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HELP! Ideas needed for an exterior refresh

11 years ago
I'm completely torn about what to do here. The garage door needs replaced, the windows need replaced. I like the idea of removing the storm door and either replacing the door or staining it black. The only things that can't be changed is the black roof and the red brick. Anything else is up for discussion. Any ideas are appreciated! It needs an update!

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  • 11 years ago
    for done reason when I saw ure house pic I got a tudor vibe.
  • 11 years ago
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  • 11 years ago
    If this is a 1920's home with original windows I'd seriously explore fixing them or replacing with the same look. Watch Nicole Curtis on Rehab! She's a nut about saving windows. That leaded triangle diamond glass is killer! If this is a 1975 house- bye bye windows! I loathe storm doors on the front of a home. Is it practical? Yes. Does it help curb appeal - absolutely no. Save the storm doors for side of house! Don't forget landscaping. Dig out old shrubs that date house.
  • 11 years ago
    It would look nice to put a Tudor style garage door here and build a portico type entrance out from front door. that would give some protection at the door. Get rid of storm door and replace with a beautiful mahogany door true to the style of the home.
  • 11 years ago
    What about shutters? I agree about updating the landscaping.
  • 11 years ago
    Shutters in the same style as the door would look nice long, slim
    With raised panels
  • 11 years ago

    No shutters on a tudor house. Look, go for divided light double casements in an aluminum clad wood except for the two diamond leaded glass feature windows. I suggest a charcoal or tan exterior to match the light stone around the entry.

    Find a stained glass pro in your town, and have them take out the two special windows, restore them but double pane them with a clear piece inside and beef up the connections - they can reinstall them so that they are airtight but you don't lose the historic value. A more historic carriage door in a brown black - something like bm iron mountain. If you need a storm door - keep it - being able to open your front door and let a lot of light in during spring and fall is wonderful. If the purpose is energy efficiency, and you never leave your entry door open to let light in, then get a new door and leave the storm door behind. .

    The "addition" on the right is currently painted too dark - it needs to be a sort of midtone / lighter than the roof - kendall charcoal would be a good solution . . Here, you want to use two pair of double casements side by side - the flanking elements around a picture window throw off the proportions of the window compared to the original house. . . full divided light traditional muntins (well, they are simulated now).

  • 11 years ago
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    I agree with no shutters on this Tudor Revival house. They wouldn't fit on the upper right and left windows anyway because of the eave returns. I also agree with casement windows with muntins for the other replacement windows.

    A copper or standing seam metal canopy would be great over the front door. Hover over the picture to get a look at the canopy.

  • 11 years ago


    Gillick · More Info

    How about this for an inspiration picture?

    Dark brown exterior window colors (much more Tudor than charcoal). The stone trim here reminds me of the trim around your door. Repaint the addition (or if budget permits, reface in rough stucco) the same color as the stones. Add wood trim to the addition, going horizontally and vertically the whole height and width of the addition, around the window, like in the picture above and the one posted by londonvon. I love the brown fabric front door canopy. Brown garage door too. For the addition, choose a window like one above with an even number of panes, not with a wider center pane like you now have.

    You have a beautiful house.

  • 11 years ago

    Although I have to say that this charcoal also looks very good with the red brick. Not as classic with Tudor as the brown.

    Magnolia Residence 03 · More Info



  • 11 years ago
    Thank you all so very much for the ideas, I appreciate all of them. I have lots of inspiration when it comes to other peoples projects but this house I bought last year has been very trying. Thank you and keep them coming!