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Paint Design Dilemma

Need advice for exterior paint for Caribbean home

6 years ago

I'm looking for exterior paint ideas for my home in the Caribbean. I like the color it is now but my wife hates it. I've tried sone programs to change the color but haven't found anything we like. Any ideas would be appreciated. We will change the driveway color as well.

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BeverlyFLADeziner

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

This property is woefully lacking of vegetation considering it's location. Paint it white. and use Aqua accents for planters, furnishings etc.

Maybe paint the pipe railings aqua.

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coops75
Original Author
6 years ago
I just bought it and it's a newer home almost 2yrsld so things are just starting to grow. Other side of the yard has 8 palm trees, bushes etc. Don't want to plant much close to the pool.

White is too boring ;) I've tried a few off whites.
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RaiKai
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
I really like the yellow.

I think minty green often works well in Caribbean locales, but it would not work as well on your house in my opinion. White would look clean and modern - not boring.
lynartist
6 years ago
Yikes!!! Beverly is SO right! Paint it White!!! You may think it is boring but it will look stunning once you get rid of that driveway and plant some really tall palm trees! A few palm tree near the pool will not block the sun and add a lot to this homes exterior. The white angular shape against the blue sky and green foliage is anything but boring!!!
mommyniki
6 years ago
What about a teal blue/green?
functionthenlook
6 years ago
What colors are used on the island? Some islands use brighter colors on their homes than others. Aruba uses more neutral tones on their homes while St Maarten uses bright colors.
Judy Mishkin
6 years ago
any way to paint some of it white leave some yellow? what does the front look like?

i like the color but agree it IS a bit much.

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