Modern Exterior Colors for '80s House/Stain Concrete Brick
Hi--
We're planning to stain the cedar siding, trim, and possibly the concrete brick of our 1983 Cleveland area home. We'd like the house to look more modern and still blend into the wooded area. We're thinking of semi-transparent ochre (think German mustard) stain for the brick, dark army green for the siding, and a dark brown or bronze for the trim. The front door is mostly glass, but the door trim could be a fourth color. Sound OK? Should we keep everything dark and in the same color family? Other color suggestions? Should we put a sealer on the brick?
We don't want any white or light colors. The roof is brand new, so it'll be staying. Also, do we need to replace the (perfectly functional) garage door? I know a modern glass or wood door would be great, but is the current door OK?
Feel free to give landscaping advice, too! (We have lots of deer.)
Thanks for any help you can give! --magoo7437
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magoo7437
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PROBeverlyFLADeziner
4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoYou have a home that has some Country French details, so I'm not sure modern is in the cards. IMO your brown is way too dark and hides the lovely details of your home. Look at some home similar in styling to yours for inspiration
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/64035625921183006/
I would consider a garage door in this carriage stone and would also consider German Mortar Smear on your bricks to update the appearance and the value of your home.
emmarene9
4 years agoThe house from the front is mostly roof. It looks gray. So you have mostly gray and you want gold and green. I did a poor job but is this close to the look you want?
I think it would look better all gold or all green.
Do you have an inspiration image?
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groveraxle
4 years agoHere are your Sherwin-Williams colors listed above (or a close approximation).
I think you're trying to use too many different colors on this house and losing some cohesiveness. How about just doing the siding and trim in close but different shades of green?
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