Help! Can’t pick exterior paint
I am getting my house painted this week and I’m having difficulty picking colors. Our painter used Benjamin Moore paint. I was thinking Revere Pewter for the House, Wedding Veil for Trim and Hale Navy for door and shutters however the Revere Pewter seems too light (Grids in windows will also be painted)
Any suggestions are appreciated! Even if it’s completely different than what I was thinking. I also am confused how to pick a paint color for our deck. Thank you!!!!
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Kathryn Brucia
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5 years agoThe previous owner has the house approx 6 different shades of beige and the treads is the deck are gray? Nothing matches!
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5 years agoYou might test a sample of Benjamin Moore Stone Hearth. It's a taupe that should play nicely with your existing cream windows as well as any blue door you may choose.
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5 years agoI think that color will not look good with the roof.
I can see it in a red (carriage red) or a vibrant blue.
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoKathryn, I would paint the garage doors the same color as the siding. For your front door, maybe Hale Navy for the door and white for the rest so you have something similar to this...
Sorry...you asked about the deck color. My choice would be the Wedding Veil White. The home in the photo I posted has a deck on the back painted white. I don't have a photo but it looks nice.Kathryn Brucia thanked chloebudKathryn Brucia
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5 years agolast modified: 5 years agoHere is Skyline Steel SW that is close to Revere Pewter BM
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