Anonymous
Post 05/14/2015 13:02     Subject: Improving the curb appeal
I think this house is lovely. I wouldn't change a thing.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2015 12:49     Subject: Improving the curb appeal
I would rip out all the front hedges and have it professionally landscaped. They can add symmetry with the landscaping/shrubs that they use. Also add some shrubs with color.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2015 12:16     Subject: Re:Improving the curb appeal
Anonymous wrote:Random question - do you usually use glossy paint when repainting your shutters? I'm about to start this project and hadn't thought of that. Buying paint this weekend....


PP here
Just go to your local Sherwin Williams they are helpful, we painted our shutters Navy (looks glossy to me) on cloak gray wood siding.
We get compliments all the time from our teardown neighbors. Maybe cause thats the only nice thing to say about old colonial.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2015 12:09     Subject: Re:Improving the curb appeal
Random question - do you usually use glossy paint when repainting your shutters? I'm about to start this project and hadn't thought of that. Buying paint this weekend....
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2015 12:05     Subject: Re:Improving the curb appeal
Anonymous wrote:It's very cute. Your husband may be in the grip of buyer's remorse. Been there, got over it.


Hehe, no he is actually excited, but he is a very straight laced, symetrical kind of guy and it bothers him that the front is "loopsided" as he calls it.

Thanks all for the feedback, appreciate it!
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2015 12:02     Subject: Re:Improving the curb appeal
Very cute. Needs color. Paint the shutters a different shade than green (or black IMO) to make them pop a little ... as is they blend in with the shade and excessive shubbery. Add some colorful flowers around the shrubs. I think all you need is some accents to brighten the front up a bit.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2015 12:00     Subject: Re:Improving the curb appeal
Anonymous wrote:It's very cute. Your husband may be in the grip of buyer's remorse. Been there, got over it.


OP, paint the shutters with glossy finish (Navy). Add some perenials in front of the porch like Hydrageneas or colorful flowers.

Depending on your budget, could even replace roof with Metal or paint exterior house or add chips to the right side of house.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2015 11:59     Subject: Improving the curb appeal
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:We have already pulled the trigger on this one. I actually like the front of the house, i think it's kind of charming. But my husbands thinks the front porch and the dormer that sits on top of it are just poor additions. What would you do to improve the curb appeal?

P.S.
This is a side entrance home and the porch is accesible only through french door in living room.



"Poor additions"? It looks like this house is conceived as one piece, and the porch and dormer are integral parts of it. It is beautiful. I would just get rid of all those sheared shrubs and add other shrubs and perennials.


+1000
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2015 11:54     Subject: Re:Improving the curb appeal
It's very cute. Your husband may be in the grip of buyer's remorse. Been there, got over it.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2015 11:54     Subject: Improving the curb appeal
Adorable. DH is cray cray.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2015 11:41     Subject: Improving the curb appeal
Anonymous wrote:We have already pulled the trigger on this one. I actually like the front of the house, i think it's kind of charming. But my husbands thinks the front porch and the dormer that sits on top of it are just poor additions. What would you do to improve the curb appeal?

P.S.
This is a side entrance home and the porch is accesible only through french door in living room.



"Poor additions"? It looks like this house is conceived as one piece, and the porch and dormer are integral parts of it. It is beautiful. I would just get rid of all those sheared shrubs and add other shrubs and perennials.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2015 11:36     Subject: Improving the curb appeal
Anonymous wrote:I think it's a cute house! Agree with trimming some of that shrubbery back a bit though so it doesn't seem so "hidden." Maybe add some hanging plants from the porch and plant a few annuals out front. You could also do a nice stepping stone pathway around to the side entrance if it doesn't have one already.


+1 on the hanging plants and some flower beds hung on the railing.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2015 11:35     Subject: Improving the curb appeal
I think it's a cute house! Agree with trimming some of that shrubbery back a bit though so it doesn't seem so "hidden." Maybe add some hanging plants from the porch and plant a few annuals out front. You could also do a nice stepping stone pathway around to the side entrance if it doesn't have one already.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2015 11:25     Subject: Improving the curb appeal
I was expecting a monstrosity, but that's an adorable house! I think the shutters need to be painted, bushes trimmed back/removed and more variety needs to be added in the landscaping.
Anonymous
Post 05/14/2015 11:23     Subject: Improving the curb appeal
We have already pulled the trigger on this one. I actually like the front of the house, i think it's kind of charming. But my husbands thinks the front porch and the dormer that sits on top of it are just poor additions. What would you do to improve the curb appeal?

P.S.
This is a side entrance home and the porch is accesible only through french door in living room.