houssaon I like the puddle family of colors.

allynat Here is the back. Dark grey are just roller shades to block the sunlight belting in on the back windows. It's very brown.......!

nwduck If you mean the pipe downspouts from the gutter system, paint the house color. You want them to blend and disappear visually. The roof is dead to us. (ha!)

houssaon Are they just draped? If so, why couldn't you fold them nicely and store them out of harm's way? Ask if that is possible.

houssaon New, but cool!

roosterdavis A maker's mark may be visible on the bottom of the piece. If there are any drawers, it may be there. Shot in the dark would be late 80's. Looks like Mepla brand hinges, which in the late 80's was pretty great. Nice find.

houssaon Very nice. How about some pretty vintage framed prints along the soffit?

houssaon I think it would be lovely! I think the way you want to finish it will tie in with the counter top.

This isn't the look you're going for, but you can see beadboard looks great with wood tone cabinets: Stephen Szabo, New kitchen and Craftsman Kitchen

Good luck.

houssaon I would get a painting or a print for the fireplace and some artwork for the wall behind the couch in the secondpicture. I you could get an larger TV console and mount the TV on the wall, that would help, too.

Margo Corpening ASOHK Wow Cindy, you are not kidding about a tiny TV LOL, it looks like a kids in the photo, How can that be? Well, you know that must be remedied first. I would paint the walls a grayish blue to match your bricks.

lonecouleeranch First ... I cant believe im saying this ... you need a larger TV. What about a darker wall color, so that the tv and fireplace/mantel do not stand out...they would blend in to the wall. Instead of many small decorative pieces a few larger more substantial items on the mantel. Maybe a mirror or piece of art above the mantel with your accent colors in it. The wall behind your sectional would make a beautiful photo gallery wall. All black frames but different sizes. Coordinating pillows and throws (blankets) for your sofa.

houssaon Is the porch wood or some synthetic? If it is wood, I would paint it a pale gray, a classic porch color. Use deck paint. I wouldn't paint the railing, mainly because it is not really traditional in style. The white hides that and makes the railing blend with the house.

Before you tear out the shrubs, I would hand prune them back about a third. They'll look a little naked, but should respond well and then you can keep them at the right height.

Good looking house. Good luck!

sellkay We have considered redoing the railing system anyway, so those are great options, thanks for that.

As for trimming down the hedge, certainly easy enough to do. Much easier then pulling those massive things out. I'll give it a shot this week!

loraleemacpike The hedge is pretty traditional and sober. I'd like to see something a little more open and free-form along that railing, like xylosma or abelia.

houssaon You have a striking home. I would bring in some boulders and do a rock garden of sorts with native plants: karrinyup courtyards and Ascher Smith Landscape Designs.

Holly Katt We used just the base white, no color added for our trim and then cut our color in 1/2.

houssaon A pale blue would be soft. I have Benjamin Moore Storm in my dining room with a blue ceiling and love it.

See these rooms with gray walls and blue ceiling: Bridge Street Residence Breakfast Nook and East Hampton.

This space used Revere Pewter on the walls and Edgecomb Gray for the ceiling: Ravenna Craftsman Living Room.

houssaon How about a wrought iron with wood? interior staircase, Creek Ridge Court - Minnetonka, MN, and Stairs in detail. Another option is the classic square spindle: French Country.

Rockin' Fine Finish The railings are dinky you could rip them out and do iron but the stairs seem dark I would consider rebuilding them in wood with post and doing a two tone color scheme like the pictures above

Ed Hi Jeff, very pretty wood laminate flooring on the upstairs. Your stairs will look very pretty once you replace the tread with the same laminate. Some more ideas :) --

houssaon Is this close to what your stone looks like? Pine Lake 3 1. This is medium tone yellow: Pine Lake 3 2, which looks great with the stone.

houssaon I would wash the brick first and see what it looks like clean. I think the shutters would look good in a medium tone brown and an ivory on the siding.

