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rae9469

Yay or Nay.....HELP

10 years ago
last modified: 10 years ago

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We are planning to paint our doors and shutters the same colors as shown in my "inspiration" picture, but i'm getting cold feet, afraid it won't turn out with the same look. Maybe looking too monotone. Colors featured are Valspar's Churchill Ivory (main color of the house), Betsy's Linen (around window/shutters), and Lake Breeze for the doors. My plan is to paint the shutters of our home Bety's Linen and the doors Lake Breeze to achieve a similar look as my inspiration picture.One main difference is we have white crown molding around the windows, front door, and garage door. We have three columns on the front porch. Should we leave them the same color as the house? Paint them Bety's Linen to match the shutters? or White to match the crown molding accents? Do you think the color combo will work on my house? OR leave it the way it is? I'm afraid putting Betsy's Linen shutters against white molding might not look great.

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  • PRO
    10 years ago

    There are a few differences in the two pictures. Foremost is the richness of the window trim. Victorian style houses typically are more vertical and more ornate than the Garrison Colonial in the first shot. I can see your concern about the impact of trying to match the two but I do think you can achieve a nice result with the colors you've chosen. I would ordinarily agree with the idea of removing the shutters but in this case they define the style of the house. The columns should most certainly be white but since the house is in a tropical climate I'd take a look images of houses in Bermuda. The shutters would look better linen than black but in the tropics a shade like the Lake Breeze would not be inappropriate. Another disconnect that marrs the homes curb appeal is the little trifoil windows in the garage door. Since the door is built in sections, perhaps those could be changed. I'd also change the Colonial lamp post to something less generic. Finally, I think you should relocate the statue into the shade. Out front and center in the full sun it looks a little faux Roman. Placing it among the palms makes it look less like signage and more like a focal point in a composition.

    Comments (18)

    • 10 years ago

      Hard to say without knowing which white you have. Here are your colors along with Bistro White:

      Valspar Paint - Color Chip - Churchill Hotel Ivory · More Info


      Valspar Paint - Color Chip - Bistro White · More Info

      Valspar Paint - Color Chip - Betsy's Linen · More Info

      Valspar Paint - Color Chip - Lake Breeze · More Info

    • PRO
      10 years ago

      I do love a white column - simple and classic. Whichever way you choose, it will definitely be a bold and exciting look.

      rae9469 thanked 123 Remodeling Inc.

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    • 10 years ago

      Should i remove the shutters all together? The windows are fitted with crown molding accents. I'm thinking it may be a softer look leaving only the crown molding.

    • 10 years ago
      This color combination is gorgeous. I think your home will look amazing. I can't wait to see finished project.
      rae9469 thanked cynamonc
    • 10 years ago
      last modified: 10 years ago

      The the exterior shot of the home was taken while the previous owner still occupied the home so thankfully that statue is long gone. We did change out the garage door windows and that made a big difference. The lake breeze color would only be applied to the doors, not the shutters. We are not ready to repaint the entire house exterior therefore I'm faced with the task of finding a coordinating shade to accent the current buttery-yellowish color. I really want to brighten up the exterior. I 100% agree on the lamp post too! How about white shutters and the blue door? Painter arrives in the am...... Oh last minute decisions.

    • 10 years ago

      Better photo

      Exterior · More Info

    • 10 years ago

      rae9469 thanked er612
    • PRO
      10 years ago
      last modified: 10 years ago

      I would remove all the shutters the ones by the big window just look silly and the others are too small I love the colors on the inspiration pic and will look awesome in your setting

      rae9469 thanked Patricia Colwell Consulting
    • 10 years ago

      Progress. I do think the house needs shutters. · More Info

      Progress..... shutters down to paint. I do think the home looks better with shutters.

    • PRO
      10 years ago

      That looks great. I think you are on your way. The window trim is very nice. You might consider leaving the shutters off.

      rae9469 thanked Design Details
    • 10 years ago
      last modified: 10 years ago

      My husband thinks we should leave the shutters and I'm thinking the home MAY look better without. I think a non shutter look really brings out the crown molding and would tie in nicely with white coloumns. Thanks for all your advice!

    • 10 years ago

      Like it much better w/o shutters. Great house!

      rae9469 thanked the12shop
    • 10 years ago


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    • 9 years ago

      After!

    • 9 years ago
      last modified: 9 years ago

      Came in too late to say take off the shutters because they pull the eye away from the palm trees, great pillars, and the gorgeous blue door. But the house looks good. Well done! P.S. See if you can get chair cushions in the same blue as the door or even a little painted table in that color to extend the color.

      rae9469 thanked housegal200
    • 9 years ago

      I agree about the shutters. They may come off in the future, but we are not able to do that now as the paint behind them is faded and dirty. We will have to wait until we repaint the entire exterior. The trees have also been cut back which looks much better. We are currently looking for a table, but in the meantime i found beautiful lanterns in the exact blue shade that adds a nice touch.

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