Exterior Paint Ideas
We need a new paint job and are looking to change the color of our house. We are looking for ideas/inspiration. We like earth tones.
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littlebug zone 5 Missouri
last yearWhat a pretty house; too bad some of it is hidden. I love the second story windows.
These are Behr colors. Kind of out of the ordinary - I like the duller Brown Mustard or Spiced Mustard.
Melissa D'Eloia thanked littlebug zone 5 Missouri
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Comments (12)I really like the color it is, but understand not wanting the pink tones. I’d stay in the brown family, and keep the brick as is. It’s organic and in keeping with the surroundings, which is important with this style architecture. If you haven’t already, do some research on this wonderful style of house … embrace it’s heritage. It’s a really nice one. :) Unfortunately, too many across the country are disappearing under heavy ”updates”. (I don’t mean you’re doing that, just the current trend of trying to remove the ’70’s charm and history of these homes.)...See MoreExterior paint ideas
Comments (9)I'm okay with shutters, but these are too short and too narrow to look right, and missing one by the front door looks odd. Instead, beef up the trim around the windows. When you drive around, do you see house colors that really appeal to you? There are lots of exterior colors that will work with your paver stone and roof. I agree with sage greens, green gray, a warm blue gray, and also a buckskin tan would probably look nice. You want to be sure to have colors on warm side of the spectrum. I loved my house when it was painted Glidden High Tea - I wonder if that is still in the paint matching systems. Go to the major paint brands websites and use their color visualizer tools to try out various colors for siding and trim!...See MoreExterior paint ideas / help
Comments (9)The garage doors look like black holes, particularly in the first picture. I don't think the eaves need to be painted brown, either. There is nothing wrong with the style of the garage doors, so you don't need to replace them. Paint them a lighter color. Just make sure you know what kind of surface you're painting and prepare it properly so the paint doesn't peel off in six months (this happened to someone I know who used a pro). See if you can find a color for the garage door and eaves that goes with the existing siding. That way you could save yourself from having to paint the siding. I am not 100% sure about the colors since photos can be deceptive, but maybe BM Waynesboro Taupe 1544 is worth a try....See MoreExterior Paint Ideas
Comments (9)@lisedv thank you that’s beautiful! My goal is not to repaint all 4 sides of the house since I do like the existing color. But I know it’ll need painted once the shutters and house numbers come off which is how I got on this whole idea train. The long flower box is an idea I’ve been trying to figure out for years! Eve. These small boxes are so heave and tricky to manipulate hanging out the window…maybe 4 small ones all in a row. I don’t trust myself lugging a heavy planted flower box up a ladder! Loving these ideas!...See MoreMelissa D'Eloia
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last yearSounds like you have a nice assortment of flowers, grasses, and bushes. Perhaps some pruning would allow to see more or the house, such a nice house with all the windows in a nice setting with all the mature trees in the background.
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last yearlast modified: last yearI thought your house would look amazing in a glowing color amongst all the greenery. A search for yellow houses for inspiration turned up these photos.
And this last one using Sherwin-Williams colors is my embarrassing paint job on your house. Is this way out of your comfort zone?
Is your window trim paintable? Or is it vinyl?Melissa D'Eloia
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last yearIf you’re wanting to go a little darker, this is a color that popped up on another thread.
The samples show a different trim color than the house photo. I’ve learned from that thread that a sample can appear up to 33% lighter when in the sun. If you want to go bold on your front door, I can see painting it the same autumn red of the tree you mentioned.
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