Landscaping would provide a huge improvement in the look of your house. Some vertical plantings, ornamental trees, perennials, variegated shrubs will frame the house and reduce the mass between the windows. Don't plant anything right in front of the lower windows, though.

houssaon Love you color choice. Good luck.

houssaon A simple thing to do, in the mean time, is to get ALL vegetation away from the porch, lattice and steps. The porch should pitch to the front so that rain will run off. I would have your plumbing checked because if it is leaking, a fixed porch will be undermined.

Save you money on fixing the problem rather than painting at this time. Good luck.

grandma42 Would imagine this is a sears and roebuck house about 1931.

druesig Does look like a kit house. Some of the old floor plans are available on line.

houssaon Love your artwork.

If you use Benjamin Moore's matte finish paint it is a flat paint that is washable, you shouldn't have a problem. What about a tan or a clay color? Quincy Tan hc 25 Benjamin Moore, Springfield Tan AC-5, Jackson Tan HC-46 Paint and Red Cent Paint.

tcufrog I've never seen it done before but I think it would be cool to wrap the bottom half of the wall in stainless steel with a band of wood similar to the kitchen cabinets above it. I would then leave the top half white painted with washable paint. It would be easy to clean, washable and contemporary plus the colors would be neutral so they wouldn't fight all of your wonderful art

Mark Ramirez Thank you everyone. We've enjoyed collecting the art, it took a while but it's coming together. I really like and appreciate your suggestions. I'll have to go get some paint samples and start testing some walls!

houssaon Are you talking about a widow's walk or a dormer?

katari this is mine.. sorry, what do you mean by windows walk? sorry i am from uk and not sure of this term lol i guess, what ever gives more space and best curb appeal thank you

katari just had a look what is window walk is, i would prefer a dormer. thank you

kristinefieramosca A circle mirror would like nice on the wall

houssaon I would move the chair away from the couch so that the couch can come out of the corner. Move the rug so that the front legs of the couch and the chair are on it. I would get some large posters for behind the couch. I think a curvy glass table would be better, since all of the furniture is rather square in shape.

Hilldale Residence, Portfolio, Plaza Towers Condo Renovation and Modern Rustic Living Room.

houssaon I think that they would be a good solution and you can pair them with drapery panels: Decor by Jennifer Inc, LLInteriors or they can stand alone: Modern Windows, Hunter Douglas Pirouette.

I haven't used them myself, although I like the look. Hopefully someone who has posts their opinion.

Good luck.

home decor You may find beautiful options of draperies, curtains at www.passionhomes.in

yanit My question was whether to install silhouttes or pirouettes. They are similar, but two different products. I'm wondering if the pirouettes resemble more of a roman shade?

Blondiesloft&Co @Barnhart Gallery.....Perfect...luv it!!

houssaon How about a wall paper? Bold patterned bath

Here is another lovely yellow bath with great accessories: Karla Trincanello, NJ CID, ASID Allied.

You could do yellow: Hawthorne Yellow hc-4 Benjamin Moore Or green: Lilly Pad 480 Paint Or blue: Van Courtland Blue Paint.

houssaon I have to say I like the simple look of your house as it is. You could add shutters, it would be an opportunity to add color, but you don't have to. Try color on the door first.

Some of the bushes need to be hand pruned; they are out growing the area and covering the house. I would add an ornamental tree in the yard with a planting island. This will give you some vertical interest and depth.

chemayne Window shutters could prove to be additional maintenance.
Have you considered painting the house a rich deep gray? Keep the window, door frames and trims white. Keep the eaves white. I like your idea of a red front door or paint it a glossy deep burgundy. This colour will complement the shrubs out front.
Have to agree with commentator Houssaon that the shrubs need trimming back. I would recommend a manicured look.

houssaon Sure you shouldn't have to go outside to get to the dining room.

houssaon Look like the right height to me. You don't want to be looking up.

julieellen I prefer tv to be eye level when your sitting on the couch :-)

houssaon How about Canadian Hemlock?

Judy M http://m.monrovia.com/plants/1715/skyrocket-juniper.php

Dar Maybe you should consider adding more of a landscaped screen instead of just a row of trees. For example put in a pine of some kind with a ornamental crab, some hydrangeas, etc. Talk to your local landscaper for a plan.

houssaon I would take my que from the bricks. Tans and a golden brown might work. Grays, too.

