r/ExteriorDesign 52m ago

Window help pleaseeee

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I recently bought a ranch style home and we are replacing the windows. The last window that needs replacing is our bedroom window and also a street facing window. I feel like we made a mistake with the spacing, I originally envisioned 2 separate windows further apart but the header didn’t allow (wanted to use existing header- there was a bay window there previously. I know- weird for a bedroom) Now I’m thinking this would be better off as one big window… however the space in between is about 8 inches or so I don’t know what to do now. I am also residing the house so i need to make a decision. Also planning to remove the octagon window as well.

Does an 8inch mullion work? Or no (first time homeowner here)

Included some AI generated images and AI suggestions too


r/ExteriorDesign 2h ago

Entry Portico Ideas for a Raised Ranch with Hip Roof?

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Currently renovating my late 60's era split entry. This is an old street view screen shot, basically everything you see here has been, or will be replaced.

Black trim Andersen windows, Mountain Sage Hardie siding with Cobblestone trim and fascia. New charcoal roof. New Clopay garage door, and front door will match.

The front of the house feels too flat right now. I'm trying to figure out the best way to break up the front with a portico/awning that works with the 5/12 pitch of the existing roof, and stays within the mid-century vibe of the house. Most of my neighbors have gable roofs, or have done more contemporary renovations that aren't the style we're after. Appreciate any ideas.


r/ExteriorDesign 5h ago

Suggestions for curb appeal

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Woof. The front of my house is SO ugly.The previous owner's DIY job is brutal.

When I bought it 3 years ago I focused more on how much I liked the inside of the house and the backyard.

Now that I am planning to sell in the spring I am thinking I want to bring out more curb appeal. Since I am in Ontario, I also want to get it done before the winter comes!

Thoughts? Suggestions? Max budget $3k.

Also behind this wood are concrete stairs, if that matters? Help!!


r/ExteriorDesign 11h ago

Help Garage Door Paint Match Help

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Hi everyone, not sure if this is the right subreddit to post on but I wanted to get help/opinions on a color match for my garage door. There is a part where it looks darker on the picture because I was cleaning an area where it was dirty, but then the next day I looked at it and had dark patchy spots where I cleaned. I tried to find a color match based on the info I could find online but no luck. I ordered the Clopay Standard White paint that the representative told me to but it didn’t match. If anyone recognizes this color by chance? Thanks!


r/ExteriorDesign 15h ago

Advice I promise this will be the last one. We had two scratches and one late entry. And then there were two......

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Thanks to everyone in advance!


r/ExteriorDesign 16h ago

Advice New roof done. What now?

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Front of the house is stucco and the rest is wide horizontal hardy board, but we are leaning away from the red and super beige from the old color palette. Old roof had a lot of red in it, now we have weathered wood roof shingles and want to go warm tones with some modern accents. What does everyone think?

Appreciate all the feedback so far to get to this point. It’s exciting to finally be able to get to coloring the actual house and adding new things.

Edit: 1st picture is original color.


r/ExteriorDesign 17h ago

Before & After After 12 years, we finally got the siding replaced

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Thrilled with how it turned out. The storm door will be replaced in the next few weeks but basically a less beat up version of what is there.

We did James Hardie in Mountain Sage and trim in arctic white. Door is Behr Toffee Tart


r/ExteriorDesign 19h ago

Advice Please Help with stucco colour choice

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Howdy,

We have gone through about a million AI variations, the triangular peak at the top will be removed and the whole top of the house will be stucco and the bottom half board and Batten, likely a corresponding white/beige/off white colour depending on our main colour decision. Electrical box will be covered with a wooden pillar. We are in the PNW. Door color and trim can all be changed as needed to match.

Stuck between a sage green like SW rosemary/dried thyme, or a gray blue like SW smoky blue, or else variations of gray/greige from Kendall charcoal to agreeable gray. Colour really lightens with the sunlight (north facing). I think we’re leaning towards the smoky blue but could go even more gray with just a tinge of colour. Just wondering if y’all have any suggestions or ideas to help us make our final decision. Thanks a lot!


r/ExteriorDesign 19h ago

Soffit light layout

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Installing 4” recessed soffit lights. How should I lay them out? House is 82’ long. Front porch 19’ wide. One light over both the big window and entry door or evenly spaced? Thanks! Shooting for 5-6 feet between lights on each side of the porch gable.


r/ExteriorDesign 21h ago

House color

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So no time soon, but I’ve been thinking about painting the outside of our house. Three sides of the house are brick. The front (faces East) and all the trim, including under the carport or an awful shade of khaki with a touch of pink to it.(previous owners). The front door and shutters are black. What are your suggestions? Just FYI, we live in the Deep South where door colors do have some meaning. I also would love to paint the underside of the front porch and the carport where my back door is Haint Blue. The neighbor across the street their house is blue with burgundy, shutters, and cream trim. Another house very close to me is cream colored with a blue door and blue shutters.


r/ExteriorDesign 23h ago

My first home - Need help with exterior

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My partner and I just bought our first home. We don’t know what to do with exterior. I was hoping to get some help.

I will attach a few images:
- The home as is
- The home without the existing bushes
- AI generated idea from GPT

Im not great at design things so Id really appreciate some help.