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Need exterior help!

6 years ago

The exterior of our home is driving me a bit crazy. Shutters won’t work on every window but we would love to add something like shutters or window boxes or something to spice up the exterior. Take away bright spring flowers and it really needs something. Also, what color of shutters or window boxes? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Comments (17)

  • 6 years ago

    You have a very nice home!

    The only thing I see that is missing is landscaping. I see one row of new plants, but you could have larger beds with a variety of plantings.

    Please take the time to post in the landscape forum. There are some awesome people there that can help you with a landscaping plan for your home.


    I wouldn't add shutters or window boxes at all to your lovely home.

  • 6 years ago

    I agree with Denita. Landscaping will be the solution and will amplify the basic charm that already exists with your home.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Really a lovely home. There is something to be said for SIMPLICITY!


    I agree that landscaping with larger sized and varied plants are really needed to set off your 'diamond' of a house. Don't discount the idea of wood or metal trellis to hold up flowering vines like Bleeding Heart and Roses.











  • 6 years ago

    Plant colorful things around the base of the trees. Use some boulders in the garden areas. Let the foundation plantings grow larger and add some variety. Trees will add height: place them in locations where they will be able to grow to mature size without overhanging the roof or blocking windows. If the anticipated diameter of a mature tree is fifteen feet, plant it at least twelve feet from the house.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Please don’t add any shutters. Your house looks really nice. The lines are so simple and clean.

  • 6 years ago

    More substantial/colorful porch furniture. It looks too diminutive for the area.

  • 6 years ago
    last modified: 6 years ago

    I would not add shutters or window boxes. Neither would go with your home. If you want a to change something maybe paint home a different color or a unexpected color on your front door. Maybe some colorful large sized pots on your porch. But I think your house is charming just the way it is in the bright white. What color is the ceiling of your porch. Maybe paint a light sky blue and paint some planters the same color.

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  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Do you want to keep it all white? If not, I could see painting the siding a bit darker which would help to highlight your windows. You could also wrap the posts in some rough sawn cedar. If you're interested in seeing some virtual makeovers check out my website, Creative Visual Concepts.

  • 6 years ago

    I love your all white house! It's classic and beautiful. Really, all you need is landscaping.

  • 6 years ago

    Agree with prior posts. Your house is lovely. All it needs is landscaping and a little better furniture staging and arrangement on your porch.

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    No to adding shutters to this lovely house. What you need is landscaping and plenty of it . Add some nice colorful furniture on the porch

  • PRO
    6 years ago

    Hey there! If you do consider shutters, might we suggest bifold shutters? For larger-sized windows with limited space in between for shutters, these are a great option. Here are some options from our customers in the past:






  • 6 years ago

    I’d be inclined to bring the front planting beds forward a bit, in an irregular shape. Also consider “ connecting” the 3 large trees foreground, right side, with a free form shaped (like a kidney bean, yet more pronounced) planting bed. If it is shady there, a goundcover like pachysandra mixed with hosta & ferns would be lovely. Get referrals for a landscape architect or designer to contact for assistance - they will, or at least should, know what plants are appropriate for your location as well as low maintenance if that is a priority.

  • 6 years ago

    Lovely home! Groveraxle nailed it with the landscaping <3

  • 6 years ago

    A little landscaping and some lovely wicker furniture outside . Use those chairs on the porch around table in the back or side terrace or in front of your kitchen . But not in the front . .. There you need to have more charm ....wicker ..could do that for you .

  • 6 years ago

    Some major landscaping and much larger pieces for porch. Big rockers would help! Maybe paint the window panes black. Really like the house, has lots of potential!