Shutters or no shutters?

last year

We are building a new home and I ordered shutters in a mid/dark brown shade for the upper two front windows. I’m getting used to the look without shutters. Do I still get them installed (they are paid for) or no?

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millworkman

last year

I would not use shutters. Second floor windows are two wide and the shutters need to look like they could be real and actually functional.

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Suki Mom
last year
The house looks nice as is. No shutters.
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K Laurence
last year
Looks good as is. Since you’ve paid for them ( no refund? ) just keep them in case you change your mind.
chloebud
last year
Good advice…looks great without them. millworkman’s right; shutters should be sized to look functional.
User
last year
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No shutters, google (authentic wood shutters with hardware).

My suggestion is to paint the front door and sidelights (because it is a one piece install) a complimentary color for the siding. You could go with the shingle color.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
No shutters
Beth Allen
last year
Since they are paid for, you could try them on the lower right windows under the porch.
littlebug Zone 5 Missouri
last year
Shutters don’t belong on double windows.
Kendrah
last year
No. They are not appropriate for the window sizes, and you already have a lot of visual elements breaking up the front of the house. Part of great design is knowing when to stop. Sounds like you know.
dani_m08
last year
I would try out some colors on your front door (SW has a paint visualizer - I don't know how well it works) - or Chatgp (I've never used it - but it appears that many people like it). Then you can decide whether to leave the door/sidelights white (like the trim) - or provide a nice "punch" of color. I don't know if painting the door/sidelights would make your house too busy?
WestCoast Hopeful
last year
I don’t think they are needed. I like your house :)
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Mark Bischak, Architect
last year
No fake shutters.
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
last year
Sell them .
tracefloyd
last year
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I like Judy's idea of an earthy tone for the front door...the shakes color or something like it lets all the white trim stand out.

My rough sketch to show concept:

Or a cool toned Charcoal or Navy from the siding:

You could mount the shutters and match the door to them...it's a very nice color.