Need advice re: exterior windows

last year

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I recently removed the vinyl shutters which the previous owner had installed and am trying to see if I can omit shutters altogether. (We are currently working on cleaning the brick to remove any paint 'ghosting' from the previous shutters.)

I have been looking at 4 different 'no shutter' alternatives: 1.) The simple look with no shutters 2.) windows with crosshead detail 3.) windows with window boxes 4.) and finally windows with a combination of crosshead detail and window box. Would really appreciate some help deciding. Thank you!

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Sigrid

last year

The house looks great without the shutters. It was probably never intended to have any. You don't have room to add headers and windowboxes are a pain to keep looking good. Take it from me, I'm an avid gardener.

The house is great as it is.

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millworkman
last year
Honestly, they look fine as is and do not really need anything added to them. You have what appears to be traditional brick mould casing and is completely correct.
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oberon476
last year
Agree that the picture without extras looks best
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HALLETT & Co.
last year
Window boxes are great if you are a dedicated gardener who likes watering twice a day. Most of the time they end up with half dead plants or worse silk. The ‘cross head detail’ is unnecessary and clearly tacked on. Stick with plan 1 (leave it alone) and focus on landscaping.
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Kendrah
last year
First picture looks the best. Everything else is way too busy.

Start a new thread about landscaping for some good suggestions. I think the tall evergreens are not quite right.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
As it is.
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Original Author
last year
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@sigrid, @millworkman, @kendrah, @HALLETT & Co., @oberon476 thank you so much for your advice. I removed the shutters and power washed the brick facade of my home...still trying to get used to the "no shutter" look. I think I love it!
millworkman
last year
Looks great, classic brick home.