Front Steps Design & Color
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Color help - What do you match your wall/path/front steps to?
Comments (2)I don't think stone has to be cold, but the trick is to pick a material that has some variation, so that it feels a bit natural and has some leeway in terms of "matching" the house and the environment it's in. You might try some photo searches for stone walks and see how the various approaches affect the feel. Some of it will depend on design -- straight walks and angular walls will feel harsher (or sometimes more modern), while curved walks and more organic shapes will feel softer. It depends on the landscaping context too, as plantings along the walk will make it part of the landscape in a way that grass won't. Short of your having stone on the house itself, I'm not sure there's a strict requirement that the stone "match" anything, but I think you want it to harmonize with the colors of your house and landscape. I tried to find examples that had different levels of grayness and of match between house colors/roof and stone colors. It's all over the place, they all look great. :)...See MoreFront Porch: straight or round steps and color?
Comments (7)Wow! That is cool! Thank you! What software did you use to create that? Round looks nice. My contractor suggested that as well because of the round entry. My concern is - our house has a lot of lines so will round deviate from the overall look? Would love to get your thoughts. Also, any suggestions for color? Thanks!...See MoreNeed color ideas for front door, porch, steps, shutters;landscape idea
Comments (9)I pulled up this photo. The brick is a little darker but similar to yours, I thought. I like the idea of a green for your shutters and I wondered about painting both door and trim a dark color, maybe a dark purplish almost black. I think the column could be pulled from your chart, a warmer tone than your current white - maybe Swiss Coffee. Think about whether you'd like that same color for your railing and maybe a dark brown from your brick for the treads and risers. Here's a screenshot of some greens that might work. This link will let you identify all the colors shown, if you want. I love your brick. https://benjaminmoorefrance.com/en/colors/1560...See MoreNeed Front Door/Steps/Landscaping! Please help with colors/style!
Comments (15)So much of this depend on whether you want to make this look right….it is two obviously different sections… completely different windows…doors…and a ton of personality on the tiny side……pretty blah on the major portion …..every effort should be made to unify the curb appeal….it is my opinion that adding some cute to the big side is the way to go….for re- sale later on …and for your enjoyment every time you come home...See MoreCossart Design
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