Landscaping is what’s needed. I’m not crazy about your shutters either, vertical landscaping on either side of those windows would look good. I’m not familiar with your climate ( i live in So Cal coastal ). How about hiring a landscape designer?

You might like Certainteed Landmark’s “Weathered Wood” shingles for your new roof.

Landmark’s “Weathered Wood” roof

Love the roof! We’re in NC. East Coast. We’re in the process of having our landscape installed this week by a landscape designer.
Forgot to mention that in my earlier post. I’m not crazy about the shutters either. In suggestions on the trim color or front door?
Appreciate your feedback.

Hi, Wendy. Glad you liked the roof.

I gave a lot if thought to your question about trim color and door color. And the shutters.

I think the shutters aren’t in proportion to the windows. Maybe do away with the shutters and put a 4” or 6” frame around each window? If you do that, you might consider adding a long window box under the windows.

With regard to color…when I think “coastal”, a million shades of blue and tan come to mind. Are you going for a Mediterranean look with bright electric blue and white (think Grecian coast)? Or something more subdued like Cape Cod? Or wild and cheerful like the Carribean?

What are your thoughts on a deep navy blue for your front door? Or are you going for a brighter look? Whatever color you pick for the door, I would suggest echoing it on the flower boxes, but not on the trim. If It were my house and I did the navy blue on the door, I would probably pick a stormy bluish gray for the trim.

Hope that gave you food for thought! :-)

How about a blue roof? It would give a very coastal vibe. Then add some loose shaped bushes (no meatballs) and perennials along the foundation. A window box could add charm.

Thank you for the suggestion. We’re actually in the process of getting quotes for a new roof. Love the blue idea.