How to update an 80's contemporary house
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Comments (5)Thank you, Laura, Patricia and Glo! I do agree painting the trim the same as the house to blend in will help bring it more transitional than traditional. Great point! Will definitely be replacing deck railing to metal and front doors to something that brings in light. I love the frosted suggestion to keep privacy. By saying I want to keep the brick, I just don't want to replace it. I am open to painting it, but maybe that is a bad idea? I like to concept of dark charcoal, but the light brick looks a bit jarring against this. Should I look towards a lighter, or white palette for the exterior if I keep the brick as-is? If going with a darker palette, do I paint/wash the brick to be less contrasting? Also, I am still stuck on where I could add some natural cedar siding accents to bring in some nautral color/texture. Would I do this on the right entry wall, the entire entry cove, 270°?...See Morehow to update 80’s contemporary house
Comments (13)I would keep the stone at the entrance but give it a new important appearance. There is a new technique where the grout lines are filled with new mortar up to the face of the stone to create a completely different more fresh & rustic appearance for the stone. I have also seen the filled grout lines with a lime wash over the stone to create a more even appearance. Here is the lime wash used on a stone wall to illustrate the Before & After. Here are options for your front door. I think the balance of your home could be painted or stained white. Or you can consider painting the shed design a gray value...See MoreUpdate the exterior of my 80s contemporary house
Comments (0)Hi everyone! We recently purchased an 80s contemporary home that is in desperate need of some love and care. Looking for ideas and suggestions around color and design choices for the exterior siding, windows and deck, all of which will be replaced in the spring. The roof is new so will need to work with the current gray color. I’m having a hard time finding a way to incorporate (and love) the current, drab exterior stone on the fireplace and front facade. Perhaps a simple over grout method with a light color would brighten the current look - any other suggestions?...See MoreColor update dilemma on 80's contemporary home
Comments (4)First, I'd spend the money on a new metal roof. Then I would think about paint colors. I added the taupe metal roof because the color looks like your trim, which I like a lot with the brick....See MoreSabrina Alfin Interiors
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