Alina Mc Thanks houssaon. I like the idea of greys. What do you all think of lighter grey for the roof, and dark grey guttering, white fascia? Or should the roof be the darker grey? And the fence maybe the same light grey with white panels?

houssaon In the photo the grates really show up. How about painting them the wall color? I would take a look at allposter.com. They have a great selection of posters and prints. Could you mount your TV on the wall so it is a bit higher and add one poster one either side of the TV. Or do shelves on one side and a poster on the other.

cdrdesign Okay about tv. I have an idea, though. The sectional is very large for the size of the room. Would you consider this:

-remove chaise from sectional.
-then take the L shaped couch you have left and we can try a couple of things:

a) place it in a V, facing the tv
b) place it in an L, but one end will face tv, other end face the door, so that the door area will be open to traffic.

I think then we can center the tv. Chaise might be able to fit in corner where chair was that you removed.

Urns and curly willow: try Michael's, Hobby Lobby or Pier One for both.

Curly usually comes in white or brown, but you can actually buy it in red or other colors. Or....you can spray paint it. So, see what you can find. For example, maybe you can buy a deep earthy green urns with red curly willow. It would look quite dramatic. Or, maybe you will find something in silver or brushed nickel.

Pier One has great fun, quality pillows. You might want to buy the curly willow and urns first, though, since they will be more challenging to find what you want.

Let us know how the furniture placement works out. Do that first.

kmve82 Cdrdesign- thanks for your suggestions! I already implemented some of them today. I moved the bar stools as recommended and i also hanged the pics in the DR closer to each other. Even little things make such a big difference.
I ran the rearranging the sectional idea my husband and i wasnt able to sell it, but he is loving the small changes I made so far!

I went to Michaels on my way from work but they only had black and red mix together and i didnt like the colors. I will keep looking!

houssaon Sure. The cork color should blend better than the existing tile.

houssaon I would keep the porch floor plain. Maybe a stained concrete to blend with the stone and put the stone on the step treads and the landing. The landing stone doesn't have to be two inches think. I would not do the stamped concrete. I think it would be too much with the stone porch.

houssaon I would get big pieces of art that reflect the Southwest! Simple and functional end-tables, a square wooden one in the corner and a glass round one on the end. Maybe one barrel shade lamp in the corner and a floor lamp by the chair. All should be clean lines.

Sharon What about a combination of end tables? Perhaps a ceramic stool at one end and a set of nesting tables at the other?

houssaon I love this scheme. It turns a plain house into an charming cottage. Really wonderful!

Simply Tangerine Gorgeous!

The Turning Point woodworks Inc. The colors are all from Sherwin Williams. I thought I had them on file, but can't find them now. I gave the client a choice of 3 color schemes. This one was the most daring, (this is Minnesota).

houssaon Well what functions do want to provide for? A desk for study? Bookcases? Bed? Couch? Chair? What colors do you like?

This is a very cluttered version of what you could do: Isabelle. Textiles and color will go a long way to getting the look you desire: Bedroom. Love these puffs for extra seating and to put your feet up on: Estate Model Home, Brampton. Great fabric, too.

Great desk and bedding: Colorful Ranch. Satisfy your eclectic tastes with interesting pictures of what you love: Art wall. Add flair with painted furniture and unusual wallpaper: Form.

Good luck.

msharkgirl The colors I'm going for are saffron, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, earthen gold, warm brown, bottle green, chili red, teal, and pink.

OnePlan Wowser ! That's a lot of colours ! You won't be able to rest in that bright a room !!! Can you have one area, around your bed in a more calm colour ?!?!

houssaon How about a gray for the siding? SW7029 Agreeable Gray by Sherwin-Williams or SW7016 Mindful Gray, Sherwin-Williams. For a pop of color, paint the trim around the windows and door as well as the had rails: SW6424 Tansy Green. Use SW2838 Polished Mahogany - Sherwin-Williams on the front door, the rest of the railings, all the lattice and the gutters.

lhs154 Thanks, houssaon. I like both the green and the polished mahogany with the mindful gray. Having a hard time visualizing the green/mahogany combo as suggested. Will go to SW website and try it on their visualizer and get back to you.

lhs154 Jeannie I screwed up attaching the pix on the other posting. I would love to have input. Thank you

houssaon Great job. So where the posts just decorative or did you have to shore up the structure?

