Exterior paint color dilemma!!
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3 years ago
Hi! I have beige/yellowish shutters and I am having a hard time to figure out what color would go well for my house. We have white walls inside and our interior decor is Scandinavian/modern midcentury.
Can you suggest a good color palette for our outside?
Thank you!!
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Exterior Paint color dilemmas. Please help!
Comments (4)Search "color block" in Exterior photos on Houzz for examples of multi colored inspirations. Here are I few I thought were interesting....See MoreExterior Paint Colour Dilemma
Comments (2)Did not see celerygirl 's mock-up before I did mine, but they are very close. I didn't indicate in my mock-up, but I would also paint the dark brown wood siding the same color as the stucco....See MoreWindow dilemma and exterior paint color
Comments (6)Not necessarily. I was just thinking match three windows with three windows for symmetry -- and get wider windows but fewer of them. Not sure about the cost difference with that. Since your contractor already has the size, you might also ask for a quote on three windows and the installing the second vertical framing. If you add four windows -- two double hung -- you'd have narrower windows -- and still have vertical framing between the two pairs of windows. Do some math and see how narrow those windows would be before you decide. Make sure your contractor knows you want to fill the entire window space between the bricks with windows and framing. Understand where that framing would be -- how much will be wood and how much glass and actual window and the cost difference between any options you're considering. While It might even be possible to use only two windows in the space and fill the width with mostly windows and little vertical framing, however, really large windows may have the potential to begin to have a commercial building vibe. Just to be sure your windows would not be that large, do go by a building supply store and explain to the clerk what you're considering and see if he/she will set two windows that size side by side for you to look at....See MoreDilemma: Exterior paint color to downplay pink/orange brick
Comments (15)I guess I didn't say that I am trying to deemphasize the brick. Not sure if you can tell from the photo but they are Roman style bricks, lacking the interesting dark colors and white stain of more traditional flat brick. It seems like blues and greys would make those bright pink and orange tones pop. My original thinking was white with dark accents. But I do like the dark exterior colors that are popular now. I worry that the dark colors will just make the bright pink/orange really stand out. Ultimately I guess I am looking for the house to look fresh without changing the good bones that it has. I am trying to embrace the look of the brick. Someone want to talk about how to tone down the brick without painting it?...See More
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3 years agoYou can keep the accent color and lighten the field color. Time for new fixtures on the house and entry columns.
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