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Exterior Make-over Colonial- White/Black Shutters

11 years ago

We've lived here 9 months and have worked on updating our house. Including the exterior.

Put in brick paver walkway

Washed exterior white vinyl

Replaced blue shutters with black vinyl ones

Painted door black

Added storm door black

Changed out light fixtures (still need to do garage one)

Painted garage doors

Cut back shrubs

Sealed driveway

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11 years ago

Terrific work!

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Shake It Up! Business Solutions
11 years ago
last modified: 11 years ago
The black draws attention! Great for curb appeal!
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Stecki Construction
11 years ago
Great transformation! I like that brick walkway.
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M&R Custom Millwork Inc
11 years ago
Great curb appeal! Nicely done.
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Michelle Yorke Interior Design LLC
11 years ago
Great job!
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VRA Interiors, LLC
11 years ago
Nicely done!
schifferli
10 years ago
Looks great! I am repainting a 1940 Colonial in Florida--restoring it back to its classic roots of white board/batten with black shutters and grey metal roof. From bright yellow siding, white trim, turquoise green roof. I was wavering on the black shutters and black door (thinking maybe dark green) until I saw your photos--convinced me to stick with my original plan. Thanks!
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Kemora Landscapes
10 years ago
What an update! The paint work looks great. The black detailing makes the house look very fresh and clean. And the front pathway makes your entrance so much more inviting. This is a great example of finding a material that works well with your existing front steps so you don't have to redo everything. Good work!
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Fratantoni Interior Designers
10 years ago
Great job!!
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OTM Designs & Remodeling Inc.
10 years ago
Very nice work!

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