Improving curb appeal: White house, black trim, and red bricks
Any advice on how to improve the curb appeal of my home would be wonderful!
Recently painted my home white with black trim. I like the color scheme, but feel that the red bricks make the home look dated and does not match the the more modern look I am going for. Can anyone please give me advice on what to do with the red bricks? I read that painting bricks is not a good idea due to the fact that it will require repainting several years down the road. I am considering laying ledgestone over the red bricks to improve the overall look of the home. What color ledgestone do you think I should choose?
Also, Can someone give me advice on what kind of trees, bushes, or flowers to plant around my home? I would like to soften the overall look of the home.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I will update with pictures as I go online. Thank you.
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6 years ago
I feel the red bricks really date the house. Any tips on what I can do to improve the curb appeal would be appreciated.
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Comments (6)You have a lot going on with all the different roof lines and windows and columns. I think what's throwing me off is the two-tone white and brown. I think if all the white and brown was just one colour it might simplify your house visually and bring out the beautiful architecture. At first I thought to paint it all white but then I thought maybe a darker tone of your roof colour. Not sure. As for the ivy, yes, remove it. It covers your red brick and makes the bottom part of your house look squat. Remove it and the bottom red brick will visually be in more proportion. You have a lovely house, the roof line is really cool! Good luck!...See MoreImprove curb appeal and exterior color for 1895 half brick house?
Comments (12)As a few others have indicated, you may be able to get the look you want without painting the brick. Here's a few options that look nice with brick. I know you are planning to paint the doors the same color, but I think raee above was asking about making the actual doors match. I think the one of the right is more in keeping with the age and style of the house. Obviously it won't have the transom but the same kind of door with the 3/4 window would give it some cohesiveness....See More1956 Red Brick Ranch BORING curb appeal
Comments (4)Maybe try adding photos in the comments!!...See MoreIf this was your house, what would you do to improve curb appeal?
Comments (19)I like the suggestions of @partim and others to add a roof of some sort (open for light or closed for shelter) to the blank wall area, and the suggestions of going dark with the siding/trim and refining the detailing on the bay window. The element that still bothers me after those changes is the very wide overhang of the main roof on the left side. Obviously it's okay structurally (it's still up there!), but to the eye it looks like it needs support. This would probably be more than $10k, but maybe someday the column of brick and the siding wall to the left of the blank area could be extended up to the roof to provide that visual impression of support and to balance the facade? Something like this?...See MoreRelated Professionals
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