HELP! Exterior color dilemma
Hi all,
We are in a bit of a color design dilemma. We are in the middle of painting our house after adding a front porch. We thought painting the columns black would be sleek, but didn't account for how heavy it would make the house feel and now are totally regretting it. Instead, we are more than likely going to paint the columns the same color as the brick (SW Agreeable Gray).
My question, do we paint the soffit/fascia above the columns Agreeable Gray too, or do we leave it black? Assume the side soffit/fascia will be whatever color the front soffit/fascia will be. Also, the gutters and metal roof will be black.
Please help! Thanks in advance!
Here are a few potential different photoshop mockups:
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flopsycat1
3 years ago
PROFlo Mangan
3 years agoM Cven
3 years agoHi all--Thank you so much for your feedback--It has been super helpful. One thing I forgot to mention was that we will be required to install a railing due to code. We will likely be doing black iron. Does this impact the discussion in any way? Below are a few mockups WITH landscaping.
Thanks again!
pcxt
3 years agostiley
3 years ago
PROBeth H. :
3 years agolast modified: 3 years agolove the black. once you get your porch surface in, and the landscaping, it will look great.
I like your first railing w/the black posts. Beautiful. the path and greenery looks amazing w/the black. don't touch it!
if you do a composite wood decking, or even real wood, stained in a warmer tone, it will soften all the blacks.
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Flo Mangan
3 years ago - PRO
Flo Mangan
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Erin