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Paint Design Dilemma Exterior

Need help with roof color, siding and trim color and window trim updat

5 years ago

I need help with a color scheme for the exterior of house. Everything. Roof. Siding. Trim. Front Door. Lighting Fixtures.

I prefer a modern clean look.

Roof will be replaced in February so I need to have the siding and trim color picked out so that the roof color will coordinate with them.

I can't decide on a cool or warm color scheme. The limestone has a warm tone, although I do prefer cool tones, in general.

The current green trim color must go! So, I have to choose a color for the siding and a contrasting color for the window and roof trim. (currently the green color).

I don't like the look of the mitered window trim. I would like to replace the trim with something more substantial. Should I do something simple where the top board is slightly longer than the one on the bottom.

The door will also be replaced. I would like a door with less glass and thinking of getting rid of side lights completely for more privacy.

Any suggestions or insights greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking the time to read.

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mindshift
5 years ago
The window trim change would be to Craftsman style. Unless you are doing the work yourself it seems a lot of expense for little difference on upstairs windows. It would, however, be extremely easy to do on your front door as you would only need to change the top board. And you could replace the side lights with solid wood inserts, or you could use textured glass that would obscure the view while still letting light in.

While the limestone exterior is very light it has a yellow hue. Simply speaking the easiest way to find colors that work with the warm limestone is to choose a nearby color. That was probably why the trim is green. Since you prefer a modern look, I suggest you keep your siding light and use color only in the trim. Below are two combinations that I like. I darkened the roof color in these pictures.
lovepatterns thanked mindshift
lovepatterns
Original Author
5 years ago
Thank you for taking the time to photoshop some examples.
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thinkdesignlive
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This is not that great for an inspiration shot but if you select a charcoal roof and darken the window trim that will give more crispness to the home. Siding should match the color of the limestone so it visually blends the house as a ‘whole’ in your case. Are you sure you need a new front door - darker trim to match your door color would go a long way to clean up the look.
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thinkdesignlive
5 years ago
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lovepatterns
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5 years ago
Hmmm, my daughter had actually suggested a gray color. I'll have to look at roof shingle samples and see if I can find a 'warm' gray becasue of the warm limestone.

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