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by athomas4
7 months ago in Design Dilemma
Need help to make a boring exterior look better
I need ideas. My home exterior, especially around the front and sides look very boring. What do I need (besides shutters)?
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S. Thomas Kutch Shutters would nice, add some color. Large trim around the windows and doors and some landscaping and hardscaping.
7 months ago ·
Dytecture Changing the color of the siding and 'beefing up' the window trims would be quite dramatic. as S. Thomas Kutch suggested.


7 months ago ·
Deborah Butler, Brickwood Builders Landscaping!
7 months ago ·
olldbobbi Without adding any plants or shutters or trim, get some paint and go for some contrast, right now all the colors are light and they blend together. Your house looks beige on my monitor; get some dark chocolate brown paint, and paint the garage doors, the second floor balconey, the supports and the porch floor. Paint your front door a deep brownish red. Paint the porch ceiling a light blue to keep bugs away. Then step back and look at it and see if you still want to add trim and shutters and landscaping!
7 months ago ·
athomas4 Thanks all for the great suggestions! I love the trim and color suggestions.
7 months ago · ·
kech7 add outdoor lights aswell a path way to the main door wth lights and pebbles. good luck
7 months ago ·
Susan Friedman Landscape Architecture Your home has a lot of style and therefore potential to create beautiful curb appeal. Accentuate the front entry using a walkway with materials that blend with the color and style of your home. May want to add a secondary walkway connection to the driveway. Keep view to front door open and inviting. Soften the foundation with low/medium size shrubs. Frame the home with taller plants toward the corners. Add groundcover or perennials to create layers, texture and seasonal interest. Low voltage lighting will create added beauty and drama at night.
7 months ago ·
cyn222 Add higher plants near corners and put some color near the door. Nice home.
7 months ago ·
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