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Paint color for shutters

8 years ago
I posted about this nearly a year ago before our new home was finished, but we failed to have our shutters installed before closing, and our builder is getting around to it now. Now that the house is complete, I’m questioning what color to paint the shutters. I would prefer to keep things more on the monochromatic side, rather than a stark contrast. Also, please keep in mind that the mortar/grout color on the stone will change to a creamy white soon. (The installers accidentally used a dark gray grout. ) Thanks in advance for any and all advice!

I would SO appreciate more suggestions on paint colors now that the house is complete.

Comments (17)

  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    what shutters? you house doesn't need shutters, nor would shutters be properly sized to even fit on the windows.

    I would paint the front door or switch it out for real wood just to add some warmth to the front. looks very washed out in this photo. perhaps landscaping will help.

    but here is a light aqua color that would work


  • 8 years ago

    Well, I'm not sure you should put on shutters. There is only one where they would fit properly - the little on one the porch. Maybe your builder can give you a credit.

  • 8 years ago
    Landscaping is going in this week. Shutters will go
    on the arched window and the front window. Here are a couple of better photos.
  • 8 years ago
    Here is where shutters are planned per the design.
  • 8 years ago

    proper shutter size would mean the shutters would completely fit over the window if closed. I don't think yours meet that criteria. on the lower, it's going to be very cramped. I think having improperly sized shutters, and on only the right side of the house, is just odd. But, if you insist on having them, then white is really the only color. you say you don't want contrast, all your trim is white and the stucco is a cream. Or you could try a tan tone from the stone.

  • 8 years ago
    Beth H., thanks for the recommendation! While I like aqua, I’m after a more muted color scheme. My dream look would be the photo attached, but living with HOA restrictions and in the Colorado suburbs, getting a color scheme similar to this is the best I can do.

    I feel like the arched window needs shutters to look complete....but I def don’t want “shudders.”
  • 8 years ago
    Here’s the photo i mentioned in my last comment.
  • 8 years ago
    Thank you all for your input. Maybe we will forgo shutters, eventually get a wooden front door, and hopefully landscaping will pull everything together. Have a great evening! :)
  • 8 years ago
    I would def forgo the shutters. Enjoy your new home - it’s very pretty.
  • 8 years ago
    Thank you for the compliment, Jen. I was beginning to feel a little down thinking that ignorance really is bliss! Haha!
  • 8 years ago
    One more question — what if we added more trim to those two larger windows on the sides and bottoms? Do you think that would help everything look more complete?
  • 8 years ago

    Caroline, I think you've hit on something. Since they planned to put shutters on those the trim is not equal to the top and bottom like the other windows are. Yes, I think that would make them feel complete. A wood door would look great. FYI, your house is super cute. We tend to be pretty blunt here sometimes, but you do have a lovely home. Enjoy.

  • 8 years ago
    Thank you so much, houssona! I appreciate both the compliment and the candor. :)
  • 8 years ago
    last modified: 8 years ago

    I think the trim around the windows is a good idea. I tried to photoshop it here and I gave you a darker wood door, with glass. and of course landscaping will add more personality to the mix

    this style door is very nice. from the inside:

    or you could paint your door a warmer gray tone like this:

    I might do the garage doors as well.

  • 8 years ago
    Forget shutters, but paint the gables in a medium shade of you choice. That will continue several horizontal lines and make the house look less top-heavy.
  • 7 years ago
    Thanks for your help! I just wanted to send the final result....we had the trim (stucco bump outs) completed on either side of the two large windows in lieu of “shudders” and the landscaping is complete. The plants will be much bigger and blooming in the spring and in the coming years, but I think I’m happy overall. I really appreciate all of your input!