M. Designs Architects Hi bethdeg-- we designed the doors and had a subcontractor make them.

Stacy Hebb Nice job

houssaon I like your house. Seems very 21 century to me. But I think the landscaping is a bit over done right up against the house, I would get rid of some of the boxwood and simplify the design. You could go with a nice tan color and paint the iron work black. Italian Modern and Texas Chic

Are those garage doors to the far right? If so, I would replace them with ones that look wooden carriage doors and not metal security doors.

Darzy I was thinking exactly the same thing houssaon said!

libradesigneye Pick a yellow based tan - not like the cooler tones of these photos - you'll need caramel or camel for the rendering / stucco to sing harmony with the terracotta tone of your roof. Something like sw downing straw http://www.sherwin-williams.com/homeowners/color/find-and-explore-colors/paint-colors-by-family/SW2813-downing-straw/

The windows would be amazing in a bronze like sw urbane bronze - great lines on those. I would then do the ironwork with orb spray paint first - rustoleum has a great formulation of this. The grates or garage doors could be done in the same orb for now - the contrast will help.

If you have the funds available, the metalwork should probably be redone - the style of ironwork you have is neither classic spanish / mediterranean nor is it terribly pretty. [its impression is overly secure] Then you can order an integral bronze color finish that never needs painting. [houzz=exterior spaces] [houzz=Spanish Style in Beverly Hills] You could alter it rather than start over - by removing the spikes that make me think of medieval horrors, and replace every third rod with the twisted element that give interest. Perhaps review Ideabook: 15 Ways to Make Your Home Speak Spanish for more ideas.

houssaon I can see the two end walls painted navy or a very dark blue and the other walls and ceiling white (Dove White). StarrMiller Interior Design, Inc. Use a matte finish which is washable and doesn't have a shine so imperfections are noticeable. Keep all the wood trim natural - love the curved window and the shutters.

This is Hale Navy- a historical color from Benjamin Moore: House on Turtle Back. I like the colors in the rug which would work with your scheme.

Good luck.

lpmenache The room is appears rather narrow and small overall. The different color side walls from the wall/ceiling walls is going to make that room seem very small. If the colors must be different then I would chose different shades of the same color. white and off white.
Good Luck love to see some pics soon

Genevieve I believe that you need to follow the architectural design of this lovely home ,keep the furniture darker then the walls not to opposite

houssaon What a pretty color scheme. It really warms up the look of the house. I would paint both the white window frame on the door and the safety bracket on the screen door (so it doesn't stick out) dark blue. Here are some of my recommendations: Bungalow Project, 1940's Colonial Revival Remodel - Exterior, Case Design/Remodeling, Inc., and Mt. Baker.

tampurnell In the meantime I would put two huge flower pots /urns directly in front of the stair railings on either side of the sidewalk. Fill them with colourful annuals and it will look fantastic against your new house colour. As for the entrance, I particularly like the Case design from the suggestion before me. I has both the peak and interior arch with simple posts. The clean lines would look great on your house.

mohanrajssekar Hm... I have a kind suggestion. I like the idea of houssaon, perhaps add an arch above the doorstep. Personally I like houssaon's Mt.Baker arch. Because it gives your yellow house a very warm, cozy and inviting feel. But don't stop there, you need a wider doorstep. I drew this on MS Paint, hope u can understand it. The red circles on the 2nd image would be potted plants, flanking the front door. I came across an image of 2 blue almost square planters on houzz, I remember that there were a mixture of ferns, hydrangeas and some other plant in it. It looked amazing! Also, perhaps a change pathway leading to your door step? Maybe some red masonry. But these are just simple suggestions. I'm sure you'll get more ideas from other with more experience. One last thing though... I see a lot of green in that picture, which I like. But I think it needs a bit more colour how about some blue hydrangea or red petunias? :D Hope your makeover goes great! have a nice day.

houssaon If you remove the copper, you could sell it for a good price. You could square it off and put tiles all the way up to the ceiling.

