Could we see more photos of the front?

Do you have a gardener or will all the landscape maintenance be up to you? May we see the actual entry?

Hey all! There is a gardner that we'll keep once we close on house. Unfortunately, there are only a couple pics of exterior but we're going back this week with interior designer so we'll snap some new ones! Something about the roof or brown window frames...just look sad to me lol.

Just commenting to see more of this home , hopefully, and other houzzers suggestions. I'm agree with you on losing the brown window frames and the roof is a little pale? Hope others can give you some ideas.
Stunning home !

I agree about the windows frames and the roof. i know a new roof is an expensive proposition but a shingle with deeper color would completely transform the look of the exterior! Great house, congratulations!

Well your new home looks pretty perfect to me! Congratulations and enjoy.

If you were able to cut back some of the landscaping it is hiding the beautiful house, maybe add some shrubs that have a color other than green. I think changing the color of the window trim is a good idea too.

Those two bushy trees flanking the porte cochere are hiding the entry. I'd remove or have them transplanted elsewhere. I also don't care for the big "mushroom" cedar straight out in front of it. Consider installing a water feature where that rounded bed is. That would make for a much more welcoming entry. The sound of water would be a soothing as guests exit their vehicles. How about charcoal for the windows? Would work with the roof color too. Are you installing a putting green or is this on a course? Certainly a beautiful location!

Never even thought about altering the front landscaping - another good suggestion! I like the idea of a darker roof, maybe slate although we hear it's pricey. Every single window is framed in this medium brown wood (inside/outside) that is not our taste - included 3 pics below. Debating between painting white or going super dark. Decoenthusiaste, there is a putting green with sand traps on the property already; it's on 6+ fenced in acres.

This is what we're debating on for windows (interior/exterior). Thoughts on white vs. darker wood?
http://houzz.com/photos/22616530
http://houzz.com/photos/12859797

I would put a metal roof on the drive under.

Andrea, the photos that you are kicking around of the white vs wood aren't the same quality. If, during construction phase, the wood trim will be painted it is not the same premium species .. why would they pay for cherry just to cover it? So, in your case the wood throughout would be a travesty to try and follow some 'paint everything white' trend and cover it up .. not to mention you have a ton of beautiful woodwork. Enjoy what you blessed with and work with an interior designer to make it yours! and Congrats on that gorgeous place!

I would like to see the drive thru look more like the back of this gorgeous home. Maybe a drastic change would be to change the roof to a flat one on the drive thru and use elements from the back of the home: the wide band and the railing. It currently looks tacked on, and not the same detail as the other side.

If money were no object, of course. :)

DON'T paint the interior woodwork white. The natural untouched wood is soooo rich looking. If you paint it white it will look like cheap pine trim painted white.

Back to original dilemma - updating the exterior: I would definitely paint all brown trims a rich, creamy grey, which will work well with the soft grey roof. A monochromatic look will soften the the look of the home, esp. the back facade.
Update the landscaping. (Remove most of the rounded, manicured bushes and trees and plant more interesting, updated, natural looking, lighter, brighter greenery, flowing grasses, and flowers and flowering bushes). - sorry, got carried away, I can see it in my mind so well). Then a simple water feature to draw you in and render a sense of calm as you enter the home. See inspiration pics below.
I am afraid if you go with a darker roof, the chimneys will stand out like sore thumbs and draw the eye to the chimneys rather than your lovely home. Also, a darker roof will make the home look top-heavy esp.over the creamy tones of the limestone (?) - can't really tell from pic.

Forgot to post pics - sorry! Last pic shows a combination of a tailored and casual garden. Sort of what I'm describing. Fewer manicured pieces and more colorful, interesting and flowing plantings. Your home will shine like a gem!

Good morning & great feedback: 1) love the idea of adding color & water treatment to front 2) having back of house tie in with front 3) and/or adding a tin roof element (like 1st link below).
Sounds like painting the brown wood will cheapen the look so will find an alternative ie sell/donate. That style and wood color were someone else's taste for 15 years and dominates every single room; we're more "cozy contemporary", enjoy a bright space and have 4 kids (under 13) & a dog. I want to LOVE every inch of our new home for the next 30+ years (God willing lol). We're meeting an amazing designer tomorrow to help our vision come to life. Below are a few pics of our style.


http://houzz.com/photos/6377415

The backyard landscape is so formal, and the frontyard is so informal. Is there a style you like best? If you wanted to match the two style I would round out the island bed planter and add a formal tiered fountain with perhaps a boxwood circle hedge at its base. In front of the boxwood you could do another circle layer of plants with some colour, maybe hydrangea. The planting does look a little date and overgrown. Consider adding a little more deciduous planting as it seems a lot of it is evergreen. Beautiful home!

Sounds like you should paint the wood trim. See what the designer says, but you should be happy with it. If you plan on knocking down some walls, you might just get rid of some of it if you find it overpowering and setting a tone you want to avoid.

Great Suggestions for a beautiful home! You could also look into having a green roof system installed... energy efficient and aesthetically pleasing!!!!

Adding a water feature would be a great idea

https://www.soothingwalls.com/outdoor-fountains/outdoor-fountains-with-pools.html

I was thinking more like these - something natural and contemporary and more in step with your surroundings.