70s curb appeal - help!
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Comments (10)I also wouldn't remove the railing! If it were mine... - I'd think about ways to improve the wide plain/void opening between the two widely-spaced posts opposite the door. I'd be trying to make it more inviting, yet with an element of privacy. I'm a gardener, so my first idea would be to put in a trellis for climbing plants (something narrow next to the left post as facing the house). And/or I'd add some bench/chair seating near the door & window, and find some large planters for the porch edge near each post. Thoughts like that..... - I'd evaluate the gardens around the porch and the foundation evergreens and decide what should stay/go/whatever. - I'm most bothered by the windows with the odd shutter sizes and white thing below them. I'd put window boxes on those two windows, for sure!!! :) I wouldn't paint the brick -- that would just add maintenance issues for me. lol! ETA: sorry, I didn't see the photo that shows the pathway leading to where I thought a trellis might go. Don't do that. lol! Is the existing path used? is it at a spot and in a configuration that's natural? if not, I'd change it to whatever works best!...See MoreNeed curb appeal on "that 70's house"!
Comments (11)A dark color will be a good choice. It's modern and will make the different siding finishes less obvious. Hale Navy is a favorite navy blue and I think it would look great with your brick. Make the front door color something that relates directly to the brick. (the garage door should be the body color.) The wide trims and the mullions are steering very clear of a 70s design, so just go with what you like and lean into more modern options when you can....See More70s Ranch Curb Appeal Assist
Comments (1)You need to post a picture....See More70s Half-brick Ranch, Curb Appeal Needed!
Comments (7)Katie, if you really don't care for the brick, then the Romabio would be a great option for you. Did you know that the lime wash (the Classico) is removable in the first 72 hours? You could try it out on one side just to see if you like it. If not, hose it off! The Masonry Flat is permanent. acts more like a paint but it's the mineral base so it allows the brick to breathe. Before and after w/the Romabio. looks great Even if you plan on 'covering' most of the brick, (which really isn't that great of an idea) the warm tones are still going to show. I just think doing any type of blue siding on top of it won't look right. If you 'paint' the brick the same white as the windows, and then do the blue siding, you'll have a completely different looking home! I'd sample the romabio on the back or side and try out some sample paints above it, just to see if you like it. If your plan is to remove the brick anyway, I don't see what you have to lose. You could paint your brick the anonymous color, Urbane bronze on the siding, you could do a nice blue door Or, do the Riverway on the siding, paint the brick a soft white, and urbane bronze on the trim. White Heron brick, and any of these blues on the siding. darker blue on the door I love these blues. They will all work w/the brown roof too. (when it's time for a roof redo, choose a medium charcoal gray)...See MoreRelated Professionals
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