Yay from me! I like it! Congrats to her, how exciting. :)

Sure. Red is a classic color. Since it is behind the glass storm door, you could use an even brighter red.

Yay!

Good point about it being behind the storm door. Didn’t even think of that. Thanks!

Thanks Jinx! They are 24 and it’s their first home. They are pretty excited and get the keys tomorrow!

Yes to red! What a charming house!

I like a brighter crisper red ... the brownish red seems drab with the siding color...would also remove the shutters... the are inappropriate on a home like this... that is formal in design...not a cottage..

Also gutters should match house color and roof trims should be the same white as window trim ... more stately

The trees on each side of the front door should be matched... evergreen.. even sculptural..a solid presence and contrast year round...

FYI they are tearing out ALL the landscaping next week. It is just awful. Previous owners did no maintenance at all for years. They want to start from scratch.

Not a fan of the brown undertone which makes color too rusty. Note Positive Red vs Antique Red for example.

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I thought I’d provide a different look altogether, which I personally prefer (also paint the storm door and shutters) and the house will feel elegant And soft. When landscaping is added, the whole house will draw the eye vs the door.

Every home in the neighborhood has shutters. It must be a Cincinnati thing! ;) These shutters are too small and yes the trim needs to be painted. First things first - about 30K of work being done to the inside. Landscaping torn out right away. Trying to prioritize! Maureen - I hear you on the red. We haven't done anything yet but I believe you are right. We need to go a little brighter!

Can’t say no to a red door, ever. Whatever shade you choose will be great! Congrats on the new home :)

If she's going to have a storm door then there is only one red one on the market and the door and storm door should match IMO.

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