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Paint Design Dilemma Exterior

Paint color for doors and shutters on brown house with brown roof?

5 years ago

We just moved into a two story colonial where both the roof and the siding have been recently replaced with an almost matching dark brown. Not my style, but can't justify replacing either at this time. Any ideas on paint colors for the double front doors, shutters and railing to brighten it up? Currently those are a dark green color.

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mfl0509
Original Author
5 years ago
Here is a pic of the house:
mfl0509
Original Author
5 years ago
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PPF.
5 years ago
Posting several, clear pictures taken from different directions will help.

Your new siding is vinyl?
mfl0509
Original Author
5 years ago
This is the best I can do on pictures, it is a dark and rainy day. The stains on the roof will be power washed off soon. I have ordered white window boxes for the two windows on the right. I would like to brighten up the doors/shutters, as the house across the street has this same color palette.

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