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8 years ago

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We we are in the process of picking new exterior paint colors for our house. The only thing staying untouched besides the brick are the gutters (and other aluminum trim) and windows. I'd love to get some suggestions for the wood, shutters, gable accent pieces, porch railing, front door and garage doors. We are getting a new roof next week.

There is a house in my neighborhood with similar brick that repainted several years ago and I love how it turned out. I thought it was a grey, but after studying it, it is more brown toned, I think. Here is a not so great drive by picture of it:

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I am open to any and all suggestions. Thank you so much!

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jlc712
8 years ago
I like these colors below with brick-- I know the last pic is a very different style, but I think the gray-green looks great with brick.

I don't think I would do the scalloped shingles in the gables. I think they are Victorian, and your house is more Colonial Revival/Farmhouse. I think if you want to do an accent in the gables, I'd do something in board & batten, or turn the siding vertically in the gables, with a trim board between.

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