Exterior Paint for 1950s Ranch!
JB B
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Need ideas for exterior modifications to our 1950s ranch!
Comments (8)Your new home is quite handsome -- clean lines, nice materials, looks comfortable and sheltering. As much as I like Frank Lloyd Wright and his Cherokee Red, your red overwhelms the house. A soft gray blue or gray green would work better with the cream brick, the tan roof, and any landscaping you might do. Since the garage dominates the house facade, I'd save up for a nicer garage door style. It's not a cheap fix, but would add a lot to your home in terms of looks and perhaps value too. Don't get anything fussy, but something with clean, strong lines that could work with a contemporary home. A more contemporary door would be good too. Other than that, just better landscaping! Those old yews block the entry & your pretty picture window....See MoreFront door/exterior design decisions. 1950's brick ranch.
Comments (2)I would remove the shutters. (And you can’t add ones to the big window as they will not fit properly). Your storm is black, so paint the front door black. Would probably go with the color of the corner brick on the vertical siding and all the house trim, as well. The white is just too bright....See MoreUpdating 1950s ranch exterior
Comments (6)A base of evergreens all the way across will add harmony to the line of your house. Right now there's too much bare house wall showing and it looks choppy. Add any flowers in the area in front of the evergreens. Small flowering shrubs like mini hydrangea, or perennials or annuals. Is there siding on the back and sides or only the bit on the eaves and under the 2 windows? Your window style is cottagey/country so don't try for a modern look. I'm assuming new windows are not a priority in the budget. The red brick colour is actually very attractive. Not sure the grey-green will look that good with the red brick. All downspouts should be painted to match the brick. If you want, you could paint the siding under the windows to match the brick too. If in doubt go with a colour a bit darker and more dull than the brick. The shrubs will further hide it. Shutters will look OK if you like them. I like how the black trim looks with your cream/sand siding. Shutters, light fixtures, mail box, railing all in black. Another dark colour would look good too but the black looks great with the cream/sand....See MoreExterior paint color for 1950’s ranch
Comments (16)Once you decide on your paint color, go to a small garden center and see if you can work with someone there to create front and back yards suitable to your terrain, light conditions, and weather. The less lawn the better in your climate--lots of hardscaping, mulch, and plants that grow well in the desert....See MoreSativa McGee Designs
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