Ideas on updating exterior from traditional to modern?
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C Marlin
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From 90's traditional to more modern
Comments (42)Thanks Gardener123. I feel I need to clarify to all of the contributors that I in no way believe I will get an architect level home with my current plan. I have a tremendous amount of respect for the profession, and understand it isn't possible. My spouse and I are the types who will take the scenic route if it involves seeing a famous house. I bought the "Not so big" house book years ago, have the Robert Stern big book on my shelf, seriously considered one of the Time Life houses last go round, and oogle over mid-century designs here on Houzz. That is how I came to build what is my current house that was designed by one of the prominent architects in my state who's work I admired. I admit to being a design groupie. However, sometimes you just gotta take one for the team. The neighborhood I need to be in (long story but involves opposite direction commutes etc.) requires at least 3100 square ft., has wonderful resells, and is about 1 mile to the beach. Not only do I not want the high design house build experience again; but I simply cannot afford to with that amount of square footage. I have lived in 7 or 8 houses as an adult, and in the big scheme of things it will be just fine. Of course I will certainly have the elevation drawn up for the plans before committing and make sure it makes me smile. I respect everyones opinion and thank them for their contribution. If this project indeed is a go, I will report back what we went with. I think given the time you guys have taken with me that is due. Hopefully folks will at least be kind or be silent, ;) Cheers!...See MoreExterior Color Update in Navy! From Boring & Dated to Fresh & Modern
Comments (3)Looks great! The blue paint definitely makes it look more modern - and that yellow door gives it a nice POP! - Woodruff Floors, LLC...See MoreHelp with updating our traditional Tudor home with stone exterior.
Comments (12)I would try to match the color of the large bottom stone in between the two large windows - or maybe a just a bit lighter version - for the stucco. Then see if SW Urbane Bronze works well with it for the trim. Charcoal gray would work with a lighter more neutral stucco, but make sure that it is a tone of gray that works well with the stones. The yellow has to go, definitely!...See MoreExterior paint/ design ideas for traditional house w/ light brown roof
Comments (17)@calidesign Thank you for reference photos. I am such a visual person and those are so helpful. I hate the color of the rock, but at some point this home will become a rental, so I don't want to change things that don't need changing just to suit my personal taste. Appreciate your point of view. @misecretary Great and important question! Definitely more of a beige! I have added additional pictures above that hopefully give you a better idea of the color of the stucco and the rocks. The trim & windows are all the same color as the shutters. I am not sure if that should change in the future. @uoflcardfan77 Thanks Kevin! Great tip on the door. I will check your website out....See MoreC Marlin
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