When we purchased our home in 2008, the exterior was something I wanted to change right away. Reality set in though, that we had lots of work to do on the inside. Recently, we were finally able to make the changes that I had dreamed of but beforehand we made a few minor changes that pacified my desires.
This is how our home looked when we first purchased the home in 2008. The bushes were overgrown and the house was in need of being repainted. I did not like the red shutters and door at all. They really clashed with the brick but I knew that new paint would be in the works eventually and I could give it a new look.
There was lots to do to the interior of the house, not to mention it needed a new roof and windows. We decided to go ahead and do a minor face lift by painting the shutters and trimming the shrubs. The chocolate paint really warmed up the home. It's amazing how a little TLC can go a long way!
Last year, we were FINALLY ready to paint the exterior. I chose a medium toned tan for all the trim work. Then a very dark color for the shutters and doors. Do you remember how it was when you got your first car and you had to keep going outside to look at it? Well, we kept having to go outside to look at our house because we loved how it turned out and we had a hard time visualizing the transformation in our heads!
We pulled out the overgrown bushes and replaced them with smaller bushes. Landscaping is a great way to update a house!
Since I wanted to go with more of a European look, I decided to change out the light fixtures on the front of the house. I liked the look of the old ones but they weren't to scale and because the placement of the sockets were high, I really needed some that dropped down, more like the carriage style.
The Man of My Dreams, my husband, Brett, built me some farm shutters which really transformed the look of the house!
The antiqued copper faux hinges really finished the shutters off and gave them a unique finish.
In preparing for our exterior makeover, I got a number of quotes around town. The best quote and the one I had most confidence in was The Painting Company so that is who we used. They really did a great job and were easy to work with. We have recommended them a number of times since. If you are interested, let them know that I recommended them!
I was "pleased as peaches" with the exterior makeover we did. It's amazing how paint, lighting, and landscaping can transform your home and bring it up to date. Looking at this home now, would you believe it is 20 years old? There is not a thing I would change about this project.
Spring is here and I can't wait to add more plants to my flowerbeds. When I do, I will be sure to share with you!
Remember, Great Design Takes Time!
Lisa
Also, a big thanks to Kim, with Savy Southern Style for hosting the linky party this week. Check her out at:
Also, a big thanks to Kim, with Savy Southern Style for hosting the linky party this week. Check her out at:
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