Actually, though, I think if you updated the fireplace screen to one that is all black, it would look better. These are copper fireplaces on Houzz: Samplings, Frisco CO, STonehedge Exteriors, Birmingham Showhouse and Green Gambrel Living Room. Some have finishes on them to modify the color and that might work for you, too. It would change the look quite dramatically.

Good luck.

Darzy I agree Keitha! Plus, it's stunningly beautiful!

jcrabb5 Thanks! I've thought alot about whitewashing the ceiling but wasn't sure if it would look good and wasn't even sure of the process. is it difficult? If you look at whitewashing ceilings on the net there is alot of good jobs and alot of jobs that look bad. I don't know if my wood and my skills are going to produce a good result. Also does anyone know a way to make the copper look better, stain.... etc.

houssaon Contact the utility company.

ASVInteriors Usually if you are the one requesting the change, you are the one who pays... unless you live in a place where they are very nice. So where do you logically think the lines could be moved without bothering your neighbours? Then the next phase is to get an architect or contractor in to give you a ballpark figure for raising the roof.

houssaon Have you thought of gray? There is gray in the brick and you have a gray roof. I think replacing the double doors with one with side lights would look good, but I wouldn't remove the cedar siding. The beam on the front porch seems so big. If it were half the size, you see more of the windows and the door. A pop of color for the front door or a contemporary door in a wood tone would good.

Cheryl Aguilar Ok

kit4kent Wow chamonix2 that's a great Idea using the shutters. The garage and door are in close proximity to each other I can understand these being the same color but perhaps if the garage were a tan around the color of the cement driveway and the door and shutters a tannish green--slightly sage.

houssaon I love the cabinet with the counter top. Is the look you're going for more modern or traditional?

Check out "green tile" Houzz photos in the kitchen section for ideas. I like: Hovey kitchen, Schwartz and Architecture, Kitchen, Arts Crafts Kitchen.

There are many more to look at.

houssaon I like a green subway tile and the glass, but the tile in the Arts Craft Kitchen might give you a good counterpoint. What I like about the four that I picked out are the subtle variation in the green.

I don't know what you have planned for flooring, but a good mid-century modern choice is Marmoleum. It will warm up the look, too. I think the Arts Craft Kitchen floor is Marmoleum. Houzz photos have lots of kitchens featuring it.

andiegrace I'm a sucker for traditional glass tile, too! And, I appreciate the flooring suggestion. Thank you for taking the time to find the photos and explain... I am very new at this and the explanations help me build up my own intuition. :)

suzanne_m Maybe something like that:

http://www.glasstile.com/default2.aspx?p=D&initPage=PhotoGallery/gallery_intro.aspx

houssaon I would stain it. I've used Benjamin Moore products and really like its durability. They have a special product for decks. It will make your deck look great and, maybe more important, help it last longer.

Rockin' Fine Finish The darker the better that means more pigment which protects the wood Sikkens has couple products dek or srd look at the cedar color or natural they also have teak or mahogany

pmd517 Thanks

shahbaba121 nice designs

houssaon First of all, welcome home!

Gray goes great with brown and I like the accents Darzy recommended. I think the next item on your list should be an area carpet for the living room. You can go without one for the dining room, which will make it easier to clean-up spills.

I have my dining room painted Storm by Benjamin Moore. It is a great mid-range gray.


Good luck!

libradesigneye Chris, to go with brown and acid / lime green, check out the colors in the sw dovetail card - they are platinum grays - taupe gray-browns - warmer, will look great with the brown but give the modern vibe. If you haven't taken delivery, you may want to rethink the traditional style furnishings in favor of the more modern option. And, in future, don't buy a bunch of matching stuff - you can add one terrifically comfortable chair and get both the look and feel you are after. Good luck - and thanks for serving our country.

judet6 where did you get your couches? Really like them

houssaon Check out split entry photos on Houzz for ideas.

houssaon A light tan on the trim with glossy black shutters will look awesome! Good luck.

