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Help with exterior remodel...ideas please?

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

We are interested in having our exterior updated but unfortunately my husband is extremely against painting our brown/orange Chicago brick. Any thoughts on paint color ideas for the gutters/windows and new shutters? The garage door is only 2 years old and the front door will be changed out. The back of the home has an addition that is in cedar and that will be painted as well, so it works with the front of the home. Appreciate the help and comments.

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HALLETT & Co.

3 years ago

I don't think the brown brick is the problem but adding two more shades of blah brown just makes the whole thing very meh. You have such contemporary windows I would push the whole thing toward modern- remove the shutters, then paint ALL the trim Sherwin Williams Black Fox. Remove the landscaping that needs to be sheared constantly and add softer more varied plants. The house has great modern lines... I can't see the front door to make suggestions but simple would be key- either wood or a great color like orange or lime green

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apple_pie_order
3 years ago
Do you want it to look lighter or darker? More uniform or more contrast?
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Are any of the short walls by fridge and stove arch load bearing or contain ducting or electrical chases? I would be eliminating as many as I could to improve layout possibilities if you plan to replace cabs....that means drywall repair but worth it I think. All those jigs and jags make the room choppy. For example, removing that little wall by the fridge means you could run cabs under the window in an L-shape and eliminate that tiny cubbyhole with window. I am not sure what the purpose of the stove arch was/is but that would be high on my list of things to eliminate. What is in that short wall by the fire extinguisher? What is the space between the fridge and the doorway? If a closet, that would be a candidate for removal too. You will need to decide on how extensive you want to go and that will probably be determined by eliminating or keeping the cabs. If you eliminate them and are on a tight budget, look at Ikea cabs when there is a sale. If you keep the cabs, I would probably forgo spending a lot of money on new countertops so big box stock laminate counters should run $150-250. Using LVT tiles on the floor, painting walls, demoing the brick arch, centering stove on the wall space, removing wood valance, ditching curtains and blinds for Roman shades, and I assume updating lighting but only because I cannot see what is there are all things that could be done within a modest budget. Additionaly, how old is the flooring...old enough to be worried about asbestos?
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ptreckel
3 years ago
I agree that your windows are not suited to shutters. Remove them ALL. Especially from the front window. I also affirm the suggestion to go dark, rich brown on all of your trim, downspouts, etc. Your door looks like it is too “country” for this home. Look at Mid Century Modern style doors. Natural wood OR a bold color. Is your garage door painted brown? If so...match it to the dark trim. If it is natural, leave it that way. Your photos obscure it. Also....look at better, more modern lighting for your porch. Large house numbers, etc. GO MODERN with this!
chiflipper
3 years ago
Another vote to remove the shutters. And another vote to go modern.
Liz Williamson
Original Author
3 years ago
Thank you all. I'll look into modern exteriors. I don't mind the brick color but I do hate the shutters. Our garage door is standard with windows. Sorry for the Christmas lights. I took these pics early January.
doods
3 years ago
Agree with above suggestions, and don't forget downspouts are not decor, paint them as close in color as you can get to your brick color so they don't stand out. Very pretty home!
stiley
3 years ago
last modified: 3 years ago
More and more people here in Austin are building with brick and leaving it natural, and I love the look. I agree with removing the shutters. What about black trim and then landscaping. That should be a big update with not a ton of $$$. These pictures are pretty grand homes but the idea is the same. (This architect if you want to see more: https://cuppettarchitects.com/portfolio)
Liz Williamson thanked stiley
Liz Williamson
Original Author
3 years ago
This house is beautiful!
Liz Williamson
Original Author
3 years ago
Does anyone know of a free software to pop in paint colors and get a visual?
kristinhallett
3 years ago
Listen to the pro who commented first.
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HALLETT & Co.
3 years ago
to be clear I'm not Kristin though I agree ;) Kristen are you from the Canadian part of the family?
kristinhallett
3 years ago
Hallett and Company, I have no idea. It is my grandmother’s maiden name and I was told her family’s ancestors were French. Quebec? Lol.
tangerinedoor
3 years ago
Landscaping, landscaping, landscaping..... That house could look incredible in fall with all the trees vivid orange and red....
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HALLETT & Co.
3 years ago
Hallett is supposedly Scottish. My clan all came from the maritimes... I love Quebec though! Supposedly we were loyalists that fought for the crown and were rewarded with land in Canada.
decoenthusiaste
3 years ago
You can never go wrong with a "black & tan" if you get my drift! Pull out all of the landscaping and go for some open and airy plantings that fare well in your area. Right now you have that "I don't care look" to the shrubbery.

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