How can I match a garage addition to 1970s house siding?
kelli12345
2 years ago
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Comments (20)I just wanted to add to a few of the comments... Wider trim becomes a feature of design rather then a functional necessary. I'd keep it. I'm always looking at how something can be done in the Least expensive manner, and the least wasteful way. I say work with what you've got! You have a 70's/modern architecture, trying to make it into anything else with out a large redesign will most likely leave you with one of those houses people drive by and say hmm that somehow doesn't work. Can't change an apple into an orange but a nice buffing up can do wonders for that apple. Cream vs white. Yes white is crisp! It's contrast-y, and clean, it pops! But it can also be quite cold, and when you haven't alot of decorative trim to emphasize, and are working with a modern shape, it can feel too sharp. Sharp is not at all homey. An off white will still give you nice contrast, and keep those blunt edges soft and appealing. (hence why I suggested a cream tone- BUT avoid buttery tones with yellows) Bonus, that color matches all earthy neutral tones nicely. I would suggest the double doors, in keeping with the buildings design. But if you haven't room for them, I suggest the faux windows as you mention but the door and windows should not be of the classical variety with much wood-little window. You may be surprised at the options now in glass doors, such as privacy and security. The master bedroom where you are replacing the long windows? Keep them on the longer side then the boxy sort. In fact, take your photo..or my mock up and in an editor, toss in some square boxy windows. Very quickly you should note you lose your unique design and end up with a boring boxy wall. As far as landscaping goes...if you select low maintenance, drought resistant perennial plants and shrubbery, the up keep is amazingly easy, and you'll only need to replace the mulch once a year. Cheaper then gas for the mower and less time consuming too! Just remember to keep it natural looking!...See MoreMatching Siding to 1970’s Orange Multi-colored Brick
Comments (24)Alot of people probably agree with Chloe, but I still think if you can have a green lawn next too a home, the color of the gold/green is a way to bring a bit more color to the home and it blends well, and gives you a way to bring at least a bit of another hue into the home structure. <James Hardie Lap Siding Mountain Sage, Tuscon Gold Straight Edge Shake, Kirkwood MO> This is not a link, but if you type this into a search bar on your computer, you will see a home that has 2 shades of siding. I think it closely resembles the shade of your brick, the white windows you have, and the Sage green color that is complimentery to your home. However, as this is a brick home, I think the way the light reflects off the brick allows you to use the Green gold color that was posted above, with nearly the same result, because the white bricks do not make your house as dark as if it was all the gold color in your bricks. Either way, you will see this home, which has the Tuscon gold color on the upper eave of it and the Mountain Sage on the first story and 2nd story, with white windows which you have. This home has black shutters. With the varied materials of brick, siding, windows, garage door, porch covered, I don't think your home needs shutters at all. But it does show, that if you wanted too, I think your existing porch iron work could be painted black...but your garage and your 2nd story should be the same color of green. Good luck. At least you have a home in excellent shape with a beautiful yard to enjoy, regardless. Just very important to make your home look just right. I think you have enough input to make a decision you will be happy with.http://www.stlsidingpros.com/hardie-siding-2/ If this link works, scroll down to the 2nd row which is like 4 thumbnails below the large picture at the top of the page. This would be the 3rd house from the left. Now I see you have the fabric color close too or near a sage green in your curtains, it appears on your lower level. That is one way to see how nice that hue, or the gold green hue(again, because of your lighter color bricks too)would look very nice on your home exterior....See MoreGarage addition elevation is wrong - how can we improve?
Comments (31)Thanks for replying with some great advice. The architect did provide elevation drawings, though said “it won’t be noticeable”. I should have asked for the measurements. It’s a bonus room, we’re really thankful for the space. Full siding, not 100% on color yet as we’re painting the whole house. It’s likely going to be close to save on paint. The pergola is a great idea, breaking it up may work. And the trim to line it up a bit. The porch will have prominent white columns and no railing. You all have helped a lot with ideas and talking me off the ledge. Once it’s complete I’ll have a better sense of how to improve it. I‘m sure there’s more we could do too....See Moregarage addition needs new siding. Needs to compliment old red siding.
Comments (6)zzest, If you ever still peruse this site, I am curious what you decided to do. We have a similar situation where we are totally rehabbing our screened porch to a 3 season room. The current red siding matches the house, but the contractor does not think it can be saved. New red vinyl not an exact match and a premium color to boot. We have a cream garage door, fascia and soffits. I will probably paint the whole house a different color anyway somewhere down the road, but not at this point. Thanks for any input....See Morekelli12345
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