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Paint color 1920’s Spanish style house

4 years ago

last modified: 4 years ago

I just got this house and is going to be repainted (stucco repair and worn out window trim). Should I repaint it the same colors or should I go with black/dark trim instead of the reddish one?

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Diana Bier Interiors, LLC

4 years ago

After looking at some photos of your style home, I think the best thing to do is to paint the windows and trim the same color. Having them outlined just isn't the best look.

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housegal200
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
Where are your photos?
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4 years ago
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Anna (6B/7A in MD)
4 years ago
last modified: 4 years ago
I like the same color scheme. I’d love to see fun Malibu or Mexican tiles on the walkway risers. Maybe if the concrete was stained...

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housegal200
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I like the simplified look posted by Diana above. Just pick the look you want to go with.
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cat_ky
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I love the colors it is already. Its a very nice looking house. Congratulations on your new home. I would however, paint the door, a bit different color blue. Something a bit more turquoise than what is there now.
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Irene Kun Interiors
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I would not add a third colour to the exterior for the trim. As it is, my eye automatically goes to the trim around the windows (as it contrasts with the wall). If you like the existing attention around the windows keep it the same (to tie in with the roof) however, I would be inclined to consider painting the trim out with the wall colour (which I do like). Keep a pop of colour for the front door.
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Kathy
4 years ago
My feeling is the house is halfway between playful and serious and it needs to lean one way or the other. If you like the playful it needs the tile on the stairs, big terra-cotta urns and a turquoise door with the same color trim. More sophisticated would mean eliminating the colored trim and adding black urns and black door.
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decoenthusiaste
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Jazz up the entry steps and porch and let them set the tone for your other accent colors.
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Kathy
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Kenwood, which way do you think you will take it. The house is beautiful but needs some tweaking. The more I look at it the more I like the playfulness. I also like decos top idea with the black and white steps and slightly less stark blue and terra-cotta colors. Will you keep us posted?
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Yes, I will keep you posted. Thank you all for your comments!
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