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Design Dilemma
mercedes_w52

Shutter dilema

9 years ago
Hi. I'm looking to update the look of my house. I no longer like the burgundy shutters. In fact I hate them. I want to change them but can't seem to find another color that both goes with the green and that I like. I was thinking of removing them or just painting them white. What do you think? I do not have a good eye for color or style
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  • 9 years ago

    Here's your photo with the shutters removed.

    I think I'd remove them for now and add more landscaping and flowers (hanging baskets? planters by the top step?) to get your liveliness....

    Comments (26)

    • 9 years ago

      Look at Linen from Alside or I'm sure same sold by others..... not stark white yet clean

    • 9 years ago
      I think they would look best removed.

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    • 9 years ago

      Bradley, may be true yet I think the house is terribly dark without some pop from them?

    • 9 years ago
      White would break up so much of the dark color...it would look great..try one set. I would not remove them they add character..
    • 9 years ago

      I'd just remove them, especially since they're too small. ;)

    • 9 years ago
      Thank you so much everyone. I see what you mean about the shutters adding character. As to the shade of white, will it clash with my stark white wood framed windows if I don't stick to the same color? Since my house is dark green should the white color for shutters have a hint of yellow, tan, green?
    • 9 years ago

      you might have somebody come out and show you sample options. Doesn't mean you have to go with them. Linen would be just off white (no yellow) in my opinion and be nice with white trim against the green home.

    • 9 years ago
      Fantastic advice! Thank you so much.
    • 9 years ago
      I don't mind a dark house, the white trim already there is enough for me. maybe someone can do a mock up for you.
    • 9 years ago

      I would remove them altogether. Your white trim looks nice as is.

    • PRO
      9 years ago
      I would consider black. it will make the dark green look much lighter plus gives you a very design-forward look. Accessories theporch with other clack accents or add a black and white printed cushion in three rockers.
    • 9 years ago
      I think the black shutters would look newer also. Also try them in the panel style instead of the louvre type. I think that would also update it a lot! I think the style of your home calls for the shutters! I love an old home!
    • 9 years ago
      last modified: 9 years ago

      The shutters are not properly sized. Remove them. Your white trim is enough to enliven the house.

    • 9 years ago
      Oh boy now I'm confused. Does anyone else think black would update and liven the house? I would have never considered it. I see what you mean about using panel instead of louvre shutters.
    • 9 years ago

      You can alway to to Home Depot or similar they have a sample board at least if not the shutter and take it home and hold it up... there is a program on Alside.com and you can try it there as well....I personally would have to see it. It's a cute house and feel it needs lighter yet you will get an idea with the program or going to get the sample board before buying. I wanted to try with my program to see what a yellow door would look like with the green if you went the black route with shutters yet I'm off to do some work outside of the house will try this evening if another doesn't do it for me before with their own program.

    • PRO
      9 years ago

      You can paint them to match your trim or take them off the home.

      I vote to remove them.

    • PRO
      9 years ago

      They should be removed they are the wrong size and IMO look cheap next to the really nice trim around the windows.

    • 9 years ago
      I see how the white looks agains the house. It's doesn't seem to add to the house. Here's a picture with the morning light. I will try the program myself. Great program!!
    • 9 years ago

      That trim around your windows is really nice. I think you should remove the shutters to highlight it. Great house!

    • 9 years ago
      That's great! So much better without the shutters. I always dress up my porch with baskets and planters. I think this will be the best decision. Thank you everyone! I've learned so much from you.
    • 9 years ago
      Looks so much better already without the shutters!
    • 9 years ago
      Great decision!
    • 9 years ago

      Your home would be improved by letting those tightly-clipped ball shrubs grow out a bit, for a more natural look.

    • 9 years ago

      So glad you decided to remove them! I love the stripes on your porch floor. Is you ceiling painted haint blue?

    • 9 years ago
      last modified: 9 years ago

      Pull out the ball shrubs and install a more airy and open landscape. Here are some ideas from homes with porches similar to yours. Also some color ideas for the future.

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