Happy Monday, y’all!
Today, I thought I’d share some of the photo consultations I’ve been working on lately. I partner with 10 clients each month, and it always surprises me how many of them send me photos of exteriors. I’m more of an “interior gal”, and have very little experience designing anything exterior (landscaping included) but folks have been so sweet to let me weigh in on their curb appeal. 🙂
This one was especially fun…
The homeowner wanted to keep the same (brown) shingles on the roof, but asked me to change the paint color on the bricks. I suggested going with a pale taupe color, and soft black on the shutters.
She also mentioned wanting to update the awning above the front door (possibly with something copper) so I added in a new kind of entry and popped in a more whimsical path instead. I loved the idea of blue front doors (because blue and orange are complementary colors) and they tie in nicely with all the shades of copper and brown. And like I said above, I’m not a gardener, so the plants and bushes are all just in there to fill things out. They’re not necessarily the *actual* plants one would use, in the particular places I’ve shown them planted. I just like give the homeowner a better idea of what more/different plantings would look like. Last but not least, I added a copper mailbox on a crisp white post. I’m not sure if their neighborhood would allow one there (or if the homeowner one would even want one there) but it was too cute to resist! 🙂
For those of you on desktop computers that would like to see the interactive version, just move your cursor on and off of the photo below to see it presto change-o! 🙂
Here are a couple of other exterior consultations I had fun working on recently:
That one really challenged my facade modification abilities. My client wanted to see what it would look like with a porch and I did my best to paste one on there! 😀
This next one was such a treat to transform too…
Here’s the interactive version for those of you who want to see it in action:
The homeowner said they’re going to incorporate many of my ideas, and I know they’ve already started making changes, so I hope to share an “after” photo if she sends one when they’re done!
And speaking of consults, I’ll be opening up my “presto change-o” services again next week, so if you’re in the market for that kind of thing and would like to partner, just make sure to check back here for more information on Friday.
Hope you’re week is off to a great start!
Layla
These are amazing transformations Layla! I’d like to live in the first house, it’s so welcoming and cozy cottage looking!
WOW! Your ideas are spectacular!! I’ve got a house I’ve been wanting to paint so I’m going to send you a photo!
Layla! Such gorgeous changes you have designed for these lovely homes–especially photo number three! I love your interior designs and now I love your exterior designs, too!
Blessings,
Sindy
Layla, you have a new calling! These are wonderful!
Incredible, fantastic suggestions, as always! Your great ideas are so well thought out, so practical and creative, and they always seem entirely doable! You have inspired me for years, and if you could see the before & afters of the rooms I’ve done in my house, you would for sure see “Layla Palmer influence” stamped all over them! Seriously, finding your blog way back when you had the black painted kitchen cabinets in your first Lettered Cottage has given me the confidence to knock out drywall, learn to use a router and help my husband make tongue and groove boards to match the outer log walls of our farmhouse. I found the courage to go against what almost everyone else told me and I painted all the interior log walls a soft white, and it has changed my entire home and the way I feel living here. Even my reluctant husband has become a big believer in the changes and hardly even questions my ideas now, lol. I just want you to know how much you’ve helped me begin to feel at home in my own home now. Thank you for all the inspiration and hope!
Layla, for an “interior gal” you have certainly done some beautiful work on these exteriors. I really enjoyed and appreciated this post.
I just love looking at these, you are AMAZING!!
Seriously, you are just as good on the exteriors as interiors! These were amazing!
So kind of you to say that, Marian! 🙂
Are you taking on new clients for a curb appeal projects?
If so please contact me.
Yep! Just stayed tuned to the blog next week for information about what day I’ll be partnering with 10 more peeps! 🙂
I think you did a great job! I love them all!
Thank you, Maria! 😀
Hi Layla –
You have an amazing eye and ooodles of design talent. Everyone of these “After” visions is truly remarkable. What I love best though is that they are not huge changes, just tweaks that most homeowners can afford. So good!!!!
Thank you, Diane!! 😀
Have you considered doing an “international” Curb Appeal? We have a really old family home in France, my husbands 4XGreat Grandfather was born in this house. We would love to see what you imagine! Naturally, we do not want to americanize the renovation but to give it a bit of polish. What do you think?
Boy, that sounds challenging! I don’t know if I’m cut out for that but I’d sure love to see it! 😀
I love this idea! I also live in Europe in an old far house (I am American) and would love to participate. Please consider it!
I really love these makeover ideas! They’re super creative and beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
Amazing! I keep looking for how to purchase one of your monthly photo shop consultants but haven’t been able to find where you post the info. Will it be at the end of a post about something unrelated? I’m probably being dense!
Hey there!
I always publish a post during the first week of each month when I’m accepting new clients. I’m not sure which day it will be yet, but it will be one morning this next week! XO
Hi Layla! Would you mind sending me info on your change-o services? I can’t seem to locate how to book your services (could be because I’m navigating on my phone) and would love to use you for our next adventure.
Rebecca
PS- I’m a MN girl too.
Hey there!
The best way to make sure you don’t miss the post where I make my service available is to subscribe to my blog. That way you’ll never miss a notification about the consultations in your inbox. Thank you for inquiring, friend! 🙂
Lovely!