Rockin' Fine Finish look at bewitched or charcoal smoke for shutters for trim look at earthy ocher or earthy cane ppg colors

tzromano if you don't have photoshop....Take a color picture of your house. Make a copy (staples will photocopy in large sheet of paper). Then cut out areas you want to paint. Get color chips put them behind the cut outs. You will get a good idea on a good color. Test final colors on actual house.

houssaon I, too, like the colors your have. It looks like your front door is wood with an oval glass section. If so, I think it would not look good in a color. The only change I can see making is to paint the shutters dark gray, dark brown or black, but really I like it as is.

Feng Shui Tips The important data to choice the correct color is the orientation of you door.
You door seems missing, that is not the best idea from feng shui perspective. Take a compass and from i side you home check the orientation and let me know...

nolarn Like a craftsman door with 2 rows of three windows? Not a problem with the pots..this picture was taken from the real estate photo and they are the previous owners pots. It was just the best picture that showed the whole house so that's why I chose it. I was also thinking about the Cambridge scones from Restoration except didn't like the price for them. Like these planters better!

houssaon The trees right next to your house look like overgrown shrubs and definitely should go. Have an Arborist take a look at the tress near the house to determine if any should come down or need pruning. I have mature trees in front of my house and they save a lot of energy and keep the place cool.

I would get a real good quality cedar trellis and put it in front of the utility box. Allow enough spece so that the meter can be read.

Since you can't paint until next year, I would hold off painting the shutters. Concentrate on the plantings and landscape.

Good luck.

Margo Corpening ASOHK What a cute Storybook house. Are those still Christmas lights up? If so...down they go. I like the idea of window boxes with flowers.

lilyred Your new house is charming. I agree with the other posts--do a foundation planting clean up, live with the house for a bit to see what feels right, discover how it changes from season to season, and then move ahead with plans. I especially like the shape of your door--we don't have too many like that here in Maryland. I also like the features out in the yard that add the charm appeal--the trellis with flowers, etc. Good luck!

houssaon You might want to change the glass from the doors if this going to be a media room. Anyway, I would put the TV cabinets to the right of the door as you enter the room and the office cabinets to the left. Then you can have at least one sofa and recliner type chair in the room.

houssaon More photos would help. What is your style? What is the flooring going to be?

ASVInteriors Where and what is the divide between this and the living room?. How big is this space?

If this is the depth of your balcony it is enormous. You could fit a low seating area (two sofas and big armchairs coffee table and side tables) , The low seating area should be positioned to enable you to have a view out of your living room so that the balcony furniture doesn't block the view, but also be inviting enough that if you or your guests want outdoor light and air, you can use it...
If you have sliding doors make sure the furnishings lead on from inside to outside and above all, try to maintain the same flooring from the living area to the balcony so that you have continuity and depth.

houssaon I think the iron gray would look great with the black windows. Custom Craftsman Home Exterior. But if you think it is too dark, try the Hardie tan, like this house: 22091 Majestic Exterior. Here is another option in Hardie Cobble Stone on the shingle, Monterey Taupe on the plank and Arctic White trim: James Hardie 1. This rich color would look stunning: James Hardie 2.

Search the Houzz photo section in exterior for "Hardie" and you'll find a great selection of examples.

Good luck!

mummypenny Better angle

mummypenny Better angle of house...

houssaon Add the photo to your original discussion and delete this post.

houssaon I don't know how big an area you tested, but when one color is seen against another our perception of it changes. I would get large poster boards and then paint them. Hang each color up on its own and walk away then turn around and look back. See if the color works. Try this on different walls and at different times of day.

This is a pretty cream with soft yellow walls: Shiloh Painted Kitchen and Dining Room

This Adams Gold HC-18 Paint by Benjamin Moore might be too yellow for you: Victorian Splendor

Have you looked at Restoration Ivory SW6413, Crescent Moon SW7124 or Corona SW7121?

meghan23 They weren't very big.....I will try the poster board! Thanks for all of the suggestions!

Rockin' Fine Finish Look at divine white or for just an off white look at alabaster

houssaon Why not carefully remove the cabinets and store them for later replacement?

lewisgn Matt's idea is exactly what we are thinking too. We are hoping we an mount the tv high enough to utilize about 6 inches of the open cabinet area for the cable box. To do this I may need to remove the 2 small cabinets to get the wall mount high enough. Wall mount $189 at best buy on sale. Heading to costco for a vizio tv next. Cable guy tomorrow evening

houssaon Here is one Houzz article on shared bedrooms: Ideabook: Ideas for kids shared bedrooms

If you have the wall space, this idea could work: Punta del Este Beach House. I would change the theme over the bed to reflect each child.

