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Please help with exterior paint color and door!

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

We're about to repaint our exterior. Was thinking we could go with same/similar color scheme. I have thought about lightening the beige EIFS/stucco color to maybe more of a cream or light greige. I have also thought about lightening the trim around the door and painting/staining the door a shade of red (roof has burgundy tone). Advice? Thoughts? Painting starts tomorrow and all of a sudden I'm changing my mind about everything! Please help!

Comments (3)

Cara Lewis-Watts
6 years ago
Yes to lightening the stucco to a lighter shade of greige. Would look FABULOUS with a red door. Dont' second guess!
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Debbie Downer
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Ummm.... what parts are stucco, that 2nd triangle section from the right? I honestly think your colors look excellent as is. If you lighten that triangular piece its going to stick out like a sore thumb - do you really want that? Right now it recedes and your eye isnt drawn to it, the lovely brickwork has more prominence.

I do agree however that your door area could use some attention but the red door is all you need (definitely stain it if its currently unpainted - a classier finish IMHO) . If you start adding in more or different trim colors Im not sure what that accomplishes except adds visual clutter.
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krwt28
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6 years ago
I never thought about that top triangle section standing out. Thank you for bringing it to my attention.

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