Outdoor Color & Design Dilemma
Hey everyone!
We recently updated the sod and installed sprinklers in my mother's home, but now roof and paint colors are next. She would like to have the roof color changed to dark gray.
Here's the dilemma: She mentioned she doesn't want to get rid of her brick. Now I'm sure I can convince her to paint the brick if it does not suit the colors.
Any suggestions on color for the house and open to other design suggestions as well?
Thanks in advance!!
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C D
6 years agoRelated Discussions
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cpartist
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoAngie
6 years agophuninthesun
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoA couple of landscaping ideas: Build a curved brick planting area in front of the patio. Move the 2 palm trees there. I would also make your walking path wider. (see below)
I will try to show you an example of the yucca area later today.
phuninthesun
6 years agolast modified: 6 years agoYUCCA AREA: Extend the planting area a couple feet on the left of the yuccas (use a rounded curve). Remove all of the bricks and rocks from the border. Use a couple of the rocks randomly within the planting area. Lantana or rosemary would be a good choice for plants/flowers in this area.
Lori A. Sawaya