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Help with exterior colors for early California hacienda

2 years ago

We’re about to repaint our lovely early California hacienda and I’m hoping to get advice on color options please! We want to keep it authentic but are not afraid of color :) Thank you!

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Elin
Original Author

2 years ago

Here is what we decided on! The original inspiration of the previous owner were the country houses of Spain where he previously lived. Think of Andalusia Spain in the hillsides with gorgeous views, vineyards and horses etc. so I went with a more subdued color palette, working with the nature that surrounds our ranch; oak trees, olive trees, vineyards etc. Dark brown stain on large beams, taupe paint under eaves and Farrow and Ball Green Smoke on windows and garage doors. It turned out better than I could have dreamed. Thank you for all your input! This was fun and so gratifying!

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houssaon
2 years ago
Marble Canyon would look good on the siding and Urban Legend on the wood detail.
cat_ky
2 years ago
I like the colors you already have and would use them again. It looks fresh and clean with the existing colors.
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Elin
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you for your input. It’s been such a debate. It’s difficult to tell in the pictures, but all the doors and windows have 3 colors; cobalt blue, terra cotta and the teal green. :)
HU-187528210
2 years ago
Id paint the whole house fresh white. Trim included.
Unless you want to do a copper/ bronze trim - I think that would look AMAZING!

I like the pops of blue.
And he terra cotta. I think that’s what makes the house yours! I would keep the doors blue. And definitely keep the terra cotta
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BeverlyFLADeziner
2 years ago
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Looks like the house from "It's Complicated"
calidesign
2 years ago
A warm white on the stucco with an olive green on all the trim is classic and beautiful with a tile roof. You just need to pick one shade of green to unify those elements.
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apple_pie_order
2 years ago
Are the posts painted or stained?
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Anna Devane
2 years ago
I really wouldn’t change a thing. if looking for change ”maybe” I would make the green a pinch darker but not by much.
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decorpatti
2 years ago
I absolutely love your beautiful home. I like the color scheme as is; if it needs refreshing, I would just make the blue/green a bit deeper and a little more saturated, or go to a bit more of a sage green, with the stucco (or brick?) remaining a fresh and bright creamy white. Some colorful bougainvillea always looks stunning as it climbs up a post or a wall.
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Elin
Original Author
2 years ago
The beams are painted dusty green/blue.
rustynail
2 years ago
You have a beautiful home!
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BeverlyFLADeziner
2 years ago
I hope the wood is NOT painted but stained. Paint is going to peel off that wood and blocks the wood from 'breathing'.
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K Laurence
2 years ago
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I like the color it is. Beautiful home,
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Elin
Original Author
2 years ago
Good thought! The beams and under eaves might be colored stain. It doesn’t look like a normal painted surface. The wood around the windows and doors are painted. The walls are like an adobe type brick not stucco. Sadly the house wasn’t maintained for many years… until now … truly a labor of love! :) really appreciate everyone’s responses!
Renee
2 years ago
I’d take the posts and beams back to stained wood. After that, great seating areas and colorful tile. What a gorgeous home!
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Elin
Original Author
2 years ago
Beautiful pictures...where did you find these please?
Renee
2 years ago
Just googled “California hacienda.”

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