Even if you don't do bunk beds, back to back beds would provide some separation: Bunk Room and Beach Cottage.

krissy7575 Thanks so much!

houssaon These are two questions, not a poll.

Do you have an example of the smoke glaze? Sounds more rustic or country than modern. I prefer white cabinets with white appliances.

Samah Abdul Menhem I think u need to add the silver glaze color to ur cabinets otherwise it will look traditional

sam0705 Here's an ideabook on white appliances. A glaze would definitely not make them more modern.

houssaon Attached it in jpeg format to your earlier post and delete this post.

Dytecture Jpeg files.

houssaon Could you arrange your sofas in an "L" configuration and move the TV to the wall on the left? Otherwise, you could have the niche covered with sheet-rock and move the TV there. You might want to paint the fireplace wall a darker accent color so the TV recedes.

ladee900 Thanks for comments, now what size tv, entire wall is only 70, opening is 35. I wanted at least a 50-60 inch. Opening has outlets inside and cable, do I close it in? Where does equipment such as direct tv receiver and DVD player go?

ladee900 Fireplace doesn't have a mantel, and not sure if I can paint, it is done type if marble or granite. Wanted to paint room dark but kitchen and cabinets are white and it's all combined.

houssaon The gable front is very dominant. How about a flat roof with a railing?

HERE Design and Architecture If that is what you are going for, then I think that the slope on the portico should be lowered by about half and an entablature constructed (which it currently does not have.) Also, the fenestration under the portico is much too large and free-form. I would replace the entry door with something more appropriate to the style, diminish the amount of window and make the configuration of the windows conform to the normal geometry for that style, which is a little more enclosed and orderly. It will be very nice.

South Bay Stone Here! Here! I must agree with HERE Design and Architecture! I am sure all of the windows look beautiful from the inside, but it really looses the tradition of the look. It is still a beautiful home!

houssaon I think it depends which wall you think is going to be the feature wall.

LB Interiors Sometimes the focal wall is the one facing you from an entrance to the room, and may at the same time and is usually the wall that has the most important piece of furniture or archtitecture of the room. In a bedroom, it's the bed wall. In a room with a fireplace it's the the fireplace wall.

HERE Design and Architecture Personally, I rarely think it is a good idea to paint an exterior wall a darker color than the rest of the walls, because the contrast with the windows increases the sense of enclosure. If I am using that strategy, I usually use it for an interior wall that I want to have more visual 'gravity' than the rest.

Aloha Pools Pty Ltd So long as it looks fantastic even when it's not in use then we'll be happy with any style! In Melbourne a lot of pools don't get used much during winter, but a fabulous design means the pool is still an asset to the property year round

mom4herkiddos What ever it is, it would be a black bottom pool for sure. They are beautiful!

houssaon White Dove is one of the most popular whites on Houzz, for interiors and exteriors. I don't think you can go wrong. Navajo White has a lot of yellow in it. It is more of an off-white.

Talianko Design Group, LLC I really think if you can wait, you should live in your home for a couple of months before painting. See how the light is, observe how you use each room and at what times of day. Then, choose your furniture and rugs FIRST. It is much easier to custom mix a paint color than to try and match a fabric to the walls.

As far as a white trim, I always recommend Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee OC-45.

Fred S Go to the Benjamin Moore web site and go to the color gallery. Type in the color names in the search box and it will tell you what colors it goes with. Pick one that you like the "other colors"

houssaon You can remove the shutters on a Georgian house, no problem.
Triangle Brick's Georgian.

Having a contemporary interior is great and done very often. It becomes a wonderful surprise, but I wouldn't mess with the exterior.

This is the interior, Classic Georgian, East Glenview, IL 1 of this house: Classic Georgian, East Glenview, IL 2.

Same here: Milbank Townhomes 1 for this house: Milbank Townhomes 2.

houssaon I agree that the railings would look better white. How about adding a pergola over the deck?

