just wanted to say I like the shutters. If you do add them I think arch top shutters might be appropriate.

Pretty house! The windows would definitely benefit from some punch! But, given the curved shape of them, I would opt for flower boxes underneath the window ledges rather than shutters suitable them. This woudl make them more appealing from a curbside view and add some color.

I think shutters on hinges that actually close and latch and cover the whole window, as Anne has shown would be lovely and also practical with the hurricanes.

Your insurance company might reduce your premiums for protecting the glass.

I love the new front walk from the door to the street.

Nice from Anna!

If you are going to add shutters, make sure that they are sized correctly for the window. They should cover the entire window inside of the arched brick surrounding. Do not put rectangular shutters on this house - they definitely need to be arched in order to cover all of each window.

Your second pic is a huge transformation, and without a huge change. I initially thought def no, until I saw the second pic. Wow! Huge improvement. Still, the shutters looked odd. Then I saw Anna’s arched shutters. Yes!! My first impression of the house was that it was somewhat odd, which I liked…but also unattractive. The easy changes transformed it into an elegant beauty. I can’t recall seeng such a huge transformation made with shutters, a walkway and plantings. I hope to come back I see the end product. P.S Azaleas wpuld be lovely against the white brick.:)

The AI picture is quite nice, but they've added some sun, cleaned up your lawn and brick and added landscaping. I think if you paint your window trim a darker color, you'll get the punch you want without adding shutters.

I'd pick a punchy color for the door. I'd probably go with a pumpkin, but bright red will do, too.

I'd plant some hostas under your tree. Usually, you can divide them, when you buy them, so you get 3 plants in one.

Shutters have to be the same shape as the whole window, so that it looks like if they were closed, they would actually function like real shutters that would cover a whole window.

Just say NO, to stuck on rectangular shutters that have no place on those arched windows!

Go to the best nursery in your area and pay for a landscape design plan. For best long term results, use native plants with water requirements that match your climate. You don't have to buy/plant everything today, but you need an idea of how you want the house and yard to look.

Yes, if you add arched shutters. No to adding window boxes. I would concentrate on nice landscaping. what color are you considering for the trim & door?

I think that once you find the price of those curved-top shutters you will decide that better landscaping is the way to go.

Arched shutters.

I agree that correctly sized arch top shutters could be pretty. These have a wood grain look and can be stained or painted.

https://www.wayfair.com/outdoor/pdp/ekena-millwork-timberthane-two-equal-flat-panel-wquarter-round-arch-top-faux-wood-shutters-per-pair-fruf8159.html?

Then you could use the correct hinges and shutter dogs so they look more authentic.

Yes to appropriate-size arched shutters if they are in the budget.

Yes to landscaping. Consider a pro landscape designer or nursery as the right landscaping/hardscape/lighting will really highlight your property.

No to the AI-added front walk that stops midway on your lawn per the last pic in your OP.

Good luck. Please post after photos!

Yes to the shutters. Landscaping will really make it a beautiful house.

If shutters are added, I would want them to look logical. For me, that means either arched or shorter rectangles, made to cover the rectangular part of the window only and leave the arch bare.

Here are four non-AI edits of the original photo, with some simple landscaping added, with no shutters, shorter rectangular shutters, taller rectangular shutters, and arched shutters, so you can see what you think.

Properly sized shutters should match the size of the windows.

Once sized properly that changes the appearance of the house completely.

Shutters are architectural to the build. Shutters are not decorative and are not to be attached to the siding of a house. Authentic shutters have hardware to allow them to be operational. And, your home is not farmhouse. Mediterranian attempt for the front; however the roofline is ranch.

I wanted to add shutters that could be used as real storm shutters that shut to completely cover the glass, but not arched shutters.

Here I chose a color close to the brick for a subtle monotone look.

All black...

Warm gray...

This is strictly my opinion, but shutters that aren't arched just don't appear, to my eye, to be the right fit. Shorter shutters could work if this was a rectangular window with a separate arched window above it as shown in Beverly's pictures, but this is all one window with no mullions to make any obvious separations in the window. I think arched is the most authentic looking way to go. Otherwise, I would just enhance the front with some taller landscaping.