Would love ideas on how to jazz up this very dated stone exterior?
eckypeck
3 years ago
Our home was built in 1953. The owner was a builder and used leftover items from his builds to construct our house. The stones on the front and chimney are every different size and shape and color and texture. I hesitate to remove the stone because I think it will be difficult and expensive. I'm not sure if whitewashing would work because some pieces are shiny so I don't know if they can even be covered successfully. I think the easiest might be to paint the house and deal with the shutters and door. I'd really love a suggestion for a paint color for the house (which obviously desperately needs to be painted) that might make the stone acceptable and fun. I'd also love a pop of color for the door (which is a super fun 50s shape but needs some love too.) but with the random stone I just can't figure out what color to pick. Give me some ideas on how to liven this puppy up please. (Ignore the random door out front and trash. We are dealing with 87 different indoor projects as a result of coronavirus boredom)
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houssaon
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Comments (36)Hi, I'm a Realtor, been going into other people's houses for a number of years, did a bit of property management, & here's what I've learned: Warm tones go with warm tones, & cool with cool. Bright white goes through periods when everybody wants it, & then after they've cleaned it for a year or so, nobody wants it! Plus, if a white is too "clean", it'll make furnishings look dingy. It's a cool-to-cold color, not inviting at all. (Think laboratories.) Warm colors are more inviting & they'll harmonize with the warm golden & brown wood floors. The medium-light warm neutrals will go with most people's stuff, & they'll go with the floors. The kitchen has the potential to be very charming. You might get some ideas by searching for images of kitchens in the 1900's or the 1940's... but there again, warm neutrals will probably be better for a rental. If the budget will stretch to new kitchen flooring, you might get rid of that cold-looking gray & replace it with a good grade of vinyl (Congoleum used to have a product that will outlast us all) in a warm color & a "vintage" pattern, or even install those linoleum squares like you see in school cafeterias. They would look appropriate for the age of the building, you can move the fridge without tearing the flooring, & that stuff lasts forever....See MoreHelp to jazz up dining room
Comments (21)I agree--you're already well on your way to a stunning DR. I love all of teacat's suggestions--esp. for the black linen chair covers with pewter nailhead trim. One more item you may consider is to either swap out the glass bowl for your table centerpeice or add a fabric table runner--bringing in some of the lime accents. If you opt for a table runner, I'd look into some tone on tone colored fabrics to bring in some interest, but not draw attention away from the zebra rug. Perhaps in the bowl you could put in some very green pears. Little pops of color to draw the eye and keep repeating that color in your accessories. I recently did a similar color scheme in my DD's bedroom working with black, white and turquoise. I limited my palate to those three colors, but added one, and only one, pop of lime. I've noticed in decorating magazines where they do that sometimes--just bring in one item for another pop of color...like an orange cushion. I do also agree with redecor8's point about the curvy overload; though I do happen to love that chandelier....See MoreDated exterior needs help. how would you update porch, columns etc.?
Comments (8)I would suggest adding a wide band of trim just above where the tops of the columns meet the wall. This should give the illusion of a beam being supported by the columns. The columns seem a bit undersized. I think I would replace them but instead of plain square columns I would give them a brick base with a brick or stone cap. I "might" suggest painting the entire house the same color - brick and siding but you should really give some thought to that. Once painted, brick can never be unpainted. It is a lovely house and a great lot. I LOVE the mature trees. Good luck!...See MoreWould love some general exterior advice, recommendations, or ideas x
Comments (3)Your facade is not flat. I'm not a fan of the gray, but you coukd brighten it up with brighter shutters. It's hard to get a good read on the gray, My neighbor has a soft, grayish turquoise for their shutters. It's classy and brightens up the gray. The trick is to avoid any hint of neon....See MoreUser
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