We just re-did the roof about a year or so ago. Spanish tile is very expensive, anyhow. Can you tell me more what you mean by "change the roof line"? That middle part will be changing. It's kind of hard to describe and I don't have any software tools that will let me show it but basically that section will be coming out so that it takes over the tiny front porch area and the columns. hard to see behind those arches but there's a door with sidelight (door and sidelight will change but basic configuration will remain) and a rather large window. That also means the trim around the window is open for change. Scale is about the same as the two sides, I think. See here's the thing - take away those hideous arches and you have a basic, simple, box of a house - the same box that is repeated over and over (and over) again in our neighborhood. The only thing distinguishing one house from another is color and a few bits of trim, essentially. The ones that stand out (in a good way) are the ones who have added a little something extra - such as a decorative fence and some beds in a distinctive style. If there were more true Spanish elements I wouldn't have an issue with it. In fact, the house I lived in as a teenager was Spanish in style (and quite nice even though it was a suburban tract home). But with just those two arches with those WTF boxes in the middle and the competing huge brick columns, it just looks half-a$$ed and thrown together - which it was. We know the builder and his style and reputation. He was interested in fast, simple and cheap. not style. Don't worry, though. I know I need to keep the changes fairly subtle/tame.

Hi, i need help! I don't like the trim color on my house (previous owners painted it). I just think it's too loud or something so I want a color with a softer look but I can't seem to find the perfect tan that's not too light (I feel like goldilocks!) and I realized gray doesn't look very nice because it doesn't match the roof. I'm thinking of also painting the garage door the same as the trim color and then do maybe a shade of blue for the front door. I'm spending a fortune on paint samples because they look so different when I get them on the trim so figured maybe someone might have some ideas? :/ Also I'm sprucing up the garden is the next step so I certainly don't have to match anything there. I'm not sure if I want to paint the whole house yet but if I do it'll be the same color it is now because it fits well with the neighbors (tanish orange w/brown trim, brick w/dark gray trim and blue w/white trim). I'm also going to repainting the lamps because they are looking tired but can't afford to do all new outdoor lighting. And want to paint the front door a shade of blue I think (white now) I GREATLY APPRECIATE YOUR HELP!!!!!!

Yep I'd recommend getting rid of the bow window. Very pleasant house. I like the sage with the brick, but charcoal gray is also and option for your trim.

Hi Beverly, Here are some more pics I took of the house. The way it is situated on the lot, mostly you see the tall garage from the street. I took another angle so you could see the entryway too. The front door is new, so I haven't stained it yet. I plan to do so after the painting is done. Patricia, thanks for your advice! I am new to the PNW, so it never occurred to me that a white house could look dirty and mildewy, but that does make sense. I like the look of limewashed brick, so did not think it could potentially devalue my property. These points are definitely some things I will need to think about. Thanks for your pic too, the house color of your pic is nicer than my current house color. But I have never been a fan of green houses. Are there other colors that work with reddish brick? My current house color feels very dark and heavy given the constant cloudy days. I would love to achieve a light and airy coastal feeling, if possible. I would love suggestions. My painter got delayed because of rain here, so I have a few more days to decide on colors. thank you!