Curb appeal? Help please
rizm5575
8 years ago
Hi there,
was as hoping for some suggestions on improving curb appeal. Just removed the awning and capped the railing. Any suggestions with shutters, colors, how I can match up or compliment brick with siding. Your thoughts would bevsommuch appreciated; unfortunately I don't have much of an eye for design:(
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Nancy Ingram
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PROJudyG Designs
8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoSorry came in too late. I would still paint the gray brick white...at least on the garage front.
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8 years ago
PROBeverlyFLADeziner
8 years agoI might consider staining all the brick the grey color and add a lantern with a mustache bracket over the garage.
rizm5575
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emmarene9
8 years ago
zzmom40
8 years agoI would paint the entire house white! Black shutters...bright red front door....follow through with black flower pots...black outdoor lighting. Super cute you can't go wrong it will be the cutest house on the street.
Really sweet house!
Trina Egertson
8 years ago
PROMolly Druce
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8 years agoSo I took out the awning and I think it looks better. Would u guys consider a black garage door, black shutters, and clear storm door to tie everything together?
zzmom40
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8 years agoIf you would ever consider painting all your brick....this would be a beautiful color combination to go with.
zzmom40
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8 years agoLinda Stacey
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8 years agolast modified: 8 years agoLinda Stacey
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