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Please Help! Exterior update 50's lake ranch- siding/roof/appeal
Comments (14)Curious as to what you ended up doing if you happen to see this comment. I am in the same situation except my door is in front and I’m not on a lake. I also have 1/2 of my house front entrance to huge garage that wont be moved. Thanks for answering if you see this and have time....See MoreExterior Update to Tudor House
Comments (13)Agree with common sense above. Once wood is replaced, you could do all Sam exterior color but use a flat finish on the body and a satin finish on the wood. You retain the personality but really tone down the contrast. A roof in a slate look would suit the period if you can swing the budget. Good luck. A charming home that is worth preserving. Research on line homes of this vintage and see what was done back then. Take your questions from that....See Moresplit level exterior update
Comments (3)I would not paint the brick, it is what adds interest to your home. If the siding needs painting, I would go with a cream color rather than the blah white, you have right now. Your roofing is brown, and cream goes great with brown. repaint your garage door, to a brown color that goes with the roof, and and your front door, needs to be painted a nice bright color. Pick one of your favorite colors. For me, I would pick a pretty turquoise, or teal color. I agree with Windows on Washington above, the biggest bang for your buck, will be the landscaping, which is desperately needed. Congratulations on your new home....See More1980s Tudor Suburban Revival Exterior Updates - Minnesota
Comments (14)We helped our daugther repaint her Federal style house. She chose SW light French gray for the siding and Classic French gray for the trim. It works beautifully with the brownish roof. The gutters are bronze. This is a Southern exposure on a cloudy day in a Northern state. The windows are a gray from the manufacturer. We did not paint the windows to match. They are a different color, but I am guessing you did not notice....See MoreRelated Professionals
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