Orange brick and a rust roof.
8 years ago
We just bought a 1970 brick home. I want to update the colors. The roof is only 3 years old so we can't change it. I would like to add shutters and change the front door, garage and trim colors, my husband wants to paint the brick, but I'm not sure about that yet. I don't have any experience with picking colors so any advice would be appreciated.
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- 8 years agoHere's a better picture. Also I'm wondering if shutters would even look good???
8 years agoCongratulations on your new home! You have a very nice home; however, the windows and style of your home are not meant for shutters. Here is an article about shutters and window style and there is a section on that same website about windows. All about shutters by Old House Guy
I agree with you that the front door needs to be changed. That arched window in the door doesn't work with your windows or house style.
I think a door style like the one below (ignore the house, just the front door). The window in the door ties in with the windows on your home to make a more cohesive element.
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