Love your landscaping, but the bushes need a pruning with a hand clipper.

lefty47 HI - @ Kevin Retired -- Fair enough , your right it is a matter of taste. I have seen many doors with side lights not painted the same . I have also seen many doors where if they had painted the side light as the whole door it would have looked better. So with this house , I still think it would look better with the whole door and side light painted . We will just have to see what williemokes decides. -- williemokes , perhaps if you make some copies of the picture of your house , then color them in according to the ideas given, then you can see what looks best to you .

Kevin Retired Decorator Good idea lefty ! @ Willie With only one side light I think you could go either way. Paint the door 1st then if you feel it needs more you can paint the side light window.

houssaon For resale, you are better off with a shower over tub. I would do the bath in a simple white tile with a classic black and white tile floor. Paint the walls a light blue or green. You could add shelve on the closet wall next to the sink for more storage.

Bea Jones Many ceramic tiles and mortar do not need the backerboard any more; they merely require a clean, smooth and solid (not damaged) underfloor. Issues might be moisture (as in a basement floor) or strength, as in a very old plywood or damaged underfloor. I do not like vinyl floors in a bath; they (as you have already stated) peel and I don't care for their texture underfoot. You can use vinyl, of course - there are lots of pretty patterns and colors that can tie a room together - but it is not as durable, nor is it as pretty as ceramic. I scraped, cleaned and sanded our plywood underfloor, then really cleaned it again, and let it dry. The mortar will fill in small divots, but the underfloor should be fairly smooth and flat, no dips, slants, or wells.

We only had one bathroom too; so I feel your pain about a one-day deal. You can tread LIGHTLY on them several (5-6) hours after mortaring (especially if you have the little spacers stuck in the mortar between the tiles to maintain proper and even separation) if you must; it didn't hurt my floor at all. You might want to skip the showers until after the grout sets, though. I mortared in the early AM, and waited until the next early AM to grout, and used the room sparingly between times. At least you don't have to worry about kids running in and out!

Bea Jones PS it took me six weeks, between costs, time, and set and drying times - to completely redo the entire bathroom. Once you don't have to do it all at once; I ripped out the bathtub and replaced it, took careful baths for a few days until I got the tile up, set, and grouted, then painted, THEN laid the tile floor. Think of it as a process to a goal, not something that has to be done right away - or you'll hurry and try to get it all done in a time frame, and mess up.

houssaon I think the clock can stand on own. Just remove the mirrors.

houssaon There are some gorgeous examples of all white farm houses on Houzz. The secret might be to get the right white. I know Dove White from Benjamin Moore has been recommended. I would search the photos for farmhouse exteriors to see if any catch your fancy. I always like a light blue for the porch ceiling.

This is stunning: jamesthomas, LLC. The siding is White Dove and I love the deep cottage red on the window mullions.

If you wanted color, this is one of my favorites: Farmhouse Reinterpreted. This is a good looking house, too: Nethermead Residence. This house is the palest of grays, with a light green gray trim and red on the windows: Lowcountry Residence 1 and Lowcountry Residence 2.

houssaon I think I would go with a darker stain on the wood. Benjamin Moore has a great selection of solid stains that would look good on your house. I think the brick is fine as is and with more of a contrast, it will look even better. Is the gray trim painted?

Look to do a very modern landscape, which will make a huge difference in the appearance of the house. Twin Peaks Texture and Twin Peaks Modern. Check out modern landscapes in the photo section on Houzz.

mandylou33 Fabulous house - I LOVE this type of design. A couple of things to bring this beauty back to life and into the 21st century ....
The trick is to keep the look clean, crisp and light. so whatever colour/s you choose, keep it sharp (whites look great). The cedar colour clashes with the downpipe/gutter colours. Cheaper to paint cedar (if you do it yourself!) that replace the guttering. I'd lean towards painting the bricks also.
Check out this site for traditional mid century colours...
http://www.madformidcentury.com/2012_06_01_archive.html#.UbFeK-fe6Ag
And heres one...just for fun...
http://www.lortondale.com/2010/09/100-ways-to-screw-up-your-mid-century.html
For the godfather of this design, google Harry Seidler (architect), just inspirational!