Copy the Curb Appeal: Kansas City, Missouri

Amanda and Chris Chaney bought their 1924 home in 2004, despite warnings from friends and family that the house would need a lot of work. "We saw the potential and loved it back to life."

House: Pure White by Sherwin-Williams
Trim, Shutters, Door: Privilege Green by Sherwin-Williams

Hardwood Adirondack chairs can stand up to all types of weather and look extra cute sporting striped pillows.
(Original folding adirondack chair, $189, llbean.com; Classic stripe outdoor pillow, $29, potterybarn.com)

Even if your shutters are just for looks, try to scale them to the size of your window. Find ones that would cover the whole window if they were to close.
(Mastic Home Exteriors louvered shutter in clay, plygem.com for buying information.)