Mediterranean Style Exterior Window and Landscaping Ideas
Looking for some personal experience or ideas! I love the white stucco and tile roof but think the big white block of a house could use something. Would it work to paint the window and upper french door frames a dark brown or other more interesting but neutral color? If I do that should the interior or the windows be the same, or can/should they stay white?
Should the white beams under the balcony be painted another color?
Any landscaping thoughts, I think it needs something hanging from the balconies!
We are house poor so can’t support really big ideas but am interested in any ideas to inject more personality in the long term!
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4 years agolast modified: 4 years agoI think you could add a nice punch of personality with just paint. It's very common for the exterior and interior of window framed to be different, so I don't think you have to let what you have on the inside dictate what you do on the exterior (or vise versa). Let's take a look at some possible color options:
I think the blue is my favourite, personally. This is the same one without the beams painted brown, just for some mental contrast:
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I agree with Patricia that the dark beams aren't necessary. I did think it looked a little incomplete to not darken the beams if you have dark trim, but that wouldn't be my preference anyway. I would play up the Mediterranean style in the landscaping and make it more free-form with lavender, sage, and maybe an Italian cypress if that works in your zone. Just adding more colour and texture there makes a good bit of difference.
I think I still prefer the added character of traditional Mediterranean blue trim. Of course, it really depends on your neighborhood and the style you're going for.
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