My newly painted shutters look too bright, should I repaint?
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The color looks great in the picture! I think you did a fantastic job. Is it maybe just how the sun hits it at certain times of the day that it seems brighter? I really like it!
I think they look beautiful!
The shutters don't match the door exactly but not sure that really matters. The shutters might fade a little with some time and not look as bright. What really matters is whether or not you can live with it. I think your home is lovely.
I actually like the color but in a short time they will dim due to dust. Maybe that will be just enough. I would wait before I took on that job again.
looks good to me
I love the red....I can't tell if the door is in the shade which makes it look like a different color. But if the door isn't the same red, I'd paint it to match those gorgeous shutters. Celebrate your color boldness!
if you are going to compare the color to the door yes,however take a step back at look at it from the street,if you like it that is all that matters.
I like that red. It is robust and self confident and suits the house exactly!
I think the red is perfect, it's just a small pop of color on the big canvas of your house. It gives it interest, but painting the door to match the shutters,( or even white or black) would look nice
Thanks for your comments. I picked the red paint color, I think it's pretty but it looks so vibrant in the sun. Thank you for the compliments.
Also the door is dark golden brown and I cannot paint it at this time because it's new.
Looks great
i think it looks great as is.
You may consider staining the your brand new door in a complimentary color, there are lots of different stains that’ll help you achieve crub appeal. The shutters are a beautiful color, you’re just having remorse because of the lack of contrast with the door. We’ve all put in our tireless effort into a project & eventually led to this feeling. This is where a decorator or design magazines would’ve helped you achieve the look you intended. But there’s nothing wrong with the way it looks, eventually consider staining the door & you’ll be fine!
Definitely just paint the door to match or paint it white
Leave the shutters and the door. It looks great!
I think you chose a great color- and it doesn’t look overly bright at all. Without going crazy and redoing all those shutters, maybe try painting the front door black. Pin up something black , go across the road and check it out. It will give you an idea of what it could look like. But, leave those shutters brick red!
I love it - gives the house a pop of color. Reds mellow with age, give it a chance to grow on you. It still looks formal and traditional.
Red shutters are beautiful the door is in the shaded part of the house over time the red with fade from the sun. But I'd leave it the way it is.
I love that the door is a little darker and not matchy matchy with the shutters. More sophisticated look. Colors are perfect.
Thank you for your comments! We love the red too! The white storm door will be changed out to a dark bronze storm door. It will hopefully blend with the brown tone stain on the front door. I think that will bring out the door more.
I think it looks great!
Did the same, I don't know what to do,?
They will fade with time....but I think it is a nice contrast with the color of the house. I love the look. Good job.
I am a love of most shades of red. Don't touch it...looks great.
I think the shutters look fantastic. I wouldn't change a thing. Nice job.😁
I think that it looks great too!
Looks very nice. I wouldn't change a thing. You did a good job selecting the colors.
Hate to be that guy who chimes in but it IS very attractive. The sun may fade the color so you may want to wait a bit and see!
I think the color is perfect. I would paint the upstair's facia wood over the windows to tie in with the rest of the house, also paint the rounded trim over the front door red also to tie it in with the rest. I think it would really look great ! I noticed that the garage needs to be tied in too. Garage door trim needs to be red too.
I love it! Need to do my shutters. What kind of paint and color name? Thank you
Your home is beautiful. If you wanted a "traditional look, you've got it! So many people believe that in the authentic "traditional" era colors were duller, but that's not true. The were bright when new and faded with age and weather.
Thank you ! That is the look I was going for, traditional colonial but not too "different " from the neighbors.
It looks great! You just have to get used to it.
I'm a Realtor and a rehabber and your home looks great! Wait a while before repainting those shutters as color will dull in the elements and may end up just the shade you'll like!
I would paont the trim black and the door extention above black as well
Hows this, I hate red but your house just suits the red and looks awesome! I can see where it would make you second guess your choice....why because I think the door would be if it was painted white to match the garage door then it would tie everything together.
I agree with those garage doors chiming in with color! As is right now, terrific..do those garage doors and it will be fantastic...I would caution on three colors because sometimes, three just does not work...ponder upon it and look at magazines, also mentioned, for colors that work with those you have used. Superior work!!!!! Yay!
As with any drastic change our brains tell us something is wrong even though it’s all good. Take a step back, let yourself view your house for a couple weeks of coming and going. It looks like the front of the house gets alot of sun so fading will occur. Keep that in mind before taking the shutters down to repaint. Dust will also accumulate, diminishing the “pop” of the brick red paint. Good luck in whichever way you go. (My 2 cents: it looks awesome, let it fade naturally)
Beautiful house! I think I would wait a while, then reconsider. Paint fades with time, and you might also get more accustomed to the bright shutters. It really does look nice now.
Good luck !
I love it just as it is!
Like the others, I LOVE the color of the shutters. You're just not used to it, that's all. It's new and probably brighter than what you had before so it still comes as a shock every time you come down the street and see the color. That will fade away as you get used to it. :)
Red is my favorite color-I love them! I'd paint the door the same color too!
GREAT CURB APPEAL. DON'T FIX WHAT IS NOT BROKE
It will fade - I like it but would change to color of your door to teal.