Transforming house into traditional spanish style
HU-789988622
3 years ago
Hi,
I'm looking for advice on how to transform a house I'm looking to purchase into more traditional spanish style.
It has the terracotta roof, am thinking to paint white with black trim around windows and brown trim around doors and house trim.
Also looking for ideas on accents(arbor, fence etc) to make even more spanish style.
Not sure what to do about siding/brick, just paint white? or change to stucco?
Any ideas and thoughts would be much appreciated!
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