Stucco House - exterior - what would you add/change?
This will be our new home. I do want to refresh the exterior. We just moved from CT to TX. I am a fan of whites and blues. These are some of the ideas I have:
1. change exterior colors to some white
2. paint stone or no? If yes - what contrast color?
3. Add faux window shutters for upstairs 2 big windows? what colors? Maybe a deep navy to match the garage door?
4. Trellis above the garage door with Bougainvillea?
5. Paint the soffit to lighter gray ( something to contrast with the white?) Soffit braces and soffit lightning? Not sure how expensive it would be to install on a stucco.
6. Prune the trees ( cut one limb blocking the view), the palm needs to be trimmed. Any recommendations on how to change the landscaping? I will talk to a professional soon.
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- 4 years ago
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4 years agoVery nice house. I would paint the stucco/trim first and then decide on your doors, the stone, and decorative accents, like a pergola. I don’t think you need shutters. You don’t want your house too busy. You may find you don’t need to touch the stone or the garage door. If you decide you want to tint the stone, use a limewash, not paint. I love all of the colors on this house. (Take your roof color into account when you choose paint colors).
I would also paint your railing on the top window black. Maybe think about some new, black modern lantern lighting.
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