like something is missing. The landscaping will help, i just think it needs shutters, my husband does not. Opinions please
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Barbara Griffith Designs

10 years ago

The shutters would be end to end as the windows are close so I would not do them. I would first change out my porch. Try larger..wider pillars..it will make a huge difference. Second, I would add black wrought iron railing to connect the pillars. And...and this is big..landscape before you make additional changes to the ones I mentioned. Landscaping that is not a low hedge in front of the entire facade. Make the plantings come out into the new lawn area..mix taller things with lower things..layer it.

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purehome
10 years ago
I think you both will be happy once the landscaping is completed. Once you have beautiful trees, plants and shrubs in place your house will look like the image I attached!

You have a most beautiful home by the way!

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keri helton
Original Author
10 years ago
That is our first step. Hoping to get it in this month. Thank you for your suggestions
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Darla Scheuerman
10 years ago
A nice idea, but there really isn't enough room. Beautiful house.
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User
10 years ago
Beautiful lanterns, large pots of greenery or flowers, traditional benches and rockers, and landscaping will make your home a show stopper.
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All Around Grounds
10 years ago
definitely need to complete landscaping first
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Brandi Nash Hicks
10 years ago
If there are any other houses in your neighborhood look and see if they have shutters if so then yes ,otherwise it will look odd
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Brandi Nash Hicks
10 years ago
I think definitely shutters ,looks like our local dentist office without
lzdarling
10 years ago
I think it will look alright once landscaping is in - as others have said, mix low and high greenery. Focus on a couple of tall ones particularly between the outermost windows. Think it'll be the final touch you're looking for. You could always add shutters down the road if you're not pleased.
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Brindisi Builders
10 years ago
I agree with Barbara .....landscaping would def help.....the more extreme solution would be a larger more dramatic A for the porch roof..
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Brandi
10 years ago
I'm no pro but I wouldn't do shutters. I agree with the first comment. It would be shutter window shutter window and so on. Once you landscape you will be so happy with it. It's a beautiful home and to cover it up with shutters would take away from the beauty. That's just my own opinion. Good luck with what you decide.
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AJ
10 years ago
go with the landscaping first..then see what you think. I think you will be happy with the results.
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fidei architecture
10 years ago
I think - Adding a frezze board between the roof structure and the columns would make a big difference. Shutters could help also.
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skygirl130
10 years ago
No to Shutters. Yes to Railing on porch to connect columns and try landscaping beds with curves out from the home, no box-ey square look but a layered high to medium to low foliage heights will really make your home stand out and apart.
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