Nice house. Black frames would be striking. I would not do grids. If you want to streamline the look and make it a bit more contemporary I would also take this opportunity to remove the shutters. They are not sized correctly for the size of the windows.

yikes i just got those. I wasn't sure how to measure and I was told that they should be exactly the size of the windows? Is that not correct?

Size of the window, as in width as well. Shutters should look like they "should" close across the window fully, even if they are not made to.

What about your windows makes you want to replace them?

they are rotting and i don't lock. Oh yes I did know that but I had to go with more narrow because of space . thank you for your suggestions

Sorry! Yes, I am looking at the width. They should either work as shutters (that is, you can close them onto the windows for protection from storms) or at least appear like they can.

This is one of our go-to pieces on shutters.


http://www.lifeofanarchitect.com/residential-architecture-101-shutters/

But...not to worry. If you think they add the curb appeal you are looking for, so, too, will many others.